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Presque Isle Campground
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Presque Isle, WI
Our quiet, secluded campground is located on beautiful Stateline Lake deep within the northwoods in Presque Isle (A.K.A. Wisconsin's Last Wilderness)
We offer premier full hookup RV campsites and tent campsites as well as cabin lodging and RV lodging - all right on the lake.
Amenities include:
- Campers and Cabins available to rent
- Docks and private boat slips available to rent
- Full hookups available
- 30 Amp electrical with 50 Amp available on select sites
- Women's and Men's Showers
- Two sets of women's and men's restrooms
- Boat landing access included
- For non-guests, boat landing day access can be purchased separately
- Wilderness
- Wildlife
- Fishing
- Privacy
- Seclusion
- Peace and quiet
The campground has been in operation for more than 50 years and is in the forest on a peninsula between two lakes with plenty of shade. Fish, boat, waterski, relax by the fire, and enjoy nature and the spectacular wildlife in this gorgeous natural paradise. Address: 8458 Balsam Dr, Presque Isle, WI 54557
Innumerable beautiful hiking and nature walks surround our site, including Wisconsin's treasured Van Vliet 400 acre Hemlock Preserve - one of the largest old-growth Hemlock forests in the country. We are just one hour south of the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.
Docking is included for campers and available for non-campers at a daily rate. Our site is situated on one of the most prized lakes for muskie fishing.
Enjoy sunny days swimming at the lake beach, activities and crafts for children with our camp hosts, and community campfire song night.
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River's Edge Adventure Company
3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Mercer, WI
River's Edge is a four season adventure company in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, outfitting adventurers with equipment and guidance. The property is located on the Manitowish River, Heart of Vilas County bike trail, and Iron County snowmobile trails. Campsites are located on the west end of the property, in proximity to all the activities, and include full hookups, a picnic table and fire ring. Bathroom is available for campers, however there is no shower. Campers get a discount on rental equipment.
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Da Sugarbush on Stanley Lake
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Iron River, MI
You'll be camping on our Stanley lake sugarbush property. Lakefront sites have power and water - are located in a grassy clearing on the shores of Stanley Lake. ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES ON PROPERTY!!
Primitive sites are amongst the maple trees of our sugarbush operation, within walking distance of the lake. These sites do not yet have water or electricity, but water is available from spigots at the lake clearing.
Stanley lake is just shy of 400 acres, known for walleye and bass. It is an all sports lake with no limited wake hours. Feel free to roam our woods - you will notice the blue maple lines come to an end at our east and west property lines, as well as a no trespassing sign on the lake clearing to the west line. Deer here are plentiful, and you can often get them to eat from your hand, provided you have apples. Iron county has a tremendous ORV/snowmobile trail system. You can drive your machine right from our property to the trails. There are two golf courses in the area, as well as a vast bicycle trail system. Ski Brule ski hills and sporting clay operation are a few miles from the property. Countless acres of public land for recreation!
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Ethereal Gardens
2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Antigo, WI
Clear cut in the 50's, and hit by a tornado in the 90's, this land has come a long way in being restored. The forest has grown back, the tornado damage cleaned up, I'm currently working helping to reestablish native plants. Adjacent to county forest land this land is teeming with life and has an almost supernatural feel to it at night...in fact, if your lucky you might see the dancing purple lights that have appeared from time to time. Otherwise the fireflies provide their own light show :)Learn more about this land:Tents can camp anywheres on the property, RV's must stay at designated sites. Farm is 3 acres field, the rest forest and wetlands with a small creek running through. The property is part of the Harrison-Hewitt county forest. It is a few short miles from the Eau Claire Dells, and only a mile or so from the Plover River Fishery, Springbrook(Trout fishing and kayak accessible) the Ice Age Trail. It is 5 miles from WI Hwy 45 which is on the way to many points in the WI & upper MI Northwoods. Its 25 miles from Granite Peak Ski area. We have all sorts of wildlife; loons, turkey, grouse, foxes, red squirrels, wolves, black bear, a cougar, whitetail deer plus woodpeckers, plovers and songbirds and more.
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Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort
1 site · RV215 acres · Land O'lakes, WI
www.NatureRVResort.com Big Rig Friendly RV Resort with full hookups at every site. The Land O’ Lakes Nature RV Resort is not a typical campground. The vision is to create an exclusive escape for adults (25+) only. Tranquil privacy and a relaxing atmosphere. Escape from the ordinary!
215-acres with miles of nature trails, beautiful views from two observation towers, and kayaking in Blue Diamond Lake.
