Best Tent Camping near Merrill, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Merrill, WI (13)
1. Camp New Wood County Park
Irma, Wisconsin2 Reviews•3 Photos•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
2. Picnic Point Campground
Westboro, Wisconsin2 Reviews•4 PhotosOverview
Picnic Point Campground is a quaint campground, where a large group can enjoy a peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin. The rustic nature of the campground draws campers in for a respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities and towns.
Recreation
A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A system of hiking trails is available in the area, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.
Facilities
A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A system of hiking trails is available in the area, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.
Natural Features
The campground's shaded group campsite is nestled under towering pine trees along the western shore of Mondeaux Flowage. Sites sit right on the edge of the scenic lake, where boats can also be anchored.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Medford is located about 18 miles from the campground. A variety of services can be found there.
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- Reservable
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- Group
- Picnic Table
$75 / night
3. North Twin Lake Recreation Area
Westboro, Wisconsin1 Review•3 SavesThe North Twin Campground__will remain__closed for the 2019 camping season. This closure only impacts the campground the boat landing remains open. Eastwood, Picnic Point, Spearhead Point and Westpoint are all other Forest Service campgrounds near North Twin.__To find additional camping opportunities in the Medford area please visit__http://medfordchamber.org/taylor-county-tourism/.
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4. Moen Lake Campground & RV Park
Rhinelander, Wisconsin1 Review•2 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
5. Ada Lake Recreation Area
Wabeno, Wisconsin4 Reviews•9 Photos•33 SavesAda Lake Recreation Area is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more popular recreation sites on the Lakewood-Laona District. It has many amenities of the other recreation areas, just not all the crowds. There are plenty of sites to see on the district and Ada Lake Recreation area can serve as a home base. Clear water, a sandy beach, and a blue sky are all it takes for many to have a memorable camping experience. Ada Lake Campground offers this and more. The exceptionally clear water makes it great for swimming, and the lake contains northern pike, bass, rainbow trout, and panfish. Another nice feature is the boat landing which makes the lake easily accessible to non-motorized boats. The Ada Lake Recreation Area is near popular local site-seeing spots Quartz Hill, Jone’s Springs Area, Cathedral Pines and Knowles Creek Interpretive Trail. So, if you like to camp, swim, boat and fish then the Ada Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located just 5 minutes southwest of Wabeno. Ada Lake is one of our dog friendly recreation areas.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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6. Northside Lake Eleven Campsite
Lublin, Wisconsin1 Review•15 Photos•23 SavesThis varied segment in the Chequamegon National Forest, with a distinct Northwoods feel, highlights the clear, deep kettle Lake Eleven and many other glacial features associated with the Perkinstown End Moraine. Primitive camping on national forest lands. Several walk to campsites (TA22, TA28) are located at Lake Eleven.
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7. Ada Lake NF Campground
Wabeno, Wisconsin2 Reviews•1 Photo•21 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
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10. Pioneer Park & Campground
Be the first to review!Ogema, WisconsinPioneer Park offers an equestrian-friendly rustic campground in an open area large enough for seven camping units (tents, trailers & RVs) no fee required; no reservations.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Merrill
167 Reviews of 13 Merrill Campgrounds
hesselinkj@yahoo.com
Guide
Jordan Park
Nice small campground
The good Small campground clean nice walking trails,dog friendly main park across hwy free and clean showers. The bad is a lot of road noise some sites are very close together.
- CCharles E.
Traveler
Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground
Quiet National Forest campground on lake.
Small primitive campsites right on lake pine in a beautiful area. The site are adequate and nothing negative to report. Host was super friendly and came up to welcome me. Picnic table down by lake so you can sit while watching the sunrise. $15/night unless you got a park/forest senior pass then 50% off.
Greg D.Guide
Eastwood NF Campground
Dark nights and quiet
Sites are well spread out, you barely notice they are other sites nearby. Dark and quiet at night. We didn’t get a chance to check out the Dam Lodge but were able to walk the Ice Age Trail which was just a path along the waters edge and was swampy in most areas. There are a couple of Pit toilets and a hand pump for water The pit toilets were tolerable to use( didn’t gag you)
Jenni C.Traveler
Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
Beautiful
Nestled between towering trees, the campsites here were clearly marked and tidy. Each site has a nice fire ring with grate. Main road is paved and sites are small gravel. Hiking/running trails are wide enough to accommodate strollers.
- hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
Hiles Pine Lake Campground
Nice campground
Owners are great, campground is clean and quiet, nice showers, not really a kids campground more like a relaxing or fishing campground.
