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Lake Chippewa Campground's pet policy allows dogs on leash throughout the property, with full hook-up sites available for RV campers with pets. Hayward KOA, Sunrise Bay Campgrounds, and Treeland Farm RV Resort also welcome pets with designated pet-friendly accommodations. Most campgrounds in the Hayward area require pets to remain on leash at all times, with leashes typically limited to 6 feet. Accommodation options for pet owners include tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabins at select locations like Lake Chippewa and Roam Base Camp. Campers report clean facilities and reasonable prices at Lake Chippewa, with rates around $48 per night for full hookup sites. The campgrounds maintain pet waste stations throughout common areas, though none feature dedicated dog parks. Camping photos and user guides for Hayward, Wisconsin are available on The Dyrt.
Numerous hiking trails surrounding Hayward provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with the CAMBA mountain bike trails near Roam Base Camp particularly accessible for campers with pets. The Chequamegon National Forest offers extensive pet-friendly trails where dogs can explore alongside their owners. Water access for dogs varies by campground, with Nelson Lake Lodge and Lake Chippewa Campground providing lake access where pets can cool off, though swimming areas may have restrictions. FlowMama Trail Head offers free dispersed camping for more adventurous pet owners seeking a primitive experience. Campers should be prepared for limited cell service at many locations, particularly at Day Lake Campground and parts of Lake Chippewa Campground. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, with peak pet-friendly camping season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
"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!"
"Nice location and facilities with good amenities. A bit expensive. Quite noisy for our site. The firewood was not very easy to catch fire though."
"Beautiful views of Nelson Lake."
"Overnight sites on the lake or actually a bay. Has a boat launch within the campground and slips to park your boat by your site. The campground sits on Nelson Lake. Fantastic fishing!!"
"Located on the Chippewa flow-age in north west Wisconsin, this is a beautiful campground with lots of available activities. Full hook-up and pull through sites are available."
"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."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"You can drive in and park at this site, or canoe down the Namekagagen and pull up."
"CAMBA mtn bike trails are right next to camp so it make it very easy to hook on and go! Both Hayward and Cable were close by with some very clear lakes to go paddle!"
"It’s connected to miles of trails for multiple uses like mountain biking, hiking, running, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and winter fat biking. Staff is very polite and helpful."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Our site was in a great location in the park and we were surrounded by some very friendly seasonal RV'ers."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river."
from $41 - $120 / night
Check Availability"After an unfortunate start to a holiday weekend at a KOA site we blindly booked, were left with our camper, 3 anxious dogs & nowhere to go ."
"This place takes you away from everything. Welcome to real camping**"
"Easy access to mountain bike trails. Keep it clean if you use it 🙏"
"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."
"Lost Land Lake offers good fishing and boating. Kevin and Elise were welcoming and even provided parts to fix a major RV plumbing issue. We stayed in camp site 5. It was a large, pull through site."
TravelerLocated on the Chippewa flow-age in north west Wisconsin, this is a beautiful campground with lots of available activities. Full hook-up and pull through sites are available. Prices are reasonable ($48.00/night). Pets are allowed on a leash.
Will definitely stay there again.
LegendIf your from Wisconsin this sits at the very north of the State. If your looking for areas to visit while camping here you may have a little bit of a drive. The park features some of the best waterfalls in the State and the trails surrounding those falls can get you pretty close for some spectacular photos! The North Country Scenic Hiking runs through the park. This is the longest hiking trail in the county and stretches over 4500 miles. The park does have a beach but if you have a four legged friend with you the pet beach isn't the best as your subject to the boat landing area and isn't very inviting. You can walk through this park and never get bored of the scenes. If you like being surrounded by green this is the place! A nice park to get away from any amenities or thoughts of the city!
LegendAs 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. As we have been here multiple times, we knew not to line up down the narrow road shoot that’s adjacent to the lodge where you check in but stay on the main road. They had plenty of staff on duty, so check-in was fairly quick, and we headed to site 457, which was an easy back-in with FHUs. We were pleasantly surprised we didn’t get site 456 right on the road. When we make a reservation for this campground(CG), you can only pick an area, not a specific site, for most of the sites. This was the first time we’d stayed in this area of mixed short-term and seasonal sites. The FHU facilities were placed in the middle of the gravel-grass site with a picnic table and fire pit. We were able to put out our back patio and have plenty of space to park our F450. There are a lot of mature trees in this park, so satellite is going to be iffy depending on the site. We were able to get an okay shot to the north for Starlink but no chance for the southern sky. You can opt to pay for the park Wi-Fi. The water pressure is good, and we had two bars on Verizon. The staff at the lodge/office is top-notch. We found out that this year’s“watch out” was kids riding electric bikes full out versus underage golf cart drivers of last year, so“watch out” in either case. The CG has been trying to police the lack of parental oversight, but this first-rate CG attacks a lot of families. Though there’s no formal dog park, there are plenty of areas to walk your dog, including the trail up and around the newer primitive camping area. Lake Chip is one of our favs, and we will continue to return.
ScoutAwesome place to go swimming. Very kid friendly, and pet friendly.
LegendPet friendly and the perfect get away. Relaxing, quiet and surrounded by nature. We’re lucky enough to plan ahead and book for the fall colors. Highly recommended for those who respect nature, it’s beauty and the silence they encompass.
TravelerGreat campground and lake. Had to drive to the nearby town of Clam Lake for wifi and closer to Hayward for cell service.
