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Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground permits pets throughout its primitive lakeside sites. All ten pet-friendly campgrounds near Crandon allow dogs, including both rustic forest service locations and private campgrounds with more amenities. Holly Wood Hill Campground accommodates pets at both its upper and lower campsites with concrete pads. Richardson Lake's elevated campsites above the water require a walk down stairs or steep trails to access the lake with dogs. The campground is typically quiet except during special events like off-road races in nearby Crandon when noise levels may increase. Pets must be leashed in all National Forest campgrounds and owners are expected to clean up after their animals.
Pet exercise opportunities vary significantly between campgrounds. Ada Lake Recreation Area features hiking trails directly accessible from the campground entrance that connect to a wider ATV trail network suitable for dog walking. Both Wolf Lake and Woodbury Lake campsites offer sandy beaches where dogs can swim, though dogs are not allowed on the beach area at Ada Lake NF Campground. Bear Lake Campground provides large, private sites with direct lake access where the terrain is flat between campsites and water, making it easier for pets to access the shoreline. For campers needing supplies, Laona is a short drive from several campgrounds for gas and food. Most forest service campgrounds have no electric hookups and minimal amenities, making them ideal for tent camping with pets seeking a quieter experience away from crowded campgrounds.
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"One campsite near water, the rest are off water. Boat ramp outside of campground, but is in walking distance. Small beach for swimming with picnic table and BBQ in campground."
"Small primitive campsites right on lake pine in a beautiful area. The site are adequate and nothing negative to report. Host was super friendly and came up to welcome me."
"The lakeside campsites are elevated somewhat high above the lake, so you need to walk down stairs or a steep-ish trail to get to the water."
"Quiet, secluded, right next to a lake."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"One was a multi-layer setup while others were more hidden as they moved further away from the lake. The picnic tables look very new and the vault toilets are well kept."
"We arrived mid-week and had no problem getting a lakeside campsite. The sites are low compared to the water level, so it was an easy walk from our campsite to the water (no stairs to climb)."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Small and secluded this campground sits on the edge of bear lake and little cub lake is a short walk or drive from there."
"It’s a nice drive out here passing some local homes along the way. The road to the lake is just for the campground. There is a boat launch and picnic area before the campsites."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"This campground is right on Jack Lake and Game Lake."
"On the ice age trail. Bike trails. Near ATV trails and they offer disc golf. Ill be back here for sure."
"I formally lived in northern Wisconsin and we would camp here quite often. Huge lake. Most sites are lake front with steps leading right down to your own private beach!"
"My family has been coming to Franklin Lake for decades. It’s hands down our favorite campground in Wisconsin."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"A nice little beach, quiet well spaced sites, and nearby snowmobile/hiking trails. The lake it small with a few lake cabins across the lake."
"Trolling motors only on this lake. Good fishing and quite. Dirty and grave sites with no concrete pads. Great place to spend a week or two!"
"Needed a place to stay in northern Wisconsin for a week and this campground was available. Great place for kids, right on Pelican Lake for fishing and boating, and nice friendly staff. VERY clean!"
TravelerWe enjoyed our stay very much. Pretty campground, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice neighbors all around. The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean. It is a dog friendly place and for the most part they were well behaved pets. We planned on staying four nights and are staying six instead. Taking advantage of the last nice days of the season. I would highly recommend trying this park.
TravelerI stayed here Labor Day weekend 2019 and unfortunately did not know there was an off-road race scheduled in nearby Crandon who meant the campground was busy. Quiet hours were not enforced and many people returned to their campsites late and were a little louder than was appreciated. The lake itself wasn’t particularly interesting to canoe. Also all of the lakefront sites are well above t he water so if you’re hoping to just carry a canoe or kayak down, it would be pretty difficult. Sites were good sized but not very private.
ScoutLeave the loud pets and noisey illegal moterbikeos ah home no nature here
GuideWe have been coming here for a long time. It is under new management and we thought things would get better. While we were here other guests trashed the beach and had dogs running and using the bathroom throughout the campsite. The rules for dogs were to keep them on leashes and clean up after them. These rules were not being followed which caused the beach, in the past is lovely, but with the dogs using it as a bathroom the beach smelt like poop. Nobody in our week of staying cleaned up after them so we needed to go somewhere else to swim. If your place is pet friendly please make sure to keep up with your own rules. The cabins are run down but showers are hot and the utilities are still able to be used
GuidePark is located in the Peshtigo River state forest. Pet friendly!! Your pets are aloud on trails and with you at your campsite. They must be on a 6 ft leash. The park is beautiful. What surprised me the most was the pit toliets that looked like tiny houses. Pictures are attached. There is a small lake which is great for kayak and swimming. This park also has a boat launch onto the Cauldron Falls Reservoir. I've attached photos of the map. Almost all the campsites are private and hidden away in their own little spots. There are a few hiking trails which i enjoyed spending time on. If you go down the street a bit you will find Old Veterans state park which has a secluded quiet lake and beach. I spent an afternoon at the beach and never saw a soul. There is not a camp store. The only thing you can buy at the park is firewood.
GuideWelcoming, clean and charming old fashioned camping & RV’ing. Nice paved road coming in. Friendly owner on site. Convenient dump station. Water and Electric. Swam in lake. Very family and pet friendly. Would go back!! Recycling avail.