S P.Traveler
Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest
Quiet - by design
Lake Cunard campground 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. No means none. Prohibited. It's good to know this before booking a reservation!
Also note that the posted rules for ALL campgrounds read, "At no time may a person engage in.. boisterous, unreasonably loud..or conduct that tends to cause a disturbance" - defined as " interfering with another person's enjoyment of the forest".
This transition in 2019 was perhaps difficult for long time visitors at Cunard to adjust to. However, the quieter experience there has become a favorite of many who appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. 👍 It is an older, more rustic property - and could use some updates (ie new toilets), but if you're looking for that serene Northwoods experience - Go!!
Go A.
ScoutEastwood NF Campground
Bob A. Pennypacker
Discover the beauty of Eastwood NF Campground, a family-friendly haven nestled in the serene landscapes of northern Wisconsin. With access to a stunning recreation area, this campground offers everything from picturesque hiking trails to a scenic lake perfect for relaxation and adventure. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Eastwood NF Campground provides the perfect blend of nature and comfort for families looking to unwind. Plus, for those moments when you want to relax indoors, don’t forget to check out the gogoanime app for endless entertainment options! Enjoy the best of both worlds with outdoor adventures and anime entertainment at your fingertips.
Susan M.ScoutIndian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest
Everything that Corey said in his review
Some of the sites are wide open with no privacy. Ours was the last one available on a weekend in July. Beach is small, but nice. Priveys are clean! 5G service with Tmobile.
Would definitely come back!
- TTodd D.Scout
Sara Park
Check the website for this park
I don’t want to book a place in Texas.
Steven D.Scout
Cooper Dam Campground
Free rustic campground
Relatively primitive sites, large pile of firewood available. Pit toilets
- EEric S.Guide
Tilleda Falls Campground
Wonderful, riverside campground !
Excellent campground! Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone. Owners are helpful and very nice! Nice playground for the kids, swim beach for great summer fun, campground store/food/drinks if you’re hungry or desire a cold drink to beat the heat and such amazing riverside views that melt the weeks stress away! We will definitely be back to this jem of a campground! Come see for yourself, don’t take my word for it!
Rachel M.ScoutJordan Park
Fun
Was great quiet and relaxing
Rick G.
Legend
Patricia Lake Campground
Mostly Seasonal Campers
This is our second stay, once in 2020 and now 2023. Both times were just for a couple nights. Great location to explore Minocqua. The campground is comprised mostly of seasonal folks, but offers 20 some sights to non-seasonal. Sites are relatively spaced apart for a private campground and offer FHU’s for those needing to stay a night or two to dump tanks, etc. A bit pricey, but if you spend most of your time boondocking it’s a good fit. Good Verizon signal and they have cable TV hookup.
- AAmy E.Traveler
Chippewa NF Campground
Relax in the Woods
There are tons of sites across three loops, spaced apart with picnic tables, fire pits, and plenty of room. Most sites are level– we were only staying one night and didn’t even need to unhook our pickup. The lake is very close with a trail to a beach and dock. The bathrooms have flush toilets and showers. We didn’t have our ATVs with us, but the trails looked like narrow gravel roads. It wasn’t busy– on a Thursday in July only about¼ of the sites were taken. We had one bar on Verizon.
Tonya B.Guide
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
- Kinni P.Scout
Ada Lake Recreation Area
Great Quick Stop
We were coming from Oshkosh, WI, picking up a kid in Wausau and ultimately heading to the eastern part of the UP. I figured a night stop would be needed and we were kinda just hoping for the best in finding sites this weekend, so I picked a few along our route just in case, this being the first choice. We were lucky and found one last spot to call home for the night. Great campground, albeit gravely. The amenities were well kept and placed and having our dog with us wasn't a problem. Trillium in the wooded areas are radiant in the morning sun shining through the trees. We would absolutely stay again!
- Charles M.
Ranger
Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park
Frozen Butthang 2023
Loved the whole experience, the cold, the snow, the hammock camping. Quite an event!
Kathy S.GuideTilleda Falls Campground
Beautiful park
Beautiful, friendly campground. Swimming area, waterfall, steam, fishing. This camp has it all. Some season campers, some overnights.
- Amber C.Guide
Dubay Park Campground
Peaceful
We only got to stay one night here. The spaces seem close to neighbors but our site was pretty large in the back. Easy to back into. Really quiet and the lake views are serene. Nice little playground too. The site managers were really friendly and helpful. I would love to come back so we could enjoy the site more!
