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Copper Falls State Park Campground's pet-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spots, and cabins for visitors with dogs. Sites at Namekagon Lake Campground, Delta Lake County Park, and other campgrounds throughout the area maintain spacious, private lots suitable for camping with pets. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements, with pets to be attended at all times except in designated off-leash areas. Camping with pets is particularly convenient at locations like Kreher RV Park and West End Thompson City Park, which feature both electric hookups and pet-friendly policies. Namekagon Lake Campground offers sites that are heavily wooded and private, creating ideal conditions for camping with dogs. Campgrounds generally provide amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilets, with several locations also offering showers that pet owners can use after outdoor activities with their animals.
The Chequamegon National Forest region surrounding Mason provides numerous opportunities for dogs to enjoy water activities at places like Two Lakes Campground, where Lake Owen offers clear water perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Namekagon's boat landing allows campers to safely leave boats pulled up on shore while hiking nearby trails with their dogs. The North Country Trail cuts through Two Lakes park, offering a one-mile hike around Bass Lake that's perfect for walking dogs. The Drummond Lake Campground's location next to the town park and playground creates a convenient setting for families camping with pets. Wildlife ponds and miles of trails provide excellent areas for dog exercise and birdwatching at various sites throughout the region. Camping during late July through September typically offers better conditions for pets with fewer mosquitoes, though bug protection remains essential during summer months at most locations.
"If 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."
"Wow, Copper Falls has quickly jumped to my number one state park experience in Wisconsin. I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life and did not expect such beauty in this northern part of the state."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"For folks with RVs who want a camping spot close to the city of Ashland, this is a convenient spot close to the lake. NOTE however that reserving a campsite solely for tent camping is prohibited!"
"It's directly on the lake, and it's connected to a bike trail that you can take to downtown or farther north along the lake."
from $45 - $50 / night
Check Availability"No trails right at the campground, but for a cross coin ski trail just past the cg entrance. We were here to visit Croix NWW - a bit of a drive from the cg."
"All are heavily wooded and none right on lake. Boat Landing is great, boats can be pulled up on shore and left there safely."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"No showers, but a dip in Lake Owen was refreshing. Our site was near the path to the beach, which is a short walk. No dogs allowed in the water or beach."
"The sites are diverse in options for both interior forest and some lake views. Hosts are great. We had fishing boats to tie off at waters edge and walk up to site. This is real forest camping."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Great location, few spots so first come first serve. $35.00 a day, water and electricity, also tent sites. A nice park for family away from the camping grounds, but close enough."
"This is just outside of Ashland so you have access to supply runs. The campground felt like a park that blends into a camping area. We saw some nice walk in tenting sites."
"Pearch Lake is actually two campground loops. The South Loop is non-motorized, the North is used by ORV enthusiasts, but also has the landing, beach and pier."
"We reserved site #4 on the North Loop at Perch Lake Campground - a wonderful place to stay. The sites are relatively private, some have little pathways connecting them. Our site was flat but gravel."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Self registration is nice and love being on the lake and walking distance to town."
"Another great little “city” campground right on Lake Superior. This is a first come first serve campground- no reservations."
"The campground was full when we pulled in at 6 pm but the hosts let us stay in an overflow area, right next to the lake. Lots of small rvs and tents, which we prefer to the big rv parks."
"Right on the lake. Great place to stop and tour the towns close by. Mostly closed mid-week, but some brew houses and restaurants open."
"This is a well run municipal campground located next to the town park, library, and visitor center. Most of the sites aren't shaded, but they all had picnic tables and fire rings."
"The lake is beautiful! There is a nice amount of gravel for each site. Plenty of outdoor activities to do!"
from $22 - $28 / night
Check Availability"Usually quiet, clean, and very well maintained, to my wife and I Beaver Lake's biggest asset is that it is completely off the grid; no cell service, no electric, nothing (except baying hounds in the distance"
"We had spot #7 reserved, easily the most beautiful camp spot on the lake. A wonderful strip of sandy beach, heavily treed site, nice flat tent pads, a picnic table and fire pit."
from $15 / night
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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!
TravelerThis 2,350-acre campground was well-maintained and is located on Madeline Island (the largest Apostle Island) on Lake Superior.
You need to take a ferry to get there and I took Madeline Ferry and it was easy even with an RV.
Big Bay State Park does not allow dogs (pets) on the 1.5-mile long beach which was disappointing, however, there was another campground (Big Bay Town Park) on the Island that had a fabulous pet-friendly beach so I spent time there.
There are several hiking trails and Big View Trail was scenic along Lake Superior.
Big Bay State Park experience video:
https://youtu.be/LHGZdC6y-A0
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.
GuideOh thank goodness, we camped out at Dalrymple Park and Campground in Bayfield, WI as supposed to our original reservation at a boring campground in Cornucopia, WI. Dalrymple was just minutes away from Bayfield, and boat rides away from the Apostle Islands and Madeline Island. There are 28 sites surrounded by canopies of trees and there are wooded fences along the sides next to Lake Superior. It was a perfect spot to settle in for camping. Some sites were drive-in and others were back-ins perfect for RVs under 30 feet. Camping is $25 a night for 2 vehicles or 1 RV for each site. There is a fire ring, picnic table, electric hook-up, and a stump to cut some firewood at each site. Bathrooms are vault toilets and are walking distance. There were plenty of FREE firewood piles near the entrance. Cell-signal was strong for Verizon. A few of the back-in sites were steep but spacious and the drive-in sites were a bit small. It is a family-friendly campground. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash. The mosquitoes were pretty active so bring your repellant or citronella to ward them off. The view was great, but the noise level at night was a damper. We had a rowdy camper who had no consideration or camping etiquette when it's past 10:00 pm. The campground itself was overall wonderful.
