Governor Thompson State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 100 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(715) 757-3979
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Weather Governor Thompson SP Boat Docks and Fishing Piers NoticeBeginning Oct. 1, most DNR-maintained fishing piers and boat boarding docks will be removed from northern area lakes for the season (generally, lakes… (more)
Beginning Oct. 1, most DNR-maintained fishing piers and boat boarding docks will be removed from northern area lakes for the season (generally, lakes north of Hwy. 64). Some docks/piers remain in the water year-round. For more information, please see: Impact: Moderate.
Posted by the park 2026-09-22. Official alert
Overview
Governor Thompson State Park is a 2,985-acre park in Marinette County, about 12 miles northwest of Crivitz.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites across 2 camping areas (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Governor Thompson State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground The family campground is on the north side of the park about a half-mile from the flowage. The campground has 100 sites that are all sized for a tent, camper or RV. The east loop has 30 sites, 16 are electric and two are fully accessible for the disabled. The north loop has 30 sites, all non-electric. The south loop has 40 non-electric campsites.
There are vault toilets and water fountains throughout the campground and a centrally-located shower/flush toilet building. The sanitary dump and fill station is located on the road into the campground.
• Campground map | 100 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
| Boat-in campsites There are three boat access campsites on the south shore of Caldron Falls Flowage. These sites are reservable and only accessed by boat (canoe or powerboat).
All sites have a canoe rack, place to tie up a boat, picnic table, fire ring, tent area, bear-proof food box, bench and outdoor toilet. These sites are open year-round for backpack camping. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Governor Thompson State Park has a family campground and three boat-in campsites.
Family campground: The family campground is on the north side of the park about a half-mile from the flowage. The campground has 100 sites that are all sized for a tent, camper or RV. The east loop has 30 sites, 16 are electric and two are fully accessible for the disabled. The north loop has 30 sites, all non-electric. The south loop has 40 non-electric campsites.
There are vault toilets and water fountains throughout the campground and a centrally-located shower/flush toilet building. The sanitary dump and fill station is located on the road into the campground.
- Campground map
Boat-in campsites: There are three boat access campsites on the south shore of Caldron Falls Flowage. These sites are reservable and only accessed by boat (canoe or powerboat).
All sites have a canoe rack, place to tie up a boat, picnic table, fire ring, tent area, bear-proof food box, bench and outdoor toilet. These sites are open year-round for backpack camping.
Firewood: Firewood is for sale at the park office.
Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- N10008 Paust Lane
Crivitz, WI 54114 - Nearest town
- Crivitz — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.3233, -88.2218
- Phone
- (715) 757-3979
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Get directions.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology