Best Glamping near Lac du Flambeau, WI

Northern Highland State Forest offers several unique glamping options with amenities that elevate the traditional camping experience. Crystal Lake Campground provides glamping accommodations situated on pristine waterfront sites, with direct beach access and panoramic lake views. These sites feature comfortable setups while maintaining a connection to nature, with picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby modern facilities including clean showers and flush toilets. "This is a great campground. The best sites are lake sites, but there are some better than others. Look along the east side of the lake for a sandy beach off of your site," noted one visitor. Big Lake Campground also offers glamping opportunities in a more secluded setting, with sites nestled among tall pines and offering various levels of lake access.

The resort-style camping experience in this region includes numerous recreational activities centered around water. The crystal-clear lakes provide swimming, fishing, and paddling opportunities directly from many glamping sites. According to a camper, "The campground is on a large chain of lakes. The lake is one of the cleanest I've ever been on." A network of paved bicycle paths connects many glamping locations to nearby amenities and attractions, allowing guests to explore without using vehicles. Winter visitors can access nearby cross-country ski routes. Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from late spring through mid-autumn, with some locations like Big Lake Campground available year-round. Reservations for premium glamping sites, especially those with direct water access, should be secured well in advance as one reviewer mentioned they "will need to reserve your site 11 months in advance because it fills up fast."

Best Glamping Sites Near Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin (31)

    1. Clear Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    8 Reviews
    Woodruff, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-3668

    "There is a paved bike path through the woods all the way to the registraion area. We arrived at our campsite, unloaded the bikes, then proceeded to ride to check in."

    "Friendly staff. Highly recommended."

    2. Sandy Beach Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    4 Reviews
    Mercer, WI
    10 miles
    Website

    "Campground is a hidden gem - these sites are huge and if you can get one of the sites right on the lake, do it!"

    "Me and the kids took a road trip from North Carolina to Wisconsin over the summer during Covid to get away."

    3. Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    5 Reviews
    Sayner, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 542-3923

    "The best sites are lake sites (obviously), but there are some better than others. Look along the east side of the lake for a sandy beach off of your site."

    "I have been camping at Crystal Lake every year for 20+ years. It is by far our favorite in the area. The showers and toilets are clean."

    4. Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest

    6 Reviews
    Woodruff, WI
    17 miles
    Website

    "We had the perfect set up.. right on the water and tucked into the woods. Our neighbors were to far to hear us and the bathrooms were near by!"

    "Some provide camper access, walk in private access and water access. Cunard Lake allows non motorized watercrafts and has a great swimming area."

    5. Big Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Presque Isle, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 385-2727

    "Big Lake Campground is a great spot if you’re looking for a simple and peaceful camping experience. The facilities are very basic—vault toilets and no showers—but they are clean and well-maintained."

    "This is a nice campground located in a nice place that isn’t too rustic. Lots of sites in this large campground too. The road in is paved and yet nicely wooded."

    6. Arbor Vitae Campground

    3 Reviews
    Arbor Vitae, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-5146

    $28 - $41 / night

    "Clean bathrooms and shower areas. Easy hook up for water, electric and sewer. RV sites nice but would prefer more trees. Nice fire pits. Wood available for purchase."

    7. Cedar Falls Campground

    1 Review
    Hazelhurst, WI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-5396

    "Weather we stay in Wisconsin or not I’ll be back!"

    8. Buffalo Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Arbor Vitae, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-3668

    "Buffalo Lake Campground in the Norther Highlands-American Legion State Forest is spectacular - the sites are large and beautiful - we had campsite 2020 which overlooked the lake, a perfect spot to hang"

    "Great state campground, near Minocqua WI. Was clean and was a busy weekend of people but great space, little to know bugs."

    9. Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Marenisco, MI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 842-3341

    "Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level."

    "We loved staying at Lake Gogebic! There’s a beach a short walk through the campground and the site hosts are super friendly."

    10. Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    36 Reviews
    Wakefield, MI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 885-5275

    $4 - $20 / night

    "If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets..."

    "Great location, and has the basics for the camping.  I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees. "

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Glamping Reviews near Lac du Flambeau, WI

177 Reviews of 31 Lac du Flambeau Campgrounds


  • B
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Hi-Pines Campground

    Wide open space great if you have kids!

    This campground is wide and very open. We arrived on a Sunday and the weekend crowd had cleared out, so nice and quiet. One thing is— do not plan on doing laundry on a Monday. The personnel use all the machines to wash linens and towels from the cabins after folks check out. One dryer did not heat very well. The entry to the laundry is a step up and I stubbed my toe because the threshold was not secured.

