Top Tent Camping near Hancock, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Hancock, WI (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness

    1. Camp Wilderness

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        4. Plover River Retreat

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        We invite you to set up camp on our quiet shores of the Little Plover River and enjoy a break from the fast paced world. Located on 150 yards of water frontage, Plover River Retreat is situated by an old lumber mill, complete with a dam, which provides bountiful Northern Pike fishing during certain times of the year.

        We have a wooded 5 acre homestead, with plenty of areas to set up your tent campsite. Trash bin and fire ring are available. We have one main site at the base of the dam, where the grass is mowed and maintained, with other areas available for additional tents. Can accommodate larger groups, but additional sites are very rustic. Each tent will be an additional charge. You are able to see our homestead from the river bottom, but natural foliage such as large fiddlehead ferns and trees block our view from the home, so there is privacy.

        Come wade and splash in our slice of river paradise! Our water frontage is shallow, between 1-3 feet, and mostly sandy/rocky. Highly suggest water shoes for ease of walking and swimming.

        If you’re more adventurous, kayaks and a canoe are available for rent and can be put in on either side of the dam. Tubes are also available for rent and can be used for a 45 minute float or a 3 hour float down the Little Plover River. It’s not uncommon to spot Bald Eagles, turtles, otter, and deer on our stretch of the river.

        Each site is a short 3-4 minute walk from our main home where we are available to field any questions or address emergencies. Shores are quiet and mostly undeveloped. We are a 15 minute drive to Stevens Point, and a 25 minute drive to Wausau.

        Firewood available for purchase on site. Flexible check in/check out policy.

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        $30 / night

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          5. Elroy Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail

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          The Elroy Campground is along Highway 71 near the intersection of Highway 80 in Elroy. An underpass allows campers to walk under Highway 71 and up a 100-yard asphalt road to the campground. This is a walk-to campsite. You must park your vehicle and walk approximately 0.4 miles along a steep incline to access the site.

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Hancock

        616 Reviews of 5 Hancock Campgrounds


        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn
          Sep. 30, 2024

          Buckhorn

          Great campground, nice staff, clean bathrooms

          We had a wonderful time on our visit. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and fully stocked! Super nice and helpful staff. Beautiful fall foliage. Some of the walk in campsites are a far walk from the parking. So, if you simply want car camping, make sure you pick an appropriate site!

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
          Sep. 4, 2024

          Hartman Creek State Park

          Expensive if your non-resident .

          Campground is adequate, it has a functioning shower house and private spots. I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if your from WI). That was on top of the $11 non resident park entrance fee. So $41 for a primitive tent site, $47.50 if you count the bundle of firewood I bought from them. So yeah, keep that in mind if coming here as a non resident. I’m sure there are cheaper places nearby.

        • Dave S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
          Sep. 2, 2024

          Wild West Campground & Corral

          Great place to camp

          This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.

        • Monica F.
          Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Campground and Resort
          Aug. 30, 2024

          Bear Lake Campground and Resort

          Love this campground!

          Great campground!  Shaded or Sunny sites. Level sites. Friendly staff. Sandy Beach. Swimming. Playground. Kids Activities. Themed weekends. Bar. Restaurant. Great Food! Tiki Bar on Beach. Great Fishing. Laundry.

        • Angie V.
          Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn State Park
          Aug. 29, 2024

          Buckhorn State Park

          Watch out for Pontoon Pirates with Dad Bods

          Site 29 is lovely - it's situated directly on the shoreline with a tiny slice of beach. The weather was excellent and with enough wind to quell the bugs. There was an eagle fishing in the bay with us. Plenty of hiking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities inside the park, too.

          There is a bar and grill across the river with a live cover band on Friday night that could be heard loud and clear. Their setlist was pretty much identical to the 'Songs that Excite the White Folks' playlist on Spotify. We didn't mind it - it was amusing. They respectfully ended their set at 10pm sharp, so no big deal.

          Only one of the showers had warm water in the nearby bathhouse, but we were grateful for it. There is nice, dry wood for fires and ice situated at the entrance to the park. There is also a cute little general store just outside of the park that is well-stocked with necessities. It's next to a food truck with a chef who proudly shared that he's from Chicago and serves up homemade gyros off the spit. 100% I'm getting one next time I'm in the area.

