95% (138) • 29 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ashland
Eagle's Perch
1. Eagle's Perch
92%
(24)
21mi from Ashland · 1 site · Tent, RV
Ultra private secluded island paradise located on lovely Madeline Island with 300 feet of lakeshore and stunning views of the coveted North Channel. Seven of the 22 Apostle Islands are in view on a clear day and not one electric light is visible from the property at night. Enjoy dramatic fog while you sip your morning coffee, frequent sailboat regattas during the day, and stunning double sunsets as they reflect across over 5 miles of open water. (ps. this reflective effect is also in play for the northern lights if you're lucky)
Amenities: ZERO! Well, other than two fire pits and a propane grill (BYO propane if you want to use that)
Expect a lumpy lawn with space for up to 8 tents located right on top of a 100 foot cliff leading straight down to lake superior. If needed, showers, bathrooms, etc. are located 1.2 miles away at Big Bay Town Park. (no entry fee required) There you can also find the best beach on the island and canoes for rent if you'd like to explore the massive lagoon behind it chalk full of fish.
Pack in, pack out. Enjoy!
Pets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
2. Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
99%
(71)
21mi from Ashland · 3 sites
My husband Rob and I own a 40 acre property approximately 10 miles from Bayfield, Wi. We have a micro organic farm with hundreds of wild apple trees and believe in leaving the land better than we found it. Rob loves permaculture, managing soils, pruning apple trees and feeding his community nutrient dense food. I work as a hospice nurse and help out on the farm when I am able and we have 2 boys, Arlo and Owen. We keep busy! We offer 3 rustic rentals onsite, but each is very private and secluded. Consider all 3 for a larger gathering! We look forward to hosting you for a farm visit.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$99
/ night
Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
3. Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
91%
(95)
48mi from Ashland · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
At Amnicon you'll find the perfect blend of far-enough-away and easy-enough-to-get-to. We're located at the end of a 5-mile-long dirt road, just 30 minutes outside of Duluth, MN. Our site features 600 acres of protected forests along the Amnicon River on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The wildlife is abundant, and we even have an eagle's nest on site. You'll enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the waves on Lake Superior, and waking up to 118+ species of birdsongs. We have an enormous sandy beach on Lake Superior that's a great place to watch the sunset and have a SMALL campfire. You're going to love it here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Chequamegon National Forest
4. Chequamegon National Forest
75%
(4)
National forest 96mi from Ashland · 351 sites
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, what a unique name and deservedly so as the forest itself is as diverse and attention getting as it’s namesake! The deep northwoods of Wisconsin offers a ton of hiking, biking, and camping to get stoked about; there’s 800 miles of hiking trails alone. But if you’re looking for a truly unique outdoor experience, try offroading or cross country skiing old military roads in the winter. There’s stunning Lake Superior views from St. Peter’s Dome and 70 foot Morgan Falls is sure to cool you off on a hot summer day. We dig the Quartz Trail where you can see giant quartz deposits discovered by the Native Americans who used to inhabit the area. There’s plenty of camping options to make this a wilderness weekend (or more) and with over 1.5 million acres to explore, we doubt you’ll be running out of rad things to discover!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Big Bay State Park
5. Big Bay State Park
100%
(6)
State park 17mi from Ashland · 61 sites
Discover Big Bay State Park's scenic shores and lush campgrounds.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Wildwood Haven Resort and Camp
6. Wildwood Haven Resort and Camp
100%
(6)
25mi from Ashland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wildwood Haven is a private resort & campground located just south of Copper Falls State Park. It has tent sites, RV sites with W/E hookups, glamping and cabins, located on the north shore of Long Lake. Lake access for all guests. Near over 60 waterfalls.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$47
/ night
Robinson Lake Campground
7. Robinson Lake Campground
34mi from Ashland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Brand-new 28-site RV campground featuring full water and sewer hookups, along with 50A, 30A, and 20A power at every site. Most sites are generously sized at 30’ wide by 60’ long. Enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant with stunning views overlooking Robinson Lake — a premier recreational spot known for some of the best fishing in the state.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Copper Falls State Park
8. Copper Falls State Park
93%
(7)
State park 19mi from Ashland · 51 sites
Discover Copper Falls State Park's ancient lava flows and scenic trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
9. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
96%
(12)
National park 19mi from Ashland · 2 sites
Shipwrecks, sea caves, and sandy beaches provide a spectacular setting for an island camping experience.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
10. Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
89%
(9)
State forest 68mi from Ashland · 719 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
11. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
97%
(29)
State park 55mi from Ashland · 170 sites
Michigan’s largest state park is an honest Porkies wilderness.
