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Bad River Wilderness

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· 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

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

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.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Waterfall

98%

425 ratings · 332 reviews

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.

Kathryn B.recommends

October 14, 2024

Balsam Shores Hike-In Campsite

This site was so much fun! Dean was great about giving so much information I didn’t have any questions on what to expect. The hike in site was totally manageable even for many trips back and forth. Little wooded trails and along the abandoned railroad. It was so pretty this time of year. He said colors were at peak season and there would be zero bugs and he wasn’t lying! That was a big win for me. The canoe was fun to take out, although with how low the river was you couldn’t go far. The site was spacious and private. You could sometimes here the other hike in site people but they were a ways down the river so it wasn’t much. Signs were great, toilet had paper and hand sanitizer, and there was plenty of wood. All in all it was exactly what I wanted for a quiet weekend out in the woods. Would recommend.

Tonya C.recommends

October 11, 2024

Eagle Pines On The Bad River

This was one of the best tent camping experiences we’ve ever had. Such a lovely campsite along the river. We also enjoyed hiking to the falls from our site.

Sarah S.recommends

October 9, 2024

Eagle Pines On The Bad River

Beautiful

We loved the campsite right on the water! My son was catching fish all weekend, the trails are all marked, the site was clean . We definitely would like to go back.

Steve B.recommends

October 9, 2024

Bad River Point Hike-In Campsite

Perfect Place to Meet Nature

Lovely spot, with ample amenities including firepit, grill, chairs, picnic table, and even access to a canoe with paddles. Quiet and immersive.

Tracy C.recommends

October 7, 2024

Eagle Pines On The Bad River

20ft Sprinter Van with 2 dogs

The Eagle Pines was an amazing space and larger than expected. The views were beautiful in all directions. The dogs loved being off leash and checking out the woods and the trails. We look forward to coming back in warmer weather to canoe and swim.

Location

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