Cabin camping options near Land o Lakes, Wisconsin center around the 28 lakes that make up the region's namesake chain. The area sits at an elevation of about 1,700 feet within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Winter temperatures regularly drop below zero from December through February, while summer highs typically reach the mid-70s to low 80s. Most camping cabins in the area operate seasonally from May through October due to the harsh winter conditions.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Chain O'Lakes Campground offers direct access to multiple connected lakes. "Lovely campground near the lakes. Tons of lake activities like renting boats to fish (like we did). Our campground was next to nice bathrooms and a sand volleyball court," notes one visitor at Chain O'Lakes Campground.
Waterfall visits: Located about 45 minutes from Land o Lakes, Bond Falls provides scenic day trip options. "Bond Falls is a very short walk from the car, with longer hiking opportunities nearby. I visited the falls in the wintertime when some of it was frozen, and the ground covered in snow. Very pretty that time of the year," shares a visitor to Bond Falls Campground.
Swimming and boating: Many cabin locations include beach access for summer recreation. At Lake Gogebic State Park, "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," according to one camper.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Some cabins provide more seclusion than others. "This place has a variety of options. We loved the rustic sites that were furthest from the sign-in building. You feel 'out in the wilderness' but close enough to town. The sites are spread apart nicely with plenty of privacy," notes a visitor at Bond Falls Campground.
Cabin quality: Rental cabins vary considerably in terms of amenities. A visitor at Hi-Pines Campground shared, "We stayed in a rental trailer here and were very impressed! There is a good mix of open and wooded sites. The weekends it gets busy, but the sites are for the most part spaced well enough apart that you don't feel packed in."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness rates highly among cabin campers. At Bewabic State Park Campground, a camper noted, "There are pit toilets close to the sites and flush toilets with showers that are centrally located. Very clean. Beach area is very nice."
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most cabin facilities close during winter months. "We had a site in the shade, directly on the lake. There were quite a few muddy spots at our & surrounding sites due to a lot of recent rain. We had to move our car to the parking lot to avoid getting stuck," reported a visitor at Lake Gogebic State Park.
Bug preparation: Insects can be intense during certain periods. One Bond Falls camper warned, "Mosquitoes and flies were so bad that our dogs faces were getting bloody and bug spray and a fire did nothing for us. We packed up and canceled our whole trip after that... it would be a great place in the fall when the bugs aren't so bad."
Laundry limitations: Some campgrounds have restricted laundry access. At Hi-Pines Campground, one visitor advised, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds provide recreation options for children. "This campground is very clean and nice with tons of things to do! The sites are nice and big and the pond has inflatables that are very fun," shared a visitor at Hi-Pines Campground.
Educational opportunities: Some locations offer learning experiences. A Bond Falls visitor mentioned, "The trail system is fabulous and some trails are handicap accessible. The pit toilet is pretty gross, only downside. I highly recommend camping here!"
Swimming areas: Designated swimming spots provide safer water recreation. At Indian Shores, a camper noted, "The weekend we were here it rained non-stop, so we did not get to use any of the available canoe/kayak/fishing boat/pontoon boat rentals. We did make ample use of the mini-golf, playground, and heated swimming pool though."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose level sites when possible. At Arbor Vitae Campground, a visitor observed, "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."
Utility connections: Quality of hookups varies between campgrounds. A camper at Peaceful Pines Resort shared, "Wonderful RV Resort! Brand New and Wow what a Bathhouse! The lake is right there steps away that is crystal clear and sandy bottom!!"
Storage considerations: Plan for limited storage space in cabin rentals. Bewabic State Park Campground visitors noted, "There is a dump station there. It was quiet at night and dark and you could see the stars!"