ScoutThis place was so much fun! The back tent areas are great, great walking trails, right on the water, the staff is so friendly and do daily checks to check if you need fire wood or anything. They also have fun seasonal events that the host for the campers. Definitely check this place out! So many memories there. They also have a playground for the kids, pet friendly, and allow atv/utv.
LegendThis large campground stretches out along the lakeshore. Some sites have beautiful lake views(we suggest trying those first). There are also some double sites that would nestle you in closely with your neighbors- perfect for a larger group. A few walk in spots are available too.
The nature trail doesn’t allow pets which was sad. However the paved bike route is nearby and goes for miles. Town is a short bike ride away. This weekend was an organized ride so it was quite a busy path. A couple days later the town had a large garage sale-type fair. The cookies and jam were great!
This was a great discovery. We are adding this to our places to return to.
The lake is beautiful and has a nice picnic area with a place to launch your boat.
GuideNicolet National Forest surrounds Crandon, Wisconsin with over 661,000 acres of forested terrain at elevations ranging from 1,500-1,900 feet. Summer temperatures average 75-80°F during the day, cooling to 50-55°F at night, creating comfortable camping conditions through October. Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through mid-October, with several offering convenient access to both forested trails and water recreation.
Hiking on connected trail systems: At Ada Lake Recreation Area, an ATV trail right at the campground entrance connects to wider networks for hiking. "There is an atv trail right at the entrance. This trail connects to others and gave us some nearby hiking options. I didn't find these on the maps that I had so it was a good bonus!" notes Art S.
Swimming at sandy beaches: Wolf Lake and Woodbury Lake offer sandy beaches perfect for cooling off. "Private sites, great beach, beautiful buildings built by the CCC. There is even a small nature center. The best swimming is on a sandbar directly across from the beach," explains Kay K. about Franklin Lake.
Disc golf: The course at Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park receives high praise from visitors. "Nice campground with a nice beach area and fantastic disc golf course!" says Nathan R. The park combines water recreation with land activities for varied options.
Quiet, secluded lake settings: Many campers appreciate the peace found at Bear Lake. "This is a great campground in the north woods. It is rustic, so limited services. It is small, just one road with a handful of campsites on it. The lake is electric motors only, so boat traffic is quiet," reports Jen E.
Large, private sites: Site spacing allows for privacy at most dog friendly campgrounds near Crandon. "Sites are large and private. There is drinking water and pit toilets. The pit toliets were the cleanest I have ever used," shares Kimberly G. about Bear Lake Campground.
Clear water quality: Franklin Lake visitors consistently mention the exceptional water clarity. "The water is crystal clear and there's a beach that can be used if you don't have a lake site," notes Hannah I. Another camper adds, "Loons are always on the lake. The water is crystal clear."
Electric hookup availability: Most forest service campgrounds lack electricity, but some private options like Holly Wood Hill Campground offer powered sites. "Yards on the lower sites are large, lots of room with concrete pads, but power/water hookups at lower sites are designed for motorhomes, not travel trailers," explains Tonya B.
Site elevation variations: Some lakeside sites require effort to access the water. "The lakeside campsites are elevated somewhat high above the lake, so you need to walk down stairs or a steep-ish trail to get to the water," reports Jen E. about Richardson Lake.
Insect considerations: Bug activity can be intense in certain seasons. "Very beautiful place but billions of mosquitoes. We survived only one night. Couldn't stay outside at all. Nothings helped-sprays, bracelets, enteric oils," warns Stela P. about Richardson Lake during summer months.
Cell service limitations: Coverage is unreliable throughout the area. "Cell service is awful, you can get service sort of by the lake depending on your provider, but don't count on it," advises Hannah I. about Franklin Lake.
Beach options for kids: Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds near Crandon feature beaches appropriate for families. At Ada Lake NF Campground, "A nice little beach, quiet well spaced sites, and nearby snowmobile/hiking trails" make it suitable for family outings, though "No dogs allowed on the beach or even in the beach area," cautions Cynthia B.
Campground amenities for children: When selecting a campground with kids, consider facilities like those at Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park. "This county park hits all the important stuff. Great sites. Electric sites. Nice restrooms with flush toilets/showers. Store. Fireword on site. Clear water for swimming and no motorized boats. Playground, sand volleyball court," notes Rebecca B.
Nature exploration opportunities: Franklin Lake offers educational activities. "My family loves the nature trail that takes us through bogs and past maiden hair ferns. With a boat one can visit an island that once had a cabin," shares Kay K., highlighting natural features that engage children.
Concrete pad availability: Holly Wood Hill provides concrete pads at some sites. "Very nice campsites. With great owners. It probably is the newest campground in the state. All the RV pads have concrete in their leveled. Every campsite has a fire pit," reports John V.
Dump station considerations: When planning longer stays, note dump station accessibility. "Dump site is unlevel and leans away from hose hookup making it difficult to fully flush holding tanks. Driveway to get in and out of dump site is rough and quite tight for a camper longer than 35ft to maneuver around," warns Tonya B. about Holly Wood Hill.
Campsite selection for larger rigs: Most forest campgrounds accommodate smaller RVs better than big rigs. "The site was mostly gravel with nice fire ring and picnic table," notes Andrew D. about Franklin Lake, which recently added "electric hook up to some sites in the South End."
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