The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Neillsville, Wisconsin

Looking to embark on an epic camping adventure near Neillsville, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has you covered with over 330 options to choose from. Whether you're a fan of rustic tent camping, RVing in style, or cozying up in a cabin, there's something for everyone. Plus, with top-rated campsites like Trapper Arts Camping Retreat (58 reviews), The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), and Camp at Good Root Growers (50 reviews), you can trust you'll have a great experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash services, and potable water. And if you're up for some adventure, you'll love the biking, climbing, and surfing opportunities available. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping trip in Neillsville, Wisconsin!

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The beautiful cabin! We loved learning about their construction process.

Looking to embark on an epic camping adventure near Neillsville, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has you covered with over 330 options to choose from. Whether you're a fan of rustic tent camping, RVing in style, or cozying up in a cabin, there's something for everyone. Plus, with top-rated campsites like Trapper Arts Camping Retreat (58 reviews), The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), and Camp at Good Root Growers (50 reviews), you can trust you'll have a great experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash services, and potable water. And if you're up for some adventure, you'll love the biking, climbing, and surfing opportunities available. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping trip in Neillsville, Wisconsin!

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1. Fisher Cat Creek Forest Retreat

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25mi from Neillsville · 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.

2. The English Pale Campground (21+)

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38mi from Neillsville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Melrose, WI

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: The river edge erosion wall construction is complete. The area is being prepared to have additional river sites added sometime in 2026 depending on vegetation growth. The entire Beach (R3 & R4) will be closed to Campers starting October 1. This is due to hunting season starting. Campsites in the main campground will be still available, but guests are not allowed on the lower 40. Contact Cal or check our Facebook page and web site for more information. The campground and rental house will open about May 15, each year. The English Pale Campground is located along the Black River in Jackson County, 1 mile west of the Village of Melrose. The entire property only allows guests and occupants who are 21 or older. Sites/house can be booked 6 months in advance. The main campground is 70 feet above the river. We have 5 rustic (no hook-ups) RV/Travel Trailer/Tent sites, a fully furnished “Manor” House, a travel trailer as well as 2 rustic beach sites that are located along the river. The property is a total of 70 acres, which includes the 4+ acre beach, a mile of river front and trails through the woods that connect them all. The English Pale opened in 2021 and is a developing property. In late summer of 2025 an erosion wall was built along the Black River. This included clearing of a section of the forest, building a gravel access road and an riprap river wall to prevent further erosion. Since 2016 over 60 feet of the riverbank has washed away. Our property offers a reasonable expectation of privacy and we do not offer day passes as our target guests are campers. We are an adult only property, but not a nudist campground, as that is not our central theme. We do not prohibit our guests from nudity for the purpose of sunbathing on the beach, campsites or sundeck, but nudity is not allowed in general common areas. Part of our nature is allowing discreet nudity for tanning purposes. While we target couples for time together, singles and groups are welcome. This is NOT a party campground, our goal is to let you connect with nature. More campground information can be found on our main web page or on Facebook at The English Pale Campground and Resort. The entire property can be rented by contacting us directly by phone or email.

3. Fall Hall Glen

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28mi from Neillsville · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging · Black River Falls, WI

Atop a ridge, nestled in the heart of the forest, you will find Fall Hall Glen located a few miles south of Black River Falls. Made popular in the early 1920’s and rich with history, Fall Hall Glen offers rustic cabins set next to the trickling creek, a great lodge with a picturesque waterfall view, and acres of peaceful prairie to pitch a tent. While you’re here, take advantage of the local trout streams, ATV trails, and public land access; or find peace and rest among the towering pine forest beside a stream, where the water cataracts and falls just beneath your feet. Access to the public bathhouse, with clean restrooms and showers, is included with any cabin rental.

4. Black River State Forest

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99 sites · Millston, Wisconsin

Discover the natural splendor of Black River State Forest.

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5. 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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6. Pine Tree RV campsite

48mi from Neillsville · 2 sites · RVs · Holmen, WI

“could Be Acres” is a small hobby farm nestled in the coulee region of western Wisconsin. The rolling hills provides beautiful views, wildlife and country living.Learn more about this land:This is a hobby farm, nestled in a rolling hill Wisconsin coulee. There is a spring fed creek on the property. The campsite has a beautiful view and is near a hiking trail.

