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Bad River Wilderness

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· Mellen, Ashland, Wisconsin
60 acres hosted by Dean W.
1 Vehicle/Tent site · 3 tent sites
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Best in Wisconsin: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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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.
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431 Ratings · 337 reviews
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Khai T.recommends
November 12, 2024
Eagle Pines On The Bad River
Just a quick 2 night trip on a cold weekend in November. Very nice, secluded site right next to the river. Well-kept dock and sitting platform. Plenty of space for our smaller camper and bug tent. Lots of firewood available, chopped and ready to burn (for a fee). Sturdy picnic table, lots of trees, some flat space for other tents and stuff. Expect a very primitive toilet and you won't be disappointed. It rained pretty much the entire weekend we were there, so we didn't get to explore the river, falls, or any of the trails. Hope to come back when the weather is much nicer. Overall, a beautiful, peaceful campsite, tucked away in the wilderness. 4.5 stars!
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Lauren H.recommends
October 27, 2024
Eagle Pines On The Bad River
Owner takes very good care of property. Eagle pines is very peaceful in the fall time. Even saw an eagle. River and waterfalls are gorgeous. Water falls are properly marked and fairly easy to follow directions. Availability of fire wood was our absolute favorite part. No worries on running out. Tiny compost toilet did the job in emergencies. Door flies open on windy days so be prepared as we got a huge laugh out of it. Peaceful. Perfect. No complaints.
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Sophie C.recommends
October 26, 2024
Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite
Great time!
Great! So pretty, very organized…and a canoe! Awesome spot to camp!
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Kate B.recommends
October 20, 2024
Cayuga Falls Hike-In River Campsite
Nice hike in site
If you are looking for something between car camping and true backpack camping, this is the perfect fit. This is a nice secluded site on the river, chairs, tools and toilet provided. It has the typical stumps and roots you would expect from a hike in site. We arrived after dark but still found our site with the adequate signage. Thanks Dean, we hope to make it back sometime.
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Denise O.recommends
October 19, 2024
Eagle Pines On The Bad River
There is nothing bad about Dean’s Bad River. It was lovely and gracious. What a beautiful space and site. The access to a canon is simply amazing. Thank you!
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Alexander P.recommends
October 16, 2024
Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite
Great campsite with a lot to explore! It is also located within 20 minutes of Copper Falls State Park, which was beautiful and a great time.
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Mellen, Ashland, 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
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