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Lakewoods Resort

1 site · LodgingCable, WI

4th generation Family run resort started in 110 years ago in 1907. Learn more about this land:You'll be staying in a rustic Log Cabin with modern conveniences all on your own private 1-1/2 acre island. This 2 bedroom with a sleeping loft cabin sleeps 6 and offers panoramic views of Lake Namakagon. The log cabin features a full kitchen, 3 season porch and full bath with shower/tub. Your wood stove keeps things cozy any time of the year and the private island includes your own fishing or pontoon boat for exploring the fun on 3,200 acre Lake Namakagon. Most important, the outdoor fire ring is just steps from your front door and a hop, skip and a jump from the lake and your own sandy swimming beach & boat dock. A short 1/4 mile boat ride brings you to Lakewoods Resort, your base station, where you have full access to all their amenities including golf course, full service marina, sand beach, tennis courts and indoor & outdoor pools with hot tub and sauna. Their restaurant is awesome and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner when you don't want to cook. They even have weekly entertainment in Buck's Bar & Grill all over looking the lake and a recreation program for children and adults alike. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for a secluded getaway with as much access to "the real world" as you like.

Bad River Wilderness

4 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Mellen, WI

Update: This property was just awarded 2nd place for 2024 as the 2nd best Hipcamp in Wisconsin out of 252 Hipcamp's based on reviews and ratings! Thank you to all who have enjoyed this amazing property and provided a review or rating!!! On the upper Bad River, I have a special location that I'd like to share for others to enjoy. I was fortunate to acquire this land 20 years ago and now that I have retired from the United States Air Force, I can dedicate time to create peaceful campsites along the river. This land was originally railroad property as the railroad companies bought much land in the late 1800's to have options to place their railroads. There is still a railroad track nearby but it has been abandoned since 2015 and it makes a nice hiking path along the river for many miles to the north. There are 3 waterfalls nearby and I will have many signs leading to the waterfalls. There are 4 total campsites on the property, 1 site you can drive to (Eagle Pines), and 3 tent sites that require 1/8 mile hike to 2 sites, and a 1/4 mile hike to the other hike-in site.

Haugen Road Campground

1 site · Tent4 acres · Mellen, WI

Come enjoy 4 acres of beautiful Red Pine woods on a dirt road corner. 2 minutes from Copper Falls State Park where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking the falls, biking, and enjoying a day in the park area with family and friends. Come back to camp and have a beer and cook some food by the fire.

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Butternut Lake Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Butternut, WI

Learn more about this land:Waterfront campsite with 140 feet of level shoreline. Plenty of room for up to 4 RV's or travel trailers. Located on 1000+ acre Butternut Lake with a abundant fishing and watersports activities. Rowboat, Firepit and firewood available at no charge on site.

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Bad River Wilderness

4 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Mellen, WI

Update: This property was just awarded 2nd place for 2024 as the 2nd best Hipcamp in Wisconsin out of 252 Hipcamp's based on reviews and ratings! Thank you to all who have enjoyed this amazing property and provided a review or rating!!! On the upper Bad River, I have a special location that I'd like to share for others to enjoy. I was fortunate to acquire this land 20 years ago and now that I have retired from the United States Air Force, I can dedicate time to create peaceful campsites along the river. This land was originally railroad property as the railroad companies bought much land in the late 1800's to have options to place their railroads. There is still a railroad track nearby but it has been abandoned since 2015 and it makes a nice hiking path along the river for many miles to the north. There are 3 waterfalls nearby and I will have many signs leading to the waterfalls. There are 4 total campsites on the property, 1 site you can drive to (Eagle Pines), and 3 tent sites that require 1/8 mile hike to 2 sites, and a 1/4 mile hike to the other hike-in site.

Twisting Twig Gardens and Orchard

3 sites · Lodging40 acres · Bayfield, WI

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.

