Top Tent Camping near Merrill, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Merrill, WI (13)
1. Camp New Wood County Park
2 Reviews•3 Photos•12 Saves- Pets
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2. Eastwood NF Campground
4 Reviews•10 Photos•1 Save- Fires
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- Picnic Table
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3. North Twin Lake Recreation Area
1 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
1 Review•2 Saves- Pets
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5. Ada Lake Recreation Area
4 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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6. Northside Lake Eleven Campsite
1 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
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8. Sailor Creek Campsite
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10. Pioneer Park & Campground
Be the first to review!Pioneer 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
155 Reviews of 13 Merrill Campgrounds
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Charles 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.
S P.Traveler
Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
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-American Legion SF
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!
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.Scout
Jordan 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.
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 $60/night for water and power hookup, a little steep for not having full hookups
- Kinni P.Scout
Ada Lake Recreation Area
Great Quick Stop
We were coming from Oshkosh, WI, picking up a kid in Wausau and ultimately heading to the eastern part of the UP. I figured a night stop would be needed and we were kinda just hoping for the best in finding sites this weekend, so I picked a few along our route just in case, this being the first choice. We were lucky and found one last spot to call home for the night. Great campground, albeit gravely. The amenities were well kept and placed and having our dog with us wasn't a problem. Trillium in the wooded areas are radiant in the morning sun shining through the trees. We would absolutely stay again!
- Charles M.
Ranger
Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park
Frozen Butthang 2023
Loved the whole experience, the cold, the snow, the hammock camping. Quite an event!
Kathy S.GuideTilleda Falls Campground
Beautiful park
Beautiful, friendly campground. Swimming area, waterfall, steam, fishing. This camp has it all. Some season campers, some overnights.
- Amber C.Guide
Dubay Park Campground
Peaceful
We only got to stay one night here. The spaces seem close to neighbors but our site was pretty large in the back. Easy to back into. Really quiet and the lake views are serene. Nice little playground too. The site managers were really friendly and helpful. I would love to come back so we could enjoy the site more!
Stacey N.Ranger
Clear Lake Campground
Phenomenal!
Love our site. It’s big, neighbors are not on top of us… and it’s quiet! Great firewood… only 5$ per bundle. Clean showers. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
- Gina G.Scout
Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
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.
- 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!
- JJordan A.Guide
Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
Cozy, quiet getaway
Cunard Lake Campground was the perfect, beautiful 5-day getaway we were looking for. Not too busy, noisy or fancy. Great stay for my pup and I! Loved getting to paddleboard (brought my own) and listen to the loons day and night.
- JJames H.Traveler
Indian Mounds - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
Confusing online reservations
Wisconsin had the most confusing online reservation system we have ever used. The only state that requires a state sticker with their camping fees. The parks lack amenities for the price they charge.
John V.TravelerHolly Wood Hill Campground & Crandon Saloon Event Center
A different experience
Very nice campsites. With great owners. It probably is the newest campground in the state. All the RV pads have concrete in their leveled. 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. Very down to earth people but just want everybody to have a great time.
Troy A.Ranger
Council Grounds State Park
Beautiful day trip!
Stopped out here for the day to do some hiking and check out the camp. This was a very nice clean place and the trails were excellent. I would definitely go back here again and do some camping as the sites looked very nice as well.
- CChris M.Traveler
River's Edge Campground - Wisconsin River
Fantastic Place for Summer Fun!
We have been seasonal campers here for 4 years. 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.
- UnnamedAdventuresRanger
Big Falls County Park
Large Campsites!
This campground and campsites are large and you can hear the falls in the background. Each site comes with a picnic table and wood that looks like leftovers from a lumber mill in the area. The campground is primitive with new power, water or sewer but there is an out house near the park. The park is well maintained and the grass is cut which helps out with the mosquitoes. If you're looking for a quiet spot in the middle of the woods, this is your spot!
Check out our blog at www.unnamedadventures.com and follow our journey on Facebook and Instagram or on our YouTube Channel at Unnamed Adventures.
Krissy G.Guide
Buffalo Lake Campground
Awesome Northwoods campground!
Buffalo Lake Campground in the Norther Highlands-American Legion State Forest is spectacular - the sites are large and beautiful - we had campsite 2020 which overlooked the lake, a perfect spot to hang our hammock and relax. Firewood conveniently located by the dock next to group sites. Very clean and quiet area.
Guide to Merrill
Camping near Merrill, Wisconsin, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a perfect spot for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike.
What to do:
- Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails around the area. One camper mentioned, “There are many different hiking and biking trails to explore,” highlighting the variety available at places like Musky Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest.
- Fishing: Cast a line in the local lakes. A reviewer at Bagley Rapids NF Campground said, “The short stretch of the Oconto River provides mainly brook trout and brown trout fishing.”
- Swimming: Enjoy the water at nearby beaches. One camper at Franklin Lake noted, “The water is crystal clear and there’s a beach that can be used if you don’t have a lake site.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Council Grounds State Park Campground said, “Tall trees, peaceful, quiet, new fire pits, good bathrooms.”
- Privacy: Campers enjoy spacious sites that offer a sense of seclusion. One reviewer at Big Eau Pleine Park Campground mentioned, “Sites were large and private.”
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. A family at Chute Pond Park shared, “Very children and family oriented, some shorter trails, fishing area, playground, beach.”
What you should know:
- Reservations Recommended: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly. A camper at Clear Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest advised, “You will need to reserve your site 11 months in advance because it fills up fast.”
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the conveniences. A visitor at Jordan Park noted, “The campground is cute and small but the people working at the park then were awful.”
- Wildlife: Be prepared for encounters with local wildlife. A camper at Boulder Lake mentioned, “Leave the loud pets and noisy illegal motorbikes at home.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Musky Lake Campground enjoyed, “We stayed at a great site with plenty of privacy, but lots of space for the kids.”
- Plan Activities: Keep kids entertained with nearby attractions. A camper at Fischer Chute Pond Memorial Park said, “There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating.”
- Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Big Eau Pleine Park Campground mentioned, “Firewood available at the campground.”
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Council Grounds State Park Campground noted, “Sites were spaced nicely.”
- Arrive Early: Get to the campground early to secure a good spot. A camper at Franklin Lake shared, “Mostly empty but you can see it is heavily booked for the Fourth of July weekend.”
- Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. A visitor at Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground said, “The rock formations/cliffs and waterfalls were truly amazing.”
Camping near Merrill, Wisconsin, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, whether you're with family or friends. With so many options, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!
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