Potato River Falls County Forest

Potato River Falls County Forest is a camping area in Gurney, WI 54559, USA. The verified details point to a simple overnight stop near the falls, with review excerpts describing it as a place where some visitors park for the night while checking out the area.

Review snippets mention about eight spots, a small parking lot, an outhouse, and one picnic shelter. They also note that the camping area is dark and quiet, with limited solar availability and about 3 bars of Verizon service. The same excerpts say that some tents appear to stay set up for a while.

The falls access includes a substantial amount of stair climbing. Reviewers describe wooden steps leading to both the upper and lower falls, with counts mentioned as 139, 197, and 210 steps depending on the route, plus additional steps down into the gorge. A few steps are reported broken, and the path is described as steep in places. The falls themselves are described as pretty, with one reviewer calling them a double cascade and another noting a marked cliff edge with a drop of more than 50 feet. The review excerpts also caution that the area is not safe for children.

This campground suits visitors who want a basic place to stay while viewing the falls and who are comfortable with steep stair access and a rustic setting.