ScoutEpic campground for adventure enthusists! Super cool with very large sites! CAMBA mtn bike trails are right next to camp so it make it very easy to hook on and go! Both Hayward and Cable were close by with some very clear lakes to go paddle! Cabins are unique and one of a kind and will be a fun place during the winter to stay! Showers were kept very clean and bike wash station was a huge asset! Moe (owner) is extremely friendly, handing out maps of all the trails and guidance on what to do! Highly reccomend this place and cant wait to come back soon! Thank you for a great stay!!
GuideThe falls are so beautiful. Well taken care of park with wonderful hiking trails, pet friendly clean park and did I mention the beautiful falls? :) I can't wait to come back. SO much to do and see. If your a nature lover then this is a must visit place.
TravelerThis this is an amazing Campground for the family it's a wonderful County Park with really cheap sites ranging from $15 for just water hookups to $18 for a site with electric and water they have bath houses by the campsites with flushing toilets and hot showers the Rangers are extremely friendly and always willing to deliver wood to your site further down the campground they have a community stage with local bands playing all throughout the summer some events free some a minor charge most of the time you can sit right at your site and listen to the band if you forgot some food take a nice hike through the woods to the grocery store along with easy access for the lake which is beautiful! For swimming watersports and fishing with an amazing Sandy Beach and an ice cream shop just across the highway in walking distance there's no better place to bring the family also pet friendly
The Hayward area of Wisconsin spans approximately 24 miles of diverse terrain at an elevation between 1,200-1,400 feet, surrounded by the 850,000-acre Chequamegon National Forest. Camping season typically runs from early May through mid-October, with July temperatures averaging 80°F during the day and dropping to 55°F at night. Winter camping options are limited due to heavy snowfall that often exceeds 60 inches annually.
Tube the Namekagon River: Camp Namekagon offers on-site rentals with shuttle service for river tubing adventures. "They shuttle you out and pick you up. The pool was nice and the waterslide was fun but the river tubing was the best," notes Melissa H. from Hayward KOA.
Mountain biking on CAMBA trails: Directly access miles of maintained trails from FlowMama Trail Head. "Small parking lot located off well-maintained gravel roads. Nice and quiet flat no facilities," reports Chris P. The nearby Roam Base Camp connects to the extensive Seeley Pass trail system with "Super cool with very large sites! CAMBA mtn bike trails are right next to camp so it makes it very easy to hook on and go!" according to Jenn B.
Fishing on Nelson Lake: Nelson Lake is known for panfish, bass, and northern pike. "Fish cleaning facility. Nice restrooms and showers. They'll bring you a load of wood if needed for a very reasonable price. Overnight sites on the lake or actually a bay. Has a boat launch within the campground and slips to park your boat by your site," shares Andrea M. from Sunrise Bay Campgrounds.
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer wooded separation. At Reel Livin Resort, campers appreciate the "Very wooded, big lots not at all over crowded and quiet!!" according to Eve. Site 478 at Lake Chippewa Campground is described as "wider plus on the end with some lake view" by MickandKarla W.
Group camping options: Extended family gatherings work well at certain campgrounds. "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. Plenty of space for our 4 RV's of various sizes plus tents/easy ups," reports Lindsay T. about Lake Chippewa.
Free water equipment at Treeland: Unique amenity access sets some locations apart. "You can also use peddle boats, kayaks, canoes, etc for FREE!! Or rent a boat or pontoon, which we did," notes Kim L. about Treeland Farm RV Resort, which also features "Large pull through sites. Wooded, concrete patio, picnic table, fire pit."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly by location. At Lake Chippewa Campground, MickandKarla W. reports, "We did get some random Verizon connectivity as it showed 2 bars but no internet." FlowMama Trail Head has "No facilities or cell service" according to Mike B.
Booking timeline: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during summer months. At Phipps Landing, "Camping is free, FCFS" (first-come, first-served) notes Arctic D., while Lake Chippewa starts booking "on January 1st. We called all day long (4500 times not kidding) and finally got a spot," shares Melissa H.
Payment methods: Some campgrounds have cash-only policies. Lindsay T. mentions Lake Chippewa's "Well appointed lodge with a small market and snack bar. Be aware they do not accept credit cards so plan ahead."
Kid-friendly amenities: Campgrounds offer varying levels of planned activities. "They also have themed weekends for the kids, and plenty of activities! Bathrooms are clean, showers are hot!" reports Lynn N. about Hayward KOA, which features "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."
Swimming options: Supervised water access provides safer recreation. "Lodge is beautiful and full of games, good playground and the swim area is fantastic! We rented a pontoon for the day and beached it on one of the many islands the lake has," shares Melissa H. about Reel Livin Resort and Campground.
Pet-friendly trails: Dog friendly campgrounds near Hayward connect to hiking paths. Roam Base Camp offers "easy access to the Seeley Pass trail candy," according to Kim H., though she warns about "lots of mosquitoes" and "a fair amount of ticks" due to "long grass around all the sides."
Site selection for big rigs: Larger RVs require careful planning. At Lake Chippewa, MickandKarla W. advises, "We were due to stay in the group/overflow(470-478 area) for a week, then move to the 456-460 area for 3 weeks... We did not back in as far into the site as we would have liked due to overhead tree branches."
Parking considerations: Some areas have challenging access. Hayward KOA has "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," explains Sheila H.
Sewer hose requirements: Hookups vary between campgrounds. At Lake Chippewa, "we needed about 20' of sewer hose plus the connection is not threaded and sits up about 6 inches making it tough to dump. I used sewer weights to keep my connector in the sewer hole," notes MickandKarla W.
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