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Twelve Foot Falls County Park offers private, wooded sites with enough space between campsites to maintain privacy for campers with dogs. The park features both upper and lower camping sections, each with clean vault toilets accessible to all visitors and their pets. All tent and RV sites permit pets with standard leash requirements. Campers report the campground has nice trails along the Pike River where dogs can enjoy walks to the nearby waterfall. The camping area remains quiet and peaceful with minimal disruption, making it ideal for pets sensitive to noise. West Bass Lake and Goodman Park also welcome pets with access to swimming areas and hiking opportunities nearby.
Tranquil~Vista Campground provides excellent options for ATV enthusiasts traveling with dogs, featuring direct access to miles of well-groomed trails where leashed pets can accompany riders. The campground includes porta-johns, spacious tent sites, and electric hookups for RVs, all in pet-accessible areas. Sites near the water offer dogs swimming opportunities during summer months. Morgan Park maintains particularly pet-friendly facilities with modern, clean shower buildings and spacious wooded sites that provide shade for animals during hot weather. Sites accommodate tents to larger RVs with enough room for pet enclosures. Nearby Governor Thompson State Park Campground offers additional pet-friendly camping with water hookups and sewer connections for extended stays with animals.
"No cell service — downloaded maps around the highway turnoff to be able to navigate in the dark. Campground is small and sites are close; made friends with the neighbors."
"That’s normally not an issue for us because we will forage and cut our own but the rain has been falling so all the surrounding fallen trees were wet."
"Located in Marinette county, this park has a lot to offer. Hike the bluffs, swim, fish, blueberry picking, and much more!"
"Located close to Iron Mountain area. Sites are very nice and tucked into the woods. Gives the perfect feel of good camping."
"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."
"There are miles of ATV and Side x side trails down the road, We spend the whole day riding and never see it all and they are well groomed."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"We stopped here for a quick overnight pit stop on our way from Minneapolis to our final destination camp site in Rowleys bay , Door county, Wisconsin."
from $19 - $36 / night
Check Availability"A train runs next to the campground but only comes through periodically we were there a week and only saw it twice. Tons to do up here waterfalls caves and the iron mine tour"
"My husband and I have been traveling around the US and happened on Summer Breeze at the last minute. Nikki and Jerry are wonderfully accommodating, the campground and its facilities are very clean."
"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"Pretty campground, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice neighbors all around. The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean."
"We camped here as something to do for my step-dads birthday. We had site’s 100 & 97 from Thursday through Sunday. The river was very nice. The sites were a little uneven but not too bad."
from $49 / night
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TravelerYou could drive by and miss this little gem. Beautifully kept up county park with clean shower house. Pet friendly, they even have a hitching post for your pet while visiting the bathrooms. On site hosts.
All sites are within a short walking distance of the beach and some are right on the beach. Site L1 had a good mix of beach and woods. Near the beach is a small playground for the kids.
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.
ScoutLeave the loud pets and noisey illegal moterbikeos ah home no nature here
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.
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.
RangerWe were in Site# 14. We had electric/water with a paved pull-through. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level but the wheels of our motor home were off of the ground.
Check-in is at the hotel. The RV park is not visible from the hotel (it’s back in the woods). There is a phone at the shower house that can be used to request a free shuttle to the casino.
Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
The lot comes with a picnic table and fire ring.
There was not any WiFi (we used our Starlink). They do not offer Cable TV.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
They do have an indoor Swimming pool at the hotel with a sauna and steam shower.
There is not a Playground. There are not any additional play areas like Bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball sport court, horseshoe, or volleyball courts.
They have a general store in the parking lot of the casino where you can also get gas.
There are restaurants on site in the hotel as well as a spa. The closest big town with stores is Escanaba (about 20 minutes away).
This is solely an RV park. They do not have any cabins to rent or any tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers (toilets & sinks are on opposite side of shower house).
The laundry facility is located at the BP gas station (located in the parking lot of the casino/hotel). It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. It is approximately $2 to wash and $2 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs.
Bugs did not seem to be an issue.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are to visit the Sandy Point Lighthouse or Ludington Park in Escanaba.
The casino is smoke-free. It states that the tables are open from 10am to 2am. Not all tables are available though (for instance, roulette wasn’t always available and if they did open up the one roulette table, it wasn’t until 6 or 7pm). The slot machine options are abundant.
ScoutWe 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!
RangerGreat place to set up a tent, or in our case, a pop-up camper for the night. It's hard to beat waking up next to serene Lake Michigan waves but it was definitely worth it. The park boasts a few nice amenities and has plenty of space for both the kids and the dogs to play in and explore. One minor downside is the proximity to the highway. Makes for a nice trip if you live nearby!
RangerWe stopped here for a quick overnight pit stop on our way from Minneapolis to our final destination camp site in Rowleys bay , Door county, Wisconsin.
We were in a bind & needed something last minute but we still had specific wants.....like privacy!
Their online reservations were easy. Pics of the sites were clear. Electric hook up & a great rate!
This camp is well off the beaten path , narrow windy roads abound. But all paved & no traffic. In fact, we never saw a soul.
The drive is lovely thru the Nicollet State forest. Although, you will lose service & it your relying on GPS directions, you’ll find yourself in a bind like us. But we got out our trusty map & winged it. Cell service kicked in just in time & we made it!
