2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Rustic cabin accommodations dot the landscape surrounding Haugen, Wisconsin, with most offering basic amenities like electricity and heat for year-round comfort. Country Quiet RV Park and Campground provides cabin rentals with picnic tables and fire rings, while Lake Chippewa Campground features cabins with full hookup options. A review mentioned that "the camper cabins had electricity and heat, no plumbing. Excellent fire ring for cooking." Bathrooms range from shared facilities with showers to primitive setups requiring guests to use communal restrooms, which are generally well-maintained throughout the region's campgrounds.
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Log Cabin Resort and Campground in Trego operates seasonally from May through mid-October, offering waterfront cabin accommodations with boat access. Most area cabins accommodate 4-6 people with varying bed configurations. Pet policies differ between properties—Hayward KOA allows pets in certain cabins while others maintain strict no-pet rules. "We stayed here in mid April, I believe we stayed at Camper Cabin #6. The site was beautiful, the cabin well kept," noted one visitor, adding that "the cabins are nearby a trail that you can wander through the woods down to the river."
Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely from primitive setups with only outdoor fire rings to more equipped options with small refrigerators and microwaves. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campgrounds, with prices around $6 per bundle at state parks. On-site camp stores at larger establishments like Hayward KOA stock essential supplies, though selection is limited. A camper wrote that "the fire ring was clean and had a grate on top," which proves useful for simple meal preparation when cabins lack indoor cooking facilities.
"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."
"There is a nice inflatable park for the kids. They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach. Will defiantly come again!!"
from $49 - $300 / night
"The camper cabins at Wild River are located just above the St. Croix River. Our cabin seemed to be at a trailhead to the river, which we took advantage of."
"It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $90 / night
from $65 - $150 / night
"Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway."
from $5 - $25 / night
"Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling."
"Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!"
"Sites are a little small and not very private. Seemed like a well visited campground with lots of parties if you are into that. There is a restaurant and bar on the site although I didnt use it."
from $41 - $120 / night
"As we arrived on a Saturday around 1:45 PM, there was quite the line of RVs checking in as most people come in for a week on Saturdays."
"We were provided a map of available sites and a golf cart to check out sites. As we know this CG well, it was a no brainer for us to chose back-in site 460 with FHUs."
from $30 - $60 / night
from $20 - $35 / night
"Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office."
"This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $35 / night
GuideMany activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
ScoutHad a great time. Dan & Lisa friendly and accommodating. Clean and roomy sites for just opening they’re doing well. Can’t wait until next time
ScoutThe campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
GuideWas a nice place. I didn’t see any truly private sites. All are stacked on top of each others. I didn’t look around too much, it was just a quick overnight stop.
ScoutOutpost building up and coming with games, beer, Wine and other favorites.clean sites with ample room. Seasonal sites and transient.
GuideCampsites are great summer bigger than others. It’s pretty quiet lots of green grass. The main office has a restaurant and bar. You can rent kayaks, canoes, or go tubing down the Namakagon river. Very friendly staff.
TravelerStaying here currently & they have been very accommodating, friendly & flexible. Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway. My cats are able to free roam the property & my dog can be tied up outside. Usually pretty nice neighbors too.
RangerI 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!!!
TravelerThe 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!
Cabin accommodations near Haugen, Wisconsin range from waterfront to wooded settings within a 30-mile radius. The region experiences cold winters with temperatures averaging 5°F in January and mild summers around 80°F in July, making weather preparation essential for cabin stays. Most rental cabins require advance booking, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months when occupancy reaches 90%.
River tubing access: 2.5-mile routes: At O'Neil Creek Campground, the natural creek provides a popular lazy river experience. "The creek flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak. Rentals available," notes one camper. Many visitors appreciate the shallow water which makes it safe for younger children.
Pontoon rental: full-day options: Lake Chippewa Campground offers boat rentals allowing exploration of the Chippewa flowage. "We rented a pontoon for the day and beached it on one of the many islands the lake has," reports a visitor. The lake's multiple islands create natural stopping points for swimming or picnics.
Hiking trail exploration: 15+ miles available: The state parks surrounding Haugen provide extensive trail networks ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. "The park is huge and beautiful. We snowshoed and skied. I really enjoyed the snowshoe hike along the St Croix River and watched the full moon rise," writes a winter visitor. Seasonal trail conditions are posted at ranger stations.
Waterfront site options: premium locations: Campers consistently mention the appeal of shoreline cabin accommodations. "We stay at this group site for a week every summer with our extended family and look forward to returning as soon as we pull-out. The group sites with water access and full hook-ups can't be beat," describes a Lake Chippewa Campground regular.
Privacy between sites: woodland screening: Many cabin guests appreciate the natural separation between accommodations. At Wild River State Park Campground, "The campground was very nice. The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative."
Recreation facilities: family activities: Hayward KOA provides extensive amenities beyond basic cabin rentals. "Great place to let the kids go run off and play while the parents relax under the awning while grilling. Large 9ft heated pool, mini golf, large playground, horse shoes, volleyball, nice size water slide, covered stage for music, ice cream shop, huge jump pillow," details a family visitor.
Reservation timing: high-demand periods: Lake Chippewa Campground experiences extremely high demand. "They start their booking for the year on January 1st. We called all day long (4500 times not kidding) and finally got a spot," reports one camper who secured a cabin. Most cabin rentals in the region open reservations 3-6 months in advance.
Internet connectivity: limited service: Cell service varies significantly across cabin locations near Haugen. "Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media," notes a visitor to St. Croix State Park.
Seasonal considerations: insect activity: Summer visitors should prepare for mosquitos, especially near water. "It was very buggy, so be prepared for that," warns a St. Croix State Park visitor. Another camper suggests: "Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos."
Water features: child safety: O'Neil Creek receives consistent praise for its family-friendly water access. "The natural creek that doubles as a lazy river is great," writes a reviewer. Another adds it's "Very shallow so even littles can do it too." Parents appreciate the gradual entry points.
Scheduled activities: weekend programming: Camp Namekagon and other area facilities offer organized events. "Campground and staff did a great job putting on Christmas in July. Very Kid friendly environment," mentions a seasonal visitor. Activity schedules are typically posted at campground offices.
Bathroom facilities: cleanliness factors: When selecting camping cabins near Haugen with children, bathroom proximity matters. "The restrooms were nice and we'll kept," notes a Wild River State Park visitor. Another camper at O'Neil Creek observed, "The restrooms were spotless," which is particularly important for families with young children.
Site selection: size considerations: For those bringing trailers or RVs alongside cabin rentals, Hayward KOA provides important advice. "There are alot of trees that make it very challenging for larger rigs. There are a handful of sites that would be easy to access, I recommend calling first. We have a 43ft 5th wheel," advises a camper who navigated the tight spaces.
Cabin alternatives: RV rental options: Log Cabin Resort and Campground provides alternative accommodations for groups. "The people are very friendly. There is a nice inflatable park for the kids. They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach," mentions a visitor who enjoyed both the cabin and RV areas.
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