Best Tent Camping near Mercer, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Mercer, Wisconsin (11)

    1. Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area

    6 Reviews
    Mercer, WI
    9 miles
    Website

    "The Turtle Flambeau Flowage is dubbed the "Boundary Waters of Wisconsin" and for good reason! The quality of the waters, vast array of channels, islands and camping spots is simply amazing."

    "It is a larger site with the addition of a picnic table"

    2. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Lac du Flambeau, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 762-2461

    "The campgrounds here have a fire ring and table, and plenty of room to set up in. The lake is gorgeous and swimmable. The only amenities are a vault toilet and water."

    "There are only walk-in tent sites here. We missed that before we headed here so we needed to look elsewhere. There are other campgrounds just a few miles away."

    3. Newman Lake Shelter

    1 Review
    Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 762-2461

    $25 / night

    4. Potato River Falls Campground

    9 Reviews
    Saxon, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 561-2697

    $10 / night

    "It is very small maybe 5 sites No power and did not see water and there is one vault toilet Perfect for tent camping but not for big trailers. Easy walk to the upper Falls."

    "I have been visiting the falls for years as it is one of the most beautiful (and little known) places in northern Wisconsin."

    6. Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    4 Reviews
    Watersmeet, MI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    $15 / night

    "A lovely area with a good balance of open space and tree cover. Nearby Clark Lake is very pretty, good for swimming, and serves as the primary water source."

    "We did it the easy way, loaded our canoe, crossed the lake to our campsite and set up camp. No portaging with our gear."

    7. Union River Rustic Outpost Camp — Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

    4 Reviews
    White Pine, MI
    43 miles
    Website

    "We had more than enough room to set up and could even have fit additional tents."

    "If you were tent camping, you would likely be sleeping on a slope of some kind. Bugs were bad in late May."

    8. Burned Dam Campground

    2 Reviews
    Watersmeet, MI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    "We did look around and it’s a decent place.

    A couple sites are large enough for a small camper and screen room. Others will only fit a tent. There is a vault toilet but no water or garbage."

    "Beautiful, quiet, free campgrounds right next to the Ontonagon River and Mex-i-mine Falls (you can hear the rushing water)."

    9. Robbins Pond Campground

    1 Review
    Ottawa National Forest, MI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 358-4724

    10. Moen Lake Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Rhinelander, WI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 893-2540

    "If you want a quiet, secluded campground where you can just sit back and enjoy being out in the woods(we had deer walk through the back of our campsite at night), then you will enjoy this campground."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Mercer, WI

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Guide to Mercer

Tent camping near Mercer, Wisconsin offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of scenic spots and activities to enjoy.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $15

  • Camping at the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area is a budget-friendly option, with sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Potato River Falls Campground offers a low-cost experience, with tent sites priced around $10, perfect for those looking to save while enjoying the outdoors.
  • For a unique experience, the Bad River Wilderness features hike-in sites that are also reasonably priced, providing a secluded getaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Mercer, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mercer, WI is Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

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