Camping cabins near Bloomer, Wisconsin provide rustic retreats for visitors exploring the Chippewa Valley region. Located approximately 30 miles north of Eau Claire, this area of northwestern Wisconsin features rolling hills, mixed hardwood forests, and numerous waterways including Lake Wissota and the Chippewa River. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, making heated cabin options particularly valuable for year-round visitors.
What to do
Tubing and kayaking: At O'Neil Creek Campground, the natural creek serves as an accessible water recreation option. "The creek flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak. Rentals available," notes Jim in his review of the facility, adding that movies are shown during summer months.
Hiking trails: Wedges Creek Hideaway offers several miles of hiking trails through wooded terrain. According to Jeff V., the campground is "on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails," providing a secluded outdoor experience away from main roads.
Fishing access: Sandy Hill Campground provides convenient access to Lake Eau Claire for fishing enthusiasts. Megan R. notes it's "located across the road from the Lake Eau Claire boat landing. If you park at the boat landing for a day of fishing there is a $3 charge."
What campers like
Peaceful settings: Nugget Lake County Park receives praise for its natural environment. Ames mentioned, "This park had lots of old tree coverage. The site we had was secluded enough from others. But they had sites available that were open to each other good for groups."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain high cleanliness standards. A visitor to O'Neil Creek noted, "The restrooms were spotless. It appears many of the sites are season rentals," highlighting the well-maintained amenities despite high usage.
Winter camping options: Several cabin rentals offer heating systems for cold-weather camping. Flambeau Lodge and Campground provides camping options in a "thickly wooded" setting, according to loren S., who also notes there's "no cell service in area. Print maps."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. O'Neil Creek Campground visitor Stina M. shared her experience: "Site 133 was super small, so much so I thought he was kidding. Saw site 204 was open and switched to that one instead."
Bathroom facilities: Most rustic cabins utilize shared bathroom facilities. Country Quiet RV Park features a simple layout with "fairly spread out" sites and an "easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through," according to Judy B.
Cost considerations: Pricing varies significantly between campgrounds. Greg K. observed that O'Neil Creek Campground has "creek, lake, showers, laundry, full hookups, camp store, arcade, kids play areas, beach and more. Pricey! Plan on 60$/day."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Family-friendly campgrounds typically offer multiple recreation options. According to Darren L., O'Neil Creek Campground staff "did a great job putting on Christmas in July. Very Kid friendly environment. We will be back."
Cabin layouts: When booking family cabins, inquire about specific sleeping arrangements. Nugget Lake County Park features camper cabins with practical layouts, as John W. describes the surrounding area as "beautiful valley area. Definitely worth a stay."
Outdoor activities: Seek campgrounds with built-in recreation options. Tony G. notes that O'Neil Creek has "all kinds of activities for children and large pull thru sites, people are very friendly."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When booking RV sites with cabins nearby, consider privacy needs. ScottnRobin L. recounts arriving at O'Neil Creek "one with ones day notice after Labor Day. The site was waterfront," indicating potential for last-minute waterfront availability during shoulder seasons.
Services available: Check which campgrounds offer full hookups versus partial. Meredith J. describes Sandy Hill Campground as having "friendly owners" and "well maintained grounds," noting it's comprised of "mostly seasonal sites."
Accessibility: Some campground roads may present challenges for larger rigs. Woodland Motel Campground is described by Megan R. as being "behind the Woodland gas station" with convenient amenities, as "EC Adventures has a building on site where people can rent items like kayaks and canoes."