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Toilets
Campfires
Gooseberry Falls State Park
12. Gooseberry Falls State Park
98%
(25)
State park 48mi from Ashland · 69 sites
Next time you find yourself on Minnesota’s scenic Highway 61, do everything you can to pull over for the stunning views at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The region has been a seat of human activity on the north shore of Lake Superior since at least 1670, and it’s no wonder—the river gorge carved out of ancient rock and five many-tiered waterfalls will literally take your breath away, and developed modern camp sites provide comfort and ease so you can spend more time exploring.Bike the paved Gitchi-Gami trail, or hike any of the connector paths to the Superior Hiking Trail system. Pack some sammies and enjoy the Picnic Flow area, situated on an ancient lava flow that provides great views of Lake Superior. Check out the historic rustic granite structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose design was overseen by Italian stonemasons and is very colorful. With so much to do, it’s worth it to invest in the year pass if you live nearby—for Minnesotans, the first time at Gooseberry is never the last.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
95% (138) • 29 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ashland
Eagle's Perch
1. Eagle's Perch
92%
(24)
21mi from Ashland · 1 site · Tent, RV
Ultra private secluded island paradise located on lovely Madeline Island with 300 feet of lakeshore and stunning views of the coveted North Channel. Seven of the 22 Apostle Islands are in view on a clear day and not one electric light is visible from the property at night. Enjoy dramatic fog while you sip your morning coffee, frequent sailboat regattas during the day, and stunning double sunsets as they reflect across over 5 miles of open water. (ps. this reflective effect is also in play for the northern lights if you're lucky)
Amenities: ZERO! Well, other than two fire pits and a propane grill (BYO propane if you want to use that)
Expect a lumpy lawn with space for up to 8 tents located right on top of a 100 foot cliff leading straight down to lake superior. If needed, showers, bathrooms, etc. are located 1.2 miles away at Big Bay Town Park. (no entry fee required) There you can also find the best beach on the island and canoes for rent if you'd like to explore the massive lagoon behind it chalk full of fish.
Pack in, pack out. Enjoy!
Pets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
2. Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
99%
(71)
21mi from Ashland · 3 sites
My husband Rob and I own a 40 acre property approximately 10 miles from Bayfield, Wi. We have a micro organic farm with hundreds of wild apple trees and believe in leaving the land better than we found it. Rob loves permaculture, managing soils, pruning apple trees and feeding his community nutrient dense food. I work as a hospice nurse and help out on the farm when I am able and we have 2 boys, Arlo and Owen. We keep busy! We offer 3 rustic rentals onsite, but each is very private and secluded. Consider all 3 for a larger gathering! We look forward to hosting you for a farm visit.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$99
/ night
Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
3. Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
91%
(95)
48mi from Ashland · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
At Amnicon you'll find the perfect blend of far-enough-away and easy-enough-to-get-to. We're located at the end of a 5-mile-long dirt road, just 30 minutes outside of Duluth, MN. Our site features 600 acres of protected forests along the Amnicon River on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The wildlife is abundant, and we even have an eagle's nest on site. You'll enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the waves on Lake Superior, and waking up to 118+ species of birdsongs. We have an enormous sandy beach on Lake Superior that's a great place to watch the sunset and have a SMALL campfire. You're going to love it here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Chequamegon National Forest
4. Chequamegon National Forest
75%
(4)
National forest 96mi from Ashland · 351 sites
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, what a unique name and deservedly so as the forest itself is as diverse and attention getting as it’s namesake! The deep northwoods of Wisconsin offers a ton of hiking, biking, and camping to get stoked about; there’s 800 miles of hiking trails alone. But if you’re looking for a truly unique outdoor experience, try offroading or cross country skiing old military roads in the winter. There’s stunning Lake Superior views from St. Peter’s Dome and 70 foot Morgan Falls is sure to cool you off on a hot summer day. We dig the Quartz Trail where you can see giant quartz deposits discovered by the Native Americans who used to inhabit the area. There’s plenty of camping options to make this a wilderness weekend (or more) and with over 1.5 million acres to explore, we doubt you’ll be running out of rad things to discover!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Big Bay State Park
