Discover the best forest campgrounds near Waupaca, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin
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Waupaca

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11 top forest campgrounds near Waupaca

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Dancy Art Camp!

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Mosinee, WI

Nestled amongst the red pine forest of George W. Mead State Wildlife Area (over 33,000 acres of public land use including bird watching, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and more), you will find the historical "Dancy Depot!" Great for folks just travelling through, bikepackers, adventure-seekers, artists, and folks looking for a fun getaway, alike! This site houses the original train station and post office, built in the 1850's, for the town of Dancy, Wisconsin. Not only that, it is now the site of Dancy Art Camp, and campers have access to all the fun art camp spaces during your stay. Art workshops and/or classes led by Dancy Art Camp Leaders (also conveniently your camp hosts) can be added on to your stay for an additional cost, for adults, children, or all ages. Take a short 1-3 minute walk back into the woods to choose an area to set up your tent. There are several open air shelters available for day use. Make friends with the host chickens (Pizza, Helen, Quartz, Oreo, Big Brownie, Aunt Kathy, Cherry, Garcia, Little Orp, and Linguine) and get some fresh eggs for your breakfast. Baked goods and other treats also available for purchase upon request. You will have full access to the campfire circle, outdoor game room (foosball for the win!), and nature playscape (yes, even adults can swing on the rope!). The property also provides other outdoor games such as good ole' fashioned tetherball, a gaga ball pit (Israeli Dodgeball), and a variety of other sport equipment to use during your stay. This area offers a host of additional activities and amenities. Boating, swimming, fishing, and other water activities are abundant, with the closest water access less than 5 minutes away. Conveniently located between Wausau, Mosinee, Stevens Point, and Marshfield.

Riverside Roost

2 sites · Tents4 acres · Custer, WI

**Closed for the 2024 Season! Thank you, campers! Keep an eye out for new sites available in early 2025!** New market items for sale on site, delivered right to your campsite including fresh, free-range chicken eggs 🐓 🥚, fresh baked Amish style bread, homemade jelly, jugs of water, and more!* Follow us on Instagram (riverside_roost) for the latest updates on what's happening at the Roost! Special discounts will pop up randomly. Come and enjoy all of Central Wisconsins beauty! Situated on the shores of the Little Plover River, the site is ready for you to set up your tent and go! Kayaking, swimming, tubing, and excellent northern pike fishing is all available. We are a short 15 minute drive from the nearest town for any essentials.

Bengi's Getaway

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Arkdale, WI

Welcome to our campground! We offer a variety of camping options: tent camping for a rustic experience, camper sites with electric/water hook-ups, or the option to rent our 5th wheel guest camper. Enjoy direct access to ATV/UTV trails and discover good fishing lakes nearby such as Petenwell, Camelot, Sherwood, Arrowhead, and more. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to The Sands, a future PGA course. Explore various activities like boating (refer to the fishing list for lakes), horseback riding, and more in the surrounding area. On-site amenities include a fire pit, pavilion, and grilling station for your convenience. Please note that the owner is on the property, and this is not a party location. Come and enjoy a peaceful camping experience with us! For the Hunters out there, Property is open during gun hunting season with limited amenities (no Water - Toilet or 5th wheel rental) - but you do have direct access to approx 150 acres of Timber Land co property.

The summer camp experience

3 sites · Tents75 acres · Waupaca, WI

Camp Shin-Go-Beek is a youth summer camp located in central Wisconsin. When we're not running summer camp, we open the property up to Hipcampers. We have multiple large campsites for tent camping that can accommodate groups as large as 50 people, a few places for an RV could be set up at, and several cabins. The property is located on 2 quiet lakes, with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The swimming area has a great beach and a diving raft (depending on the season). We also have a large dining hall for indoor activities, and several outdoor program areas. We are just south of the Chain-o-lakes and Waupaca, so there's plenty to do a short drive away.

Eastbrook

1 site · Tent3 acres · Grand Marsh, WI

Camp on the bank of risk creek. Relax, or enjoy lots of nearby adventures. Tents vans and pets are welcome. There is room for two tents and two cars/trucks. Porta potty on site, but no running water. Close to huge natural areas, castle rock lake, Wisconsin Dells. Numerous places for kayaking, fishing and hiking nearby. Convenient location near highway 13, with gas station, grocery store, and restaurants just a few minutes away.

Secluded Starry Night Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent30 acres · Weyauwega, WI

This is an 30 acre family owned, wooded area perfect for anyone who wants a quiet secluded getaway to relax in nature and unplug. You can sit in the grass driveway and see all the stars at night too! 🌟 We are located a few minutes from Bear Lake Campground too! There is a fire pit, otherwise it’s just you and nature! No hookups or water, for the bathroom we ask you to dig a cat hole and cover with dirt or bring your own portable toilet. The property is perfect for your tent, hammock, camper van or pop up camper. There is not designated camping spots so you can camp anywhere on the grass or in the woods (: We suggest if you have a RV/ pop up camper to park on the grass on the outskirts of the woods Make sure to bring some bug spray! More about the Property: - This is an 30 acre wooded area. There is a grass driveway that leads to the woods. The farther back part of the woods can be muddy so we suggest to stay around the fire pit area. - There is some piled wood you can use for fires which should be good for a night. Feel free to pick up some of the small pieces of wood on ground for fires. There are houses nearby, gas stations and bear lake campground that sell firewood too - We have a few neighbors (not too close by tho) but ask for no loud noise after 9pm - There is NO electricity, water or toilets or internet - For bathrooms - Please bring your own toilet/camper toilet or make a “cat hole”, dig a hole, do your business and cover with dirt Nearby Locations: - Bear Lake Campground - only a few minutes away! They have a lake to swim at, bar, restaurant and more campsites - La Margarita Mexican grill - great Mexican restaurant! - Willow Pond Bed and Breakfast - Olde Country Store and Antiques - Royalton Gas Station

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Camp Rednecks

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Nekoosa, WI

Are you a nature lover? An adventurer by heart? Or simply someone looking for an adrenaline rush?Camp Rednecks got your back! You can rent this 20 acres of rugged land for fun activities. Bring your Camper, ATVs, Cycles, Paintball or Hunting Guns, and of course, your family and friends!See you there!