  • Debra R.
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Terrace View Campsites

    Family & Pet Friendly

    Welcoming, clean and charming old fashioned camping & RV’ing. Nice paved road coming in. Friendly owner on site. Convenient dump station. Water and Electric. Swam in lake. Very family and pet friendly. Would go back!! Recycling avail.

  • S
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Zealot Leash

    Overall a decent Campground. Lots are spacious. Layout of fire pit on sites are poor. For example lot 76, fire is offset to the left of the electrical post. This is a problem since majority of RVs have awnings on the right side and electrical hook up on the back left side. Our fire pit ended up behind the camper. Poor layout by campsite personnel. “DNR Officer” that oversees the grounds is a zealot on dog leashes! “Your dog must be on a six foot leash even while swimming,” he yelled at me. Being an owner of a finely trained Labrador Retriever that I was exercising in the water, I doubt I will be back!!!!!!!!

  • Linda C.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Arbor Vitae Campground

    Comfortable

    Clean bathrooms and shower areas. Easy hook up for water, electric and sewer. RV sites nice but would prefer more trees. Nice fire pits. Wood available for purchase. Driving a short distance to fun towns. Pretty quite.

  • Natalie L.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Deep in the wilderness

    This a great rustic campground. If you are looking for real out door experience with no common amenities except running water this is the place for you. Enjoy amazing waterfalls, rugged camping and gorgeous lake Superior sunsets... About as perfect as it gets!

  • C N.
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Presque Isle - Porcupine Mountains State Park

    Nice Location, fairly open fields and not marked well.

    Great location, and has the basics for the camping.  I was in site 44, and most of the sites in the "middle" were more of an open field with a couple of trees.  There were no real clear boundary lines .  If you are looking for a little more shade or tree cover, book a perimeter site.  This is also the first campsite I've been to where the fire pit didn't have a grill grate on part of it.  There is water on site, but it is the hand pump style, so it would help to have a large open container to capture the water.  

    Cell service was really spot (can be a good thing when camping), and I wasn't able to pick up a lot of radio stations either.  Still nice to enjoy the quite dark skies.  Short walk down stairs to Lake Superior which offered some great sunset views.  

    Lots of great hiking trails, and close to a lot of other fun attractions.  I would plan on coming back up here another time, and possible pick a different site after being here.

  • Jim W.
    Jul. 27, 2021

    Ottawa National Forest Black River Harbor Campground

    You Are On Your Own

    The first four days were five stars. The campground was mostly full of tents, pop ups, small trailers, and a few 5ers and Class As. The site was clean and groomed. Spacing is nice and provides some privacy. The location is secluded with an easy walk to a quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. The waterfalls in the area are a don't miss attraction. For a longer day trip the State Park to the east was magnificent as was Copper Peak.

    The last three nights were 1 star. A large open frame generator ran 24/7 the entire time. The "camper" said quiet hours were only for TVs and radios. The generator ran even while they left the campsite. The owner ignored all requests to honor the quiet hours and insulted anyone that asked. We were three campsites away and it interfered with our sleep.

    There are no camp hosts, no cellar coverage, and the Rangers do not answer knocks on the door at their offices about 20 miles away. You are on your own.

  • S
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

    Great place to camp!

    Stayed here for 3 nights over the July 4th weekend 2020. Had a great site right on the lake, fire pit was 10 feet from the water, most sites are large with trees but not many are very level. Bugs were not a problem during the day but the second that sun goes down have the bug spray ready. The park was clean and very well maintained, bathrooms were very clean. It was still early in the season so the camp store wasn’t well stocked yet but they were working on it. The beach area was nice with a nice big sandy beach for the kids. The Porcupine Mtns were a 30 minute drive north and we had a great time there. I plan to go back here again as soon as I can.

  • C
    Jun. 9, 2019

    West Bay Camping Resort

    Quiet woods

    Located down a quiet paved road just 2 miles outside of town. You are close to the action but dont have to listen to it.

    Some sites are tight/close and others you could turn around in. Most are fairly level or it doesnt take much to make your camper level. Very little grass at site but you get a picnik table and a fire pit. Wood must be bought at the store but pay attention to the hours as they close early. Plenty of mosquitoes but you are in the woods. Daytime they arent too bad.

    Bathrooms were very clean.

    Full hookups, no wifi or at least we couldnt find it. Dogs are welcomed , no barking allowed. Cell phone service was good so you can work if you have too. AT&T and Verizon.

    Passport America discount honored for 7 days and Coast to Coast.

    Plenty of rules but we will have this on our return list.


