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Shawano County Park welcomes pets at all campsites with spacious, shaded sites that provide ample room for tents and RVs. Located on Shawano Lake, this pet-friendly destination features electric hookups, clean restrooms, and convenient water access. Fawn Lake Campground, situated nearby, maintains a family-oriented atmosphere where pets can accompany their owners throughout the grounds including the swimming area. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the Gillett area require dogs to be leashed when outside the camping unit, properly supervised at all times, and cleaned up after. Camping sites typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and electric hookups, with many offering full water and sewer connections for RV campers. The sites are generally large enough to accommodate multiple pets and have adequate separation from neighboring campers for privacy.
Dogs can join their owners on the extensive trail systems surrounding Chute Pond Park, with hiking paths that connect to natural features like Slippery Rock. Brown County Reforestation Campground provides numerous forested trails ideal for daily pet walks with sites that remain peaceful and quiet even during peak season. Pet owners should be prepared for wildlife encounters in the heavily wooded campgrounds around Gillett, particularly at dawn and dusk when deer and small mammals are active. Most campgrounds include trash receptacles for pet waste disposal, though bringing waste bags is recommended. Veterinary services are available in nearby communities of Shawano and Oconto, with the closest emergency vet clinics located in Green Bay, approximately 30 minutes from most campgrounds. The bathrooms in these facilities remain consistently clean with hot water available, making them convenient for families traveling with both children and pets.
"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."
"Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Pets are allowed which is great!"
"The tent sites at this camp ground are in the back of the campground located in the woods! There is a small pond with in the campground which you are able to swim in, kayak in and go frogging in!"
"It's roughly 2.5 hours away from Madison and Milwaukee and just over an hour away from the Green Bay area. If outdoor recreation is your thing, this is the perfect base camp."
"I showed up on a Friday evening around 6:30pm and was still able to snag a spot on the river. Quite a few ticks here, make sure to bring some permethrin spray for your clothes and your dog."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"The access to the ATV trails really makes this campground a convenience gem! The camp store is also supe convenient if you forget smores and Fire supplies."
"There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock."
"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 Availability"Amenities are very close by, as are facilities for games and entertainment."
"This campground is in the town of Oconto, on the Oconto river, with easy access to fishing and kayaking. The train goes through town in the early morning hours and blows its horn multiple times."
"forested, so many trails for hiking and mountain biking. Bathrooms and showers were clean, site was spacious. Hookups are available but we chose dry camping."
"I have said for years that nothing beats the sunrise over Lake Michigan. This park has just that. Pristine waterfront over looks the Green Bay with clear views towards Door County."
"The park boasts a few varied trails that stretch throughout the area. A few trails go through what is though to be a massive mass burial pit of the Copper Culture that could be older than 5000 years!"
"I grew up about 10 minutes away from this campground and it is still an awesome place to go when we are looking for a “staycation”!"
"The fire pit was away from the level area the RV is to be parked. The electric and water were a little farther away than typical but not too bad."
GuideTranquil Timbers advertises pet friendly but they ARE NOT pet friendly. If your dog makes any kind of noise whatsoever, they are NOT welcome. Motorcycles and noisy kids however, park approved!
ScoutLeave the loud pets and noisey illegal moterbikeos ah home no nature here
TravelerStayed 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.
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.
LegendWoodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach for swimming. Spend a day or a week! You’ll never find yourself asking what to do. I grew up in the area and have been here many, many times. To camp, to hike for the day, to trudge into the campground during winter to have a day-fire, coordinate family reunions, train with a backpack on the lime-kiln trail and swimming with the dog. Really, it’s all here. Mostly not super busy and when the traffic is heavier, everyone is very nice. Picnic areas can get buggy as can the lake get green, all depends on the time of year and season. Family and pet friendly. Great spot near the Fox Valley.
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.
LegendNo matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike. There is a beach, a marina, Lake Winnebago, horse trails, hiking, biking and pet beach and picnic area. The park is very clean and pretty. There is a playground, several vault toilet areas spread around and a shower house. Some sites have electric and there is a dump station and water fill up.
