Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Nekoosa, WI
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Nekoosa, WI (111)
1. Buckhorn State Park Campground
Necedah, Wisconsin26 Reviews•90 Photos•140 SavesWater Enthusiasts, hunters, hikers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors will find solace in Buckhorn State Park. Situated within the heart of Southern Wisconsin, this park and an adjacent wildlife reserve showcases over 9,000 acres of unspoiled midwestern wilderness. At the end of the Wisconsin and Yellow Rivers, this park is famous for the large man-made reservoir it occupies. The intensity of nature here is staggering. The park prominently exhibits dense, green wetland forests, exposed prairies, and sand-swept dunes. The sandy landscape found in certain areas are the result of glacial erosion and sand deposits left after the last global Ice Age.
Westward expansion caused massive amounts of damage to the surrounding region. Before European settlers came, the region housed over 4.1 million acres of barren pine and oak forests. Today, less than 10,000 acres remain standing; a stark contrast to the once thriving wonderland. Thankfully much of this acreage is now protected, and serves as a hugely popular area for tourists and visitors to recreate year-round.
The park is most famously known for its large wetland flowage, owing to the poor soil conditions of the region. Subsequently, kayakers and small-craft boaters visit to spot flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the state. The flowage fills just enough every year to accommodate and protect a number of endangered species, including the Karner Blue Butterfly, and the state-threatened Osprey.
Aside from bird watching and unparalleled views of wetland nature, the park also offers up a 300 foot sand beach complete with volleyball nets, picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, and recreation areas perfect to recreate under the sun. Outside of the beach, fishing is one of the most popular attractions, as the slough houses delicious Bluegill, Salmon, and Wisconsin Trout.
Camping in Buckhorn State park is similar to many other state parks. There’s a handful of rustic sites facing west that line the length of the wetland overflow. This is perfect for catching multicolored sunsets that pain nearby water surfaces hues of pink, orange, red, and purple. On the opposite eastern end of the park lies campsites perfect for catching the sunrise, if you’d prefer. There is also a cabin available for reserve, and various bird-blinds for use placed strategically throughout the park. You’ll need a vehicle admission sticker to end, and all Wisconsin Camping and Fishing fees apply.
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- Reservable
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2. Petenwell Park
Necedah, Wisconsin11 Reviews•27 Photos•54 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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3. Roche A Cri State Park Campground
Friendship, Wisconsin14 Reviews•59 Photos•39 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Wilderness Park (Juneau County)
Necedah, Wisconsin6 Reviews•11 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$17 - $23 / night
5. Hartman Creek State Park Campground
King, Wisconsin20 Reviews•68 Photos•111 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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6. Pineland Camping Park
Friendship, Wisconsin5 Reviews•20 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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7. Jordan Park
Stevens Point, Wisconsin11 Reviews•15 Photos•44 SavesThe campground is open May 1st – October 31st. In addition to the main campground, three canoe campsites adjacent to the Plover River exist. All sites except the canoe sites are provided with electrical hookups. Reservations can be made in person at the Portage County Parks office or on this website with Master Card or VISA, and must be made at least 7 days in advance of when a site is to be occupied. The campground also has a handicapped site that can be reserved.
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$28 / night
8. Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
Mosinee, Wisconsin13 Reviews•9 Photos•45 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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$18 - $23 / night
9. South Wood County Park
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin2 Reviews•4 Photos•41 Saves- Pets
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$20 - $30 / night
10. Vista Royale Campground Ltd
Custer, Wisconsin4 Reviews•21 Photos•31 SavesCome stay with us! We have everything you need for a fun and relaxing family get away. Beautiful Man-made Swimming Lake with Sandy Beach Multiple Inflatable Water Toys Fishing Pond Camp Store and Gift Shop Camp Lodge with Lounging Area and Satellite TV Arcade Games Pool Table Picnic Tables & Fire Rings at each site Snack Shack Free WiFi 18-hole Miniature Golf Course Pickleball Court Shuffleboard Court Volleyball Court Basketball Court Horshoe Pits GaGa Ball Playground Jumping Pillow Multiple Clean Bath Houses with Hot Showers Flush Toilets LP Gas Refill Dump Station Firewood Water, Electricity & Sewer Hookups Cabin Rentals Two Coin Laundromat Locations Organized Weekend Activities
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Nekoosa
373 Reviews of 111 Nekoosa Campgrounds
Paulina B.
Ranger
Yukon Trails Camping
Family Fun and Pine Forest Serenity
Yukon Trails Campground offers a charming woodland escape with cozy sites nestled among tall pines. The family-friendly atmosphere includes activities like mini golf, a playground, and seasonal events, making it ideal for campers with kids. The sites are well-maintained, though some may find them a bit tight for larger rigs. With friendly staff and proximity to the Wisconsin Dells, it’s a convenient spot for both relaxation and adventure.
