The best campgrounds near Hayward, Wisconsin with swimming

Looking to go camping near Hayward, Wisconsin and indulge in some swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 200 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your swimming adventure. Whether you prefer a lakeside retreat or a riverside oasis, Hipcamp has got you covered. Check out top campsites like Bad River Wilderness (158 reviews), or Stone Creek Farm (116 reviews) for tried and true swimming spots. And don't forget to enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, pets, and showers, as well as activities like wildlife watching, climbing, and horseback riding. With an average price per night of $62 and options as low as $12, camping near Hayward, Wisconsin has never been more affordable.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hayward

Looking to go camping near Hayward, Wisconsin and indulge in some swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 200 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your swimming adventure. Whether you prefer a lakeside retreat or a riverside oasis, Hipcamp has got you covered. Check out top campsites like Bad River Wilderness (158 reviews), or Stone Creek Farm (116 reviews) for tried and true swimming spots. And don't forget to enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, pets, and showers, as well as activities like wildlife watching, climbing, and horseback riding. With an average price per night of $62 and options as low as $12, camping near Hayward, Wisconsin has never been more affordable.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hayward

1. Trego Lake Lakefront Property

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19mi from Hayward · 1 site · RV

This was my father's favorite place to be in the summer. He loved watching the hummingbirds early in the season and the leaf turn in the fall. We hope you and your guests will enjoy staying here as much as our family has. Five acre private lakefront property surrounded by trees. Cement pad for your RV or trailer. 50-amp and full hookups. Bring your own converter if less than 30 amps. Large fire pit (supply your own firewood). Recently refurbished private dock. Four-wheel trails and rental companies nearby. Short drive from the Namekagon River which is great for tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. Due to a recent review, I am also adding here that swimming from our property is not ideal. The lake tends to be weedy during warm summers. There are places to swim nearby, so if you are booking with the sole intent of being able to swim, please be aware that this is likely not the best site for you unless you are willing to drive to a nearby beach.

2. Bad River Wilderness

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41mi from Hayward · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

3. Chippewa River Forest

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23mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent, RV

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, paddling & fishing. 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. *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. 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.

4. Chequamegon National Forest

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351 sites · Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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!

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5. Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

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719 sites · Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Discover the natural splendor of Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.

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6. Butternut Lake Camping

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46mi from Hayward · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

7. Haugen Road Campground

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47mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent

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.

8. The Evergreen Collective Tiny House

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30mi from Hayward · 1 site · Lodging

Nestled in the northwoods of Wisconsin, this Tiny home has the comforts of glamping while being off grid. On 5 acres of heavily wooded land, this property has a fire pit, picnic table and lake /dock access 100 yards away (2 min walk) Guests are welcome to 3 shared kayaks, paddle boat, paddle board and fishing boat. At 8 feet by 12 feet,this 96 square ft tiny house has a key pad door lock, and a big casement window, the kitchenette has a propane cooktop/oven. The sink has water pumped from a holding tank. The Tiny House has Solar power for lights and a usb port for phone charging. The futon style bed, slides out to form a full size bed, 2 pillows and bedding is supplied. The tiny wood stove is available in the fall and winter months. Solor powered A/C unit is available for summer months. The Little Lodge is located on a heavily wooded 5 acre property in Spooner Wisconsin. There are several nearby ATV trails , hiking trails and a quaint downtown. The lake that The Little Lodge is on is not a good swimming lake but there is a clear swimming lake less than 5 miles away. The fire pit has seating and the picnic table is a great spot to enjoy the scenery over breakfast. Please bring your own firewood. If you enjoy nature, wildlife, glamping, fishing, paddle boarding ,kayaking or paddle boating , this is your spot!

9. Wilderness voyage

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34mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent, RV

Property has RV pad, 2 bedroom cabin and a tiny home onsite. Beautiful trees and trails. Lake in the back with great fishing and boating. As quiet as quiet gets. All sorts of wildlife, deer, owls, turkeys, and some predators. Excellent bird watching. Star gazing is as good as it gets, with spectacular northern lights.

10. Amnicon Falls State Park

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29 sites · Poplar, Wisconsin

Discover the serene beauty of Amnicon Falls State Park.

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11. Copper Falls State Park

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51 sites · Mellen, Wisconsin

Discover Copper Falls State Park's ancient lava flows and scenic trails.

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12. Pattison State Park

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58 sites · Superior, Wisconsin

Discover Wisconsin's tallest waterfalls and serene nature at Pattison State Park.