Guide to Lac du Flambeau

Northern Highland State Forest camping areas sit within Wisconsin's Northwoods region, characterized by dense pine forests and over 900 glacial lakes. The forest spans more than 232,000 acres across Vilas, Oneida, and Iron counties, with elevations ranging from 1,500 to 1,800 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through mid-October, with rustic options available year-round at specific locations.

What to Do

Backwater exploration: Lake Cunnard offers non-motorized boating opportunities with protected waterways. "You can come here on the 4th of July without reserving ahead of time and still find plenty of open sites," notes Kayla R. about Cunnard Lake Campground.

Winter activities: Cross-country skiing is popular during snowy months at several forest locations. According to Joel N., "Bring your boat to fish and ski" at Clear Lake Campground, which has trails that transform for winter use.

Hiking to hidden lakes: The region offers numerous interconnected trails. Elliot Q. mentions, "There is a great one that wraps part of the lake, which will take you to 2 hidden lakes as well" at Clear Lake Campground. These secluded lakes provide peaceful areas for wildlife watching.

Photography opportunities: The morning hours offer prime conditions for nature photography. "Mornings were beautiful with the pines mirrored on the lake and the crying Loons," shares Jeanna Marie C. about her experience at Sandy Beach Lake.

What Campers Like

Spacious, private sites: Many glamping sites provide ample separation between neighbors. At Sandy Beach Lake Campground, Scott M. notes, "Sites are fairly private because of the lower vegetation so you don't feel as though you are right on top of your neighbors."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms and shower buildings are consistent across several locations. According to Stacey N., visitors can expect "Clean showers. Friendly staff" at Clear Lake Campground.

Lakefront access: Many premium sites allow direct water access. "If you can get one of the sites right on the lake, do it!" recommends Caroline C. about Sandy Beach Lake Campground, where "Families staying here had kids swimming right off the campsite in the very nice lake."

Affordable firewood: On-site firewood purchases are reasonably priced. Stacey N. mentions "Great firewood… only 5$ per bundle" at Clear Lake Campground, while Caroline C. notes Sandy Beach Lake Campground had "firewood for sale for $5 (cash or check)."

What You Should Know

Reservation timing: For peak summer weekends, plan far ahead. According to Braden H. at Crystal Lake Campground, "The lake is one of the cleanest I've ever been on," making it highly desirable.

Quiet zone requirements: Some areas have strict noise policies. As S P. explains about Cunnard Lake, it was "designated a 'Quiet' campground several years ago - one of only two in the 18 different Northern Highlands American Legion state forest campgrounds. That means no 'noise producing devices', including generators, radios, TV's, video games, guitars, etc."

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across the forest. Mike R. reports that at Crystal Lake Campground, "We have Verizon service and it is spotty in areas... Even when we had 3 bars, it wasn't much better than the 1 bar at our site."

Seasonal insect considerations: Prepare for seasonal bug activity, particularly in early summer. Art S. shares about Big Lake Campground, "Upon arrival the horseflies greeted us with curiosity. They seemed to leave us after we finished setting up but we still put up our screen room."

Tips for Camping with Families

Best beaches: Sandy swimming areas are ideal for children. Matthew K. recommends Clear Lake as "a popular campground so it can be busy and hectic but is nice for families. A lot of locals come to the swimming beach on the weekends."

Multi-family arrangements: Some campgrounds offer double sites for larger groups. Joel N. advises, "If you have a lot of people there are no group sites but there are some double sites that work great" at Clear Lake Campground.

Bike-friendly locations: Paved paths allow safe cycling for all ages. Braden H. highlights that at Crystal Lake, "There is a paved bike path through the woods all the way to the registration area."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning and evening provide the best animal watching times. Jordan A. enjoyed Cunnard Lake Campground for "getting to paddleboard (brought my own) and listen to the loons day and night."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Look for level sites away from the shoreline. Larry L. explains that at Big Lake Campground, "Sites that I stayed in seem to have good amount of vegetation in between for privacy."

Water access considerations: Most sites don't have direct hookups. Art S. notes that at Big Lake, "Vault toilets are spread throughout" and "Firewood is for sale in the wooden building - an honor system for payment."

Cellular connectivity: RVers needing connectivity should check signal strength in advance. Scott M. observed at Buffalo Lake Campground, "Great state campground, near Minocqua WI. Was clean and was a busy weekend of people but great space, little to know bugs."

Storage preparation: Limited on-site storage means bringing appropriate containers. Caroline C. suggests at Sandy Beach Lake, "They also had firewood for sale for $5 (cash or check)" - good to have small bills on hand for such purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Lac du Flambeau, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lac du Flambeau, WI is Clear Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest with a 4.6-star rating from 8 reviews.

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