Check in was a breeze. The gal was lovely & helpful. You will need a Wisconsin park’s admission sticker. The drive is still a 2.2 mile trek beyond the check in building. Our site was perfect. It was lush, green, & private . Well sized, easy to find, part grass, part gravel. Picnic table & fire ring. If you need it , they have a few bathroom buildings peppered around the loop & a very well kept shower & bathroom building upon entering the campground. I’m telling you, this place is PRIVATE. It is out there.. but still very well maintained. We were impressed by that.
If anyone one else was camping , we didn’t know until we walked the dogs around the loop. Our site was surrounded by forest & the dogs were able to roam our site freely. There were mosquitoes, as it was slightly humid & rained a bit. But nothing mosquito spray couldn’t handle. FYI- if you have kids they will be bored. There is no playground that we saw. But if you just want some peace & quiet - this is the place for you! Most of the campers were older retirees. It looked like there were trails to explore but since it was a quick stay, we didn’t get a chance. We plan on coming back for sure & checking it out. For reference: We have a 19ft travel trailer & a ford truck. We stayed at site 19 , it is pull in & it was perfect,with plenty of room for everything. We took a walk to be nosy &also liked site 20, it was even bigger! Site 14 looked great for a pull thru site. There were also some much larger sites for bigger rigs. There also plenty of tent sites that looked great too. Dogs are welcome. As an added bonus- there were raspberry bushes everywhere! They were just coming in , but if you catch it right. You’ll be up to your eyeballs in fresh raspberries.. yum!
Camping in the northern Wisconsin woodlands places visitors near dense forest areas with multiple waterfall systems. Dunbar sits at an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet within Marinette County's pine-dominant forests. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months and cooler 50-60°F nights that won't overheat tents or campers.
**Waterfall exploration: Twelve Foot Falls offers multiple hiking options beyond the main attraction. "The trail to the falls is short but you can also explore the area. The falls are wondrous. We saw people cooling off in the water too," notes reviewer Art S. from Twelve Foot Falls County Park.
ATV trail access: Direct connections to extensive trail systems make this area popular for off-road vehicles. At Tranquil~Vista Campground, "There are miles of ATV and Side x side trails down the road, We spend the whole day riding and never see it all and they are well groomed," according to Shane.
Lake activities: Multiple lakes offer fishing and swimming opportunities within short drives. "This campground is east of Laona. The road to the lake is just for the campground. There is a boat launch and picnic area before the campsites," explains reviewer Art S. about Bear Lake.
Site privacy: Wooded campsites provide natural screening between neighbors. "The sites are nice and big with foliage between to give added privacy as we like it," says Jolene L. about Twelve Foot Falls Park's upper section.
Water proximity: Many sites offer direct water access for recreation. "We had an amazing spot with a trail right to the water in our camp spot," mentions Two Snoops from Twelve Foot Falls County Park.
Modern facilities: Clean bathroom facilities stand out in multiple reviews. At Morgan Park, "Fantastic facilities, bathrooms and free showers were very clean and in great condition. Appreciate the modern amenities at this campground!" reports Greg H.
Quiet atmosphere: The remote location creates peaceful camping conditions. "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," describes Jen E. about Bear Lake Campground.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. At Bear Lake, one reviewer notes "ZERO WiFi and cell service" throughout their stay.
Road access challenges: Some navigation systems direct visitors incorrectly. "The road out to the campground takes you out of cell service. Google maps directed us down atv trails. We suggest following the posted signs and taking the short but roundabout way," cautions Art S. about Twelve Foot Falls.
Seasonal pest considerations: Spring and early summer bring increased tick activity. At Governor Thompson State Park Campground, Jill G. warns "Beautiful Lakes secluded areas and a crazy amount of ticks in May. This could be why we were the only people in our loop of the campground so early in the season."
Firewood availability: Some parks have stopped selling firewood on-site. "A big downfall is that as of last year they stopped selling firewood. That's normally not an issue for us because we will forage and cut our own but the rain has been falling so all the surrounding fallen trees were wet," notes Jolene L. about Twelve Foot Falls.
Beach access for children: Multiple campgrounds offer safe swimming areas. "The beach is nice size with a roped off swimming area that has plenty of space for the kids to swim and explore," writes Kimberly G. about Bear Lake.
Playground facilities: Some campgrounds include play areas. Summer Breeze Campground provides "a nice clean park and a pool," according to Sarah W., who noted her site was "right across from" these amenities.
Educational opportunities: Wildlife viewing and nature exploration abound. "Lots of geocaches in the park to keep us busy," mentions Jill G. about Governor Thompson State Park.
Wildlife awareness: Children should understand local wildlife presence. One camper at Governor Thompson State Park reported: "Did hear some bear walking the first night and some coyotes/or wolves howling literally right behind our tent the second night."
Site selection for larger vehicles: Some parks accommodate various RV sizes. Morgan Park "Can accommodate any size rig or tent. Very reasonable price," according to robin F.
Electrical hookups: Several campgrounds offer powered sites. "Tranquil~Vista Campground provides excellent options for ATV enthusiasts traveling with dogs, featuring direct access to miles of well-groomed trails where leashed pets can accompany riders. The campground includes porta-johns, spacious tent sites, and electric hookups for RVs," notes McKenna R.
Water access points: Most parks have central water sources rather than hookups. "Water pump by site 1 in upper area," mentions Don N. about Twelve Foot Falls County Park.
Navigational considerations: Roads to campgrounds may be challenging for larger vehicles. West Bass Lake accommodates "Tents and pop-up size," according to reviewer GA J., who notes "There are no spots for big campers."
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