Best Cabin Camping near Merrill, WI

Cabin accommodations near Merrill, Wisconsin range from rustic to modern with several options within an hour's drive. Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, flush toilets, and showers, providing a comfortable base for exploring the Ice Age Trail and nearby lakes. Pine Valley Lodge provides lakeside cabins with basic amenities including toilets and showers, though one visitor noted that "the cabins are run down but showers are hot and the utilities are still able to be used." Most properties feature picnic tables and fire pits, with varying levels of privacy depending on the specific campground layout.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Tilleda Falls Campground provides riverside cabins with concrete pads that are "well maintained and easy to maneuver around," according to one camper. Patricia Lake Campground offers cabin rentals with full hookups, operating from May through mid-October. Holly Wood Hill Campground features cabin options with toilet facilities but limited amenities. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when occupancy rates peak. Most properties allow pets in cabins with specific restrictions, though additional fees may apply.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only basic fire pits while others provide more complete cooking setups. On-site camp stores at locations like Pine Grove Campground and West Bay Camping Resort stock essential supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. Indian Shores and River's Edge Campground both feature market facilities for basic provisions. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring most supplies, as rural locations may have limited shopping options nearby.

Best Cabin Sites Near Merrill, Wisconsin (12)

    1. Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park

    6 Reviews
    Pearson, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 623-6214

    "This county park hits all the important stuff. Great sites. Electric sites. Nice restrooms with flush toilets/showers. Store. Fireword on site. Clear water for swimming and no motorized boats."

    "This camping park has it all lake,campfire wood, store, fishing, nice swim beach, park to play volley ball play ground and modern showers."

    2. West Bay Camping Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rhinelander, WI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 362-3481

    "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."

    3. River's Edge Campground - Wisconsin River

    3 Reviews
    Stevens Point, WI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 344-8058

    "Great bar and grill on property. Only complaint we had was the weekend we were there the bathroom's were not kept up. Were never cleaned, toilet paper was never refilled in the stalls."

    "We made a list of everything we felt was important in a seasonal campground and we drive 2 1/2 hours each weekend because of what they offer."

    4. Pine Grove Campground

    7 Reviews
    Marion, WI
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 787-4555

    $25 - $170 / night

    "This weekend there was a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (one of our favorites) and loads of cool decked out campsites. Only a few places with full hook up and ALL by the dump station."

    "They had a DJ there which was fun to listen to in the common area while with others."

    5. Tilleda Falls Campground

    5 Reviews
    Marion, WI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 787-4143

    $30 - $150 / night

    "Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone. Owners are helpful and very nice!"

    "The Falls are a beautiful little site which the campsites themselves manage to wrap around to maximize the space and fit spaces for all to enjoy."

    6. Pine Valley Lodge

    1 Review
    Rhinelander, WI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 937-9626

    $80 - $372 / night

    7. Indian Shores

    3 Reviews
    Minocqua, WI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-5552

    "The majority of the weekend campsites are located near the prime activity locations; the pool, playground and lake areas. There are full sun and full shade sites available."

    "It’s big and spacious and on the most beautiful clear lake. Good fishing and boating/skiing. Minoqua is easily accessible."

    8. Patricia Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Minocqua, WI
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 356-3198

    $30 - $43 / night

    "Great location to explore Minocqua. The campground is comprised mostly of seasonal folks, but offers 20 some sights to non-seasonal."

    "Small lake with swimming area. Fishing is good. 100 sites, most with full hookup. Laundry."

    9. Holly Wood Hill Campground & Crandon Saloon Event Center

    2 Reviews
    Crandon, WI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 212-3308

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Every campsite has a fire pit. But at their little bar area it is very unique they have a pile of different games for everybody to use or play they have a big camp fire there every night."

    10. Hiles Pine Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Hiles, WI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 649-3319

    "Owners are great, campground is clean and quiet, nice showers, not really a kids campground more like a relaxing or fishing campground."

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Cabin Reviews near Merrill, WI

36 Reviews of 12 Merrill Campgrounds


  • Molly B.
    Jun. 28, 2024

    Pine Valley Lodge

    Great view, Cabins run down and Beach was a mess

    We have been coming here for a long time. It is under new management and we thought things would get better. While we were here other guests trashed the beach and had dogs running and using the bathroom throughout the campsite. The rules for dogs were to keep them on leashes and clean up after them. These rules were not being followed which caused the beach, in the past is lovely, but with the dogs using it as a bathroom the beach smelt like poop. Nobody in our week of staying cleaned up after them so we needed to go somewhere else to swim. If your place is pet friendly please make sure to keep up with your own rules. The cabins are run down but showers are hot and the utilities are still able to be used

  • Jaime N.
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Pine Grove Campground

    Halloween starts early here!

