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ScoutThe Pigeon river campground
Beautiful Campground and Facilities
We highly recommend visiting the Pigeon River Campground. Beautiful property with walking trails, a dog park, and clean facilities!
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Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park accommodates pets at all campsites with designated pet-friendly areas throughout the grounds. Campers can bring dogs to tent sites, RV spots, and cabins while following the standard leash requirements. Great Northern Campground and Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park also welcome pets with accessible water sources where dogs can cool off during summer months. Boulder Lake Campground enforces strict noise policies for pets after quiet hours, as excessive barking has been noted in visitor experiences. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Deerbrook provide basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings at dog-friendly campsites, though pet waste stations are limited at more rustic locations.
Nicolet National Forest trails connect to several pet-friendly campgrounds near Deerbrook, offering extensive hiking opportunities with dogs. Ada Lake Recreation Area prohibits dogs on the beach or swimming areas but allows them throughout the rest of the campground. Horn Lake's dispersed camping sites provide more freedom for pets with fewer restrictions, though owners must pack out all waste as no facilities are provided. The Chequamegon-Nicolet forest system features numerous ATV and snowmobile trails accessible from campgrounds like Bagley Rapids, where dogs can join their owners exploring thousands of miles of connected trail systems. During peak summer months, campers report mosquitoes can be problematic for pets, particularly at dusk, so appropriate repellents are recommended when camping with dogs in the northwoods.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Deerbrook (124)
1. Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park
"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."
2. Great Northern Campground
"Large dog exercise area. Plenty of walking gravel roads on camp grounds. Family and ATV riders oriented."
from $22 - $37 / night
Check Availability3. Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
"Along both sides of the river are some of the best walking trails in the area. The scenery is beautiful such as the natural rock formations. There is also a playground for kids."
"The hiking trails are great and go all the way out to the Ice Age trails. It goes along the river. Very scenic. Ran into a bear around Xmas time, during a warm winter!"
4. Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park
5. Boulder Lake
"We chose this campground on a whim since we wanted to be near Lakewood where I would spend summers as a kid. We love this place and ended up choosing it for both of our camping trips last summer."
"Boulder lake is amazing and is located conveniently close to the Wolf river, which has whitewater rafting and trout fishing."
from $18 - $75 / night
Check Availability6. Horn Lake Camping
"Both campsites were taken but I found a spot near boat ramp. (Don’t block it though.) There is a third walk in site near the ramp and another about a quarter mile back in the road."
"A boat launch and some four wheeler trailers along with hiking trails. Very peaceful! Camped here on way to Lake Superior and liked it so much, we stayed again on way back."
7. Ada Lake Recreation Area
"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 Availability8. Council Grounds State Park Campground
"Stayed here one night while driving home from Lake Superior. I found this to be a pricey evening as you have to pay for a day use fee as well as a camping fee."
"Beautiful forest, boating, dam views along the Wisconsin River."
from $24 - $150 / night
Check Availability9. Ada Lake NF Campground
"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!"
10. Pelican Lake Campground
"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!"
Drive Time
- 40 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 31 min from Green Bay, WI
- 1 hr 40 min from Appleton, WI
- 1 hr 47 min from Oshkosh, WI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Deerbrook, WI
406 Reviews of 124 Deerbrook Campgrounds
Jenny J.ScoutBoulder Lake
Noise
Leave the loud pets and noisey illegal moterbikeos ah home no nature here
Molly B.
GuidePine Valley Lodge
Great view, Cabins run down and Beach was a mess
We 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
Tammie R.GuideGovernor Thompson State Park Campground
Private!
Park 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.
- MMakenzie S.
TravelerShawano County Park
First stay at this campground and would definitely go back
Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.
Debra R.GuideTerrace View Campsites
Family & Pet Friendly
Welcoming, 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.
McKenna R.ScoutFawn Lake Campground
Always go to camping spot!
This is our go to place every spring, summer or fall! We like to travel all over the place and try different place but this is always a must to go to as well as last minute let's go camping spot. The owners are so friendly as well as everyone that camps there. They have a nice pond for swimming and a playground right by it for the kids. Pets are allowed which is great!
- CCortney R.Scout
Boulder Lake
We love it!
We chose this campground on a whim since we wanted to be near Lakewood where I would spend summers as a kid. We love this place and ended up choosing it for both of our camping trips last summer. We in fact got the same exact site and it’s our favorite anyway. This campground is pet friendly- We took our bulldog camping with us. We checked out the beach and it was very accessible. The showers , Bathrooms and Vault Toilets were all clean. We did enjoy the hiking on the campground but there were some parts that were a little overgrown. Overall we love this place and it’s our go to!