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Sanctuary at Little Sand

3 sites · Lodging123 acres · Bayfield, WI

Sanctuary at Little Sand is part of Shaner Farms North. We acquired this property from a logging company in 2016 with the goal to have a wedding with a camping experience. We developed the property to provide an eco-friendly rustic camping venue for our wedding the summer of 2015 and now we would like to share the amazing views and serenity of this place with fellow nature lovers. Escape the city and experience the tranquility of nature. Sanctuary at Little Sand enables you to disconnect from things (no cell signal or WIFI available) and reconnect with people and the environment. Try a slice of glamping life in our 12 x 14 Safari tent. Ideal for couples, families and special events. Our eco-friendly camping experience gives you the opportunity to experience nature without roughing it. Our eco-glamping tents are set up for simple and fresh comfort with real mattresses, cotton linens and minimal furniture; however at the end of the day, this is still the Northwoods there are mosquitoes and wood ticks (depending on the season). This may not be for everyone, as there are coyotes that howl at sunset, owls that hoot, flying squirrels, a couple of palliated woodpeckers that stay busy, deer, our resident porcupine that likes to roam around the property, the millions of stars and no major modern facilities. We provide a composting toilet and a solar camping shower, basics for cooking over the fire or a camping stove (bring your own fuel). Camping with us means no electricity or running water (we provide drinking water), so come prepared. We are 2 miles from the beach at Little Sand Bay, 10 minutes from Meyers Beach and the Caves and 15 minutes away from the town of Bayfield with dining and entertainment opportunities.

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Stargazer On Superior

1 site · Tent1 acre · Port Wing, WI

We have two properties on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Superior in Port Wing, WI. At our lakefront property, we have 700' of shoreline and access to our private sand beach, perfect for swimming and bonfires! At our forest property, we have 68 acres of private trails weaving through the woods. Over the next few years, we'll be building more sites throughout our property to offer private, secluded lodging in a natural setting. We are planning to open up our first few sites in July 2024. The South Shore offers a bounty of activities and is much less crowded than the North Shore. Nearby, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, skiing, kayaking, paddling, ATV trails, and much more. Port Wing is halfway between Duluth/Superior and Bayfield, so it's the perfect spot to stay and visit all the South Shore sights!

Haugen Road Campground

1 site · Tent4 acres · Mellen, WI

Come enjoy 4 acres of beautiful Red Pine woods on a dirt road corner. 2 minutes from Copper Falls State Park where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking the falls, biking, and enjoying a day in the park area with family and friends. Come back to camp and have a beer and cook some food by the fire.

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Amnicon Adventures & Retreats

8 sites · Lodging, Tents600 acres · South Range, WI

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.

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The Perry Pines Yurt & Sauna

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Cable, WI

The Perry Pines Yurt is a perfect experience for all seasons. In the summer, imagine stepping out of the patio door to sit onto the deck that faces the lake. In the winter, return to enjoy the warmth of the wood stove and outdoor barrel sauna. A full kitchen and bathroom.Enjoy the quiet, the nature, the view. Take a breath, relax and enjoy.Learn more about this land:The Perry Pines Yurt is a perfect experience for all seasons. In the summer, imagine stepping out of the patio door to sit onto the deck that faces the lake. In the winter, return to enjoy the warmth of the wood stove and outdoor barrel sauna. A full kitchen and bathroom.Enjoy the quiet, the nature, the view. Take a breath, relax and enjoy. AMENITIES Bathroom with shower Electric Heating and Cooling & Optional Wood Stove Heat (Wood is provided) Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and microwave Coffee and coffee maker. Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea provided Queen bed Cedar barrel sauna with electric heater just off the deck next to the yurt Smart TV, including access to YouTube TV, Netflix, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Deck, with chairs and table Charcoal grill Fire ring, with chairs and campfire wood provided Lake dock with a canoe, 2 stand up paddleboards, 2 adult and 2 children's life jackets, fishing equipment Quiet, crystal clear 50 acre lake (Perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking, sup'ing and canoeing. An Old Town Canoe is provided for your use.) Shed that can store your bike, skis, or other equipment

Butternut Lake Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Butternut, WI

Learn more about this land:Waterfront campsite with 140 feet of level shoreline. Plenty of room for up to 4 RV's or travel trailers. Located on 1000+ acre Butternut Lake with a abundant fishing and watersports activities. Rowboat, Firepit and firewood available at no charge on site.