Check out the local state parks while you’re here and consider doing a cruise down the Wisconsin River.
C N.
Guide
Lake Emily Park
3 sites great for a group
Did some fall camping with friends, and there were 4 family’s. 3 of them stayed in these three sites which were fairly wide open and kind of looked over the lake. They would be great sites to book as a group, but I wouldn’t recommend them to book individually as you wouldn’t have much privacy, more so in the middle site. These three sites are E, F, and G. Bit if a corner site and you are next to some private homes.
- C N.Guide
Lake Emily Park
Great location and plenty of space
I have came here a couple times with friends for fall camping. The campground doesn’t have a lot of extra amenities, but still a nice simple campground to be in. There are a mix of sites that have a little more privacy, and others that are wide open which would be better for group setups.
hesselinkj@yahoo.comGuide
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.
Richard B.
Scout
Buckhorn State Park Campground
Quiet in the fall
I went in 2 weekdays in early October and it was very quiet and calm. Nice facilities and campsites.
- AAnna H.Guide
Buckhorn State Park Campground
Great campground, nice staff, clean bathrooms
We had a wonderful time on our visit. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and fully stocked! Super nice and helpful staff. Beautiful fall foliage. Some of the walk in campsites are a far walk from the parking. So, if you simply want car camping, make sure you pick an appropriate site!
- Jason P.
Traveler
McMullen County Park
Nice, peaceful county campground
Great place with plenty to do. Fishing, kayaking, beach, flush toilets, hot CLEAN showers!!
- Jason P.Traveler
Deer Run Campground
Friendly, Quiet Camping
Nice little campground. Friendly owners. The campground is clean and quiet.
- CCharles E.Traveler
Hartman Creek State Park Campground
Expensive if your non-resident .
Campground is adequate, it has a functioning shower house and private spots. I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if your from WI). That was on top of the $11 non resident park entrance fee. So $41 for a primitive tent site, $47.50 if you count the bundle of firewood I bought from them. So yeah, keep that in mind if coming here as a non resident. I’m sure there are cheaper places nearby.
- Dave S.Scout
Wild West Campground & Corral
Great place to camp
This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.
Angie V.GuideBuckhorn State Park Campground
Watch out for Pontoon Pirates with Dad Bods
Site 29 is lovely - it's situated directly on the shoreline with a tiny slice of beach. The weather was excellent and with enough wind to quell the bugs. There was an eagle fishing in the bay with us. Plenty of hiking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities inside the park, too.
There is a bar and grill across the river with a live cover band on Friday night that could be heard loud and clear. Their setlist was pretty much identical to the 'Songs that Excite the White Folks' playlist on Spotify. We didn't mind it - it was amusing. They respectfully ended their set at 10pm sharp, so no big deal.
Only one of the showers had warm water in the nearby bathhouse, but we were grateful for it. There is nice, dry wood for fires and ice situated at the entrance to the park. There is also a cute little general store just outside of the park that is well-stocked with necessities. It's next to a food truck with a chef who proudly shared that he's from Chicago and serves up homemade gyros off the spit. 100% I'm getting one next time I'm in the area.
Our last day was kind of rough, though. A pontoon full of belligerent, drunken strangers blasting modern armpit country music pulled up to our site, parked their boat, got out, and made themselves at home in our campsite and proceeded to have a party. They blocked our entire beach access with their big fat pontoon so we couldn't use it at all. They got especially shrill when I suggested they park on an equally nice and secluded beach a mere 100 ft to the north that wasn't someone's campsite. They said too bad, they do it every weekend and that they're on public property. I'm pretty sure that's not how campsites work and what they were doing is trespassing, but I digress. Anyhow, one of the men started shouting some weird, irrelevant, cultish political nonsense that was probably intended to be offensive (while his unfortunate teenage son looked like he was about to keel over from cringe wishing his dad would keep his embarrassing opinions to himself). The irony of their 'don't tread on me' slogan was lost on them - they should just have a Jolly Roger mounted on their pontoon.
It's obnoxious that these folks make a habit of colonizing occupied sites instead of reserving them like everyone else, but for us, this was an isolated incident. Everyone else we encountered on the trip was delightful and gracious.
Anyhow, we decided to pack up a few hours early and head to Wisconsin Dells instead and we had a blast there, too.
Zachary N.Scout
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
Cassie W.Guide
S’Mores Campground
Cute small campground
Small campground but it's nice and has a pool and playground plus a lake.