    This weekend there was a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (one of our favorites) and loads of cool decked out campsites. Only a few places with full hook up and ALL by the dump station. Nice amenities, lake, splash pads, mini golf, splash pad outdoor pool, golf car rentals, outdoor movies, a full size haunted house!

  • Rebecca B.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park

    Wish I had found this years ago

    This county park hits all the important stuff. Great sites. Electric sites. Nice restrooms with flush toilets/showers. Store. Fireword on site. Clear water for swimming and no motorized boats. Playground, sand volleyball court. On the ice age trail. Bike trails. Near ATV trails and they offer disc golf. Ill be back here for sure.

  • Andrew C.
    Sep. 6, 2019

    Pine Grove Campground

    fun for groups

    This was a fun place to go with a group of people. Even though there was a huge rainstorm before we got there and had standing water in our site, it drained quickly. They had a DJ there which was fun to listen to in the common area while with others.

    The good: Lots for kids to do in their kid-friendly pool, arcade, park, and bounce house area that our group of kids loved. They offer golf carts to rent which is very nice (but a bit pricey) 

    The bad: I docked a star because It was loud which isn't the campgrounds fault until they don't do anything about it, which there wasn't. We had a great time with our group but were able to have fun while still being relatively quiet. There were 2 different groups around us that were loud into the early hours of the night. 

    Overall we had a great time with our group and as a whole really liked it. We would go back again. We could have just had bad luck on the weekend we went but would have liked to see some sort of authority there to keep a few groups contained a bit. Would go somewhere else if wanted a "Secluded" stay.

  • M
    Jun. 28, 2018

    Indian Shores

    Indian Shores - a worthy desination in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

    This is a larger campground with a good mix of seasonal and weekend campsites. The majority of the weekend campsites are located near the prime activity locations; the pool, playground and lake areas. There are full sun and full shade sites available. The Shady sites are amongst the evergreens, so they tend to be sandier. The full sun sites are all grass. All of the sites have a gravel pad to park on; the exception to this are the lakeside sites which are concrete pads. There is a camp store and a good sized bar & grill. 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. The pool was warm enough that even the non-stop rain did not cool it down enough to be uncomfortable. The seasonal campers I met and talked with were all friendly and did not have the “why are you here” attitude I occasionally come across when staying at seasonal heavy resorts. I did see several people fishing in the rain and pulling keepers out of the lake to be cleaned and cooked. They were fishing from the docks. Our kids are 7 & 10 and they were never bored. There were a couple trails within the campground that were good for nature hikes. If it were a little closer to home, this campground would be on the shortlist of places to have a seasonal site at.

  • 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.

  • Tonya B.
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Holly Wood Hill Campground & Crandon Saloon Event Center

    Clean and Fun

    • Yards on the lower sites are large, lots of room with concrete pads, but power/water hookups at lower sites are designed for motorhomes, not travel trailers
    • Yards on upper sites are cramped and unlevel
    • Taco Truck on site has amazing food!
    • The campground is ATV/UTV friendly but the area “trails” are gravel roads except the ATV park east of Crandon
    • Dump site is unlevel and leans away from hose hookup making it difficult to fully flush holding tanks
    • Driveway to get in and out of dump site is rough and quite tight for a camper longer than 35ft to maneuver around
    • On July 4th wknd we paid $60/night for water and power hookup, a little steep for not having full hookups
  • V
    Aug. 10, 2019

    West Bay Camping Resort

    Aweful Management

    I truly wish I could give Zero stars for this park. The park itself is in a nice location, but the manager has clearly chosen the wrong career path. We had nothing but electrical issues the entire time we stayed there in a very hot part of summer and the managers answer to the problem when I brought it to her attention was, “don’t run the a/c if you’re having issues, no one else seems to have a problem!” On top of that there is a sign forbidding just about everything you can think of posted everywhere at this park....save your time and go elsewhere.

  • D
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park

    Awesome fun

    This camping park has it all lake,campfire wood, store, fishing, nice swim beach, park to play volley ball play ground and modern showers.


Guide to Merrill

Camping cabins near Merrill, Wisconsin serve as an excellent base to explore the northern Wisconsin wilderness, with several rental options nestled within an hour's drive. The region experiences warm summers with average July temperatures of 80°F and cold winters dropping to 0°F, making May through October the prime camping season. Most cabin rentals open from early May through mid-October with limited winter availability at select locations.