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13. Higher Ground

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27mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent, RV

The only private hipcamp site in a 20 mile radius. Large, peaceful, wooded plot with pond and adjacent golf course. Wind down next to the water and enjoy watching deer, birds, and many other wildlife. Just down the road are hundreds of lakes and streams, the Gordon dam, hiking trails, UTV trails, horseback trails, restaurants, bars, and the beautiful Gordon flowage. Thousands of county and federal acres for all types of hunters.

14. Exeland River Property!!

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27mi from Hayward · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

Camper favorites near Hayward

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Butternut Lake Camping

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46mi from Hayward · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

Haugen Road Campground

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47mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent

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.

The Evergreen Collective Tiny House

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30mi from Hayward · 1 site · Lodging

Nestled in the northwoods of Wisconsin, this Tiny home has the comforts of glamping while being off grid. On 5 acres of heavily wooded land, this property has a fire pit, picnic table and lake /dock access 100 yards away (2 min walk) Guests are welcome to 3 shared kayaks, paddle boat, paddle board and fishing boat. At 8 feet by 12 feet,this 96 square ft tiny house has a key pad door lock, and a big casement window, the kitchenette has a propane cooktop/oven. The sink has water pumped from a holding tank. The Tiny House has Solar power for lights and a usb port for phone charging. The futon style bed, slides out to form a full size bed, 2 pillows and bedding is supplied. The tiny wood stove is available in the fall and winter months. Solor powered A/C unit is available for summer months. The Little Lodge is located on a heavily wooded 5 acre property in Spooner Wisconsin. There are several nearby ATV trails , hiking trails and a quaint downtown. The lake that The Little Lodge is on is not a good swimming lake but there is a clear swimming lake less than 5 miles away. The fire pit has seating and the picnic table is a great spot to enjoy the scenery over breakfast. Please bring your own firewood. If you enjoy nature, wildlife, glamping, fishing, paddle boarding ,kayaking or paddle boating , this is your spot!

Wilderness voyage

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34mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent, RV

Property has RV pad, 2 bedroom cabin and a tiny home onsite. Beautiful trees and trails. Lake in the back with great fishing and boating. As quiet as quiet gets. All sorts of wildlife, deer, owls, turkeys, and some predators. Excellent bird watching. Star gazing is as good as it gets, with spectacular northern lights.

Higher Ground

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27mi from Hayward · 1 site · Tent, RV

The only private hipcamp site in a 20 mile radius. Large, peaceful, wooded plot with pond and adjacent golf course. Wind down next to the water and enjoy watching deer, birds, and many other wildlife. Just down the road are hundreds of lakes and streams, the Gordon dam, hiking trails, UTV trails, horseback trails, restaurants, bars, and the beautiful Gordon flowage. Thousands of county and federal acres for all types of hunters.

Exeland River Property!!

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27mi from Hayward · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

Public campgrounds near Hayward

Moose Lake Campground

22mi from Hayward · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Two Lakes Campground

24mi from Hayward · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Namekagon Campground

25mi from Hayward · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Black Lake Campground

27mi from Hayward · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Perch Lake Campground

29mi from Hayward · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Day Lake

30mi from Hayward · 2 sites · in Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Day Lake Campground

30mi from Hayward · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

East Twin Campground

32mi from Hayward · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Beaver Lake Campground

35mi from Hayward · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Lake Three Campground

37mi from Hayward · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Mineral Lake Campground

37mi from Hayward · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Stockfarm Bridge Campground

37mi from Hayward · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Ross

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Chippewa River Forest

Awesome spot to camp. I endured some snow, but access to the site and plenty of firewood on hand made the cold enjoyable and manageable. I'll be back in calmer weather with my dog!

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Armando

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

Amazing a lot of space shame the doc wasent out but 100/10 would recommend beautiful pretty secluded but still close !

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Julie

October 2025

18 ft campervan

2 nights at Bad River Wilderness

Very peaceful site right on the river. Loved the ancient white pines covering the camp area! Great location and fun to hike to the falls. Thank you, Jeff & Julie

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Neeka

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

Absolutely amazing! A little slice of heaven!!! Will be coming again next year!

