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Best Campgrounds near Merrillan, WI

398 Reviews

Campgrounds around Merrillan, Wisconsin provide numerous options for outdoor recreation, particularly along Lake Arbutus and the Black River. Jackson County manages several developed facilities including Russell Memorial Park, East Arbutus Campground, and West Arbutus County Park, all offering amenities for tent and RV camping. The Black River State Forest contains additional camping areas with East Fork Campground providing riverside sites in a more natural setting. Accommodation types range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots, with some campgrounds like Hixton-Alma Center KOA offering cabin rentals and glamping options.

The camping season in this region typically runs from May through October, with some facilities remaining open year-round. Most developed campgrounds provide electrical hookups, drinking water, and toilet facilities, while shower availability varies by location. Reservations are recommended during peak summer months, especially for waterfront sites which tend to fill quickly. During off-season periods, self-registration may be available at some locations. Campers should be prepared for insects, particularly near water bodies. A visitor noted, "The mosquitos were horrendous. Try early in the season for best experience."

Waterfront locations consistently receive positive reviews, with Lake Arbutus sites being especially popular. Campers appreciate the spacious, well-separated sites at East Arbutus, where one reviewer mentioned "We really like how spacious and spread out the camp sites are. With big pine trees everywhere, there are lots of options for tents and campers to place their site." ATV enthusiasts will find the area particularly appealing as many campgrounds provide direct access to trail systems. The Black River State Forest offers quieter, more rustic camping experiences with one camper describing East Fork Campground as "the quietest we've ever been to" during October visits. Family-friendly amenities include playgrounds, swimming areas, and fishing opportunities, making these campgrounds suitable for various outdoor interests throughout the camping season.

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Best Camping Sites Near Merrillan, Wisconsin (117)

    1. East Fork Campground

    7 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 284-4103

    $50 / night

    "The camp site was right up against a swamp area so it was kind of buggy, but it was a beautiful area with access to lots of hiking trails and fishing. The vault toilets were well maintained."

    "The campsite is close to lots of hiking trails too!"

    2. Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

    10 Reviews
    Black River Falls, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 284-4103

    $45 / night

    "Vault toilets throughout the campground and one building with showers and flush toilets near the visitor center with plenty of parking."

    "You need a Wisconsin State Forest pass to camp here - an extra fee if you don’t have one already. The sites are varied. Some are closer together with less vegetation between them."

    3. Russell Memorial Park

    4 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 333-7948

    "The waterfront has mostly electric only sites and run very close to size. We have a 28 5th wheel and we're snug. Site said 25 ft but the picture had a 5'er on it so we booked it."

    "Some sites are tight, so make sure that you drive around the campground before picking a site. ATV parking is at the front."

    4. East Arbutus Camp

    4 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 284-8475

    "Right on the lake so bring water toys. Nearby you can rent canoes and kayaks which will drop off and pick up right to your site. Hiking trails and fourwheeler trails too. Full shower areas as well."

    "Loved our time at East Lake Arbutus. A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids."

    5. Wildcat Mound County Park

    3 Reviews
    Humbird, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 743-5140

    $7 / night

    6. West Arbutus County Park

    3 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    6 miles
    Website

    "I go there at least two or three times every year and it’s so fun there’s a lot of trails that you can just ride your bike on so it’s fun."

    "The lake is beautiful for fishing or relaxing. Right now the water is down, and there is no dock at the boat landing."

    7. Hixton - Alma Center KOA

    3 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 964-2508

    "The sides are a little close to together and our gravel. We had to use boards to level our rig. There’s a swimming pool and a store and two bath houses."

    8. Jackson County East Arbutus Campground

    2 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 333-5832

    9. Coon Fork Campground

    14 Reviews
    Augusta, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 975-0000

    $17 - $20 / night

    "The campground is lovely considering it's only $20 for lakeside ($17 non lakeside). It has a shower house, bathroom, dump station, wood for sale ($6/bundle), ice for sale and is non electric."

    "Spacious campsites, surrounded by trees. Try to get a lake side site, they are amazing! Hot showers, flush toilets, firewood available for purchase. Great campsite for tent or rv camping."

    10. Stoney Creek RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Augusta, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 597-2102

    $80 / night

    "This is a very well kept and very clean Campground they have activities all the time recording one where they hide painted Stones around the campground and if you find The Rock they have prizes such as"

    "The lots are nice sites in a variety of settings, I prefer the wooded sites that are close to where the laser tag is."

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  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Kennedy County Park

    Great price for a little campground

    Not the most elaborate campground or the best I stayed at, but the price was right for what you get. The sites are large. You could add a tent or RV to any of them, but some are tighter to get into than others because of the road and how it turns.

    There's a little playground and lots of open space. Each site has a fire pit, but I don't believe there's firewood available for purchase. There are some vault toilets here.

    Cost is only $15 cash and it's first come first serve. No reservations.

    I believe that they raised the rate on April 1st. It's now $15, but in this day and age of price gouging that's actually a bargain for a campsite. It's primitive, but it's nicely kept.

    A little train noise from the distance, but if you like the sound of a train horn, it's very soothing.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Oakdale KOA

    Shady trees

    KOA Journey. We didn't feel like tackling Illinois at the end of the day, so we planned a stop here. 