What to do

Disc golf adventures: Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park offers an impressive course that campers consistently praise. "Nice campground with a nice beach area and fantastic disc golf course!" notes Nathan R. The park combines recreational activities with natural settings for all skill levels.

Swimming in clear waters: West Bay Camping Resort provides lake access with a small beach area. Stephen M. mentions, "Beautiful lake access with small beach. Has heated swimming pool but was closed for season." The campground's peaceful setting offers water recreation during summer months.

Riverside relaxation: Tilleda Falls Campground features a small cascading falls and swimming area on the Embarrass River. Mary P. shares, "On the Embarrass River, a lovely small cascading falls and swimming area. Small store, nicely maintained grounds." The riverside location creates natural spots for wading, fishing, and unwinding.

Nature trails exploration: Campers can access several hiking paths directly from campgrounds. One visitor at West Bay notes, "Does have a wildlife school across the road with free trails you can walk." The nearby Ice Age Trail also provides extensive hiking opportunities through glacial terrain.

What campers like

Community atmosphere: River's Edge Campground hosts themed weekends and social events throughout the season. Jason W. mentions, "Themed weekends throughout the season. Great bar and grill on property." These social activities create opportunities to connect with fellow campers.

Family-friendly amenities: Pine Grove Campground offers extensive recreational options for children. Joe W. shares, "Has a nice sand beach with clear water for swimming, as well as a pool area that are both great for the kids. There's also a few animals that you can go over and feed if you like."

Fishing opportunities: Cabin campers frequently mention fishing as a primary attraction. At Patricia Lake Campground, Gary M. notes, "Small lake with swimming area. Fishing is good. 100 sites, most with full hookup." Most cabins provide easy access to lakes or rivers for fishing.

Peaceful settings: Many campers value the quiet atmosphere at certain properties. Victoria G. from West Bay Camping Resort comments, "Nice and quiet campground, little cool for weather while we were there but so peaceful." Seasonal timing greatly affects noise levels, with mid-week stays typically being quieter.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, particularly during summer months. Holly Wood Hill Campground's concrete pads are popular, with Tonya B. noting, "Yards on the lower sites are large, lots of room with concrete pads," though she also mentions, "On July 4th wknd we paid $60/night for water and power hookup."

Amenity variations: Cabin facilities differ significantly between properties. At Pine Valley Lodge, one visitor observed, "The cabins are run down but showers are hot and the utilities are still able to be used." Always check specific amenity lists before booking.

Seasonal differences: Most cabins operate from May through October with varying availability. Patricia Lake Campground runs "May 1 to October 15" according to its listing, with Rick G. adding, "Great location to explore Minocqua. The campground is comprised mostly of seasonal folks, but offers 20 some sights to non-seasonal."

Pet policies: While many cabins allow pets, restrictions and additional fees vary. Becky M. at Patricia Lake Campground appreciates that they have a "Large fenced in dog run and also area for dogs to swim." Always confirm pet policies before booking.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Indian Shores offers multiple recreation options in one location. Mike W. shares, "We did make ample use of the mini-golf, playground, and heated swimming pool though. The pool was warm enough that even the non-stop rain did not cool it down enough to be uncomfortable."

Age-appropriate amenities: Consider your children's ages when selecting a cabin location. David K. notes about Pine Grove Campground, "As a father with 3 young kids, I thoroughly enjoy this camp for the activities and amenities available. The water area is a favorite for kids and the grounds sport plenty of things to grab their attention from mini-golf to the lake."

Weather preparations: Northern Wisconsin weather can change quickly, requiring flexible planning. One visitor at Indian Shores mentioned, "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." Pack clothing for variable conditions.

Budget considerations: Some campgrounds charge extra for activities beyond basic accommodations. Review extra costs for recreation before booking your stay to avoid surprises.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Tilleda Falls Campground, Eric S. observes, "Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone." Look for concrete pads when available for easier leveling.

Hookup configurations: Review the specific hookup arrangements when booking. Charles M. notes about West Bay Camping Resort, "Full hookups, no wifi or at least we couldn't 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."

Dump station access: Consider whether your cabin stay will require dump station use if you're bringing an RV. Tonya B. at Holly Wood Hill Campground observed, "Dump site is unlevel and leans away from hose hookup making it difficult to fully flush holding tanks."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Merrill, WI is Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park with a 4.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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