Campgrounds around Deerbrook, Wisconsin offer diverse terrain and accessibility options beyond standard hookups. This northwoods region experiences severe winter closures, with most facilities shutting down between November and April. Sites range from heavily wooded locations with significant shade to more exposed, sunny areas on lakeshores, with many campgrounds featuring direct water access.
What to do
Paddle accessible waters: Boulder Lake Campground features a shallow, sandy shoreline that's ideal for launching kayaks and canoes. "The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore," notes a camper at Boulder Lake.
Explore hiking trails: Council Grounds State Park offers multiple trail options connecting camping areas to the beach and Wisconsin River. "There are all the hookups you need... You can kayak down the river past the dam to and avoid the other boating area. That's where all the motor boats go," explains one visitor to Council Grounds State Park Campground.
Try disc golf: Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park features an excellent course among its many recreation options. "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. On the ice age trail. Bike trails. Near ATV trails and they offer disc golf," shares a visitor.
What campers like
Secluded camping spots: River Forest Campground provides peaceful sites along the water. "We arrived on a Sunday and probably missed the crowds, but that was deliberate. Upon arrival the owners greated us and went over everything we needed to know. We arrived with a 34' 5th wheel camper, backing into the spot was tricky but very doable," notes a camper at River Forest Campground And Outdoor Retreats.
Clean facilities: Maple Heights Campground maintains well-kept washrooms and recreation areas. "Showers pool mini-golf. No lake river or fishing," reports a recent visitor to Maple Heights Campground.
Winter activities: Some campgrounds in the area remain open for cold-weather recreation. At Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park, a winter camper reports: "Loved the whole experience, the cold, the snow, the hammock camping. Quite an event!"
What you should know
Site selection matters: Different spots within the same campground can offer dramatically different experiences. "Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water... The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going," cautions a Boulder Lake visitor.
Firewood restrictions: Wisconsin has beetle control regulations that limit outside firewood. "Apparently there have been beetle issues in Wisconsin and most campgrounds require you to buy your firewood locally or on-site," notes a camper.
Seasonal crowds: Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park can get noisy during peak times. "Leave the loud pets and noisey illegal moterbikeos ah home no nature here," complains one visitor seeking quiet.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access for kids: Several rv sites near Deerbrook, Wisconsin feature child-friendly swimming areas. "Fun for tiny tots, but too small for older kids. If you like hiking, fins a different destination," notes a visitor to Council Grounds State Park.
Spacious group sites: Council Grounds offers designated group camping areas. "For this particular trip, we reserved group sites A and B. They each have concrete pads for 3 campers and TONS of space to spread out and/or set up tents. Non-flush toilets in between the two sites on opposite side of the campsites," explains one group leader.
Insect awareness: Some trails have seasonal insect issues. "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," warns a family camper.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Boulder Lake receives positive reviews for level sites from RV campers. "Very cool campground! We stayed in site 18, non electrical but right across from the bath house which was always clean! And the views and the level sites, didn't even need the levelers!" notes a visitor with a larger rig.
Limited sewer connections: Most camping locations near Deerbrook offer electric and water, but full-hookup sites are scarce. "The site has no sewer but we have large enough holding tanks where that is not a issue," mentions an RV owner staying at Mohican North Star RV Park, where spots are "a little open but good sized capsite."
Storm preparation: Weather can create drainage issues at some campgrounds. "We did have a huge storm during our stay that created a river in our site - so tent campers may want to chose wisely," warns a visitor to Council Grounds, where sites are generally "wooded and offer plenty of shade."
