Best Campgrounds near Bruce, WI

Bruce, Wisconsin and the surrounding Rusk County area feature several established campgrounds with a mix of amenities and natural settings. The region includes Bruce Park within city limits, offering basic tent and RV camping with drinking water and toilets. Nearby, Perch Lake Campground and Audie Lake County Park provide more secluded options along local waterways, with electrical hookups and boat access points. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering water and electric hookups for longer stays.

Seasonal considerations affect camping availability throughout the region, with most campgrounds operating from May through October or early December. Winter weather typically closes many facilities, though some remain open year-round with limited services. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with stronger coverage near towns and limited connectivity in more remote locations. Rusk County campgrounds generally require reservations during peak summer months, especially for waterfront sites. Many campgrounds maintain clean but basic facilities, with vault toilets being more common than shower buildings. As one visitor noted of Audie Lake County Park, "This is a place that's worth searching for. The camping spots are well wooded and provide plenty of space and privacy."

Waterfront camping represents a particular highlight in the Bruce area, with several campgrounds providing direct lake or river access. Campers frequently mention the quiet, wooded settings and water recreation opportunities as primary draws. Pine Point County Park and Brunet Island State Park (approximately 30 miles southwest) receive positive reviews for their combination of natural settings and modest amenities. Visitors appreciate the region's relative lack of crowding compared to more popular Wisconsin destinations. Fishing opportunities exist at many locations, with boat launches available at several campgrounds. Noise levels remain relatively low throughout the area, though some campgrounds report weekend activity from ATVs on nearby trails. According to one camper reviewing Brunet Island State Park, "The sites are large surrounded by trees and very private," reflecting the general experience at many campgrounds in the region.

Best Camping Sites Near Bruce, Wisconsin (138)

    1. Brunet Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Cornell, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 239-6888

    "This is one of our favorite Wisconsin state parks. It is quiet and shady, next to the Chippewa River."

    "Beautiful Wisconsin state park. Two campgrounds, the north campground is more primitive, the south campground, where we stayed, has electrical hookups."

    2. Audie Lake County Park

    3 Reviews
    Weyerhaeuser, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 532-2113

    "It’s fairly isolated, contained within very rural Rusk County in Wisconsin. The camping spots are well wooded and provide plenty of space and privacy. The photo have shared is of the remote campsite."

    "Perfect lake for kayaking."

    3. Pine Point County Park

    6 Reviews
    Cornell, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 726-7882

    $20 - $32 / night

    "Bring your own wood this time of year, no one was around to buy it from. Sites are nice and wooded"

    "Nice county park with several lakes in the area for fishing. Park can get busy and loud on the weekends."

    5. Perch Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Weyerhaeuser, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 532-2113

    "Together with the nearby Audie Campground, Perch Lake Campground offers a quiet and beautiful place to tent or RV camp. We were there in the fall and the colors were amazing."

    6. Thornapple River Campground

    1 Review
    Ladysmith, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 532-7034

    7. Murphy Flowage Park

    1 Review
    Weyerhaeuser, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 532-2113

    "There are three sites up on a ridge “overlooking” the lake. I use that word lightly as there is a lot of underbrush so it’s not super easy to see the lake."

    8. Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Jim Falls, WI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 382-4574

    "This park is on a smaller scale and less crowded than Devil’s Lake. There is a small beach that is in the process of renovation. The sites are large surrounded by trees and very private."

    "Continuing my quest to visit as many Wisconsin state parks as possible. I stopped by here to check out the campsites for potential future camping and look over the park."

    9. Morris Erickson County Park

    2 Reviews
    New Auburn, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 726-7882

    $20 - $32 / night

    "I haven’t stayed here in a few years, but it’s a nice campground with good fishing on the lake."

    10. Barron County Southworth Memorial Park

    1 Review
    Rice Lake, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 537-6295
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Recent Reviews near Bruce, WI

230 Reviews of 138 Bruce Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    FlowMama Trail Head Dispersed

    Free parking, no water, no gray dump, no trash.

    This is the trailhead for a very beautiful mountain biking trail and the roads that lead up to this area are incredibly gorgeous especially in the fall. The red building in the pictures is an emergency cabin. You can go in it and look around if you want. It's not at the trailhead, it's about 10 minutes from it on your way in.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Eagle Point Park

    Quiet lake campground

    I stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.

    There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.

    You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.

    I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.

  • D
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Decent for price

    It was a very nice campground, it is a very big campground. Unfortunately the beach is not very clean and there are ground bees on the trail.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Eagle Ridge Campground

    Okay for night, safe clean campground

    The spots were narrow and opened up to neighbors. We were fortunate to have no neighbor on either side, but I could see how that would limit privacy. Laundry was clean but small only 2 washer/2 dryer and no fan in room….really humid in evening and you didn’t want to open door due to bugs. Bathhouse clean….decent rec area for kids including sand volleyball court.

    River walk trail…not detailed in paperwork. Trail is just ok, a bit overgrown and lots of bugs. We made it a good ways in and felt like we were parallel to River, but it’s so thick with growth…you can just make it out through brush. I was not prepared with flip flops so I turned back. Unknown if nice view at end.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Chapman Park Campground

    Nice place

    We pulled in on a Sunday night and all but had the place to ourselves. Our site was on a small, beautiful lake and close to the bathrooms. We had a slight breeze and very few bugs. I am not sure if I would stay there for a full week and keep busy. But I wish my town had a park with everything that this one has.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Medford City Park

    It’s a city campground

    It’s small but the sites are nice with electric and water. A police officer even held traffic at bay and guided me into the site.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Hayward KOA

    So many tall pines!!

