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Stockfarm Bridge Campground is located in a red pine forest on the East Fork of the Chippewa River, a candidate wild and scenic river.
Located on the edge of the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Stockfarm Bridge Campground area has activities for everyone. Miles of off-road vehicle on the Dead Horse Run Off-road Vehicle Trail (ATV/UTV), canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in the scenic East Fork of the Chippewa River or hunting during the fall small and big game hunting seasons.
The campground offers 7 single family campsites and one group site accomodating up to 16 people. There is a hand-pump for potable drinking water, accessible vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables. Trash collection and recycling bins are available at the campground as well.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers 845,000 acres of lush landscape dotted with lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the vegetation.
From Loretta, drive north on County Highway GG 10.8 miles to the intersection of FR 164. Turn right (east) and drive 7.8 miles to the campground.
From Glidden, drive south 9.4 miles on Highway 13 to Bear Lake Road (FR 163). Turn right (west) on Bear Lake Road and drive 9 miles to FR 164. Turn right (north) on FR 164 and drive 3 miles to the campground.
Very clean bathrooms, nice camping sites. Reservable. On the utv trail, fishing, kayaking, great outdoor opportunities. Definitely recommend!!
Awesome quiet campground. Nice vault toilets. The mosquitoes might carry you away though.
Peaceful and secluded. Only 8 sites at this campground and plenty of trees separating each of them. Rustic with no electricity or water at sites but there is a pump at the campground entrance.
A gem in the rough that’s once again open to campers after a several year budget-related closure.
Today’s visitors would never know the campground went without maintenance for any period of recent history. The place is meticulously kept. Grass areas of sites and common spaces are fully and frequently mowed. Two vault toilet buildings appear like new, are spotlessly clean and have skylight roofs. A centrally located hand pump provides clear, good-tasting water.
Family campsites cost just $15/night and come in a variety of sizes. Several offer paths to the riverbank; campers can reach the shore in just a few steps.
The campground offers a huge group site, completely mowed and maintained. It includes a large fire ring and multiple picnic tables. As of 2021 it costs just $40 a night. A view of the night sky from the center of the site is likely incredible.
On a stormy August weekend, not a single site here was occupied. It’s safe to say you’ll never have trouble finding an open site, but if you’re seeking a specific one, some allow reservations.
Stockfarm Bridge is an extremely unique remote property where visitors will find solitude without giving up basic amenities. Stop by for a few nights and enjoy it. If history is any indication of the future, a remote developed campground like this won’t be kept open for long unless visitors use it and advocate for it.
