*Lake Front, walk-in, boat-in, 2 campsites for 1.
NEW: Booking during a non-holiday or select weekends in July and August? Score 2 for 1 with an automatic upgrade including the waterside campsite. Separated by only a bridge, you can spread out on both the mainland and island- enjoying both the leisure of an easy set up with the great views and easy water access of the
*Lake Front, walk-in, boat-in, 2 campsites for 1.
NEW: Booking during a non-holiday or select weekends in July and August? Score 2 for 1 with an automatic upgrade including the waterside campsite. Separated by only a bridge, you can spread out on both the mainland and island- enjoying both the leisure of an easy set up with the great views and easy water access of the island!*
The perfect site for the great outdoors adventurer. This escape has two entrances. One requires a short hike and a canoe ride to a secluded island in the middle of a privately owned lake. OR take our 50 yards DIY bridge across the bog.
Deep in the backwoods of rural Wisconsin, Camp Escape is an excellent spot to disconnect with the 21st century and get completely off grid. At this camp, a handful of secluded sites each come with spectacular lakeside views and shelter from pine trees for complete isolation.
Here’s a chance to test your wilderness skills. There’s 70 acres of private forest and four kettle lakes at your disposal, so getting to know your surroundings must be top of the list. You can potter around on the water in rowing boats and canoes (both free for campers to use) and fish for bass to grill over your campfire. Kids can safely run off energy, make new friends at the play areas, or go scavenging for raspberries in season.
Beyond camp, there’s a whole wilderness of 5,000 acres just begging to be explored; take a backpack and hike or horseback ride into the forest, or rent an ATV or snowmobile for winter adventures in the hills. At the end of the day, though, there’s probably nothing better than sitting on a wooden dock overlooking a lake and contemplating the wilderness as the sun sets.
No-fuss amenities at this back-to-nature campground include fire rings, wooden tables, and parking by each site. Gas cylinders are available, but there’s no drinking water so you'll need to bring your own. There’s one compostable toilet on the park as well as plenty of dirt (and trees to hide behind) for catholes.
***BOOKING FOR NON-HOLIDAYS AND SELECT WEEKENDS IN JULY/AUGUST? SCORE YOURSELF A 2 FOR 1 DEAL. BOOOKINGS WILL AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDE THE WATERSIDE CAMPSITE. FEEL FREE TO SPEND YOUR TIME BETWEEN THE MAINLAND AND THE ISLAND!***
* Located 5 miles North of Merrill* * Uses groomed service roads
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 9 months out
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Camp Escape: The Island
Free*Boats
We have boats available for all campers for free! You can find them at locati...Read more
We have boats available for all campers for free! You can find them at locations easily accessible to our 4 lakes and your campsite. They will be clearly marked on our maps. 4 kayaks 2 canoes 4 john boats Bring your own life vests. Children must wear life vests. Boat at your own risk.
Pure Local Honey 4oz
Taken straight from our hives here at Camp!
Free*Portable Toilet Set
1 Medical Grade Commode 1 portable pop-up privacy Tent 1 Shovel
Pure Maple Syrup 4 oz
Collected right here at Camp! Pure maple syrup for your flap jacks and farm f...Read more
*Frisbee Golf Discs
Frisbee golf discs available for check out at the front office. Any unreturne...Read more
$50The Bee Experience
$50 per group. Explore a hive and find out what it is bees do. 1 person will...Read more
$50 per group. Explore a hive and find out what it is bees do. 1 person will be suited at a time, lift a frame of bees and observe their lives. Do not sign up if you are allergic or afraid of bees or bee stings **May be cancelled and refunded due to weather **
Fishing Pole and Worms
1 fishing pole and a pack of worms- our fishes favorite food. Blue gill, per...Read more
$5Firewood
7 pieces per bundle. Mostly pine with some oak and maple. Can purchase on sit...Read more
7 pieces per bundle. Mostly pine with some oak and maple. Can purchase on site for $1 a piece or $5 for 7
$5Chimney Log
Hollowed fire log to put over your fire and watch the smoke rise from the hol...Read more
Hollowed fire log to put over your fire and watch the smoke rise from the hollow- like a chimney.
$3Half dozen eggs
Farm Fresh butt nuggets straight from the chicken Organic. Cage free *Depend...Read more
Farm Fresh butt nuggets straight from the chicken Organic. Cage free *Dependent on supply*
$5**Raspberry Picking**
**SEASONAL** (App. Mid July- Sept.) We have wild raspberry bushes growing al...Read more
**SEASONAL** (App. Mid July- Sept.) We have wild raspberry bushes growing all over the property! You could pick all day and never run out! eat them with your breakfast or take them home for some jam. $5 per person over 18. Children pick free.
$503 Lakes UTV Tour
$50 TOTAL. Discover our 4 kettle lakes and 70 acres in the Northern Woods o...Read more
$50 TOTAL. Discover our 4 kettle lakes and 70 acres in the Northern Woods of Wisconsin! Explore the whimsy trees, our raspberry bush, and the golf disc course nestled in the Hardwood forest. 2 seats in the cab of the UTV and 2 in the bed of the UTV
$30Propane Tank (20 lbs)
Newer tanks in great condition. Delivered to your site.
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Check out Lincoln County Underdown for trails and Information
Horseback riding
Check out Lincoln County Underdown for trails and Stable Information
Off-roading (OHV)
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Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Camp Escape: The Island in Wisconsin.
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19 Reviews
We had an amazing stay at the Island campsite!! Beautiful land and property, wonderful host. Dog friendly space, my pup did not want to leave😂 Thank you for sharing your space with us. We will be back
Loved this campsite! It was nice that there was firewood available to purchase so you don’t have to go far! Very woodsy and private. We’ll definitely be back! :)
this was our second stay at camp escape and we were just as delighted as the first time. tara is a phenomenal host- available when you need her, but let's you be if you don't. each site is totally unique with completely different levels of work vs payoff. 100% off the grid: a perfect mix of hippy and hillbilly. we will be back!
Tara was fantastic! So responsive and accommodating. The site was beyond my expectations. So serene and every detail thoughtfully placed. I highly recommend.
Such beautiful property, and friendly owners! We originally booked this place to enjoy the kayaks, but then it ended up being a snowy weekend. Even so, we had an amazing time hiking throughout the property and relaxing by the fire. Would definitely recommend!
The Island is a dream destination in the heart of WI. My group hammock-camped and had an amazing time. There were boats to tour around the lake with and a super helpful cart to bring things across the bridge. Firewood was dry and the fresh eggs were delicious!
The stay was great. We did come in on a day it stormed and the island stayed dry. Nice amenities like paddle boat and canoe. There was a fire ring and table as well.
Only concern I have is general upkeep of the island. There is a lot of brush and toilet paper littering the islands edge. The “diy” bridge is also slick (even when dry) so be careful!
we are avid campers and outdoors people- we LOVED our stay at the island. we booked with the intention of exploring the surrounding area but never left the site- it was just what the doctor ordered. tara was ON POINT with communication and so accommodating. we'll go back. lovely property- thanks for sharing it with us!
The Island is an awesome campsite. It takes a little work to carry all of your gear out to the island but it is well worth it. Sitting around the campfire in the evening and listening to the various songs of nature while checking out the stars is awesome. It kicks off a bit before sundown with the birds and then progresses to what I believe are tree frogs. As the tree frogs start to call it a night the bullfrogs get going. A little while before I was ready to call it a night all of the nature friends relax and took things down to a nice level for sleeping. Excellent site and excellent host.
- Property
- Camp Escape
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- $50/night
- 1 Site
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