3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Based on the available campground data for the Jim Falls, Wisconsin area, none of the listed campgrounds specifically feature horse-friendly facilities or designated equestrian camping areas. While Lake Wissota State Park Campground and other nearby options offer various amenities including pet-friendly policies, none explicitly mention horse corrals, equestrian trails, or horse camping capabilities in their features list. All campgrounds in the data set contain "NO horse-corral" in their features, indicating these locations do not provide dedicated facilities for horses.
For horse camping near Jim Falls, visitors may need to look beyond the immediate area to find campgrounds that accommodate horses. Wisconsin offers several state forests and dedicated equestrian campgrounds in other regions that provide horse-friendly trails, corrals, and camping facilities. When planning equestrian camping trips, it's advisable to contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for current information about horse camping opportunities, seasonal bridle trail access, and facilities that accommodate both riders and their horses.
"Great hiking trails, mountain biking. Equestrian trails also. Lake is huge, walleye are prevalent. Kayaking is great with other boat ramps available."
"Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries."
Available next weekend
from $21 - $210 / night
"Services: There are full services at this campground - flush toilets, sinks, showers, trash receptacles, and drinking water/dump station near the entrance."
"T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance."
Available next weekend
from $24 - $280 / night
"From the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central"
"A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights. "
Available next weekend
from $25 - $190 / night
"Great for hiking and kayaking/canoeing is near by."
"Stayed middle of the week found local firewood from farms nearby. Also a creamery is a short drive from camp."
"Horse camping and trails too. Private Firewood sources are right at the entrance. Bathrooms and water. Clean. Nice reservoir for kayaking."
GuideRun by the Army Corp of Engineers, it’s a nice quiet campground. Good host. Horse camping and trails too. Private Firewood sources are right at the entrance. Bathrooms and water. Clean. Nice reservoir for kayaking. Good amount of quiet areas you can hike too with picnic tables.
TravelerThis state park is beautiful and well kept. They put in a new road 2 summers ago and have started doing some more forest maintenance. Campgrounds are usually clean and well maintained. Lots of invasive species around unfortunately.
TravelerIt 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.
LegendGeneral: Smallish (38 sites plus four walk-in sites) Army Corps of Engineers campground. Some (see below) have electric hookups but no water or sewer hookups, however, there is a dump station.
Site Quality: All sites are gravel/dirt (except for the ADA-accessible site), and most are very generous in size. Our site (7) sloped down but leveled out with plenty of room for our campervan at the bottom. All sites are wooded with trees providing separation/privacy between sites. Completing the site are a metal picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook.
Bath/Shower House: Sites 28-38 only have vault toilets (but you could trek to the other campground loop). Sites 1—27 have flush toilets and showers. They were very clean, and I especially appreciated the fact that they were cleaned daily before 6 am, a shout out to the camp host! The shower was great– warm water and great flow, although our friends (who arrived two days before we did) had cold showers when the campground was full.
Activities: Several short hiking trails. I give this campground 4 stars instead of 5 because Eau Galle Reservoir (Lake George) is about a 10-minute drive from the campground. Most Corps of Engineers campgrounds are located right on the water. There are no amenities (rentals, etc.) offered at the lake but it is small and beautiful, and we enjoyed a peaceful paddle. We saw a couple of people fishing on the lake and there is a small swimming area. At the campground, there was an interpretive center, but it was locked when we were there. There is also a nice, modern playground.
Aside from the plentiful bugs (in August), we enjoyed our two-night stay at this campground!
TravelerFrom the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central Wisconsin! We host weddings and family events along with our popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer. Check our our schedule, book ahead and come unwind with us!
LegendThis is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey. Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic.
This is a sawmill that has it all - they run the mill when needed, but also have primitive cabins (where we stayed), full cabins with in house bath, electric RV/tent camping and more. Even wood fired pizzas with homemade crust most nights of the week and sometimes live music!
We were in cabin #3 - rustic. Yes - it did have heat! A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights. The interior was amazing - lumber that I'm sure came from the mill and ceiling planks that were gorgeous - left over planks from many years ago, stored in a shed and re-purposed for the cabin. The bed was very comfortable with clean sheets and squishy (in a good way) pillows. A small covered front porch and we just parked in front.
Bathroom - if you are in a cabin without a bath, it's very nearby. One of the largest, cleanest bathrooms I've seen. He built it himself. Women's had 2 sinks with a large vanity area, about 3 stalls (very large - you don't have to squish into them) and two very large shower stalls with full doors - not shower curtains. Heated as well.
Pets - easy pet policy. Just let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible, pick up after them and leash them when necessary. Just a small charge for them and they were very welcomed here.