Mitch + Kristi N.GuideDells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
great hiking
we did not camp here but drove through the campground while there hiking. the 3 stars is for the campground. sites were small, not well maintained, some of them backed up to the highway. really glad we didn’t stay here. hiking on the other hand is 5 star. ice age trail is easily accessible from the park. absolutely beautiful day of hiking here. during the week we only ran into 2 other people on the trail.
- Mitch + Kristi N.Guide
Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
wonderful
we stayed in the west loop. sites were large and private. firewood available at the campground. beach and lake are beautiful. fish jumping all day long. hiking was really nice. we’ll maintained trails. we’ll be back for sure.
Stacey N.Ranger
Clear Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
Phenomenal!
Love our site. It’s big, neighbors are not on top of us… and it’s quiet! Great firewood… only 5$ per bundle. Clean showers. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
- Gina G.Scout
Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest
Must Whisper
It is a quiet campground, I can respect that. But camp friend was not so friendly. If we laughed out loud she would warn us.
Philip M.ScoutChippewa NF Campground
Clean campground
Sites are spread out with woods between the sites. Flush toilets with token operated showers. Waterfront sites are usually full, but shallow boat ramp for trailers is close by. Fishing pier and trails to get kayaks in the water are accessible from the main campgrounds. ATV trail close by but didn’t hear any even on the weekend.
- eeugenia W.Guide
Lake George Campsite
Quiet, bathrooms Clean, small playground for kids.
We had a great time! Tall trees, no issues with branches. Quiet…a lot of full timers living there. Work during the day. Walked down to lake, very pretty.
Very close to highway, very quiet on week days. We had fun!! 
Amber G.Scout
Marathon Park Campround
Convenient - But not truly Outdoorsy
The campground is part of a larger park. There are multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, splash pads and even an amphitheater and ice rinks within the park.
There is a lot of traffic during the day from park visitors. The evening is mostly quiet, but with traffic noise from the outside of the park streets and occasional loud vehicles that can be disruptive. Morning was largely quiet as well.
The campsites themselves are small — if you have a camper there’s not much room outside. Even the tent spaces are small.
There are no open fires allowed - which didn’t bother us given it was just an overnight stop. You can use grills etc though.
Being a city park it is quite well lit - which has its pros and cons. The back left corner where the nonelectric tent sites are seems to be one of the less bright areas. We slept fine with the rain cover off.
There is a 2 day minimum for online reservations. That’s not required for walk up self registration so you can do one day as a walk up. Self registration has a 3 day maximum.
There is a bathroom/shower for the campers. As a walk up registrant you will have to contact the phone number on the board to get the code. Not sure if online registrations get it in the email. There are other bathrooms (no showers) that are not locked that are a further walk into the park though.
Overall it was a nice place to stay over spending $100+ for a hotel room on a quick overnight on our way further north.
- Steve D.Guide
Pelican Lake Campground
Nice clean, quiet campground
Needed a place to stay in northern Wisconsin for a week and this campground was available. Great place for kids, right on Pelican Lake for fishing and boating, and nice friendly staff. VERY clean!
Guide to Merrill
Merrill, Wisconsin, offers a variety of tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With scenic trails and peaceful surroundings, it's a great destination for a camping getaway.
Tips for tent camping near Merrill
- Camp New Wood County Park is a first-come, first-served campground with only seven sites, making it a quiet choice for those seeking solitude.
- Bring your own water when camping at Camp New Wood County Park, as the water source is a bit of a hike through the woods.
- For a more rustic experience, consider Sailor Creek Campsite, which is a backcountry site with no amenities, perfect for those looking to disconnect.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Moen Lake Campground & RV Park provides basic amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and a bathhouse with showers, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- At Picnic Point Campground, you can enjoy reservable tent sites with access to the scenic Ice Age Trail and a nearby lake for fishing and swimming.
- North Twin Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of space for multiple tents, ideal for families or groups.
Tent campers should check out the activities
- Hiking enthusiasts will love the trails at Camp New Wood County Park, which is located right on the Ice Age Trail, offering numerous hiking opportunities.
- Fishing is a popular activity at North Twin Lake Recreation Area, known for its excellent bass and bluegill fishing in a serene, no-wake lake.
- For a unique experience, visit Sailor Creek Campsite, where you can explore the fascinating geological features of the Ice Age Trail while enjoying a backcountry camping adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Merrill, WI is Camp New Wood County Park with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.
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