- Cassie W.Guide
Vista Royale Campground Ltd
Awesome campground
We return yearly for trick or treat weekend. We also camp during the summer as well! Had my kids double birthday party here and it was fun! I'm so glad the campground allows visitors. I hate campgrounds that are strict on that! Keeps us coming back! Lots of room for kids to bike and play while the parents enjoy the campground! This year we will be here 3x!
Michele B.Traveler
The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort
Great Place!
Definitely recommend for a seasonal home away from home
- Michele B.Traveler
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.
- JJeremy B.Traveler
Pearl Lake RV Campground
80% Seasonal Campsites. Nice hosts.
This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere. The check in process was easy and quick. The roads connecting the sites are adequately wide. Just know that all of the sites are 90 degree back ins which can be tight with longer rigs- especially if your neighbor across the road has their vehicle or toys parked right up to the paved surface. The only thing I would be critical of is the bathroom/shower house. The showers are a bit odd where one door (that locks) opens to the only 2 shower stalls for your gender in the entire building. So if you’re cool showering with a buddy or your kids that’s no bid deal. This campground is mostly all seasonal campsites and some are impeccably maintained and elaborate and some are REALLY run down. I doubt you could tow some of those campers out. We stayed here for EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and it was only 40 minutes away.
- Diane G.Scout
Evergreen Campsites and Resort
Not good
Reported ground bees on our sight 3 times no one came walk way to beach was broken and someone could of gotten hurt the swimming pool was dirty should of been cleaned at night for the price you pay to stay there thing should be fixed the internet horrible been going there for 29 plus years and the internet never worked this year things were not kept up
- LLisa M.Scout
Chapparal Campground And Resort
Great Campground !
We loved the amenities, sites, and staff. Everything was great. Even seasonal sites were well kept. We will definitely be back
Erin Z.Traveler
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.
- Jarrett G.Traveler
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.
Erica L.Traveler
Wisconsin Dells KOA
TIGHT, bad customer service!
We actually stayed in a deluxe cabin at this campground, while our friends were in a camper. The deluxe cabins were $300 a night, very poor air circulation and constantly felt wet. Toilets were impossible to flush and were backing up every time a shower was taken.
Our friends have a 40' camper and could barely fit in the space provided. There was no space to hang out as their camper took up the entire space. If we wanted to start a fire, we couldn't because their fire pit (more like a rusted out ring) was directly under a tree.
Customer service was horrible - manager basically told us it wasn't their problem and wouldn't help the situation. We will not return.
- EEllen A.Guide
Oasis Campground & Waterpark
Beautiful!
We got a seasonal site and love it! The campground is well maintained and the service is fabulous. Love the pool and lake with inflatables. Great bar too!! Highly recommend.
Ken W.Scout
Pine View Campground - Fort McCoy
Beautiful campground
Lots of activities. Near-by La Crosse has baseball and softball teams from the Northwoods collegiate summer league.
- wwayne O.Traveler
Petenwell Park
Great first time campground
Went to this campground and it was a pretty nice place. We parked out 36 foot RV in a wooded site. They have water from sites also. We will be back and next time we will be doing the water site.
- wwayne O.Traveler
Petenwell Park
Nice park
We came to petenwell park in just 2024. Very nice place and will be back again. Staff that we did talk to were friendly and helpful. If you want to bring a boat you can there is a landing in the park. Lots of places to park is your want wooded of water there here. Only downfall is there is no sewer hook ups.
Pam L.ScoutRiverside Park
Nice campground on Lemonweir River
Campground is a small community campground with nice sites. Nice bathroom with individual shower rooms. Electric and water hookups. Dump station on property. Good fishing. Boat launch on property. Easy access from I90
Guide to Nekoosa
If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Nekoosa, Wisconsin, there are several pet-friendly campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities and activities for both you and your pets.
Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities
- At Roche A Cri State Park Campground, you'll find spacious sites surrounded by nature, perfect for your pets to explore.
- Petenwell Park features electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.
- Wilderness Park (Juneau County) offers clean facilities and plenty of space between campsites, making it a relaxing environment for your pets.
Dog-friendly activities while camping near Nekoosa
- Enjoy hiking trails at Roche A Cri State Park Campground, where you can take your dog along for a scenic adventure.
- Petenwell Park has a boat landing, allowing you to enjoy water activities with your pet by your side.
- At Juneau County Wilderness County Park, you can relax by the lake while your dog enjoys the outdoors.
Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities
- Pineland Camping Park is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for pet owners.
- Vista Royale Campground Ltd features a sandy pond and plenty of room for your pets to roam and play.
- Oasis Campground & Waterpark offers a fun environment with a waterpark, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family, including your pets.
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