7. Lost and Found Private Retreat

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46mi from Neillsville · 3 sites · Tents · Ettrick, WI

Hills and gulleys covered in trees , and trails that vary in difficulty and length. Benches to rest and Tent camping sites dot the ridge-top, surrounded by black raspberry bushes and young forest. Grilling, campfires, and yard games can be enjoyed in the central yard. The rustic bar and outdoor entertainment area may be used on request, though parties of any sort have a fee separate from the standard camping fee. Lots of wildlife to see, as well as the resident chickens, goats, and dogs. Responsible foraging and exploring off-trail is also allowed, have fun and find some cool mushrooms if that’s what you’re into! Bring a friend or dog, enjoy the secluded feel and the kind of quiet that is only found in the forest. The property is a work in progress, therefore some amenities may not be available, e.g. porta potty, water, device charging station. Campsite, trail, or general property projects may be ongoing, some noise maybe be associated with that, as well as temporarily unattended tools. Natural terrain and the usual things found outdoors can be hazardous, e.g. stinging nettles, bugs, uneven ground, etc. Adult supervision is required for children. Non-recyclable trash must be pack-in, pack-out. Bins will be provided for recycling.

8. DeLeeuw Dens

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23mi from Neillsville · 1 site · Lodging · Fairchild, WI

A yurt tucked into the woods on 5.5 acres surrounded by public hunting and fishing grounds. An unforgettable escape with the many sounds of nature such as a gentle class one trout stream along the property. Birds galore, doe and buck have been spotted from the deck, crawfish have been caught, and much more! Bring your loved ones, make some memories, and disconnect for awhile. Happy glamping, friends!

9. Lake Wissota State Park

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118 sites · Lake Wissota, Wisconsin

Discover Lake Wissota State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.

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Public campgrounds near Neillsville

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East Fork Campground

10mi from Neillsville · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black River State Forest

Castle Mound Campground

20mi from Neillsville · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black River State Forest

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Pigeon Creek Campground

24mi from Neillsville · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black River State Forest

Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground

44mi from Neillsville · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Lake Wissota Campground

45mi from Neillsville · 118 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Wissota State Park

Chippewa Campground

46mi from Neillsville · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Stories from the community

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Bory

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to DeLeeuw Dens

The yurt itself was a beautifully set up — spacious, warm, and very accommodating. Even with the cool October evenings, the heated yurt kept us toasty, and gathering around for games of dominoes while being warm and cozy. If you’re looking for something memorable and a little different, I recommend this yurt. The blend of nature, comfort, and family connection made it one of our favorite getaways. We’ll be back next fall!

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Jennifer

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at DeLeeuw Dens

Wonderful family get away. Slept so well. Lots of stargazing, family game nights, and screen free time. Would absolutely come back! I bet the yurt is beautiful after a snowfall. Responsive hosts, super clean yurt, comfy beds, and a composting not stinky out house! Had a great time.

Kyle

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

I've used Hicamp for a while now and visited my fair share of spots around Wisconsin. This one has been my hands down favorite. The seclusion, the river, the private beach, and the proximity to a small town made this the ideal spot for me and my fellow campers. We most certainly will be renting this location again in the future!

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Kelly

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at DeLeeuw Dens

This place was so cool! I loved staying the YURT. The surrounding wilderness and stream on the land made it so peaceful. A lot of bird watching, wildlife sightings, and gorgeous flowers and trees. I enjoyed the comfort of being high up with a locked door and windows open to hear the crickets. I will return for another trip. Anytime of the year would be fine since there is heat and air conditioning. So lovely!

Completely relaxed and sleeping after a day of play on the beach and hiking up and down.

Pedro

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

3 nights at The English Pale Campground (21+)

My dog and I arrived pulling our teardrop to spend three absolutely wonderful days and nights. We came for the dark skies to watch the meteor showers. We did see some burning re-entry of some space junk. Truly dark-sky areas are very special to me. This place is one of those places. The new outdoor shower and sink area are just the best. Nothing better than a shower after spending the day playing on the beach and in the Black River. This is truly a special spot. I’m a kayaker and the Black River is a great waterway for paddling or just floating. Cal is a wonderful host who seems to be always available even though I know he’s got a lot of stuff “on the stove.” The improvements he is making are just going to heighten the camping experience for future guests. Put this place on your favorite Hipcamp destination list. ❤️

Campsite B14 view from the Main driveway road.