          Our last day was kind of rough, though. A pontoon full of belligerent, drunken strangers blasting modern armpit country music pulled up to our site, parked their boat, got out, and made themselves at home in our campsite and proceeded to have a party. They blocked our entire beach access with their big fat pontoon so we couldn't use it at all. They got especially shrill when I suggested they park on an equally nice and secluded beach a mere 100 ft to the north that wasn't someone's campsite. They said too bad, they do it every weekend and that they're on public property. I'm pretty sure that's not how campsites work and what they were doing is trespassing, but I digress. Anyhow, one of the men started shouting some weird, irrelevant, cultish political nonsense that was probably intended to be offensive (while his unfortunate teenage son looked like he was about to keel over from cringe wishing his dad would keep his embarrassing opinions to himself). The irony of their 'don't tread on me' slogan was lost on them - they should just have a Jolly Roger mounted on their pontoon.

          It's obnoxious that these folks make a habit of colonizing occupied sites instead of reserving them like everyone else, but for us, this was an isolated incident. Everyone else we encountered on the trip was delightful and gracious.

          Anyhow, we decided to pack up a few hours early and head to Wisconsin Dells instead and we had a blast there, too.

        • Cassie W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Farmer Gene's Campground LLC
          Aug. 17, 2024

          Farmer Gene's Campground LLC

          Fun campground but very strict

          We loved camping here when it was farmer genes our whole family. My brother's family and my parents. Now we can't camp here. None of us because of dog discrimination.

        • Zachary N.
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          Aug. 6, 2024

          Petenwell Park

          Campground for everyone

          My girlfriend and I have visited here and stayed here a few times they have many campsites for all types they have a separate campsite just for the RVs they have the main camp area where if you like to be around people you can and then they have the new expansion where it is more excluded they have and continue to make upgrades to the campground such as more electric and water at all their sites they also have put in new bathrooms and shower houses around their campground if you have any questions you should see Lisa in the office she is great

        • Cassie W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Vista Royale Campground Ltd
          Jul. 30, 2024

          Vista Royale Campground Ltd

          Awesome campground

          We return yearly for trick or treat weekend. We also camp during the summer as well! Had my kids double birthday party here and it was fun! I'm so glad the campground allows visitors. I hate campgrounds that are strict on that! Keeps us coming back! Lots of room for kids to bike and play while the parents enjoy the campground! This year we will be here 3x!

        • Michele B.
          Camper-submitted photo from The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort
          Jul. 29, 2024

          The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort

          Neat Clean & Friendly! Place was great easy in/out; Casual Just like we r

          Great Place;  Central to many key places with very low rates.  Clean and Friendly Next to a huge restaurant and bar that have the lowest prices for above average food.  Definitely recommend.  Overnight sites easy to get into and large sites.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsites
          Jul. 29, 2024

          Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsites

          80% Seasonal Campsites. Nice hosts.

          This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere. The check in process was easy and quick. The roads connecting the sites are adequately wide. Just know that all of the sites are 90 degree back ins which can be tight with longer rigs- especially if your neighbor across the road has their vehicle or toys parked right up to the paved surface. The only thing I would be critical of is the bathroom/shower house. The showers are a bit odd where one door (that locks) opens to the only 2 shower stalls for your gender in the entire building. So if you’re cool showering with a buddy or your kids that’s no bid deal. This campground is mostly all seasonal campsites and some are impeccably maintained and elaborate and some are REALLY run down. I doubt you could tow some of those campers out. We stayed here for EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and it was only 40 minutes away.

        • Diane G.
          Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Campsites and Resort
          Jul. 24, 2024

          Evergreen Campsites and Resort

          Not good

          Reported ground bees on our sight 3 times no one came walk way to beach was broken and someone could of gotten hurt the swimming pool was dirty should of been cleaned at night for the price you pay to stay there thing should be fixed the internet horrible been going there for 29 plus years and the internet never worked this year things were not kept up

        • Erin Z.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mill Bluff State Park
          Jul. 21, 2024

          Mill Bluff State Park

          Secluded, but noisy.

          We were at site #9, great spot for tent. There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station. There was no running water so bring sanitizer. The swimming pond was great and not rocky. The hikes were good but lots of mosquitoes which made it hard to enjoy. Wish there was more to do in the area. No showers and no electricity in the bathroom near our site.

        • Jarrett G.
          Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
          Jul. 15, 2024

          Kennedy County Park

          Simple, cheap, nice little campground.

          Just a handful of pretty decent sized sites. There's a shelter area and some nice little hiking trails. Just outside of New Lisbon if you need anything.

        • Erica L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Wisconsin Dells KOA
          Jul. 15, 2024

          Wisconsin Dells KOA

          TIGHT, bad customer service!