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Awasishkode Rustic Cabin

1 site · Lodging6 acres · Bayfield, WI

This rustic cabin is a great alternative to tent camping. Located on the Red Cliff reservation, 1/2 mile from Little Sand Bay Campground where you can swim, launch a boat, rock hunt, fish, shower and more! It is an easy, 10 minute trip into town but also far enough away to have some peace and relaxation to disconnect for awhile. All while taking in a magnificent view of the stars!

Lakewoods Resort

1 site · LodgingCable, WI

4th generation Family run resort started in 110 years ago in 1907. Learn more about this land:You'll be staying in a rustic Log Cabin with modern conveniences all on your own private 1-1/2 acre island. This 2 bedroom with a sleeping loft cabin sleeps 6 and offers panoramic views of Lake Namakagon. The log cabin features a full kitchen, 3 season porch and full bath with shower/tub. Your wood stove keeps things cozy any time of the year and the private island includes your own fishing or pontoon boat for exploring the fun on 3,200 acre Lake Namakagon. Most important, the outdoor fire ring is just steps from your front door and a hop, skip and a jump from the lake and your own sandy swimming beach & boat dock. A short 1/4 mile boat ride brings you to Lakewoods Resort, your base station, where you have full access to all their amenities including golf course, full service marina, sand beach, tennis courts and indoor & outdoor pools with hot tub and sauna. Their restaurant is awesome and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner when you don't want to cook. They even have weekly entertainment in Buck's Bar & Grill all over looking the lake and a recreation program for children and adults alike. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for a secluded getaway with as much access to "the real world" as you like.

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Copper Falls Cottage on Loon Lake

2 sites · Lodging1 acre · New Post, WI

Learn more about this land:Whether you are an adventure-seeker or simply in need of relaxation by the lake, we believe you will find your ideal getaway at Copper Falls Cottage. Enjoy the quaint beauty and scenic adventure that Copper Falls State Park has to offer giving you a wide variety of hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hunting, down hill skiing, snowmobiling and adventure seeking at your fingertips. You can enjoy all of this while overlooking picturesque Loon Lake from the comfort of Copper Falls Cottage. The 1800 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage which includes two row boats and 3 kayaks is located on the pristine Loon Lake sleeping eight guests comfortably in beds with the ability to accommodate up to 12. Step 40 feet out the back door onto your own private dock where you will enjoy 400 feet of quiet no wake lake frontage, great fishing, snorkeling, non-motorized water sports, loons and beautiful trumpeter swans who will pay you homage. No matter the season Copper Falls Cottage provides an ideal setting nestled in the Northwoods only 30 minutes from Ashland, 45 minutes from Hayward 25 minutes from Whitecap Mountain Ski Resort you have endless opportunities for year round outdoor recreation including just a five minute driving distance to local ATV and snowmobile trails. Copper Falls Cottage is located inside the gates of Copper Falls State Park in Mellen, WI but is privately owned and managed. With your stay at the cottage you get to enjoy anything that you can walk to in the park for free. You are a 2 minute hike from the nearest trailhead offering year round adventure with groomed hiking, skiing, off road biking and snowshoe trails. The cabin is also only a three minute walk from the public beach where you have the option to rent additional canoes and kayaks.There is no smoking on the premises of this cabin. Pets are allowed at $75/stay. Owners must clean and remove all droppings. Four additional guests up to a total of 14 are allowed over the 10 person stay at the cost of $10/guest/night.

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Stargazer On Superior

1 site · Tent1 acre · Port Wing, WI

We have two properties on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Superior in Port Wing, WI. At our lakefront property, we have 700' of shoreline and access to our private sand beach, perfect for swimming and bonfires! At our forest property, we have 68 acres of private trails weaving through the woods. Over the next few years, we'll be building more sites throughout our property to offer private, secluded lodging in a natural setting. We are planning to open up our first few sites in July 2024. The South Shore offers a bounty of activities and is much less crowded than the North Shore. Nearby, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, skiing, kayaking, paddling, ATV trails, and much more. Port Wing is halfway between Duluth/Superior and Bayfield, so it's the perfect spot to stay and visit all the South Shore sights!

