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Wedges Creek Hideaway accommodates campers with pets at all twenty sites, including tent camping areas, RV spots with electric hookups, rustic cabins, and fully furnished houses. Dogs are welcomed throughout this pet-friendly facility with a small additional fee, requiring owners to maintain responsible pet care, leash dogs when appropriate, and clean up waste. The campground sits on a double dead-end road with several miles of hiking trails ideal for walking dogs. Electric campsites provide suitable options for RV campers with pets, while the rustic cabins offer heated indoor accommodation for those camping with dogs during cooler weather. The facility maintains clean, spacious bathrooms with large shower stalls accessible to all campers. Campers note the peaceful, quiet setting with plenty of stars at night creates a relaxing environment for both pets and their owners.
Snyder Park allows pets throughout its campground, featuring direct access to ATV trails where dogs can accompany their owners while riding. The park includes a small lake with a beach area where dogs can cool off during summer months. Sites vary in size with some providing more room for pets to rest comfortably beside tents or RVs. All campsites include fire rings and picnic tables, with electric hookups available at designated sites. The campground operates seasonally from May through December, providing pet-friendly options during Wisconsin's prime outdoor recreation months. Wildcat Mound County Park offers a more primitive pet-friendly camping alternative with just six sites featuring picnic tables at $7 per night. Toilet facilities consist of pit toilets with a non-potable hand pump for water access. The small, informal county campground rarely fills completely, making last-minute trips with pets more feasible even during busy summer weekends.
"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!"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly, quiet and nice showers. The water sites enjoy a beautiful view across the 640 lake. You can pull your boat right up to many of the sandy beach campsites and swim right there too."
"Loved our time at East Lake Arbutus. A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids."
"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."
from $7 / night
Check Availability"The nice part for us is it’s located on the ATV trails so we just drive in and out of campground. There are a couple supper clubs within a short drive that are pretty good."
"Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic. "
"From the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central"
from $25 - $190 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"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."
from $17 - $20 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $21 - $36 / night
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GuideSmall, clean campground! Very friendly staff, very well kept! Dog park. There's also plenty of activites to do! You can swim in the pool, fish in the pond etc. Bathrooms are very well kept and clean! Showers are hot! Sites are good sized, and well spread out!
TravelerLOTS OF TICKS be aware to check yourself and any pets you may bring. Site was nice, hike felt transformative and lake was incredible to jump in after.
LegendThis is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey. Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic.
This is a sawmill that has it all - they run the mill when needed, but also have primitive cabins (where we stayed), full cabins with in house bath, electric RV/tent camping and more. Even wood fired pizzas with homemade crust most nights of the week and sometimes live music!
We were in cabin #3 - rustic. Yes - it did have heat! A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights. The interior was amazing - lumber that I'm sure came from the mill and ceiling planks that were gorgeous - left over planks from many years ago, stored in a shed and re-purposed for the cabin. The bed was very comfortable with clean sheets and squishy (in a good way) pillows. A small covered front porch and we just parked in front.
Bathroom - if you are in a cabin without a bath, it's very nearby. One of the largest, cleanest bathrooms I've seen. He built it himself. Women's had 2 sinks with a large vanity area, about 3 stalls (very large - you don't have to squish into them) and two very large shower stalls with full doors - not shower curtains. Heated as well.
Pets - easy pet policy. Just let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible, pick up after them and leash them when necessary. Just a small charge for them and they were very welcomed here.
He even has event space indoors (heated) and outdoors for weddings and such. And hiking trails (6 miles) if you choose to take on the outdoors.
The owner plans on adding saunas and a hot tub in the near future - so this would be the place to drop for a while if you want something out of the norm, peaceful, rustic and relaxing. It's off the main road, behind a field in Amish Country. Lovely place to stay for the night. Very quiet.
GuideWe enjoyed our stay except nightly camping sites are stacked on each other so no privacy - we heard the drunk neighbors all weekend long. Eventually left a day early, they were way too loud. Wonderful activities for kids and families, pet friendly, beautiful scenery, beautiful perm site, no room for hiking or nature walks. Bar on premises but very odd hours. Owners on site which was nice.
RangerIt’s early in the season so the campground is mostly empty, but this KOA is a convenient stop off the highway for local adventures at the nearby state parks or Elroy Sparta bike trail. The basic amenities are good- level sites, fire pit, a tree, nice store, playground, and a pool in warmer weather. It’s more of a place to park your camper than a destination. The campground is right off the highway, so we can see and hear trucks through the night. But they have some nice perks, like goats and chickens on site. The staff let the kids pet the goats and chickens, and loaned us discs to play disc golf. They have one practice basket in the back. There is a small but very nice playground, bathrooms and showers, and laundry facilities. So I would recommend staying here if you want to visit nearby parks and want the convenience of full hookup spots. Great for an easy pull off the highway on your way to more exciting locations. Since most things are closed due to Covid-19, I can’t comment on nearby activities. A clean and convenient location with very nice owners and staff. We would stay again if passing through.