    Check in was pleasant. We were in the back by the bathroom, which was my request. Lots of shady trees. This is a well established campground. As others have noted there is Interstate noise. It's easy on- easy off though.

     There's a Loves nearby.

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

    Really beautiful state campground

    Beautiful, clean, peaceful, wooded campground. Its mid-week and there's only a few other campers here. Most are super respectful with the exception of one group that has the occasional outburst but they were mostly quiet otherwise. We saw some bunnies, birds and raccoons. Heard squirrels, owls and other birds. Vault toilets throughout the campground and one building with showers and flush toilets near the visitor center with plenty of parking. Water fill and dump station located at the front near the visitor station as well. We got here around 6pm yesterday and no one was at the check in so we used the kiosk to get the park pass. A bit steep for out of state visitors @ $16 but they seem to keep the park in great shape so for once it was worth it. Lots of space and shade in all spots. Many sites with electric and some without. Plenty of spots can accommodate mid-large campers. Its about half and half pull-thru or back-in/pull-in. We have a 26 foot travel trailer and had no issues. Mostly level spots as well. A lot of trees are close to the road and made it slightly challenging to maneuver the road but nothing too crazy...just pay attention if you have a larger camper. We dont make it though wisconsin a lot but we'd definitely come back here again. Easy and quick to get to from 94 and less than a mile from Walmart. Plenty of stores/restaurants nearby. Really the only complaint besides the high entrance fee for out of state is that it is close to the town and you can definitely hear traffic. It's not too bad considering the surrounding woods definitely deaden the noise. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the park better.

  • Derek G.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Oakdale KOA

    KOA Oakdale

    The park rangers are very kind and extremely helpful. This park is very well maintained with bathrooms and showers that were up kept as well as my own home. Very nice place

  • D
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Decent for price

    It was a very nice campground, it is a very big campground. Unfortunately the beach is not very clean and there are ground bees on the trail.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Blueberry Fields Forever

    Beautiful, rustic, quiet and peaceful campground

    This campground is unique, and very beautiful. The setting is a blueberry farm, and the scenery is gorgeous! It is very quiet, when we were there we were the only campers. Some mornings customers come to the farm to pick blueberries, but there is no bother. The owner, Steve is the best! If we had a need, he did all he could do to meet it. If you are looking for quiet, peaceful and rustic--this is your place

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Eagle Ridge Campground

    Okay for night, safe clean campground

    The spots were narrow and opened up to neighbors. We were fortunate to have no neighbor on either side, but I could see how that would limit privacy. Laundry was clean but small only 2 washer/2 dryer and no fan in room….really humid in evening and you didn’t want to open door due to bugs. Bathhouse clean….decent rec area for kids including sand volleyball court.

    River walk trail…not detailed in paperwork. Trail is just ok, a bit overgrown and lots of bugs. We made it a good ways in and felt like we were parallel to River, but it’s so thick with growth…you can just make it out through brush. I was not prepared with flip flops so I turned back. Unknown if nice view at end.

  • G
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail

    Nice, simple, near interstate but mosquitos!

    The sites are simple, well separated with a very short walk, easy to take multiple trips. Going when we did we were met with swarms of mosquitoes.

    Additionally it's very near the interstate so not the quietest of places.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Chapman Park Campground

    Nice place

    We pulled in on a Sunday night and all but had the place to ourselves. Our site was on a small, beautiful lake and close to the bathrooms. We had a slight breeze and very few bugs. I am not sure if I would stay there for a full week and keep busy. But I wish my town had a park with everything that this one has.

Guide to Merrillan

Camping near Merrillan, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or canoeing at Brunet Island State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Brunet Island is a kayakers paradise, you can literally get your kayak in the water from any site."
  • Fishing: Cast your line at Lake Wissota State Park Campground. One camper shared, "The park has good access for a kayak/canoe path."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Campsites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Buckhorn State Park Campground. A visitor said, "Most of the sites were relatively large. We had 3 tents and 2 cars on our site and it wasn't a problem."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A reviewer from Coon Fork Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms were very clean and kept up with."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at Perrot State Park Campground noted, "Very friendly staff. Bathrooms buggy… to be expected… but clean."

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground warned, "Despite the large campsites, it felt very 'car campery' to me."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake Wissota State Park Campground, may lack certain amenities. A visitor mentioned, "It's missing a sculley."
  • Noise Levels: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or other campers. A reviewer at Stoney Creek RV Resort said, "I wound up sleeping in my car to have an added barrier between me and the freeway noise."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Stoney Creek RV Resort, which offers a "craft fair on Saturday morning."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites, such as Big Eau Pleine Park Campground, where one family noted, "Sites were large and private."
  • Safety Precautions: Keep an eye on kids near water. A camper at Coon Fork Campground mentioned, "Nice beaches and walking trails throughout!!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: Many campgrounds, like Lake Wissota State Park Campground, are big rig friendly. A reviewer noted, "Great camp site, the ground was a little rocky so it was a little difficult to get the stakes in."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for sites with electric hookups, which are available at places like Buckhorn State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Electric sites. No water."
  • Plan for Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, so make reservations ahead of time. A visitor at Perrot State Park Campground advised, "Highly recommended."

Camping near Merrillan, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories!

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Which is the most popular campground near Merrillan, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Merrillan, WI is East Fork Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 7 reviews.

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