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.
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
RangerWe stayed here one quick night on a trip driving the Trans Wisconsin ATV Trail. This is one of 2 campgrounds in the Flambeau River State Forest. It was fairly rustic and remote, but had clean vault toilets, hand pump for water, and a nicely wooded sites. We walked to the lake at dusk and enjoyed great views. There is a boat launch, and also a path to a small beach with a swim area. Not a destination for us, but a great stop.
Read more, check out the map: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stateforests/flambeauriver/camping.html You can check availability and reserve some of the sites online on the Wisconsin DRN site, or just pay at the pay station.
Pro Tip: We found wood close by at the Flambeau Forest Inn, with a pick up and paybox outside. Nice to be able to get wood without needing to go inside.
GuideWalkin #38. Walk in sites are nice and decently spaced and wooded—for walk in sites. My major issue was they are too close to the pull in sites and garbage cans. It could be very loud. Water was a bit of a hike and bathrooms were not convenient. Walk in sites are located in a lower, more wet part of the camp—standing water, cat tails, mosquitos abound. Lots of mosquitos. I think because it’s on Madeline island it also attracts a weird melange of people: they were obviously the families there, and then there were the hippy hikers there, but then there was also party people. Overall, I would go back to Madeline Island for a day trip. I would not however take all the time and effort and money and hassle to camp —let alone stay—on the island again. It’s just really isn’t worth it.
Pet friendly camping near Mason, Wisconsin offers distinct seasonal experiences with late summer through early fall typically providing optimal conditions for campers with animals. The Chequamegon National Forest and surrounding lakes stretch across Bayfield County, with most campgrounds sitting at elevations between 1,200-1,500 feet. Winter temperatures regularly drop below 0°F while summer can reach into the 80s, creating varied camping conditions throughout the season.
Lake swimming opportunities: At Two Lakes, clear waters make for excellent recreation with pets. "Lake Owen is beautiful, many beautiful homes and super clear lake for excellent snorkeling. There are also 2 islands on the lake that you can boat in camp to which we've done twice and was amazing," notes camper Cathy J.
Hiking with dogs: The North Country National Scenic Trail connects multiple camping areas. At Chequamegon National Forest Beaver Lake Campground, "there's a spur trail leading to the North Country National Scenic Trail," according to Hans E. who adds that the campground offers "trout fishing in the lake and nearby streams, canoeing/boating/paddleboarding, hiking, and relaxing."
Wildlife viewing: Multiple campgrounds feature wildlife ponds and birding opportunities for visitors with pets. "Lots of wildlife," reports Melissa W. about Namekagon Lake Campground, while the surrounding forest areas provide additional wildlife viewing opportunities on morning walks with dogs.
Spacious, private sites: Namekagon Lake Campground receives high marks for site layout. Joe B. describes the sites as "large, private sites" while Cathy J. notes that sites "are heavily wooded." This privacy is particularly valuable for campers with pets who may need space from neighboring campsites.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance standards remain high across the region. At Delta Lake County Park, one camper reports: "We camped at space 3 and had access to the shower house, and bathroom. Both were well kept, and clean for camping facilities." These amenities are particularly important for extended stays with pets.
Water access: Drummond Lake Campground provides convenient lake access for pets who enjoy swimming. "The lake is beautiful! There is a nice amount of gravel for each site. Plenty of outdoor activities to do!" writes Tonya B. The campground's proximity to town amenities makes it practical for pet owners who need supplies.
Reservation systems vary: Some campgrounds require planning while others operate first-come, first-served. Memorial Park Campground operates without reservations, as one camper notes: "Not reservable, first come, first served." This can be challenging during peak season for travelers with pets requiring guaranteed accommodations.
Bug protection essential: Mosquitoes can be intense, particularly in early summer. Beaver Lake Campground faces challenges with "mosquitoes galore" according to one camper while another mentions that "locals say mosquitoes are tough in summer due to marshy area nearby." Pet owners should bring appropriate repellents and protective gear.
Variable cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Copper Falls State Park Campground, campers report "very spotty cell service" while another campground has "no cell service, no electric, nothing... to disturb the peace and quiet." This can impact pet owners who need weather updates or emergency veterinary information.
Playgrounds and parks: Multiple campgrounds offer play areas adjacent to camping loops. Drummond Lake Campground is "located next to the town park, library, and visitor center," making it convenient for families with both children and pets. The proximity to town facilities provides backup activities during inclement weather.
Beach access for kids and dogs: West End Thompson City Park features lake access appropriate for both children and pets. "The view of the bay is amazing. Also, great spot to access artesian spring water," reports Erik R. The campground includes "a nice play area and beach," another reviewer adds.
Site selection matters: When camping with both children and pets, choosing the right site enhances the experience. "BEST non-water side sites: rated for spaciousness and a bit more private: 11, 9, 8, 7, 3, 34, 30, 32, 31, 33, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 10. Not in any particular order," advises Roger W. about Namekagon Lake Campground.
Electric site availability: At Kreher RV Park, RVers with pets find water and electric connections convenient. "Water and electric are provided with your $40 a night Lakeside campsite or $35 park campsite," reports Kelly N. This allows for climate control important for pets during temperature extremes.
Arrive early for non-reservable parks: Competition for RV sites can be fierce during peak season. At Kreher RV Park, one camper warns: "This is a first come first serve campsite, self pay. We arrived around 6 after changing flat tire and there were no sites available." Planning arrival times before mid-afternoon improves chances of securing pet-friendly sites.
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds with electric sites offer on-site dump stations. A Kreher RV Park visitor notes: "The dump station is on a hill and with a longer rig our tow vehicle felt in the way of the entrance/exit and the road to the boat launch." RVers should research dump station locations in advance when traveling with pets that require longer stays.
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