          We actually stayed in a deluxe cabin at this campground, while our friends were in a camper. The deluxe cabins were $300 a night, very poor air circulation and constantly felt wet. Toilets were impossible to flush and were backing up every time a shower was taken.  

          Our friends have a 40' camper and could barely fit in the space provided. There was no space to hang out as their camper took up the entire space. If we wanted to start a fire, we couldn't because their fire pit (more like a rusted out ring) was directly under a tree.

          Customer service was horrible - manager basically told us it wasn't their problem and wouldn't help the situation. We will not return.

        • EThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground & Waterpark
          Jun. 26, 2024

          Oasis Campground & Waterpark

          Beautiful!

          We got a seasonal site and love it! The campground is well maintained and the service is fabulous. Love the pool and lake with inflatables. Great bar too!! Highly recommend.

        • Kim J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Waupun Park Campground
          Jun. 21, 2024

          Waupun Park Campground

          Nice campgrounds

          We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well

        • Kim J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Grand Valley Campground
          Jun. 21, 2024

          Grand Valley Campground

          Great campgrounds

          We stayed there in July alot of activities for everyone pool was so nice bathrooms very clean everyone so nice Amish came sat morning selling there goodies we will return definitely

        • Kim J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattie Sherwood Park
          Jun. 21, 2024

          Hattie Sherwood Park

          Beautiful Camp

          We enjoyed our stay it was so beautiful and clean and very quiet for the most part we loved it will definitely be going back

        • wThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
          Jun. 10, 2024

          Petenwell Park

          Great first time campground

          Went to this campground and it was a pretty nice place. We parked out 36 foot RV in a wooded site. They have water from sites also. We will be back and next time we will be doing the water site.



        Guide to Hancock

        Camping near Hancock, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

        What to do:

        • Hiking and Water Activities: Explore the trails and lakes in the area. At Buckhorn State Park Campground, visitors enjoy hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. One reviewer mentioned, "Plenty of hiking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities inside the park."
        • Fishing and Wildlife Watching: The lakes around Hartman Creek State Park Campground are great for fishing. A camper noted, "The nearby chain of small lakes connected by narrows is ideal for kayaking."
        • Local Attractions: If you're up for a short drive, check out the attractions in Wisconsin Dells. One visitor at Wisconsin Dells KOA said, "We really enjoyed that you can drive anywhere in downtown Dells in less than 10 minutes."

        What campers like:

        • Spacious Campsites: Many campers appreciate the roomy sites. A review for Buckhorn State Park Campground highlighted, "Most of the sites were relatively large. We had 3 tents and 2 cars on our site and it wasn't a problem."
        • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and shower houses are a big plus. A visitor at Hartman Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The shower houses could use some work, however, the hot water was on point!"
        • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Wisconsin Dells KOA are known for being kid-friendly. One reviewer said, "The campground is well-kept, and the restrooms are clean. Some bath houses have full baths with toilets, sinks, and showers."

        What you should know:

        • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground warned, "The only reason I gave this 4/5 stars is because the mosquitoes!!!"
        • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy weekends. A visitor at Rocky Arbor State Park Campground noted, "The freeway travels along the outer ring of campsites."
        • Reservation Fees: Be aware of additional fees for non-residents at certain parks. A camper at Hartman Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if you're from WI)."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Choose the Right Campsite: Look for sites that offer privacy and space for kids to play. A family at Hartman Creek State Park Campground enjoyed their site, saying, "I stayed at site 38 which had good privacy on one side."
        • Plan for Activities: Bring along games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA mentioned, "Nightly and daily planned activities. Again, great for the kiddos."
        • Pack Bug Spray: Don’t forget to bring bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground suggested, "We couldn't leave our tents until sun went down so it was a bummer."

        Tips from RVers:

        • Bring Extra Cords: Make sure to pack long electrical cords and hoses. A visitor at Arrowhead RV Campground advised, "Make sure you bring 50 ft of electrical cord and water hose."
        • Check Site Conditions: Some sites may have rough terrain. A reviewer at Arrowhead RV Campground noted, "Camping spots are a little rough terrain, but TT is level without levelers."
        • Stay Close to Attractions: Choose campgrounds that are near local attractions for convenience. A camper at Wisconsin Dells KOA appreciated the location, saying, "Campground is super clean! Off the highway yet close enough to anything you want to do."

        Camping near Hancock, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

        Frequently Asked Questions

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          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Hancock, WI is Camp Wilderness with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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