Turtle Lake City Park campground
Turtle Lake City Park
The campground is situated near several nearby points of interest, including the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, and the Governor Knowles State Forest. Additionally, visitors can explore the historic downtown area of Turtle Lake, which features unique shops, restaurants, and museums.
The Turtle Lake City Park Camping Area offers several amenities, such as electrical hookups, showers, restrooms, and a dump station. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, with a total of 30 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the Turtle Lake area is that it was once home to several Native American tribes, including the Ojibwe and Dakota. Visitors can learn more about the region's rich history by visiting the nearby Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Museum.
The best time of year to visit Turtle Lake City Park Camping Area is during the summer months of June through August, when temperatures average around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful fall foliage during September and October, when temperatures range from 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
What's on-site at Turtle Lake City Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Turtle Lake City Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Park Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dn Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Apple River Park & Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Eagle Point Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Clear Lake City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turtle Lake City Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River At St. Croix Falls | 3,460 cfs | → |
| Hay River At Wheeler | 308 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Colfax | 692 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Eau Galle River At Spring Valley | 20 cfs | → |
| Willow River @ Willow R State Park Nr Burkhardt | 130 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turtle Lake City Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Shell Lake 4.3 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| St Croix Falls | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wild River State Park | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baldwin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Forest Lake 5ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Loon Lake Wildlife Area
- Rice Beds Creek Wildlife Area
- Grenquist Park
- State Forest State Owned Islands
- Mc Kenzie Creek Wildlife Area
- Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turtle Lake City Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turtle Lake City Park
Can I make reservations at Turtle Lake City Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Turtle Lake City Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Turtle Lake City Park.