Best Campgrounds near Haugen, WI

Campgrounds near Haugen, Wisconsin range from basic dispersed sites to full-service RV parks with family amenities. The area includes Chinty Lake Roadside Camp offering free primitive camping for tents and RVs, while developed options like Whitetail Ridge Campground, Country Quiet RV Park, and Red Barn Campground provide more extensive facilities. Most established campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several sites offering cabins or glamping options for those seeking more comfort. Nearby lakes and flowages, including Shell Lake, Beaver Dam Lake, and Audie Lake, provide water-based recreation opportunities for campers.

Seasonal operation typically runs from early May through mid-October, with most campgrounds closing during winter months. Many developed sites in the area feature electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities, while primitive options like Chinty Lake have minimal amenities. Advance reservations are recommended for popular campgrounds, especially during summer weekends and holidays. Several county and municipal parks provide affordable camping options with water access. A camper noted, "This is a very nice RV Park. There's plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through."

Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with campgrounds on Shell Lake, Murphy Flowage, and Audie Lake among the most praised locations. Sites at Doolittle Park in Birchwood offer beach access, playgrounds, and family-friendly amenities that appeal to campers with children. For those seeking quieter experiences, Audie Lake County Park provides more seclusion. A review mentioned, "Truly a campground to disconnect, 0 cell service and your alarm clock is a beaver slapping its tail or a loon calling it's mate." While some campgrounds like Red Barn focus on family activities with playgrounds and entertainment, others like Perch Lake Campground offer a more natural setting with well-spaced, private sites among the trees. The region's lakes provide excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, with several campgrounds offering boat launches or water access.

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  • Sarah D.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views

    I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!

    This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.

    This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.

    This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.

    This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!

    This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Lovely River, Too Much Hustle

    Interstate State Park has some nice features, but overall it wasn’t my favorite. Many of the exterior loop sites have river access, which was a highlight, and we didn’t have to deal with mosquitoes thanks to being right on the water. The nearby towns are also very charming and worth exploring.

    That said, the campground is small and very crowded, likely because it’s so close to the Cities and popular with canoe rentals. Expect a lot of traffic noise, and in the fall, migrating geese can be very loud (which didn’t bother me, but might for some). The ranger office had limited hours, and since firewood is locked up, there’s no self-serve option. Another downside: a riverboat cruises by frequently, blasting music in the evenings and giving tours during the day.

    The sites are close together, with RVs and tents mixed on one loop, so generator noise is common. It wasn’t a terrible stay, but just too small and busy for my preference—I don’t think I’d return.

    Best sites seemed to be 21 (great river views, less private), 23 (fun detached tent pad), and 18 (most private). Sites 4–5 were also lovely but close to the bathrooms and camp host, so expect more foot traffic.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    FlowMama Trail Head Dispersed

    Free parking, no water, no gray dump, no trash.

    This is the trailhead for a very beautiful mountain biking trail and the roads that lead up to this area are incredibly gorgeous especially in the fall. The red building in the pictures is an emergency cabin. You can go in it and look around if you want. It's not at the trailhead, it's about 10 minutes from it on your way in.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Eagle Point Park

    Quiet lake campground

    I stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.

    There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.

    You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.

    I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.

  • D
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Decent for price

    It was a very nice campground, it is a very big campground. Unfortunately the beach is not very clean and there are ground bees on the trail.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Grace Lake Road Dispersed

    Very quit night

    Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it’s a short walk You’re about 20 foot from the water and fishing is good

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Camp Waub-O-Jeeg

    Waub O Jeeg- Tent camping

    Checking was easy with owner on site. A little steep getting up to x Some of the site. Bathroom and shower house were great

  • The Rolling Panda  ..
    Jul. 17, 2025

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    Beautiful park!

    The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. I was initially worried because I didn't realize the site was right next to a vault toilet, but besides for the occasional flashlight at night, it felt secluded. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!

  • C
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Dongola Campground

    Beautiful, quiet, spacious!!!

    Of all the RV parks we have stayed at, Dongola Campground is by far our favorite! It’s just far enough out of town to be tranquil but close enough for convenience. There are groomed/mowed trails that wind through the beautiful 40 acre property, great for walking, bicycling, or golf carts. We even saw a bald eagle during our stay here.


Guide to Haugen

Dispersed and established camping options near Haugen, Wisconsin range from small lakeside sites to family-friendly parks. Located in Wisconsin's northwestern lake country, camping facilities generally operate May through October, with several county and municipal parks offering electric sites near fishing waters. This area features numerous small lakes and flowages that provide paddling and fishing opportunities while avoiding the crowds of larger Wisconsin vacation destinations.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing: Murphy Flowage Park offers an intimate paddling experience on a smaller flowage ideal for exploring by small watercraft. As one visitor noted, "This lake area is smaller but pretty and there is a boat landing there. Personally I'd say it's best for canoeing or kayaking or only a smaller boat."

Fishing access: Shell Lake Municipal Park provides convenient access to Shell Lake, with amenities supporting anglers. "Swimming beach, fish cleaning station, public boat launch, boat dock rental, RV dump station are also available," explains one camper who appreciated the lakefront camping with in-town convenience.

Night sky viewing: Audie Lake County Park offers exceptional stargazing due to minimal light pollution. A camper shared, "If you are lucky enough to camp with clear skies you will see more stars then you ever have!" The remote location creates ideal conditions for astronomy enthusiasts.

