Bad River Wilderness

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

Armando H.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

16 ft car ·

Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite

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.

Dee K.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

Magical!!!

Tent ·

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!

Jennifer D.

2 reviews

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· October 2025

18 ft campervan ·

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

Julie B.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

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

Neeka B.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Lovely secluded campsite!

Tent ·

Although I arrived in the dark, I still found it fairly easy to navigate and find my campsite based on the directions Dean sent and the posted signs he made. I was impressed at how nice the campsite was -- it is clear that a lot of work was put in to haul in a lot of accommodations (chairs to sit on, smores sticks, lifejackets, canoes, food safety bins, etc) and create easy to navigate trails to the campsites and waterfall spots. This is a lovely place to just spend the night or have a long weekend getaway. Unique location right on the river and unique way to get there (crossing railroad tracks and hiking in). I found the location to be very quiet and secluded which I really enjoyed; it felt like I had backpacked quite far into the woods, not just walked a couple minutes from my parking spot. Highly recommend!

Fiona C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent · With kids ·

We were super impressed with the Balsam Shores campsite! It was lovely to be so close to the water, and it was so cool to have the option to canoe. Overall, everything was well-labeled and easy to find.

Lydia L.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent ·

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!

Janelle J.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Wonderful! This is camping!!

17 ft travel trailer ·

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.

Molly Jo N.

11 reviews

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· October 2025

Love

Tent · With pets ·

Host was super communicative and we loved the camp site right on the water, waterfalls, trails. Beautiful place!

Maria T.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Enjoyed my stay!

Tent ·

I had a nice stay on Dean's property. Not only was it quiet and along the river, but it was also a good jumping off spot to play tourist in the area. The ability to have the dog off-leash made us both happy. My pup had a great time in the woods, running and exploring. The sites are definitely walk-in. It's not a difficult or technical walk, but expect your standard rocks, roots, and wet leaves. A bit of up and down. More advanced beginner than totally flat. (I include this for those of us with knee issues.) I arrived at night (my fault for the late start) and had no issues getting to my site thanks to the thorough directions and the signage on the property. Overall, good time!

Sue C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent ·

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.

Will G.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

16 ft car · With pets ·

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

Kyle G.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The campsite was spacious and tucked away from the other sites which provided a good amount of privacy. Our dogs had enough space to run around and explore and we loved every second of it!

Keira P.

2 reviews

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· October 2025

I’d come back every year if I could

15 ft campervan · Group trip ·

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

Morgan D.

2 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

Peace & quiet off the beaten track along the Bad River. Well worth the hike in.

Michael M.

7 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2025

Nice little spot

22 ft pop-up camper ·

The site is a very peaceful setting, which we loved. Also it was not difficult to find, but we had the advantage of our GAIA navigation app. I would think twice about backing an RV or trailer down there, it is not a straight shot and is a bit tight. We had no problem with our pop-up camper. The “no vehicles beyond this point” is a bit confusing as it seems to refer to the only flat, and beautiful, spot. I would remove that. There is a nice little pier, but without knowing anything about where the Bad River goes I wouldn’t use the canoe. A little info or map of the creek would be helpful. Camping is very expensive in this area with all the taxes, fees and permits. We were happy to find this little spot.

Karin B.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Had a great time! Would definitely recommend this place to friends. A little bit of a hike to get to the site but that’s what made it all the fun!

Jordan S.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Wonderful Spot, Great Host

16 ft car · With pets ·

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.

Kevin H.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Awesome spot!

Tent · With pets ·

Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite

We had blast even with badish weather. We enjoyed the beautiful site with our dogs! We will definitely be back next summer. The dogs loved hiking trails and the water.

Logan H.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

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!

Regan V.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Beautiful Spot

18 ft campervan ·

Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite

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

Amanda H.

4 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

I loved camping on deans land! Didn't pay attention to the hike-in part of the stay till we reserved it! But it was absolutely beautiful and peaceful! The campsites are decently spaced and lots of privacy 🥰

Samera D.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Peaceful

20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

The land is beautiful, my actual dream. Quick walk to the nearby bar. 8-10ish minutes to Dollar General/gas stations for ice & supplies if need-be. Took a nap out on the dock while my dog dug around the river. No cell service whatsoever, my phone went into SOS mode actually, couldn’t send or receive anything (yay, just letting yall know don’t expect to be on the grid while you’re here) We loved it. So, so peaceful.

Rachel P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was so nice to be right next to the water, our pups definitely enjoyed it as well. The signs to the campground were well marked, as long as you are paying attention. The hike to our spot was easy and not too big of a deal if needed to run back to car. The bugs were bad at the parking lot but we really didn’t notice them too often at the campsite! Cannot speak on the toilet, as we didn’t use it. The falls were beautiful and the canoe was awesome to have. We recommend if you’re looking for rustic camping!

Kiera C.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Very private, nice view of the river. Would stay here again.

Lance B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Awesome Spot!! The host was very informative post booking, very easy to navigate to and we knew what to expect. We had an Awesome time at Balsam Shores on the Bad River!!!

Kris W.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

No words. That haven't been said already. Hope to stay the next time for a week.

Amber U.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Cayuga falls campsite

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We absolutely loved our stay at the Bad River campsite! Even though the weather was rainy and not always cooperative, the beauty of the place made up for it completely. The views of the river are stunning, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to relax and disconnect. The owners were wonderful. He gave us clear information and details that made everything smooth and stress-free. You can really tell they care about the place and the people staying there. Between the scenery, the quiet, and the thoughtful touches, this campsite is a gem. We’ll definitely be back hopefully with better weather next time, but even the rain couldn’t take away from how special this spot is.

Kennedi B.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·