Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground

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Chequamegon National Forest
8 sites · RV, Tent
Need to escape into secluded and forested beauty for a bit? Kathryn Lake Campground is your girl. She’s not shy, just pretty damn chill, offering some picturesque fishing spots along her glassy waters and the calming songs of Mother Nature. Summertime is all about that lakeside loungin’. Get the fire going for some great vibes under the starry sky—tough to beat the perfect outdoor feel you will find here.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
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  • The main room in the loft with a deck overlooking the forest.

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49mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 3 sites · Lodging · Osseo, WI
Four years ago, David and Veronica began designing and building structures in the 20 acre hardwood forest that Davids' father acquired back in 1969. Now they live there full time in an off-grid cabin with monthly seminars, campsites for rent and a passion for sharing the wonders of the forest.
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Wedges Creek Hideaway Pizza Farm!

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35mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 55 sites · RVs, Lodging · Greenwood, WI
Brick oven pizza on many weekends as posted on our website with camping and cabins to relax in the woods. We are third generation family farm in the woods with quiet acreage and trails. Most weekends we have live music. We are in Amish country with many small shops. There are also wineries and cheese stores close by. We have a wedding and event barn and lots of space. New in 2023 was a 9 hole disc golf.
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  • Trapper Arts Camping Retreat
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Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

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34mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Cornell, WI
Trapper Arts Retreat in NW Wisconsin has (3) waterfront sites and (1) wooded site. Located on a 1/4 mile long dead-end road (except Bob Lake West) on a 90 acre lake and only 5 minutes from the Chippewa County Forest! The Chippewa County Forest (over 10,000 acres) Hickory Ridge Trailhead is located about 5 miles away. You can enjoy miles of hiking, biking, ATV or horseback riding trails. Trails wind past small lakes and beaver ponds, as well as spectacular vistas and abundant wild life. LIST OF SITES (all of our sites now include a portable toilet, firewood, fire ring, water, power, picnic table and/or chairs). BIRCH Waterfront is named for the beautiful birch trees that frame your view of the lake that also includes soothing evening loon sounds :) It is our medium size campsite with a level gravel and grass pad with lakefront access via the long wooded dock and an included row boat for fishing and boating. EAGLE POINT Waterfront is a favorite because it is the most private, surrounded by trees and is on a elevated waterfront lot with steps down to a dock. This site has a canoe and a row boat and the best spectacular sunset views. The eagle's nest is in a tall pine tree above the steps! BOB LAKE WEST Waterfront is our only site that is not on this dead end road. It is located on the west side of the lake near the boat landing. This site has a bonus small storage shed which could be a cool kids cabin. It is partially wooded elevated site with stunning sunrise views. WOODED RUSTIC is a non-waterfront campsite for both tents or RV's that has been updated to a site with power and water and includes access to the lake and a row boat at our common access which is only about 200 yards down the road from this site. RV's can park on the gravel pad and tent guests can setup down the walking trail in the woods. This property was previously owned by Trapper Art who was well known in the area and started several successful businesses dating back to 1967 including Art's Snowmobile, Trapper Arts, and Art's Electric which was quite an accomplishment in the Wisconsin Northwoods!
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  • Ice Age Glamping
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  • Ice Age Glamping

Ice Age Glamping

23mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Rib Lake, WI
Welcome to Ice Age Glamping, a peaceful, off-grid escape nestled just 80 yards from Wisconsin’s iconic Ice Age Trail. Whether you’re thru-hiking, weekend adventuring, or simply craving quiet, this site offers a cozy and unique back-to-nature experience—with thoughtful touches of comfort. Set on private land with a short trail walk from your designated parking spot, the spacious canvas tent sits on a raised platform tucked beneath the trees. Inside, you’ll find a comfy queen bed made up with fresh linens, cozy blankets, and extra towels for your stay. The site includes solar lighting, a private portable toilet, and a solar shower for refreshing outdoor rinses. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit with complimentary firewood and seating provided. Cook up your camp favorites with included tools like pudgie pie makers, hot dog roasting sticks, plates, cups, and utensils. 5 gallons of fresh drinking water is provided with each stay. Your dog is welcome here, too! We’re pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged hiking buddy—just keep them leashed and clean up after them. The best part? Step out your tent and onto the Ice Age Trail. Whether you’re stargazing, sipping coffee under the pines, or heading out for a day of hiking, you’ll be surrounded by the quiet magic of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Please note: This is a true off-grid experience—there’s no electricity or running water. We encourage guests to pack in food, flashlights, and a sense of adventure. Book your stay at Ice Age Glamping and experience the wild in comfort and simplicity.
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  • The driveway into the campsite