He even has event space indoors (heated) and outdoors for weddings and such. And hiking trails (6 miles) if you choose to take on the outdoors.
The owner plans on adding saunas and a hot tub in the near future - so this would be the place to drop for a while if you want something out of the norm, peaceful, rustic and relaxing. It's off the main road, behind a field in Amish Country. Lovely place to stay for the night. Very quiet.
GuideI just stayed here one night because I was passing through the area. It worked out really well. I entered the campground late in the day. It was almost dark. They had a QR code that I used to make a reservation on the spot. I had a great night there. There's a hiking trail that completely goes around the campground. So I was able to walk my dog on that. I'm not sure how it would have been to stay as a vacation Target spot. Probably pretty fine. But it certainly was great on the shoulder season for a stopover.
GuideThis is a smaller Corps of Engineers park, lots of primitive sites and lots electric sites too. A smaller lake but no gas motors. Cell service with Verizon was ok.
TravelerLots of RV campers, but none were obnoxious. T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance.
Campers seeking horse camping options near Jim Falls, Wisconsin can find equestrian facilities within driving distance of the area. The Jim Falls region sits in Chippewa County at approximately 950 feet elevation with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Local terrain consists primarily of mixed hardwood forests and rolling hills with seasonal recreation options varying between summer lake activities and winter hiking trails.
Hiking trails: Highland Ridge Campground offers about 6 miles of trails for day hikes through wooded areas. "We went on a 5-mile hike through fern and pine forests, prairie and grassland habitats, and an abandoned beaver pond," notes Julie P. about Lake Wissota State Park Campground.
Water recreation: Kayaking and canoeing are available at nearby lakes and reservoirs. "If you paddle North towards the park shoreline, there are shady places to tie up under white willow trees, or to land and use secluded tie-up points just South of the beach area," explains Beth D. about Lake Wissota State Park Campground.
Seasonal berries: Several trails feature wild berry picking during summer months. According to Donella L., Lake Wissota has "lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries."
Private campsites: Many campgrounds in the Jim Falls area feature well-spaced sites with natural separation. "All sites are wooded with trees providing separation/privacy between sites," reports Lee D. about Highland Ridge, while Hannah E. notes Lake Wissota has "very private campsites" that are "very woodsy."
Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower cleanliness receives positive mentions from visitors. "The bathroom/shower facilities were very clean and centrally located, pit toilets were provided at much closer intervals, and there were lots of water fountains located throughout the entire park," writes Julie P.
Rustic glamping options: For those seeking alternatives to traditional horse campgrounds near Jim Falls, Wisconsin, some unique accommodations exist. "This is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey. Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic," writes Amy G. about Wedges Creek Hideaway, which features primitive cabins.
Site conditions: Many campgrounds have terrain variations worth considering when selecting sites. "Many sites are placed on on incline. They got the sites are pretty flat, but it's still on a hill," warns John W. about Highland Ridge.
Bug activity: Insect populations can be significant during warmer months. "Mosquitoes, gnats, and bugs galore," mentions Hannah E. about Lake Wissota, while Lee D. noted Highland Ridge was "beautiful but buggy" during August.
Sun exposure: Shade coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. Mary S. cautions about Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir: "It's completely in the woods, and sites are FULLY shaded. Sites 28-38 are on a loop with a picnic pavilion in the middle with some openings for sun on the road and in the picnic area."
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. "There is also a nice, modern playground," notes Lee D. about Highland Ridge, while Courtney C. confirms it has a "great playground and hiking area."
Beach access: Lake swimming options provide summer recreation for families. Donella L. describes Lake Wissota as having a "nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites," though notes that "they aren't allowed on the beach" when referring to dogs.
Free recreation equipment: Some parks offer complimentary activities. "Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center," mentions Donella L. about Lake Wissota State Park Campground.
Site selection: RVers should research specific site dimensions before booking. "Our site (7) sloped down but leveled out with plenty of room for our campervan at the bottom," reports Lee D. about Highland Ridge, while Deb M. cautions that "some sites on the short loop (28-38) are a bit smaller and slope down from the road, so be careful of the site's size when booking. Our 29' trailer would have been a challenging fit in some of those sites."
Hookup availability: Electric connections are common, but water hookups vary by campground. "Cost is $20/$16 for electric/non-electric," notes Mary S. about Highland Ridge, adding that Army Corps of Engineers discount passes apply.
Off-season considerations: For equestrian camping options near Jim Falls in shoulder seasons, timing matters. Laurel found Highland Ridge to be "a great stop for a short overnight, for only $20 and absolute quiet for a good night's sleep," noting it was easily accessible without a reservation.
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