RV parks near Florence, Wisconsin provide camping options for travelers exploring this area where Michigan's Upper Peninsula meets northern Wisconsin. The region sits at elevations ranging between 1,200-1,600 feet with dense northern hardwood forests. During peak summer months (July-August), campgrounds typically maintain 70-85% occupancy rates, with some requiring reservations 2-3 weeks in advance.
What to do
ATV trail access: Camp at Paint River Hills Campground where you can ride directly to nearby trails. "The ORV Route is right outside the campground entrance and you can ride to the trail. You can also get ice and gas at the gas station in town by taking the alley," notes camper Erika P.
Fishing opportunities: Northern Wisconsin lakes offer excellent fishing within 15-30 minutes of most campgrounds. "Morgan lake with non-motorized boating" is accessible directly from Morgan Lake Campground, though some campers note the campground itself offers "very little foliage to provide privacy."
Casino entertainment: For those seeking indoor entertainment, stay at the Island Resort and Casino RV Park where "there is a free shuttle to the casino for those who are interested but it was easily walkable." The casino is smoke-free with slots open 24/7, though "not all tables are available - for instance, roulette wasn't always available."
What campers like
Budget-friendly options: Several parks offer affordable rates compared to state parks. Paint River Hills Campground provides "electric and water for $20 a night!!!! Some have sewer" and has "4 pull through sites with full hook-ups; $25 a night."
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms at multiple parks. At Country Village RV Park, "the restrooms were super clean as was the pool and all the grounds," and one reviewer noted that "bathroom and showers are super clean. Plenty of hot water."
Walking trails: Natural areas for hiking are available at several parks. Paint River Hills offers a "beautiful walking trail along river" and Morgan Lake Campground has trails connecting campsites to the beach and fishing areas.
What you should know
Site privacy varies significantly: Many campgrounds prioritize capacity over seclusion. Morgan Lake Campground has "extremely small sites with very little foliage to provide privacy. We could easily carry on a conversation with surrounding sites." Similarly, at Lake Hilbert Campground, "sites are pretty close together so if you looking for quiet privacy I would look elsewhere."
Self-registration common: Several parks operate with minimal staffing. At Paint River Hills, "you self register for check-in," and another camper noted "no one at front desk or to answer my calls."
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging approach roads. Morgan Lake requires navigating "4+ miles of good gravel roads" where campers "passed more ATVs than cars" and should "keep an eye out for the logging trucks."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Several parks feature swimming areas for children. Country Village RV Park offers a "heated pool and hot tub" that are kept "spotless," though one camper mentioned "the pool was super crowded and noisy so if you don't want to hear kids screaming, stay away from sites close to the pool."
Playground availability: Pelican Nest RV Resort offers a swimming beach that overlooks the campground, making it convenient for families with children. One camper called it a "Peaceful Paradise" with "2 restroom/showers kept spotless."
Site selection for families: When booking, request sites away from permanent residents. Lake Hilbert Campground "is huge, it is a lot of permanent RV park sites but there's a significant amount of sites available" for travelers.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Prepare for potentially uneven sites. At Country Village RV Park, one camper noted "we were assigned site #104 but could tell our motorhome was not going to get level in the site so we had to straddle the site and park partly in the adjacent grassy area."
Big rig accommodation: Most parks can handle larger RVs but with varying amenities. Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort is "big-rig-friendly" but stands out as an "adults only" resort that "doesn't follow the typical 55+ rule and is available for younger adults as well."
Utility connections: Power options vary between parks. Island Resort and Casino RV Park offers full hookups where "we had electric/water with a paved pull-through" and "were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep."
