What does it cost to visit Governor Thompson State Park?

Entry to Governor Thompson State Park: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day).

Are dogs allowed at Governor Thompson State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Governor Thompson State Park.

Can I swim at Governor Thompson State Park?

Yes, Park Woods Lake is open to swimming at Governor Thompson State Park.

State park

Governor Thompson State Park

The park entrance is 13.2 miles from Lakewood. Day-use fee: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Governor Thompson State Park is a state park in Marinette County, Wisconsin.

Governor Thompson State Park map

Governor Thompson State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Governor Thompson State Park: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day).
: Governor Thompson State Park is 13.2 miles from Lakewood.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Governor Thompson State Park.
: Yes, Park Woods Lake is open to swimming at Governor Thompson State Park.

Before you go

Governor Thompson State Park is 13.2 miles from Lakewood.

Camping at Governor Thompson State Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

State park Designation in agency park name
State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

Park Woods Lake

Fishing and water

Caldron Falls Reservoir* fishing (0.4 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Governor Thompson State Park

National forestChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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