    I love campgrounds where you get to camp amongst the tall pines (not sure what kind they are)! Large campground with lots of amenities! Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!

    Amenities: pool, kamping kitchen, pavillion, snack bar ($), mini golf ($), bike rentals ($), wi-fi, propane ($), firewood ($), fenced in dog area (KampK9), bag toss, two playgrounds, basketball, horseshoes, tetherball, arcade/game room, Friday s'more party, volleyball, and themed weekends!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Shell Lake Municipal Park

    Lakefront campground!!

    Nice campground with lake views! Very nice beach and located in a very walkable area! Will be returning!!! The main road nearby is a little noisy but everything else was great!!

    sites 1-38 have sewer hookups and every site has water and electric hookups. There is a shower and bathroom building. Swimming beach, fish cleaning station, public boat launch, boat dock rental, RV dump station are also available.

  • Nate C.
    May. 10, 2025

    Hayward KOA

    Fun Filled KOA

    We have been coming to this KOA for years. Always a fun time for the whole family. Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling. Large 9ft heated pool, mini golf, large playground, horse shoes, volleyball, nice size water slide, covered stage for music, ice cream shop, huge jump pillow, and much more. Large selection of different campsites from tents to cabins to Rv site of all types (pull throughs, back in, no hook ups to full hook ups). Come have a great time!


Guide to Bruce

Camping near Bruce, Wisconsin offers multiple options ranging from waterfront sites to forested campsites. The area sits at approximately 1,250 feet elevation in Wisconsin's northwestern region with humid continental climate patterns bringing warm summers and cold winters. Snow typically covers the ground from November through March, with camping season peaking between May and September when temperatures average 65-80°F during daytime hours.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing access points: Brunet Island State Park provides exceptional water access with multiple launch sites directly from campsites. According to Julie W., "Site is set back and right on the waterfront, could launch a canoe/kayak. Definitely one of the better views and water was clear." Many campsites offer direct water access for easy paddling.

Wildlife observation opportunities: The secluded nature of Audie Lake County Park creates excellent wildlife viewing conditions. Kyle L. notes, "Your alarm clock is a beaver slapping its tail or a loon calling its mate." Early morning and evening hours provide the best wildlife viewing.

Night sky viewing: Rural Rusk County offers minimal light pollution for stargazing. At Audie Lake County Park, Kyle L. shares, "If you are lucky enough to camp with clear skies you will see more stars than you ever have!" The best viewing occurs between 10pm-2am during new moon phases.

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: Campers consistently mention site privacy as a highlight at Perch Lake Campground. Lynette J. notes, "Sites are well spaced, private, and treed." Most campsites feature natural vegetation buffers between sites.

Swimming options: Lake Wissota State Park offers designated swimming areas with family-friendly features. Donella L. explains, "Beautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites." The beach includes both deep and shallow swimming sections.

Fishing access: Pine Point County Park provides excellent fishing opportunities with boat docks at several sites. Shari M. states, "This place has great campsites, nearly all of them are on the water and several even have boat docks." The most common catches include panfish, bass, and northern pike.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no cellular connectivity. At Audie Lake County Park, Kyle L. describes it as "Truly a campground to disconnect, 0 cell service." Stronger signals can typically be found closer to town centers.

Boat noise considerations: Some waterfront campgrounds experience boat traffic noise during peak seasons. Donella L. notes at Lake Wissota State Park Campground, "Lots of boat noise from the lake and plane noise from a nearby airport."

Shower availability varies: Not all campgrounds provide shower facilities. Catherine F. explains about Brunet Island, "My only big complaint would have to be that they only have one shower house on the other loop (South loop) north loop just have vault toilets."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly water activities: Lake Wissota State Park offers family-oriented lake activities beyond swimming. Donella L. shares, "Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center." Rental costs average $15-25 per hour.

Playground access: Morris Erickson County Park provides recreational facilities specifically for children. Janet K. notes, "Swimming, fishing, riding bikes, playground. Nice to see families camping and having fun!" The playground equipment includes swings, slides and climbing structures.

Multi-generational activities: Brunet Island State Park features activities suitable for various ages. Linda T. explains, "Lots of slow moving inlets to paddle into and get lost in nature and fishing if you like. Nice hikes to take and part of a great biking trail."

Tips from RVers

Site sizing considerations: Kristin F. notes about Pine Point County Park, "The sites were a bit tight for large rigs." Most campsites accommodate RVs under 30 feet more comfortably than larger models.

Hookup availability: Barron County Southworth Memorial Park provides reliable electrical and water connections. Kristin F. reports, "Sites were large with gravel pads, water, and electric. Easy to get into." The electrical service typically offers 30-amp connections.

Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds offer on-site dumping facilities. Peggy W. mentions about Brunet Island State Park's south campground, "Decent bathrooms and showers in the south campground" with sanitary dump facilities available, while smaller campgrounds may require using facilities in nearby towns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Bruce, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bruce, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 138 campgrounds and RV parks near Bruce, WI and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Bruce, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bruce, WI is Brunet Island State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 26 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Bruce, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Bruce, WI.