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Serene, Private Pine River Camp

4 sites · Tents5 acres · Pine River, WI

Our camp has 3 camp sites or reserve all 3 to gain complete privacy for your group up to 8 guests. Don't worry about over-crowding, it’s a beautiful and spacious area with 2 firepits. Also included is access to my basement - Spare Room, 2 sleeper sofas, TV, Wi-Fi, AC and my outdoor kitchen. A boat rental with me as your captain, 15 minutes from the Chain O Lakes, would make for a fun day out in the sun! Let me make this a great camping experience - cooking food and assisting with any gear you may have. Some local attraction's include: Pine River Winery, Crossroads Cafe, The Ding Tavern, Red Mill LLC, ATV/Snowmobile trails, several beautiful lakes for swimming, kayaking, fishing. Pine River is a nice trout stream and a nice tube floating destination.

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7 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Tigerton, WI

Learn more about this land:We are open for winter camping, I have opened around 400 acres for you to enjoy. Our peaceful property a once beautiful operating farm now growing back to its natural state with some farm fields still being utilized. We have mature hardwood forests to small streams and ponds scattered throughout. Check in as early as you want if no one is at the site. Many trails for biking or hiking. We have a few larger areas to accommodate multiple groups check with us if you would like to see if we can accommodate you we are always happy to help.

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Maus Resort

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Mattoon, WI

Man-made pond about 1 acre with fish and sandy beach for swimming. A swing and docks for going into the water. Paddleboats, kayaks, and floating mats for swimming in the pond. A 30x24 Pavillion with picnic tables, a large griddle, 3 burner propane for cooking, countertops, and a refrigerator. 2 - 14 x 20 cabins with 2 lofts each and a queen bed on the main floor, each cabin can sleep 6 comfortably. Cabins have a TV with wifi and countertop/ cupboards and a corner table. Bathhouse 12 x 12 with running water & and a kitchen sink in one half and a compostable toilet with a stand-up shower. We also have a firepit outside the pavilion and a sand volleyball court along with other games like carpetball, and cornhole. We are located on a dead-end road where renters can take a quiet walk 1/2 mile to the woods and follow atv trails for about a mile walk or walk along the farm fields. Just down the road are also small farm animals like mini donkeys, goats, and sheep along with beef cows to look and possible pet. If you'd liked to stay up to date on updates or events at Maus Resort and follow up on Social Media, just search Erin Maus.

Oak Savanna Acres

1 site · Lodging56 acres · Almond, WI

Discover the beauty of this 56-acre oak savanna and native prairie paradise, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Indulge in a serene nature retreat, offering a variety of outdoor activities and captivating views. Book your stay and let the tranquility of this unspoiled haven envelop you . This 56 acre property offers an unique experience for conservation students, habitat professionals and like minded individuals to study native prairie plants and the many native insects that rely on these plants. Native bees and butterflies, including the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, are examples. The property has been undergoing an oak savanna/prairie restoration since 2018. Citizen scientists and professionals alike can get a sense of what is involved in land restoration and see firsthand the results. Guests can hike and take wildlife photographs. There is an abundance of native oak savanna/prairie species such as wild lupine, big blue stem, bergamot, dotted horse mint, lead plant etc. Property is 15 minutes to Hartman Creek state park, which offers swimming , fishing, and hiking. The Chain o Lakes Waupaca/King is 25 minutes. Crystal River offers tubing and kayaking which is a 25 minute drive. Historic downtown Waupaca 25 to 30 minutes. Downtown Wild Rose is 15 minutes. EAA Air Venture grounds are 1 hour and 56 miles. With the nice-sized camp/picnic area, guests can relax, look down on a portion of the property, enjoy the fire ring depending on burn restrictions. Bring your telescope to take in the night sky and stargaze! The property ranks a 4 on the 1 to 9 Bortle scale for light pollution, with 9 having the most pollution. The property is close (2.4 miles) to a non-connected portion of the Ice Age Trail. Depending on the time of the summer, photographing the Federally endangered Karner Blue Butterfly is a possibility! Tent is a canvas outfitter-style 12 x 12 tent. Electricity is provided at the site with one extension cord that reaches inside the tent. There is also a metal park-style charcoal grill on site adjacent to the the tent.

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Forest camping near Waupaca guide

Overview

Looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest near Waupaca, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has over 400 options for you to choose from in this area alone. Whether you're looking for a rustic camping experience or a cozy cabin retreat, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites: Purplehaze Acres (295 reviews), Camp Escape (223 reviews), and 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾 (203 reviews). With popular amenities like showers, potable water, and trash facilities, you can enjoy the comforts of home while reconnecting with nature. And don't forget to indulge in popular activities such as wildlife watching, fishing, and horseback riding. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable forest adventure!