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Dee

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Bad River Wilderness

Wow! What a magical place. I had an amazing time camping at Eagle Pines On The Bad River and spending a gorgeous exploring Deans land. He’s clearly put much time and care into building and maintaining the trails. The map, signs and ribbons were very helpful for navigating the area. It was an absolute delight and adventure hiking the trails and wandering around the three waterfalls. Dean was also an excellent host. He was incredibly accommodating, responded quickly to my messages and provided very detailed instructions and recommendations upon booking. I highly recommend these sites to anyone wanting a peaceful, somewhat rustic and secluded spot to stargaze, canoe/kayak, hike and commune with the land and water. I hope to visit again soon.

Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

We had the greatest time camping at Bad River Wilderness! We stayed at Bad River Point. Dean was most accommodating and helpful. The campsites are very remote and short walks to the waterfalls. Gorgeous property! Extremely clean and well taken care of! We enjoyed hiking the beautiful paths! Walking on the railroad tracks. Exploring in the canoe was also fun! We can’t wait to stay there again! Thank you, Dean for sharing your property with us!

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Mindy

October 2025

34 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Trego Lake Lakefront Property

What a beautiful property! We loved camping in an oak grove in the fall time - golden and heavenly! The lake was beautiful, and even though it's the weather wasn't conducive to swimming, we thoroughly enjoyed reading on the dock. Everything about the site was as described and made camping with our 34' fifth wheel a breeze. We will be back!

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Janelle

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Bad River Wilderness

Loved our time at this spot! Beautiful camp with amazing giant pine trees and a great setting on the river. Definitely plan to return! The river was low at this time of the year, but still managed to get out on the canoe provided and that was a great surprise to have available. We even saw a pair of swans!

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Molly Jo

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

1 night at Bad River Wilderness

One of the best hip camps we have ever been to…. Maybe even the absolute best. Michael has great communication, the site was beautiful and private, and please don’t miss out on taking a ride in the supplied canoe. It’s a beautiful place! This is our second time there and we will return again.

J

October 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Butternut Lake Camping

Nice spot on the lake in between 2 other properties. Beautiful view to west. Access to outhouse was convenient.

Will

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

The campsite was magical! If you're looking for a beautiful place to really get off the beaten path, this is a great place to do it. The river was nice for a cooling swim on a hot day. Dean takes very good care of the property. I could occasionally hear voices off in the distance from other campers and their dogs, but I never saw another person in the day and night I spent there.

Morgan

September 2025

15 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

Second time here and would come every year if I could. Our group had more than enough space! Was a great weekend

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Michael

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Trego Lake Lakefront Property

We enjoyed our stay at Jenifer's wonderful property immensely. Setup is easy - even with a larger rig. It's so easy to get caught up and loose track of time watching what all the natural surroundings have to offer - absolutely beautiful and so relaxing! Thanks, Michael & Becky K.

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kyle

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

3 nights at Bad River Wilderness

Great spot! River so close was awesome! Cool rocks in the gravel pit!

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Kevin

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bad River Wilderness

It's easy to see why this place is booked every weekend in the summer up here. This spot is beautiful and very well maintained. The site has a number of flat open areas for choosing where to set up a tent and the parking pad is also pretty level if you car camp like we do. The entire site is also sandy, so getting tent stakes in would be a breeze. The host, Dean, did inform us that he was away and wouldn't be able to stock the firewood, so not having firewood there when I arrived was not a huge shock. Very appreciative that he communicated that ahead of time, along with his thorough communications outside of the firewood. Due to me and my partner getting sick the weekend we had planned on camping, only I made the trip to the site just to check it out and I did not stay overnight, but I can imagine it would have been a very restful spot as it was a quiet spot with great access to the a night sky.

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Regan

September 2025

Tent

4 nights at Bad River Wilderness

We had such a lovely time at Bad River Point, as mentioned multiple times by the host there is a short hike in! The bugs were non existent and the River was great for our dog to swim!

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Amanda

September 2025

18 ft campervan

2 nights at Bad River Wilderness

This was a beautiful spot! The dogs loved playing in the river, walking the railroad tracks, and checking out the waterfalls.

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Jesse

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Exeland River Property!!

Great place. Exactly as advertised. Nearby road was super quiet too (very little traffic for our experience). Very peaceful. Would definitely go again.

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Kari

September 2025

21 ft toy hauler

With pets

4 nights at Trego Lake Lakefront Property

Love it here! It was our second time and will be back. The lot is so nice and such a great location. Awesome trail just a mile down the road and so much to do in Trego and Spooner. Definitely check out Strongman Smokehouse and brewery!

Claudia

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haugen Road Campground

This was my second time staying at Colton's hipcamp. I love how private it is and how it's surrounded by beautiful pine trees. It's perfect for camping with dogs :)