Butternut Lake Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Butternut, WI

Learn more about this land:Waterfront campsite with 140 feet of level shoreline. Plenty of room for up to 4 RV's or travel trailers. Located on 1000+ acre Butternut Lake with a abundant fishing and watersports activities. Rowboat, Firepit and firewood available at no charge on site.

Bad River Wilderness

4 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Mellen, WI

Update: This property was just awarded 2nd place for 2024 as the 2nd best Hipcamp in Wisconsin out of 252 Hipcamp's based on reviews and ratings! Thank you to all who have enjoyed this amazing property and provided a review or rating!!! On the upper Bad River, I have a special location that I'd like to share for others to enjoy. I was fortunate to acquire this land 20 years ago and now that I have retired from the United States Air Force, I can dedicate time to create peaceful campsites along the river. This land was originally railroad property as the railroad companies bought much land in the late 1800's to have options to place their railroads. There is still a railroad track nearby but it has been abandoned since 2015 and it makes a nice hiking path along the river for many miles to the north. There are 3 waterfalls nearby and I will have many signs leading to the waterfalls. There are 4 total campsites on the property, 1 site you can drive to (Eagle Pines), and 3 tent sites that require 1/8 mile hike to 2 sites, and a 1/4 mile hike to the other hike-in site.

Haugen Road Campground

1 site · Tent4 acres · Mellen, WI

Come enjoy 4 acres of beautiful Red Pine woods on a dirt road corner. 2 minutes from Copper Falls State Park where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking the falls, biking, and enjoying a day in the park area with family and friends. Come back to camp and have a beer and cook some food by the fire.

Amnicon Adventures & Retreats

8 sites · Lodging, Tents600 acres · South Range, WI

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.

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Bad River Wilderness

4 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Mellen, WI

Update: This property was just awarded 2nd place for 2024 as the 2nd best Hipcamp in Wisconsin out of 252 Hipcamp's based on reviews and ratings! Thank you to all who have enjoyed this amazing property and provided a review or rating!!! On the upper Bad River, I have a special location that I'd like to share for others to enjoy. I was fortunate to acquire this land 20 years ago and now that I have retired from the United States Air Force, I can dedicate time to create peaceful campsites along the river. This land was originally railroad property as the railroad companies bought much land in the late 1800's to have options to place their railroads. There is still a railroad track nearby but it has been abandoned since 2015 and it makes a nice hiking path along the river for many miles to the north. There are 3 waterfalls nearby and I will have many signs leading to the waterfalls. There are 4 total campsites on the property, 1 site you can drive to (Eagle Pines), and 3 tent sites that require 1/8 mile hike to 2 sites, and a 1/4 mile hike to the other hike-in site.

Butternut Lake Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Butternut, WI

Learn more about this land:Waterfront campsite with 140 feet of level shoreline. Plenty of room for up to 4 RV's or travel trailers. Located on 1000+ acre Butternut Lake with a abundant fishing and watersports activities. Rowboat, Firepit and firewood available at no charge on site.

Amnicon Adventures & Retreats

8 sites · Lodging, Tents600 acres · South Range, WI

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.

Haugen Road Campground

1 site · Tent4 acres · Mellen, WI

Come enjoy 4 acres of beautiful Red Pine woods on a dirt road corner. 2 minutes from Copper Falls State Park where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking the falls, biking, and enjoying a day in the park area with family and friends. Come back to camp and have a beer and cook some food by the fire.

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Camping near Ashland with swimming guide

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Looking for the perfect camping spot near Ashland, Wisconsin, where you can swim to your heart's content? Look no further than Balsam Ridge Retreat! With over 190 options in the area that offer swimming, you're sure to find the ideal spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer a secluded retreat like Bad River Wilderness, a wilderness experience at Meadow and Pasture Surrounded by Forest, or a farm stay at Woods and Meadows Farm, Hipcamp has got you covered. Enjoy popular amenities like pets, campfires, and toilets, and take part in exciting activities such as wind sports, fishing, and surfing. With an average price per night of $100 and options as low as $12, you can find a campsite that fits both your budget and your swimming needs. Start planning your getaway today!