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Lake Eleven campsite is a back country site located within the Chequamegon National Forest in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It is the 15.5 mile Lake Eleven Segment, part of the 1200 mile long Ice Age Trail. A 2.5 hr drive from the Twin Cities it is an excellent diverse section of trail with many geologic wonders formed by continental glaciation, with the most recent effects formed at the end of the Wisconsin Glaciation, a period ending about 10,000 years ago.
Starting our hike at the STH-64 parking lot we hike approximately 10 miles to our campsite. There are two sites on Lake Eleven, one on the south side and ours on the north side. Our initial intentions were to camp on the south side but surprisingly it was occupied on an otherwise empty trail. Our late October backpacking trip skirted hunting season in Wisconsin and it appeared a few groups were getting a head start on the weekend. The guide book does mention that this site is used for backpackers, hunters, fisherman and equestrians. We were fortunate to grab the north side location moments before another group of men came thru. I should note that there is plenty of space for large groups at the north side site but as a group of 7 women, the men knew better than to try and camp at our site; fortunate for us as we could hear their drunken banter across the lake. This north side location is accessible via a short spur trail and situated under a grove of pines so we had adequate protection from the sleet storm that was coming as well as a soft pad of needles for all 5 of our tents. This site also provided excellent space for hammock camping. Located next to the lake, it provided ease of access to water that was drinkable with a filtration system. The site has a nice stone fire pit with log benches surrounding it. Plenty of downed/dead trees provide firewood. There is no pit toilet at this location but plenty of open (no low lying brush) wooded area to find a spot to do your business.
Overall a pleasant spot to consider as you travel some or all of the Ice Age Trail.
Product Review:
As a Ranger Reviewer for The Dyrt, I am honored occasionally to test and evaluate products. During this trip I tested out the Oofos womens Oolala Slide Sandal https://www.oofos.com/collections/womens-oolala-slide-sandal
This sandal is touted as a recovery sandal but frankly I use it as an everything sandal. I walk the dog in them, use them at the beach, use them after running, use them around the house, use them at the campsite after a long day of hiking… they are so comfortable that I don’t really care to wear any other sandals. The extra cushy foam, apparently called Oofoam, really does make your feet and legs feel better. The thick sole took a little bit getting used to but like a day not a week. The grippy bottoms give you great traction on all surfaces and my feet fit comfortably yet snugly in the slide, no worries about them slipping off. For our backpacking trip they were a great post 6-8 hr hike shoe. I’d throw off my hiking shoes and throw on the sandals. I really felt this allowed for a quicker recovery and less leg pain and fatigue for the next days hike. What was also great was popping them off right before I got in the tent. No struggling with wet muddy shoes as I crawl into my ultralight 2p tent (aka no room at all). Speaking of light, these puppies were attached to the outside of my pack and added a whopping 10 ounces. As far as the pricing goes these tend to be mid to upper range compared to other recovery sandals. I’ve had a different brand of sandal at a similar price and while nice they only lasted a couple years. For the pricing and the fact that they’re not used for hard use (hiking, running, etc.) I feel they should have lasted longer. Only time will tell if these Oofos will do the same. If they do last longer than they are worth the price.
RangerThe campground is super easy to get to as it is adjacent to I-90 which means you’ll also deal with highway noise. The noise becomes just background after a while and the full hookups mean running the RV air conditioner at night somewhat blocks the traffic sounds. Lots to do in the area with the Wisconsin Dells less than 30 minutes away and Tomah is less than 10 minutes the other direction. The campground itself is small but very well taken care of with a mix of back-in and pull-through sites along with cabins. Staff was very friendly and helpful giving us suggestions for places to visit while we were there. Bonus: A convenience store/fuel station including truck diesel lanes is just outside the entrance to the campground for easy fill ups before you hit the road.
GuideSpacious 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. Bring your kayaks, canoes, or inflatables but leave motorboat at home as they are not allowed on the lake. They also upgraded the playground equipment on the dayside beach this year. Only complaint is that there are 2 beaches but dogs not allowed on either beach.
GuideBeautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries. Several stairways down to the lake, no beach at these spots but good for taking the dog in the water since they aren’t allowed on the beach. Wonderful staff in the visitor center. Firewood and ice sold on site. Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center. Clean bathrooms with showers. Lots of boat noise from the lake and a plane noise from a nearby airport. Close to Chippewa Falls for restaurants and stores. A great family destination, not so great for a peaceful couples weekend.
