The community is located between Northome and Effie; near the junction of State Highway 1 (MN 1) and County Road 27. The boundary line between Koochiching and Itasca counties is nearby. Wildwood is located within ZIP code 56661 based in Northome.
Nearby places include Northome, Mizpah, Effie, and Bigfork. Wildwood is located 15 miles east of Northome. Wildwood is 18 miles west of Effie; and 74 miles southwest of International Falls.