Best Tent Camping near Nichols, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Nichols, WI (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness

    1. Camp Wilderness

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    King, Wisconsin
    • Fires
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    • ADA Access
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    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road
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        5. Plover River Retreat

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        Stevens Point, Wisconsin

        We invite you to set up camp on our quiet shores of the Little Plover River and enjoy a break from the fast paced world. Located on 150 yards of water frontage, Plover River Retreat is situated by an old lumber mill, complete with a dam, which provides bountiful Northern Pike fishing during certain times of the year.

        We have a wooded 5 acre homestead, with plenty of areas to set up your tent campsite. Trash bin and fire ring are available. We have one main site at the base of the dam, where the grass is mowed and maintained, with other areas available for additional tents. Can accommodate larger groups, but additional sites are very rustic. Each tent will be an additional charge. You are able to see our homestead from the river bottom, but natural foliage such as large fiddlehead ferns and trees block our view from the home, so there is privacy.

        Come wade and splash in our slice of river paradise! Our water frontage is shallow, between 1-3 feet, and mostly sandy/rocky. Highly suggest water shoes for ease of walking and swimming.

        If you’re more adventurous, kayaks and a canoe are available for rent and can be put in on either side of the dam. Tubes are also available for rent and can be used for a 45 minute float or a 3 hour float down the Little Plover River. It’s not uncommon to spot Bald Eagles, turtles, otter, and deer on our stretch of the river.

        Each site is a short 3-4 minute walk from our main home where we are available to field any questions or address emergencies. Shores are quiet and mostly undeveloped. We are a 15 minute drive to Stevens Point, and a 25 minute drive to Wausau.

        Firewood available for purchase on site. Flexible check in/check out policy.

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        • Reservable
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        • Trash
        • Firewood Available

        $30 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews in Nichols

      302 Reviews of 5 Nichols Campgrounds


      • C N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
        Oct. 30, 2024

        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.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
        Oct. 30, 2024

        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.

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from North Bay Shore Park
        Oct. 15, 2024

        North Bay Shore Park

        secluded

        Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept! Bathroom was ice cold and only cold water in bathroom. Very nice hot water in shower house. They made us pay for 2 nights when we only stayed for one on a Monday(not a weekend) but I’d absolutely recommend this campground! Very peaceful!!

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
        Oct. 15, 2024

        Bay Shore Park

        Very secluded

        Very nice and and quite! Bathroom only has cold water but shower house has nice hot water. We are here on a Monday and it made us pay for 2 nights so that’s my biggest complaint but this is a very secluded and clean park so I’d stay here again!

      • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Brown County Reforestation Campground
        Oct. 15, 2024

        Brown County Reforestation Campground

        Nice location!!

        Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Bathrooms in the campground were clean and I believe there were showers.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
        Oct. 12, 2024

        Mountain Lakes

        Nice quiet spot

        We were to only ones here camping. This area has 3 sites 2 next to each other west side of lake and 1 on the north side of the lake. All have lake frontage. We choose the single, north of the lake site. The only drawback to this site it is right on the road with mostly ATV, UTV traffic. I would stay here again.

      • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
        Sep. 23, 2024

        Bay Shore Park

        Nice woody sites near the lake

        We stayed in the primitive area which wasn't crowded at all just after labor day.  The sites were nice and wooded with lots of privacy.  It rained most of the time we were there so we didn't get to explore much.  Tried to walk down to the lake from our site, but just got to the top of the cliffs on the lake.

        The automated pay system insisted we pay for 2 nights since they considered Thursday to be a weekend night.  This is just silly.  Thursday is NOT a weekend night.  

        We only spent one night due to the rain.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park Campground
        Sep. 4, 2024

        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.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
        Sep. 2, 2024

        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.

      • Nicholas P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
        Sep. 2, 2024

        Mountain Lakes

        Amazing view, not free

        I stayed three nights over Labor day weekend. There was an ATV festival in lakewood that i was unaware of until arriving so there was a lot of dust and noise. ATV riders also frequently walk into your camp to use the toilet. I had to adjust my camp for privacy after the first couple of groups.

        Aside from that the camp is the perfect size for vans, small trailers or tents. The ground is not very even but you could probably get one or two tents in there.

        No fish in the lake. Don't bother trying.

        The worst part was finding the pay station. Its at a campsite on highway T about 3 miles south of 64. It's $5 per night cash or check only. I spoke with a park ranger who was checking in at camps, he said they were going to post maps next year at each site.

        There is a small easy to climb path straight down to the lake. It's a fairly soft, muddy bank but I was able to launch my kayak easily from there.

        If you are hammock camping this is a fantastic spot.

      • Julia B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
        Aug. 31, 2024

        Boulder Lake

        Beautiful site

        We had site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. It was decently spaced out from the other sites. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore. The firepit grate was most of the bars so that made grilling a little harder. Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water. Shower house was nice and clean. The first night we did hear a bunch of teens yelling at the shower house around midnight, but they either got kicked out or left because we didnt hear them again. The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going. Definitely will go back!

      • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
        Aug. 22, 2024

        McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

        Nice sites along brook

        There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
        Aug. 19, 2024

        Shawano County Park

        First stay at this campground and would definitely go back

        Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Chute Pond Park
        Aug. 19, 2024

        Chute Pond Park

        One of my favorite campgrounds

        Chute pond park is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay at. They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric. There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock. This year they also have now available kayaks for rent at $20 per hour.

      • Cassie W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kinney lake campground
        Aug. 17, 2024

        Kinney lake campground

        Fun campground but very strict

        We loved camping here when it was farmer genes our whole family. My brother's family and my parents. Now we can't camp here. None of us because of dog discrimination.

      • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
        Aug. 14, 2024

        Mountain Lakes

        Nice spot

        Didn't camp just stopped and looked. Small shallow lake soft muddy bottom no beach. Two sites close together not much shade at the two theres a third site down road a little bit. Third site is tent only very uneven has wilderness toilet.

      • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
        Aug. 4, 2024

        Oconto River-2nd Branch

        South branch oconto river

        Small campground along river with handicap access to river.pit Toilets there is a 5 dollar parking fee per day. There are two site good distance apart. Not much shade handicap fishing along river handicap picknick tables.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pearl Lake RV Campground
        Jul. 29, 2024

        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.
        Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Campsites and Resort
        Jul. 24, 2024

        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

      • p
        Camper-submitted photo from Door County KOA Holiday
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Door County KOA Holiday

        Overall a good experience

        We rented a camper for the first time and decided to go here. We appreciated the facilities and the fact that there was help available if necessary.

        The campground is big with lots of sites. Some are in a big field that was really crowded. I’m glad we asked for a wooded site.

        The biggest downside was noise. We were there over the 4th of July. There were golf carts that circled the campgrounds blaring loud music on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. I get celebrating the 4th but this was pretty annoying.

        But overall this was good. It helped me realize I prefer more remote camping. I’m not sure the resort feel of this KOA is for me, but that is a preference. There is a lot to like and a lot to do here.

      • Mish G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
        Jul. 9, 2024

        Shawano County Park

        Satisfied

        Currently in the park for 2 weeks. Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch.

      • Kim J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Calumet County Park
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Calumet County Park

        Beautiful Camp

        We enjoyed our stay it was beautiful and clean and quiet we enjoyed the sunsets and the little store was nice very friendly staff



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