Located in central Wisconsin's glacier-carved landscapes, Neillsville sits amid the Black River State Forest at around 1,050 feet elevation. The area experiences cold winters and warm, humid summers with average July temperatures reaching 80°F. Area campgrounds typically remain open from May through November with several offering water recreation opportunities on nearby lakes and rivers.
Hiking along river trails: East Fork Campground offers access to small trails that run along the river, perfect for pet owners seeking quiet nature walks. As Shelagh R. notes, "There's a little trail along the river you can walk on which is nice. This seems like an ideal spot if you're looking to have a peaceful trip down the river."
Swimming at local beaches: East Arbutus Camp features a warm shallow lake suitable for families with dogs. According to Kim L., "A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids. We really like how spacious and spread out the camp sites are."
ATV access to trails: Snyder Park connects directly to ATV trail networks, allowing riders and their dogs to explore the surrounding area. As Clarke N. explains, "The nice part for us is it's located on the ATV trails so we just drive in and out of campground. There are a couple supper clubs within a short drive that are pretty good."
Paddling opportunities: For canoe and kayak enthusiasts, area waterways provide excellent conditions. As Brian O. shares about East Fork Campground, "There is a boat ramp by the check-in station that is very nice though. Try to climb up and get the drier wood towards the back."
Private lakeside camping: Coon Fork Campground receives praise for its spacious waterfront sites. Hannah E. notes, "Pine trees everywhere and some camp lots more open than others. Playground, shower/bathrooms are decent. Quiet hours enforced, DNR on duty and sheriff tends to drive through."
Pet-friendly rustic cabins: Wedges Creek Hideaway offers a unique option for those seeking pet-friendly accommodations beyond tent or RV camping. According to Amy G., "Just let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible, pick up after them and leash them when necessary. Just a small charge for them and they were very welcomed here."
Clean facilities: Russell Memorial Park maintains well-kept shower and restroom facilities despite high usage. Stacey N. comments, "Lovely county park with lots of campsites. Office staff is super friendly. Our site is right on the water... so calm and peaceful."
Seasonal flexibility: Late-season camping at East Fork Campground provides a different experience than summer visits. Brian O. shares, "We were there in October, and the campground wasn't full, and was extremely quiet. So much so that there weren't even many birds in the morning."
Mosquito populations: Black River State Forest experiences significant mosquito activity, particularly during summer months. Adam notes, "The mosquitos were horrendous. Try early in the season for best experience."
Water level fluctuations: Lake levels at West Arbutus County Park can vary throughout the season, affecting dock access. According to Megan R., "Right now the water is down, and there is no dock at the boat landing. Make sure that you bring cash with if the office is closed people self-register campsites."
Basic amenities at county parks: Wildcat Mound County Park offers limited facilities at a budget-friendly price. As Stephen D. explains, "Small informal county campground. Pit toilet only. Large spaces. Only seven dollars a night."
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through November. The Black River State Forest's East Fork Campground specifically runs "mid April to November," allowing visitors to experience the changing seasons.
Playgrounds and recreation: Jackson County East Arbutus Campground provides multiple family amenities. Michael L. explains, "Like fishing or boating they have it. Like utv they have it. They have good bathrooms lot of them or not just pit. They also have a few with showers. And the hole beach is sandy."
Safety considerations: Russell Memorial Park maintains good security oversight. According to Stacey N., "We saw the sheriff's deputy drive through a number of times at night. Good to see them just making sure no one was causing any problems."
Kid-friendly water access: Coon Fork Campground offers protected swimming with no motorized boats allowed. Benjamin O. comments, "Two great beaches on a small, no-motor lake with a large campground and several nature trails."
Biking opportunities: Several campgrounds feature bike-friendly paths for family recreation. Owen H. shares about West Arbutus County Park, "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."
Site selection for larger rigs: When camping with larger RVs at Russell Memorial Park, choose sites carefully. Juliana R. advises, "We stayed at site 116 with a 40 ft 5th wheel. I would recommend booking early to get a better spot for a big rig. That spot would be easier to get our 30 ft travel trailer into."
Seasonal timing: Visiting campgrounds during spring or fall can mean fewer crowds for RV campers with pets. Robert W. notes about Russell Memorial Park, "The camp has a lot of long term sites on the waterfront so getting on one usually gets you into spring and camping."
Electric hookup considerations: East Arbutus Camp provides electric sites but limited full-service options. Kim L. shares, "Lots of electric sites, but no sites with water or sewer so Sunday checkout there's a line of campers waiting to dump."
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