Best Dispersed Camping near Aniwa, WI

Aniwa, WI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aniwa is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Aniwa. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Aniwa, Wisconsin (7)

    1. Horn Lake Camping

    4 Reviews
    Irma, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 539-1034

    "Land to the north is private property, so keep that in mind. You'll see a few houses on the way in.
    If you travel to the left where the road "T's" off, take care."

    "We camped here in May not much for skeeters, good sites on the lake with a fire pit on a dead end road with a boat landing."

    2. Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    4 Reviews
    Mountain, WI
    31 miles

    "Stayed two nights, and the first night was almost absolutely silent other than the waterfall (difficult to access) about a mile away. The campsite is right along a deep, and steadily moving stream."

    "Decent amount of off-road vehicle traffic. No service :)"

    3. Octonto River - South Branch

    1 Review
    Townsend, WI
    33 miles

    "There are 2 campsites at this trailhead, pretty well spaced apart. 

    The first has more of an opening if solar and Starlink matter to you."

    4. McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    5 Reviews
    Lakewood, WI
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 362-1300

    "Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max."

    "The first site, east side, is a pull in right off the road with the pit and table a few steps down from the parking pad. The second site is a pull through facing west right off the road."

    5. Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed

    1 Review
    Mountain, WI
    34 miles

    "Small pull off little ways off 64 on mountain lakes Rd. Pick nik table and fire ring. Big site for ATV campers right off trail can probably get toy hauler in here easy."

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  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    Aug. 22, 2024

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Nice sites along brook

    There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

  • Robyn B.
    Jun. 14, 2025

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Hidden little gem by the brooke

    There are 3 sites each with a table, fire pit, a toilet pit and right off the brooke. The cost is $5 a night to be paid at Wheeler Walker Beach. The first site, east side, is a pull in right off the road with the pit and table a few steps down from the parking pad. The second site is a pull through facing west right off the road. The easements were a little washed out. The third site is a deep, large site away from the road facing west, with a bad easement. There was some occasional traffic on the main road and a quite a few UTVs.

    No one else was here so we chose the third site away from the road. The only con we found to this site was the easement was really washed out and we bottomed our minivan coming in but were able to leave going out on the far right edge. The site is so spacious and could easily be for a large group.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 12, 2024

    Horn Lake Camping

    Excellent camp spot

    Great spot right on the water. There are 2 camp spots with stone rings. They are about 40' apart on a cul-de-sac at the end of the road where the boat launch is. I'd suggest using your own firepit/ grill if you have one as some moron decided burning tires in the firepit was a good idea. It's a beautiful spot. Very quiet. Land to the north is private property, so keep that in mind. You'll see a few houses on the way in.
    If you travel to the left where the road "T's" off, take care. The road is tight and very twisty. There are numerous spots to camp, but no pits to the left. I would not recommend going to the left unless the max your hauling is a teardrop. Anyone up to 20' would be OK going to the right where the established 2 sites are.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Horn Lake Camping

    Great Little Spot

    A few mosquitoes, but the wind kept them to a minimum! Great view of the lake and very private. About 2 miles of dirt road to get there. Turn right when you get to ATV trail. Two camp sites 10 yards apart.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Shady, Creek-Side, $5 Fee

    There are three pull-in areas, with picnic tables and fire rings just off the road. Two *may* be large enough to handle more than 1 small rig/tent/popup. They are shaded and right by the creek, which gurgled along happily (and had some bugs in mid-August, but that was to be expected).

    We ultimately decided not to stay here simply because it was so shaded. While that made it nice and cool, it made solar & Starlink impossible. 

    There was no AT&T to speak of, but TMobile had 20 down/1 up.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed

    Rustic camping

    Small pull off little ways off 64 on mountain lakes Rd. Pick nik table and fire ring. Big site for ATV campers right off trail can probably get toy hauler in here easy.

  • Zachary S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2023

    Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    Quaint and quiet. (Two campsites, dispersed from each other)

    Loved this spot. Stayed two nights, and the first night was almost absolutely silent other than the waterfall (difficult to access) about a mile away. The campsite is right along a deep, and steadily moving stream. Water is very cold, and flows from an aquifer upstream.

    There is an outdoor toilet, and I've attempted to point it out in the pictures.

    The entrance was doable for my sedan, but was tricky. I believe a camper could make it going slowly. The second campsite entrance may have an easier time in.

    Do not follow road past campsites, either way unless your vehicle is lifted my sedan would have gotten stuck if I tried.

    Both campsites are accessed from the main road and have a brown "campsite" sign.

    AT&T: No Service.

  • C
    Mar. 22, 2024

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Easy access near town

    The McCauslin Brook runs through Townsend and Lakewood. There are a total of 3 sites in this location and all are on the Brook.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2024

    Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    Very cool spot

    Very cool spot right on the river. In ground fire pit. Decent amount of off-road vehicle traffic. No service :)


Guide to Aniwa

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Aniwa, Wisconsin, where nature lovers can enjoy serene landscapes and a sense of freedom. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to those seeking a more rustic camping experience.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Aniwa, Wisconsin

  • For a truly primitive experience, consider Horn Lake Camping, which features two secluded sites right by the water, perfect for a peaceful getaway.
  • Bring your own firewood when visiting Horn Lake Camping, as there are no firewood provisions available on-site.
  • Be prepared for a bit of a drive; accessing Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road involves navigating some rough terrain, but the reward is a beautiful riverside camping experience.

Top activities while free camping near Aniwa

  • Enjoy fishing and boating at Horn Lake Camping, where a boat landing is conveniently located for easy access to the water.
  • Explore the nearby ATV trails when you stay at Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed, which offers direct access for off-road enthusiasts.
  • Take in the stunning views and tranquility at McCaslin Brook Dispersed site, where you can relax by the brook and enjoy the sounds of nature.

Scenic spots for dispersed campers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Aniwa, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Aniwa, WI is Horn Lake Camping with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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