Bad River Wilderness

98%

337 reviews

· Mellen, Ashland, Wisconsin

60 acres hosted by Dean W.

1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites

Best in Wisconsin: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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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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98% Recommend431 ratings · 337 reviews

Khai T.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

35 ft travel trailer ·

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!

Lauren H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With pets ·

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.

Sophie C.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Great time!

Tent ·

Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite

Great! So pretty, very organized…and a canoe! Awesome spot to camp!

Kate B.

5 reviews

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· October 2024

Nice hike in site

Tent · Group trip ·

Cayuga Falls Hike-In River Campsite

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.

Denise O.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids ·

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!

Alexander P.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids ·

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.

Location

Mellen, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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