5. Big Bay State Park
100%
(6)
State park 17mi from Ashland · 61 sites
Discover Big Bay State Park's scenic shores and lush campgrounds.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Wildwood Haven Resort and Camp
6. Wildwood Haven Resort and Camp
100%
(6)
25mi from Ashland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wildwood Haven is a private resort & campground located just south of Copper Falls State Park. It has tent sites, RV sites with W/E hookups, glamping and cabins, located on the north shore of Long Lake. Lake access for all guests. Near over 60 waterfalls.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$47
/ night
Robinson Lake Campground
7. Robinson Lake Campground
34mi from Ashland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Brand-new 28-site RV campground featuring full water and sewer hookups, along with 50A, 30A, and 20A power at every site. Most sites are generously sized at 30’ wide by 60’ long. Enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant with stunning views overlooking Robinson Lake — a premier recreational spot known for some of the best fishing in the state.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Copper Falls State Park
8. Copper Falls State Park
93%
(7)
State park 19mi from Ashland · 51 sites
Discover Copper Falls State Park's ancient lava flows and scenic trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
9. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
96%
(12)
National park 19mi from Ashland · 2 sites
Shipwrecks, sea caves, and sandy beaches provide a spectacular setting for an island camping experience.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
10. Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
89%
(9)
State forest 68mi from Ashland · 719 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
11. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
97%
(29)
State park 55mi from Ashland · 170 sites
Michigan’s largest state park is an honest Porkies wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Gooseberry Falls State Park
12. Gooseberry Falls State Park
98%
(25)
State park 48mi from Ashland · 69 sites
Next time you find yourself on Minnesota’s scenic Highway 61, do everything you can to pull over for the stunning views at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The region has been a seat of human activity on the north shore of Lake Superior since at least 1670, and it’s no wonder—the river gorge carved out of ancient rock and five many-tiered waterfalls will literally take your breath away, and developed modern camp sites provide comfort and ease so you can spend more time exploring.Bike the paved Gitchi-Gami trail, or hike any of the connector paths to the Superior Hiking Trail system. Pack some sammies and enjoy the Picnic Flow area, situated on an ancient lava flow that provides great views of Lake Superior. Check out the historic rustic granite structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose design was overseen by Italian stonemasons and is very colorful. With so much to do, it’s worth it to invest in the year pass if you live nearby—for Minnesotans, the first time at Gooseberry is never the last.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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sara
November 2025
Tent
This was our first time on Madeline Island and Schuyler's place was the perfect landing spot for a weekend of adventures. It was easy to find and get to the site. We would definitely come back!
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Emily
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
I really enjoyed this campsite, it has truly breathtaking views of the lake and you can’t beat a beach fire! It was very peaceful, even with the other cabins being occupied. We ended up arriving later than planned so it was dark, and still the maps, signs, and trails were very easy to follow. The lodge with the showers and sauna is a HUGE bonus. The cabin and outhouse were very well maintained and very clean, my entire group commented their enthusiasm on that. Overall a great spot and I can’t wait to plan another trip back!
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Emily
October 2025
Tent
With pets
If you are looking for privacy, this site is IT! The campsite is essentially at the very end of one of the many paths on the property. Some parts of the path are harder to navigate if you are using any of the carts provided to haul your gear. There are a few spots with large roots that make it a challenge. However, there’s a stunning overlook shortly before the campsite where we watched the sunset over Lake Superior. The sound of the waves were so peaceful to fall asleep to. It was easily accommodated to our dog as well, he had a great time on his first camping trip! We greatly enjoyed celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary here.
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Andrea
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
Super cool spot. Everything was clearly set up and clean. The beach alone was worth the stay.
