Russell, Wisconsin
Why stay in a hotel
when the river
is waiting?
Point Detour Campground offers quiet, scenic lodging on the shores of the St. Croix River — a place to unplug, breathe, and sleep under a sky full of stars.
St. Croix River Access
Kayak, canoe, or simply sit and listen to the water. The river is your backyard.
Established Campground
95995 Point Detour Rd, Russell, WI 54814
A different kind of
place to rest your head.
Point Detour Campground sits on a quiet bend of the St. Croix River, just outside the small town of Russell in north-central Wisconsin. This isn't a crowded park with shared walls and late-night noise — it's a collection of thoughtfully placed campsites and rustic lodging options, each with its own patch of trees and a view that doesn't need a filter.
Whether you're passing through on a road trip, returning for a weekend of fishing, or simply need a place where the Wi-Fi is weak and the silence is strong, Point Detour feels like a secret the river keeps to itself.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Rustic Cabins
Simple, clean cabins with basic comforts — a bed, a table, and a view that pulls you outside.
RV & Tent Sites
Spacious, tree-shaded sites for tents and RVs. Pull-through options available for larger rigs.
Clean Restrooms
Well-maintained bathhouses with hot showers, kept fresh and ready throughout the season.
Fishing & Boating
Direct river access for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Walleye, perch, and bass are close by.
Picnic & Fire Areas
Fire rings at most sites, picnic tables, and a communal area for morning coffee and evening stories.
Stargazing
No streetlights, no light pollution. The Milky Way here isn't something you read about — it's something you see.
The St. Croix
River Country
Russell sits along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway — one of the most protected waterways in the Upper Midwest. The river carves through sandstone bluffs and old-growth forest, offering paddling trails, hiking paths, and quiet coves that feel centuries away from the nearest road.
In summer, the water is warm enough for swimming. In fall, the hills ignite with color. Winter brings snowshoe trails and ice fishing. Spring is when the warblers return and the river swells with meltwater.
We've been coming to Point Detour for years. There's something about sitting on the river at dawn — coffee in hand, no one around, just the water and the birds — that makes everything else feel manageable.
— A returning visitor
Ready to
plan your visit?
We'd love to hear from you. Call us to check availability, ask about site options, or learn what the river's like this week.
Russell, WI 54814
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