Best Tent Camping near Merrillan, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Merrillan, WI (9)

    Camper-submitted photo from Coon Fork Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Coon Fork Campground
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    1. Coon Fork Campground

    14 Reviews
    20 Photos
    95 Saves
    Augusta, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $17 - $20 / night

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      2. Wazee Lake Rec Area

      2 Reviews
      5 Saves
      Black River Falls, Wisconsin

      The area offers 12 rustic campsites with pit toilets and water, 9 miles of hiking trail, 3 miles of surfaced bicycle trail, a large beach, picnic areas, handicap fishing pier, boat launch and several scenic vistas of the surrounding forest land. Reservations are accepted on 6 of the 12 campsites. Reservations can be made for camping Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations require a 3 night minimum and are subject to a $7.00 reservation fee for each site reserved. Reservations can be made by credit card, the mail or in person. Checking the availability of desired sites is encouraged when making reservations through the mail No refunds. Reservations are accepted from December 1 - Labor Day for the following year. Exceptions are made for seasonal campers (anyone staying 50 days or more in a row) who can start making reservations the first week in November.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Drinking Water
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest

      3. Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest

      1 Review
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      8 Saves
      Black River Falls, Wisconsin

      Two primitive canoe campsites are available south of Black River Falls. These campsites are on the east side of the river and include a picnic table, fire ring and portable toilet. The sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to a one-night stay. A free Special Camp permit is required and can be picked up at the Castle Mound campground or the Black River Falls DNR Service Center. The permit can be filled out online or, if you’d like us to mail you one, please see our contact information. For additional information, including a map of canoe landings, see our Paddling the Black River brochure: https://p.widencdn.net/ixm7ly/Paddling-the-Black-River

      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
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        Camper-submitted photo from Justin Trails Resort

        6. Justin Trails Resort

        1 Review
        1 Photo
        2 Saves
        Sparta, Wisconsin

        If your dream vacation is full of details like soft forest light, colorful leaves, and winding trails—that is, if you are thinking of disconnecting and disappearing into the countryside for a few days—then resort camping at Justin Trails Resort eight miles from town is just the ticket. Rejuvenate your spirit and refresh your body with a hike around our 200-acre property or try your hand at disc golf. We have the #1 Disc Golf Course in all of Wisconsin!

        Songbirds chirp in the morning, wild turkey and deer cross the property, and an owl hoots as the sun sets over the ridge. Ready to make a booking at Justin Trails Resort? Review your options and make a booking with us online.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        Camper-submitted photo from Stargazen Retreat Center
        Camper-submitted photo from Stargazen Retreat Center
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        7. Stargazen Retreat Center

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        9 Saves
        Augusta, Wisconsin

        Women's Retreat Center.

        Rustic cabins and primitive campsites available.

        40 secluded wooded acres with walking trails, yoga and meditation platforms and fire pits.

        Sacred Healing Space.

        Promoting and supporting sobriety.

        Use headphones for music to preserve to wonderful sounds of nature.

        Porta-potties on site.

        Some cabins have composting toilets, microwaves and refrigerators.

        Over age 18 and no pets please.

        Private Solar showers available on request.

        The Pines have an endless supply of branches and firewood for continual healing fires.

        See Peace Cabina Cabin also for rent on Abnb. Sleeps 4, air-conditioned, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, queen bed and pull out futon.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Group

        $35 - $135 / night

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            9. Island Campground — Merrick State Park

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            Fountain City, Wisconsin

            There are five family walk-in tent campsites and a group tent site on an island, connected to the mainland by road. The island also has a log shelter, boat and canoe launches, picnic area, pit toilets and drinking water.

            • Fires
            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Group
            • Trash
            • Picnic Table

            $15 - $40 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Merrillan

          348 Reviews of 9 Merrillan Campgrounds


          • kcki M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Col Larson County Park
            Nov. 15, 2024

            Col Larson County Park

            Easy Overnight Spot

            Small city park. Just a field for tent camping. A few RV spots. Easy on-and-off if you are looking for a quick overnight.

          • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wissota State Park Campground
            Nov. 3, 2024

            Lake Wissota State Park Campground

            Lots to do!

            NE of Chippewa Falls, offers secluded campsites, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, picnic and playground areas and a swimming beach on a man-made lake. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and water skiing are popular summer activities on the lake. Showers and flush toilets in the campground. Firewood for sale at the park office. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Sites are wooded and fairly secluded.

          • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wissota State Park Campground
            Oct. 23, 2024

            Lake Wissota State Park Campground

            Quiet in late October.

            I just stayed here one night because I was passing through the area. It worked out really well. I entered the campground late in the day. It was almost dark. They had a QR code that I used to make a reservation on the spot. I had a great night there. There's a hiking trail that completely goes around the campground. So I was able to walk my dog on that. I'm not sure how it would have been to stay as a vacation Target spot. Probably pretty fine. But it certainly was great on the shoulder season for a stopover.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Island City Campground
            Oct. 13, 2024

            Prairie Island City Campground

            Not my type of camping

            We went here as a last minute decision. We were placed in the middle of the seasonal crowd who were loud. Music was playing all day loud enough for half the campground to hear. When the music went up so did their conversations. I go for peace and quiet. If I wanted to be at a concert. I would have gone to a concert. Showers seemed ok but some areas to me seemed kinda junky.

          • Mike L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail
            Sep. 27, 2024

            Sparta Campground — Elroy-Sparta State Trail

            Non-resident upcharge ($30 vs. $15 plus fees)

            Sites are basic with water, pit toilets, tables and fire rings. I originally planned to stay here but came across the non-resident charges (my state does not do this). I made reservations at the Village of Norwalk and the town of Hillsboro instead. Both have City parks with free tent camping. Norwalk even has showers and RV spots. I've added both to The Dyrt library.

          • FThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
            Sep. 8, 2024

            Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

            Lovely Place

            The park is very easy to get to right off the highway. We were greeted by a beautiful meadow with a very well maintained gravel road, stopped by the info station and bought wood and a parking pass (pass is required and is 7$ for one day, easy online purchase). The sites are a bit of a ways into the park but with that maintained road it was very easy. The facilities are great. Very clean bathroom with nice showers (cold water then warmed up). The campground was quiet but there were still a good amount of people staying as well. We stayed just one night and were very happy with this area! Really pretty

          • Scott J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Chapman Park Campground
            Sep. 1, 2024

            Chapman Park Campground

            Nice views clean camp ground

            We are passing through off highway 94 needed a place to park the camper for the night. We pulled in on Saturday over Labor Day weekend and the campground is only half full so this is a great spot for those folks just passing by. Guaranteed to have an opening.

            Campground is on a peninsula so bugs are bad at night. Paved roads and nice grass. Shower facilities are older but clean. There is a lighted park for kids to play at night and plenty of fishing.

            Also they have 20-30-50amp hook ups with a dump and water

          • Zachary N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
            Aug. 6, 2024

            Petenwell Park

            Campground for everyone

            My girlfriend and I have visited here and stayed here a few times they have many campsites for all types they have a separate campsite just for the RVs they have the main camp area where if you like to be around people you can and then they have the new expansion where it is more excluded they have and continue to make upgrades to the campground such as more electric and water at all their sites they also have put in new bathrooms and shower houses around their campground if you have any questions you should see Lisa in the office she is great

          • Nanette M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow Campground
            Aug. 5, 2024

            Sleepy Hollow Campground

            Horrible service

            My husband made a reservation for our 25th wedding anniversary and he was rushed in the hospital for an emergency surgery. We notified you 3 days in advance and you refused to give us even a partial refund! We only had that money to celebrate. You didn't even offer another date for us! We are now not able to enjoy our 25th! That's terrible that you will do nothing in such an emergency situation. I will be making this public in every venue I can. Disgusting that you will probably get paid by another person to stay there. How disappointing that you would offer us nothing! Very bad business.

          • wThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hixton - Alma Center KOA
            Aug. 5, 2024

            Hixton - Alma Center KOA

            Nice clean place to stop

            We were coming back from a koa in Minnesota and decided to stop for the night, nice clean campground and a beautiful heated pool. Definitely would go back again

          • Greg K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from O'Neil Creek Campground
            Aug. 1, 2024

            O'Neil Creek Campground

            They have it all

            Creek,lake,showers,laundry,full hookups,camp store,arcade,kids play areas,beach and more. Pricey! Plan on 60$/day

          • Michele B.
            Camper-submitted photo from The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort
            Jul. 29, 2024

            The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort

            Neat Clean & Friendly! Place was great easy in/out; Casual Just like we r

            Great Place;  Central to many key places with very low rates.  Clean and Friendly Next to a huge restaurant and bar that have the lowest prices for above average food.  Definitely recommend.  Overnight sites easy to get into and large sites.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park Campground
            Jul. 24, 2024

            Perrot State Park Campground

            Private Sites Beautiful Park

            We spent 2 nights at this park and enjoyed our stay. The sites are well spaced and well separated by trees. The potable water has high nitrate levels so we had to buy drinking water as filters don’t remove nitrates.

          • Erin Z.
            Camper-submitted photo from Mill Bluff State Park Campground
            Jul. 21, 2024

            Mill Bluff State Park Campground

            Secluded, but noisy.

            We were at site #9, great spot for tent. There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station. There was no running water so bring sanitizer. The swimming pond was great and not rocky. The hikes were good but lots of mosquitoes which made it hard to enjoy. Wish there was more to do in the area. No showers and no electricity in the bathroom near our site.

          • Stina M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from O'Neil Creek Campground
            Jul. 17, 2024

            O'Neil Creek Campground

            Beautiful

            Really enjoyed the experience! It’s beautiful and good mix of quiet and lots of activity’s. Can tube down the creek, very shallow so even littles can do it too. Site 133 was super small, so much so I thought he was kidding. Saw site 204 was open and switched to that one instead. Dogs welcome which was super nice!

          • Jarrett G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Kennedy County Park

            Simple, cheap, nice little campground.

            Just a handful of pretty decent sized sites. There's a shelter area and some nice little hiking trails. Just outside of New Lisbon if you need anything.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Whiskey Creek Family RV Park
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Whiskey Creek Family RV Park

            Great family park!

            This is a great destination RV park if you are looking for a family getaway or just a quiet trip for two. There is plenty to do at the park including a cool swimming pond with inflatables, live music most weekends, corn hole tournaments, Friday fish fry, and much more. My wife and I have a special needs adult son that they welcomed and fully accommodate. The park is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. Sparta (Walmart plus other shops) is less than ten minutes away. The park is near an Amish community giving the region a great country feel.


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          Guide to Merrillan

          Merrillan, Wisconsin, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape in nature.

          Tips for tent camping near Merrillan

          • Coon Fork Campground provides spacious sites with plenty of greenery between them, ensuring privacy and a relaxing atmosphere.
          • At Wazee Lake Rec Area, enjoy clear waters perfect for swimming and fishing, though be prepared for a lack of showers and plumbing facilities.
          • Justin Trails Resort features a beautiful setting with tent camping available, plus amenities like a market and friendly hosts to enhance your stay.

          Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts

          • Coon Fork Campground is located near a lovely lake with beaches and walking trails, making it ideal for a day of exploration and relaxation.
          • Wazee Lake Rec Area is known for its scuba diving and fishing opportunities, attracting those who enjoy water activities in a serene environment.
          • The nearby Black River State Forest offers canoeing and kayaking experiences, perfect for those looking to paddle through scenic landscapes.

          Tent campers like these nearby activities

          • At Coon Fork Campground, you can enjoy campfires and picnics, with clean facilities and a dump station for convenience.
          • Justin Trails Resort not only offers tent camping but also features disc golf and winter sledding hills, making it a versatile destination year-round.
          • Stargazen Retreat Center provides a peaceful environment for yoga and meditation, perfect for those seeking a retreat from everyday life.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Merrillan, WI?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Merrillan, WI is Coon Fork Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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