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brett

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Great scenery! Great hospitality as well. Very down to earth campground.

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Laura

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at The English Pale Campground (21+)

Year three back at Cal’s beautiful campsite. Each year I bring more friends and gain more memories! Best spot I’ve found to camp in the Midwest! Love it!

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Owen

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

This campground is awesome. We had a large group and stayed at rustic site 3 and had fantastic views of the river and surrounding hills. Tubing down the river was a great time as well. There are no neighbors and not many other sites on the property so you have privacy which is nice. Cal is a fantastic host and accommodated all our requests and ensured we had a great stay. We will definitely come back.

Jump

July 2025

17 ft travel trailer

2 nights at The English Pale Campground (21+)

Cal Thanks for sharing your paradise with us a great place to relax and work on a tan. We had a great time. The beach is awesome and the outdoor shower with hot water is great.

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Andriy

July 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Perfect spot with clean restroom. We were only campers on that area beside RV on separate spot. Very clean, quiet and well maintained campground. Highly recommended!

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Paula

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

We loved camping at Carl’s. He was a great host with a beautiful property. We stayed on the R4 site along the river and the site was fantastic. It is a long walk in, however you can book him to haul your gear in, which is well worth it! Beautiful property on a beautiful river. Will absolutely be back!

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Shannon

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Great Campground, great host, great place to camp!

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Erin

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Had a great stay, even with some rain. The owner was amazing and helped transport even in the rain. Nice, quiet peaceful experience! Definitely going back again!

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Kristie

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

4 nights at The English Pale Campground (21+)

I absolutely love this place. B14 is nice, large, pull-through site with a very level gravel bed to park on. It's got a lot of shade and looks out into an untamed wooded valley. The bird song and croaking frogs provided music constantly. The beach, though: that is heaven! Lots of soft sand and enough privacy to allow nude sunbathing, which I highly recommend. The river is shallow with a clean, sandy bottom, and it felt delightful after heating my skin the sun. I would live here if I could!

gloria

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

The site was clean and spacious. The outdoor shower was clean and convenient. Cal was responsive and helpful.

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Pedro Ivo

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Great trail and campsites, the beach was awesome and host was very helpful!

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Blaze

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

We loved our stay at R4 down along the Black River at English Pale over the 4th of July weekend! Honestly can't wait to go back, Cal has a beautiful property and you can tell he takes pride in what he has and enjoys sharing it with others. He was easy to communicate with and answered all the questions I had prior to the trip. Just FYI, if you are planning to camp at R3 or R4 and your packing in anything more than a frame pack on your back I would HIGHLY recommend requesting Cal to shuttle gear with his gator. With the hot weather, planning to stay for multiple nights, multiple coolers, camping gear + fishing gear, and gear for our two dogs that accompanied us on this trip we definitely over packed. We hiked our first load of gear in by frame packs, dragging coolers on wheels, and dragging my small ice fishing sled loaded up with gear which was not the easiest. Cal was an absolute life saver on the second load and even let our dog Zeek take a ride on the gator which he loved! If your not packing light make sure to coordinate with Cal ahead of time! The spot was beautiful, can't beat it for beach camping in Wisconsin! Plan accordingly for sand and mosquitos (it's July along a river in Wisconsin) but as long as you know what you need to deal with that you will love this place! I would recommend this spot to anyone and we didn't even see the full extents that Cals property all has to offer. Thanks again for having us and being a great host over the holiday weekend!

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Jarret

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Loved tent camping on cals property! He brought us a bundle of wood that last the whole weekend for a super cheap price!! The beach in a 10 min walk and it's massive!!! Awesome place to get away and relax!! We stayed on site B14 and in our opinion it's the best site for sure!!!

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Bruce

May 2025

37 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at The English Pale Campground (21+)

Nearby bathroom and outdoor shower. Sundeck and pavilion. Great beach on the Black River but long hike to reach. Bring mosquito repellent.

Ricky

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The English Pale Campground (21+)

Cal was an exceptional host. Very helpful guy. The rustic sites were the best veiw I've ever camped at. Eagles swooping to grab fish out of the river, turkeys, deer. The dogs were in heaven with all the sand and water to swim in.