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The Hoegger Hideaway
2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Three Lakes, WI
2 acre property on the edge of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest with a mini aframe and a historic aframe barn soon to renovated! Property is perfect for your tent, hammock, camper van or RV (boondocking). You will have the entire property to yourself.
***Aframes are not offered as lodging at this time. This property is for dispersed tent camping, camper van, small pop-up camper, rooftop tent camping, small RV, etc.
Fire pit, woodshed, privy, chairs, picnic table and composter on property. Canoe and kayak available for you to use at the many nearby lakes! Beautiful hiking trails nearby.
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Wildwoods in Boulder Junction
3 sites · Lodging, RVs5 acres · Boulder Junction, WI
- Full hookups of electric, sewer and water.
- Designed for motor homes, trailers and park models
- Direct access to DNR Land, Bike Trails & Snowmobile Trails.
- Gooches A-One bar and restaurant across the street.
- 2.7 miles to downtown Boulder Junction.
- Seasonal and semi-seasonal rates
DNR land directly to the East, this new campground has full hookups. Peaceful setting. Ideal location in the Northwoods with access to many activities, lakes, rivers, music and more.
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Birch Point Acres
1 site · RV, Tent21 acres · White Lake, WI
Welcome to our serene 21-acre property, nestled between the Wolf River to the west and Sawyer Lake and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to the east, offering a quiet and private camping experience. With wooded hills, open spaces, and inviting trails to explore, our land beckons you to unwind and connect with nature.
We have carefully crafted a 2-3 tent site, complete with a firepit and a small picnic table for your comfort. Conveniently, there is ample space to park vehicles or trailers near the site, ensuring easy access to your camping setup.
For adventure seekers, the Wolf River provides thrilling white water rafting, while Sawyer Lake offers the perfect setting for fishing, swimming, and boating. If you crave endless outdoor exploration, the Chequamegon National Forest boasts thousands of acres of trails and natural beauty.
After a day of outdoor fun, you'll find numerous bars and restaurants just a short 20-minute drive away from the property, allowing you to experience local flavors and unwind in the evening.
Beyond camping, our vision for this space extends to creating a future creative and sustainable homestead. Come and experience the tranquility and possibilities of our peaceful retreat. Let the beauty of Wisconsin's Northwoods captivate you as you embark on a memorable camping journey in our 21-acre haven.
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Elvoy River
1 site · RV, Tent40 acres · WI
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.
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Simplicity @Top Of The Hill Huskies
1 site · Lodging80 acres · Eagle River, WI
Welcome to our secluded glamping retreat nestled just outside the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest! Experience the ultimate in privacy and tranquility as you unwind in nature's embrace.
Surrounded by miles of scenic trails, our retreat is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, or wildlife watching, you'll find endless opportunities to explore the beauty of the surrounding forest.
From the comfort of your accommodation, you can marvel at the wonders of nature unfolding outside your window. Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkeys, coyotes, birds, and even black bears as they roam freely in their natural habitat.
Venture beyond our retreat and discover the breathtaking sights of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, where waterfalls, sandy beaches, and lush landscapes await exploration.
Whether you're seeking adventure or simply a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our glamping retreat offers the perfect setting for a memorable outdoor getaway. Come experience the beauty and serenity of northern Wisconsin's wilderness with us!
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Sanctuary of Sunlight
1 site · RV1 acre · Park Falls, WI
A beautiful campsite on a gorgeous lake, with a gravel pad to park a camper or other RV. Has a fire ring, picnic table, and a stairway leading to a dock that runs over large boulders and to the shore of Sailor Lake, nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
NOT stacked like sardines in a can (the normal camp experience). The neighbors are hardly to be seen through the trees that surround this beautiful clearing.
Sailor Lake is 168 acres. Has a National Forest Picnic area and Boat Landing on the north shore.
Access to popular Flambeau ATV trail.
Approximately 3 miles south of HWY 70 on a gravel road.
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Camp Serenity
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Eagle River, WI
Many large oaks with deer and grouse.Many hiking and biking trails near by.Lakes for boating,fishing and recreation.Great location only a few miles from the beautiful town of Eagle River.Learn more about this land:Beautiful private wooded lot in a very quiet area. Lots of deer and wild life to enjoy.
Close to Chain of Lakes campground 1.6 miles for fishing
Anvil Lake campground 4.4 miles for swimming beach
Black Jack Springs Wilderness 4.6 miles for hiking,Convenience gas station with bateshop 1 mile from camp East on Interstate 70
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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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