Both AT &T and Verizon provided good service and the ability to stream. Spaces are large and have many trees for shade and privacy.
ScoutThis 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!
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!
Camping areas near Gillett, Wisconsin span the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest region with elevations ranging from 700-1200 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Most campgrounds open from May through October with variable site sizes and terrain types across established public and private facilities.
Waterway adventures: At Chute Pond Park, visitors can rent kayaks for $20 per hour directly at the campground. "One trail leads to a scenic overlook and another leads to slippery rock. Slippery Rock is a waterfall from the river that you can actually slide down," notes Emily K. about Chute Pond Park.
River floating: Peshtigo River provides seasonal tubing opportunities with equipment rental and shuttle service. "They rent tubes for $14/person. Cooler floats are $8. This includes the bus service to the drop off anytime between 10 and 3pm. I would dedicate 3-4 hours to the tube trip," shares Mike W. about Peshtigo River Campground.
Nature trails: Multiple campgrounds connect to regional trail systems for hiking, ATV use, and wildlife observation. "The campground entrance is right off the ATV / Snowmobile / Horse Trails which connect to thousands of miles of trail systems all throughout the Northwoods of Wisconsin," explains Chris B. about Bagley Rapids.
Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate direct lake access at several campgrounds. "We stayed in site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming," notes Julia B. about Boulder Lake.
Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance of bathrooms and shower facilities stands out in reviews. "The bathrooms were brand new and very clean. Showering only costed a quarter for 6 minutes," says Emily M. about Holtwood Campground, adding that it "felt like they just charged so that the water wouldn't be left on for too long."
Family accommodations: Campgrounds often provide recreational facilities beyond standard camping amenities. "Our whole family loves coming to camp here! Lots of playground equipment for the kids. You can rent out a TeePee to camp in. Theirs a boat launch, and a beautiful well taken care of beach as well!" writes Sarah J. about Shawano County Park.
Site spacing: Campground layouts vary significantly throughout the area. "The campground is a bit rustic but well separated from neighbors. Clean sites and the shower house was very clean with ample parking," reports Jeremy B. about Bagley Rapids NF Campground.
Local attractions: Several campgrounds serve as convenient baseposts for regional exploration. "We were visiting family in Shawano, WI, and stayed here for a week. Checking was easy and we had a long spot with full hookups. Park has a playground, small lake with a beach," explains James R. about Fawn Lake Campground.
Reservation systems: Some campgrounds require advance booking while others operate first-come-first-served. "Cash only, FCFS. There's not a lot of sites here, but it's also pretty hidden away. I showed up on a Friday evening around 6:30pm and was still able to snag a spot on the river," reports Jacob V. about Bagley Rapids.
Water recreation options: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Gillett offer designated swimming areas. "They have a nice pond for swimming and a playground right by it for the kids. Pets are allowed which is great!" shares McKenna R. about Fawn Lake Campground.
Varied accommodations: Options beyond standard tent or RV sites exist at some facilities. "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," reports Makenzie S. about Shawano County Park.
Playground availability: Multiple campgrounds maintain play areas for children. "Campground has a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it easy to stick around. The cabin are cozy and well furnished," notes David K. about Peshtigo River Campgrounds.
Hookup locations: Site layouts sometimes present utilities placement challenges. "We liked the campground and would come again but the electricity and water was far away from the site probably over 60 feet away," cautions Barry H. about Shawano County Park.
Site leveling: Some campgrounds offer naturally level sites requiring minimal setup. "The sites are a mix of tent and RV with some really great spots with some elevation that back down into the river," explains Chris B. about Bagley Rapids, adding that "It's always been peaceful during my stays and never gets loud and rowdy."
Big rig access: Larger RVs can find suitable accommodation at select campgrounds. "Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Bathrooms in the campground were clean and I believe there were showers," reports Tori K. about Brown County Reforestation Campground.
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