Chippewa River Forest

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50mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Winter, WI
This little chunk of land is a place that offers peace, solitude and an unplugging from life's hectic pace. Our 9 acre wooded lot is a quiet, secluded, woodsy retreat perched above the beautiful Chippewa River. The shallow river is perfect for wading, tubing or paddling. The undergrowth is a carpet of ferns & native plants. Birders will love this spot. We also encourage bringing your dog friends. We have several fire rings and encourage responsible campfire hangouts. *Please do not bring firewood. We provide dry wood & dead fall may be used for campfire, but ABSOLUTELY NO CUTTING from live trees, please. TENT site: Tent site is pretty basic-- it fits one large tent (12'x15') pad and has a fire ring, a cooking grate and picnic table. While it does not have electricity, there is an outlet on the property to charge phones, etc. BATHROOM: Our well maintained outhouse is a short walk from the tent site, and stays stocked with TP. It also has a solar light for night-time visits. CAMPERS/VANS: We have 30 Amp electric hookup available for small campers! Bring your pop-up or pull-behind. Intermediate trailer-backing skills are necessary to reach the camper site. *Summer /Fall '23 we began building our cabin and trailer access has changed a bit. Please inquire about camper use before booking. *We do not allow hunting, shooting or ATV riding on the property. Archery practice is Ok however. ** As we continue our A-Frame cabin build, you will see some construction clutter and cut trees. We will never be working during your stay, however - you'll have the place to yourself unless otherwise agreed upon. Feel free to view the cabin from the outside but please do not enter the structure.
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SARA Park Campground

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47mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 16 sites · RVs · Tomahawk, WI
10 Campsites with electric (30amp/50amp) and water (non-potable) on 2000 acres of water on the Wisconsin River and Lake Mohawksin 900 W Somo Avenue, Tomahawk, Wisconsin PARK INCLUDES Public Beach Public Bathrooms and Showers RV Dump Station (at the City Garage) Boat Landing Playground, Baseball Diamond
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  • Fun with farm cats

River to Ridge Farmstead

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31mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Jim Falls, WI
Learn more about this land:Pull in and relax!  Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating or swimming minutes from our campsite.  Afterward, visit Leinenkugels or one of many local craft beer and pizza establishments!
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  • Exeland River Property!!
  • Exeland River Property!!

Exeland River Property!!

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42mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Exeland, WI
We are renting out our gorgeous river property located on the Chippewa River in Exeland, WI!! Our 5-acre property is equipped with electricity and power pedestals for multiple RVs, lots of space for outdoor games, a campfire area surrounded by string lights, and newly-constructed steps down to the river. There is a deep swimming hole out in front of the property, great for fishing too, and a boat landing across the river for putting in kayaks and fishing boats. Right off our river bank, we have caught muskys, catfish, smallmouth bass, and northern. We have four kayaks and two paddleboards included with the rental and firewood. There is also direct ATV and UTV access from County Highway Rd D to multiple trails heading towards the Blue Hills and endless trails heading to the UP. In 2024, we added a new gravel camper parking area that can accommodate 4 campers (30-amp hookups each), as well as (2) 30-amp hookups in the grassy part of the site. First RV is included in the rental, each additional rig is $50.
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Little House On The Flambeau

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30mi from Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Glen Flora, WI
SUMMER, FALL, WINTER OR SPRING, our UNIQUE “Little House On The Flambeau,” is nestled along the historic Flambeau River on the Big Falls Flowage. It’s ideally located for river trips, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, hunting or just a relaxing vacation.
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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