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Brenda L.GuideTomahawk Campground and RV Park
Quiet Simple Place
Restate here , six nights at the very tail end of the season. We were the only ones left in the park , so it was very peaceful and quiet , lots of birds and squirrels and rabbits , which kept our dog and our cat entertained. This is like a state park with gravel parking spots, gravel dirt road on the way in, very well maintained. Lots of site options with and without power, full hookups with long big rig options are in the middle of the loop. But many of the sites within the park itself are not level, make sure you have leveling blocks or you look at your site options before you park. Very friendly, helpful people in the office.The bathrooms were clean , but basic. You pay for the shower with quarters. There are some nice little cabins scattered around to have family visit that don't have tents or trailers. Very niceChildren's play equipment near the entry and bathroom. Certainly more affordable than the fancy resorts. Starlink works well here. There's an old Speedway nearby, you can see it on google satellite view, but it is no longer used.So don't worry about that.
Guide to Deerbrook
Northern Wisconsin's Deerbrook area sits within the pine and hardwood forests of Langlade County at about 1,500 feet elevation. The region features glacial lakes and interconnected waterways across the Nicolet National Forest system. Winter temperatures regularly drop below 0°F, while summer days typically reach 75-85°F with cool evenings in the 50s even during July and August.
What to do
Disc golf course access: At Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park, the course receives high marks from visitors. "Nice campground with a nice beach area and fantastic disc golf course!" notes Nathan R. The course is accessible directly from the campground with no additional fees.
Canoe Game Lake: Free canoe use attracts paddlers to Veterans Memorial Park. "There is a canoe you can just use for free," explains Jimmy P., who adds that "opportunities for canoeing on Game Lake" make this a popular spot for water-based recreation without bringing your own equipment.
Winter camping options: Some campgrounds in the area operate during winter months. Charles M. visited Veterans Memorial Park in January and shared: "Loved the whole experience, the cold, the snow, the hammock camping. Quite an event!" Winter camping requires proper cold-weather gear and advance planning.
What campers like
Swimming ponds: Great Northern Campground features a swimming area with climbing structures. According to Lori S., the campground offers a "small - medium swim pond with floats for climbing and jumping. One end of pond shallow for the very young." The swimming area provides a safe alternative to deeper lakes.
Easy access to ATV trails: Trail connections attract off-road enthusiasts to Great Northern Campground. "On ATV route," notes Lori S., making it convenient for riders to access the wider trail network directly from their campsites without trailering equipment.
Rock formations and waterfalls: Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground features distinctive geology. Sara S. describes "The rock formations/cliffs and waterfalls were truly amazing. People like to jump off the cliffs on a warm day- fun to watch!" The formations create natural swimming holes along the river.
What you should know
Primitive camping considerations: Horn Lake Camping offers dispersed sites with minimal facilities. Skip H. explains, "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." Jay S. warns about "a few mosquitoes, but the wind kept them to a minimum!"
Water quality concerns: Water conditions at some locations may require monitoring. Mandy R. notes at Dells of the Eau Claire that they "Couldn't swim due to a high bacteria in the water." Check with rangers or campground hosts about current water conditions before swimming.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have poor connectivity. Mandy R. reports "No reception for verizon users. Tmoblie had a bar but spotty," while Art H. simply notes "Poor cell coverage" at Dells of the Eau Claire. Plan communications accordingly and download maps offline.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Council Grounds State Park Campground includes amenities for children. Amanda G. reports, "Beautiful hiking trails, but watch out for the biting deer flies as the sun goes down! Three kids got attacked in one of the trails and had huge welts and lots of tears." Bring insect repellent and be aware of timing for outdoor activities.
Beach facilities: Council Grounds offers water access suitable for families. Amanda G. describes, "Water was refreshing and there is a small beach area." The beach provides gradual entry to the water for younger swimmers.
Group camping options: Council Grounds accommodates larger family gatherings. Tate T. explains, "Group sites A and B each have concrete pads for 3 campers and TONS of space to spread out and/or set up tents." Reservations for these high-demand sites should be made well in advance.
Tips from RVers
Power considerations: River Forest Campground offers limited electrical service. John G. notes, "The site has water and 20 amp electric service, the power is substantial to power the necessities." RVers with higher power needs should plan for reduced electricity usage.
Site access challenges: River Forest's access roads require careful navigation. John G. shares, "We arrived with a 34' 5th wheel camper, backing into the spot was tricky but very doable." Call ahead to confirm site dimensions match your specific RV requirements.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Deerbrook: Most campgrounds welcome pets but with varying facilities. Boulder Lake receives positive mentions for pet accommodation. "We took our bulldog camping with us," explains Cortney R., highlighting that this pet-friendly destination works well for dog owners seeking campgrounds that welcome four-legged family members.
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