Wildlife observation: Lakeside camping provides opportunities to observe native Wisconsin wildlife. Beaver, loons, and other water-oriented species are common at secluded campgrounds. One visitor to Audie Lake mentioned natural wake-up calls: "Your alarm clock is a beaver slapping its tail or a loon calling its mate."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Eagle Point Park receives praise for its quiet, waterfront setting. "This little city campground is a gem. Quiet and surrounded by water, it's a pretty cool spot. Public beaches and hiking trails, boat launch," reports one satisfied visitor who found the site layout appealing.

Disconnecting from technology: Several campgrounds offer limited or no cell service, creating a genuine wilderness experience. At Audie Lake County Park, one camper appreciated this aspect: "Truly a campground to disconnect, 0 cell service and your alarm clock is a beaver slapping its tail or a loon calling its mate."

Level sites: Finding flat camping spots matters to RV owners. Eagle Point Park offers mostly accessible sites with some limitations. A reviewer noted, "All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it."

Walking distance to amenities: Certain campgrounds provide convenient access to local services. Shell Lake Municipal Park sits within walking distance to town amenities. A visitor observed, "There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park."

What you should know

Reservations required: Small campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Eagle Point Park has limited capacity but high demand. "This little city campground is a gem... It is small and fills up fast so I would make reservations," warns one reviewer who appreciated its popularity.

Roadside camping reality: Not all listed campsites provide traditional camping experiences. Chinty Lake Roadside Camp presents challenges for some visitors. A recent camper cautioned, "This is literally just a roadside pull off not really a campsite (and the road was kinda busy), two girls traveling did not feel comfortable spending the night here and went somewhere else."

Variable site privacy: Campgrounds range from open fields to wooded seclusion. Murphy Flowage Park offers elevated sites with limited views. A visitor explained, "There are three sites up on a ridge 'overlooking' the lake. I use that word lightly as there is a lot of underbrush so it's not super easy to see the lake."

Seasonal operating limitations: Most campgrounds close by mid-October. Audie Lake County Park remains open slightly longer than others, operating "May 1 to Dec 1" according to county information, providing additional late-season camping opportunities.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access priority: Doolittle Park offers family-friendly waterfront amenities. "Awesome place to go swimming. Very kid friendly, and pet friendly," reports one visitor who enjoyed the beach facilities with children.

Recreation options: Family campgrounds often provide activities beyond camping. Doolittle Park includes multiple amenities as described by a camper: "This campground, run by the Village of Birchwood, is family friendly with many amenities. There is a public beach, playground, picnic area, boat launch, fish cleaning house, and pavilion."

Farm-themed camping: Red Barn Campground specializes in family-oriented activities with an agricultural theme. "Adorable family campground on a farm that has nice large campsites. The campground revolves around children. A huge playground, pony rides, animal parades and mini golf are only a few things that happen at Red Barn," explains one parent.

Budget-friendly options: Municipal campgrounds offer economical family camping. Doolittle Park provides tiered pricing based on camping style. A visitor noted, "The pricing for sites is reasonable also with tent sites at $10.00 per night, All other campers are $30.00 night. There are also monthly and seasonal sites available."

Tips from RVers

Site specifications: Country Quiet RV Park and Campground offers spacious sites for larger rigs. A visitor commented on the layout: "This is a very nice RV Park. There's plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through."

Hookup availability: Campgrounds vary in utility access. K and C Country Air Campground provides necessary hookups for self-contained units. A camper confirmed, "great place water sewer electric sites. very quiet campground."

Cellular connectivity: Internet access varies significantly between campgrounds. Eagle Point Park offers strong signals. "I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here," one RVer reported, contrasting with the zero connectivity at more remote locations like Audie Lake.

Leveling requirements: RVers should prepare for uneven terrain at some campgrounds. Eagle Point Park requires equipment for leveling: "All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups."

Frequently Asked Questions

What recreational activities are available at Haugen Park for campers?

In the Haugen area, campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities similar to those at Brunet Island State Park Campground, which offers kayaking on the Chippewa River among islands with calm waters full of lily pads and wildlife. The park also connects to the paved Old Abe bike trail that extends for 20 miles. For water recreation enthusiasts, Lake Wissota State Park Campground provides access to a small beach area and large, private sites surrounded by trees, with some sites located along the lake.

Where is Haugen Park located and what camping facilities does it offer?

Haugen Park is located in northwestern Wisconsin, near the Chippewa River area. For similar facilities in the region, Whitetail Ridge Campground & Backwoods Saloon offers drive-in access with reservable sites, water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Another nearby option is Shell Lake Municipal Park, which provides drive-in access with reservable sites, water, and toilet facilities. These campgrounds represent the typical amenities you can expect when camping in the Haugen area.

Are reservations required for camping at Haugen Park?

While specific reservation policies for Haugen Park may vary by season, most campgrounds in the area recommend reservations, especially during peak camping season. Country Quiet RV Park and Campground near Cumberland offers reservable sites for both drive-in and walk-in camping with water and toilet facilities. Similarly, Doolittle Park near Birchwood provides reservable sites with water and toilets for drive-in and hike-in camping. It's advisable to check availability and make reservations in advance, particularly for weekend camping during summer months.