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Flannery
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time! This was our second time at this campsite this year and it was equally amazing. Fall colors were beautiful this time of year
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chris
October 2025
Tent
Balsam site is a little bit of a hike. It was worth it for us to be right by Lake Superior and the beach. Having the main lodge available to you with hot showers and flush toilets is very nice. Site was really nice. We got our 6p north face down nice and level. It felt really private and the only vehicles we heard at night was planes.
Had a really good time and will go back. Only thing that would have made it better would have been a pit bathroom at the site or closer.
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Luke
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
This place is just spectacular. It was our second time and we enjoyed it even more this time around! I love how secluded and alone we felt the whole time, having that big beach to ourselves was incredible. Nothing beats having a fire on the shore of Lake Superior with a killer sunset in the background. Can't thank you all enough! See you next time.
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Cal
October 2025
3 nights at Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
We had so much fun at the dome! It's incredibly cozy, the wood stove kept us very warm, and the amenities were perfect for a birthday glamping trip. The sink/stove is very easy to use, porto was clean upon arrival, and meandering through the orchards bird watching made for a lovely morning routine. I'd just point out two things to future travelers to be aware of: flies. Holy guacamole. More flies than I've ever seen or dealt with in my life. There were hundreds, no exaggeration. They mostly left us alone and the hosts had fly paper up that captured most of them but they get inside the dome constantly somehow. Just something to be aware of. The buzzing may keep you up at night without other noise. Secondly, the dome windows and roof are some sort of plastic that are not the most see through. I'm sure that's no fault of the owners but don't expect to stargaze at night. Otherwise though it was a wonderful stay and we would certainly come back again.
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Julia
September 2025
15 ft campervan
It was a beautiful and secluded little camp site! We tent camped and it had a perfect view of sunset!
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Annika
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
We love camp amnicon! Clearly such a special place cared by those who love it. I feel lucky they share it with the public! Will be back many more times.
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Kendra
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice spot, very private and well kept. Easy to find and beautiful sunset views! We brought a Subaru Outback with a 15 foot pop-up camper and a tent. It was a tight squeeze to turn the pop-up around, wouldn't try with anything larger. Big Bay Town Park is about 2 miles with trash, toilet/showers and beach access. Easy to get back to town, next time I'll bring a bike for more exploring!
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Jean
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Amnicon Adventures & Retreats
Was a most lovely time. We had everything we needed at our glamping cabin site! There's so much beauty to explore. Beautiful experience!
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Jim
September 2025
Tent
Really enjoyed our stay here! We spent two nights and loved the lake view and just having a private place to stay on the island. Everything was as described. Thanks for sharing your land Schuyler!
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Mitchell
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard
Cozy location, full of nature, plenty of essentials included.
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Amy
September 2025
With pets
Walk is longer than expected. Think 25 minutes one way. Other than that, we had a good stay. We loved being so close to Lake Superior
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Nicole
September 2025
25 ft campervan
Great stay over Labor Day weekend. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Top notch host! Thanks : )
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Emma
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful and nostalgic stay at Camp Amnicon. The campsites are a bit of a walk in, but it's worth it for the seclusion and peace. The lakeshore is lovely (walk to the west to find some red clay!) and the camp itself had everything we needed. Excellent retreat not too far from the cities.
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Yana
August 2025
Tent
I loved camping in the Balsam camp site, it is right on the lake trail and far from people as well. At night you can hear the waves from the shoreline and we had no frights of bears or porcupines. The walk in is about half a mile so be prepared for a little trek with all your gear. This campsite had no bear box so we had to hang up our food in the tree overnights. Amazing star gazing on the shore. The showers were clean, the bathrooms were clean, it was an overall great experience :) Will be coming back!
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Tracy
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely beautiful! We lucked out when we found this site was available just a few weeks prior to arriving. It is private and the views are amazing!
Getting to the lake was a bit of a challenge but well worth it!
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Jon
August 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Great for self contained smaller vehicles. Definitely wouldn’t tow anything in there. The gazebo and bbq were helpful. Plenty of dead wood around for a fire. We wished there was beach access but the view was nice. Campsite was fairly clean, we always try to leave places cleaner than how we found them but had to abort when the kids found some interesting trash, maybe there was some honeymooners staying before us lol. Cool quiet spot on an island with not a lot of public access outside the state park. Thanks
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