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Elvoy River

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· Forest, Wisconsin

40 acres hosted by Jane F.

1 RV/tent site

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Private undeveloped 40 acre parcel bordered by a trout stream, a forest service paved road (which is an ATV route), and other unoccupied parcels. The Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest surrounds this little section of private lands making this spot a great access point for immediate hiking, biking, fishing (trout stream on the property), wild foraging, site-seeing, off-road exploration, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and star gazing. Lots of wildlife there--bear lumber through the adjacent swamp, wolves pictured on neighbor's game cam, fox often den on the property, whippoorwills (endangered species) fly and sing at night, turkeys nest there, grouse drum for mates, and deer with their fawns just wander through. The property has good berry picking in late summer, blueberries on the south side and blackberries border the field. Open field area will easily accommodate large group of trailers or RVS, and a lower level next to the river is open to smaller trailers, tents, and vans, just be aware of any possible high water due to heavy rains and resulting sloppy areas down close to the river, so you don't get stuck. Both the upper and lower areas are mowed, so flat and lush grass for tents throughout. A jeep trail circles the property, so easy access to the whole 40. Amazing star gazing spot, too. No light pollution makes for perfect Milky Way shows. The river is from 16 to 20 inches deep off the lower level shore (and about 18 feet wide), but it gets too shallow to canoe over the gravel beds and too deep in holes and truncated areas to allow small children to explore downstream unattended. Still a great spot to wash off, wade, cool off, and catch a nice brooky! Some German Browns in there, but best to fish those at night. The forest roads leading away from the property are amazing, stunning maple forests, small creeks, bridges, jeep trails, and plenty of areas to float or kayak the rivers. If you like ATV riding, this is a great spot, right off the trail and plenty of room to park your trailers. No formal toilet, so bring something to contain your waste and bag it up, or we have a handicap-type bedside toilet seat over a deep hole on the upper level (aka vault toilet). Wood--if you bring a chainsaw, you can easily get plenty of hardwood just down the road in the national forest. Three fire rings available, one with an adjustable grill (USFS style) on the lower level, a simple rock ring in upper field and another simple rock pit next to the river. Some noise should be expected--County Hwy A is 150 yards away so you will hear vehicles, and the ATVs do zoom down that forest road on weekends, but not right next to your tent or camper; camping spots are 150 yards in. During bear hunting season, you will hear the bear hounds barking as they pass by in the distance. Nights though, very quite, just wild life sounds. No one will complain about your generator running all night or loud laughing at 3 am as the only neighbor is located across from the entry gate, about 150 yards away from camping. If you have a music set up with loud bass and vibrating speakers, please turn down the volume and especially the bass after midnight though. Realize too, if you are noisy , the wildlife will not come near. No one peaking at you from the road though, so pee freely and sun bathe European style if you prefer. The area has three bars and two have restaurants--The Elvoy has just drinks, The Habit has drinks and burgers, and The Brule River Tap has a full menu and steaks. ATV gas ($$$), ice, and crawlers are also available at the Habit Bar and Grill. To fill your water jugs, take Hwy A to Hwy 55 and to south for a mile or so. Just north of the old town of Alvin (1 mile north off Hwy 70, and then go another mile north), you will see an artesian spring--great water there! Fill your jugs when you come and then again to take home. Just look for the obvious turn off gravel at the bottom of two hills. Cellular service is ATnT with good reception. Verizon has the least reception. Overall, this property is great for people who like forests, streams, foraging, off-roading, hiking, biking, fishing, and primitive camping. Not a good fit for those who need electricity, flush toilets, city water hookups, pavement, handrails, and fenced off wildlife.Sleep under the stars while listening to whippoorwills, trout jumping, and coyotes howling without any 4WD needed. Private acreage! Let your dog run, your kids run around yelling as they play, sunbathe nude if you so desire. Or take a sheltered forest drive/go for a hike/jog/bike/off-road/forage/fish/nap/pick berries/wade down a clear creek bed/etc., and experience nature's peace. So much to do in a national forest, and so much more to do on private land surrounded by national forest. Wide open nature is something everyone should experience, at least once.

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15 ratings · 14 reviews

Sam L.recommends

July 15, 2024

Elvoy River Acres

The campsite easily accommodated our group of 30 family members. Our first night, we enjoyed singing songs under the beautiful night sky. Being in a secluded area, we easily saw the stars. We also enjoyed walking down to the river and fishing with the occasional dip to cool off from the sun. Jane was very responsive and made it very comfortable to enjoy the camp site. Thank you so much.

Renee F.recommends

July 9, 2024

Elvoy River Acres

Secluded river spot

So lovely! The directions were descriptive and very helpful. The property is big, beautiful, and well-maintained. We appreciated the dry fire wood Jane left covered for us. We kayaked in the river for fun and got surprisingly far considering the high water and low trees. Only downside: there were limited options for hanging a hammock that didn’t require getting into tall grass with wild parsnip and the horseflies are no joke. We used Yaya Organics mosquito spray and it worked well, but be prepared for bugs by bringing a bandana for your neck and long sleeves.

Katie W.recommends

June 4, 2024

Elvoy River Acres

Our children loved the river so much! We spent hours wading around in the icy cold water :) Being able to bring a dog and just let him run free was such a blessing! There wasn’t much shade in the middle of the day, so our tents got quite hot, but overall it was lovely! The stars were gorgeous and the music of nature was so peaceful.

Gerardo M.recommends

May 28, 2024

Elvoy River Acres

Me and my friend stayed at this site great place really private and clean great communication with the host I would definitely come back again I would recommend to bring some bug spray

Julia F.recommends

September 24, 2023

Elvoy River Acres

Beautiful spot for a dog!

We had a great stay! Jane was very responsive and thorough with directions to get to the site. Very private camping experience perfect for unplugging. Quietest night sleep we’ve had in a while under the stars. We heard an owl at night which was cool! Our pup was able to free roam and very much so enjoyed running free in the open groomed area. Picnic bench, chairs, 3 fire pits, trash/recycling bins, along the River which was so clear. Bring your own fire wood and water. So many beautiful spots to explore nearby.

Jerry R.recommends

August 14, 2023

Elvoy River Acres

True private camping. Perfect area.

We had an excellent time staying here. There’s beyond plenty of room and flat areas. Very tranquil. Well maintained. The fire pit choices are nice. We decided to spend that time by the water. There are tons of blackberry and raspberry patches. I felt like we were late in the season, but I was able to pick a bowls worth. I booked kind of specifically for the Perseids meteor shower and it did not disappoint. The sky is dark in all directions with little blocking your sight and the view is amazing. Jane was an excellent host and more than answered any questions we had. It was a pleasure to message back and forth. The surrounding area is perfect(for me). No cell service. Beautiful. Quiet. Remote. Plenty of places to kayak and hike. So plan ahead. Carry your detailed maps and enjoy. We saw the largest flock of blue jays I’ve probably ever seen in my life combined, many blue hurons and sandhill cranes on site. And we spotted 7 eagle, many many deer, plenty of loons and more off site. So many places to see and so little time to do it, but I’m certain I’ll be back for more. Thank you Jane.

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Forest, Wisconsin, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jane F.

Joined in May 2023

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