U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · Hayward, WI

Stockfarm Bridge

Stockfarm Bridge Campground is located in a red pine forest on the East Fork of the Chippewa River, a candidate wild and scenic river.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Stockfarm BridgeStockfarm Bridge CampgroundSite 4Site 8
Photos courtesy of USFS, USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups7
Group sites1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
1StandardBack-in25GravelRiverfront8 / 4YesYes
2StandardBack-in30GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 4YesYes
3StandardBack-in25GravelRiverfront8 / 4Yes
4StandardBack-in25GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 4YesYes
5StandardBack-in25GravelRiverfront8 / 4YesYes
6StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 4YesYes
7StandardBack-in25GravelPartial8 / 4YesYes
8GroupBack-in45Gravel16 / 8YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 1, 2, 3, 4 and 4 more are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 2 to October 31
ForestChequamegon-Nicolet NF
BookingSome sites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777.
FeesIndividual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
RulesThe Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Campsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Stockfarm Bridge10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.16 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.38 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.96 inches of precipitationApril: 3.02 inches of precipitationMay: 3.87 inches of precipitationJune: 4.98 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.26 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.71 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.83 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.98 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.06 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.80 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 10.4°F averageFebruary: 13.6°F averageMarch: 25.4°F averageApril: 38.6°F averageMay: 52.0°F averageJune: 61.7°F averageJuly: 65.8°F averageAugust: 63.8°F averageSeptember: 56.0°F averageOctober: 43.2°F averageNovember: 29.4°F averageDecember: 17.1°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Butternut 3Sw, 9 miles from the campground at 1,570 feet, station USC00471249 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 36 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, May 2 to October 31.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townHayward, Wisconsin
Coordinates46.0379° N, 90.7143° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Redhouse

    20 mi from the campground · 22 acres

  • Wildfire
    Bog

    36 mi from the campground · 94 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    46 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    46 mi from the campground · 382 acres · 60% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor Ventures ↗37 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗37.8 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

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.

Recreation

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.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Stockfarm Bridge?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Stockfarm Bridge?

Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Stockfarm Bridge?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Stockfarm Bridge open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 2 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Stockfarm Bridge have?

8 sites, including 7 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Stockfarm Bridge?

Stockfarm Bridge is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Stockfarm Bridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stockfarm Bridge. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Stockfarm Bridge?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Stockfarm Bridge?

Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Stockfarm Bridge?

Located on the edge of the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Stockfarm Bridge Campground area has activities for everyone. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Stockfarm Bridge?

Hayward, Wisconsin.

Source: Getting there

What if Stockfarm Bridge is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Black Lake (11.2 mi, partly first-come), East Twin (12.7 mi, partly first-come), and Day Lake (13.4 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby