7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Morgan Park allows pets throughout the campground with spacious wooded sites offering privacy between neighboring campers. This Marinette County campground features a modern shower facility, electric hookups, and water access with tent and RV sites that accommodate pets of all sizes. Clean and well-maintained facilities include bathrooms, showers, and a beach area on Timms Lake where dogs can access water. The park serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions including Marinette County's numerous waterfalls. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, with firewood available for purchase on-site.
Twelve Foot Falls County Park provides pet-friendly camping with simple amenities in a quiet woodland setting. Dogs must be leashed when outside the tent or RV but can join campers on the hiking trails leading to the namesake waterfall. The surrounding Pike River offers swimming spots for both people and pets during summer months. Sites accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, though the campground lacks electric hookups or shower facilities. Vault toilets are available and well-maintained. Campers looking for more amenities with pets should consider Tranquil~Vista Campground, which welcomes pets and provides direct access to miles of ATV trails. The nearby town of Pembine offers basic supplies and ice cream stops for visitors and their four-legged companions.
"Located in Marinette county, this park has a lot to offer. Hike the bluffs, swim, fish, blueberry picking, and much more!"
"Located close to Iron Mountain area. Sites are very nice and tucked into the woods. Gives the perfect feel of good camping."
"No cell service — downloaded maps around the highway turnoff to be able to navigate in the dark. Campground is small and sites are close; made friends with the neighbors."
"That’s normally not an issue for us because we will forage and cut our own but the rain has been falling so all the surrounding fallen trees were wet."
"The back tent areas are great, great walking trails, right on the water, the staff is so friendly and do daily checks to check if you need fire wood or anything."
"There are miles of ATV and Side x side trails down the road, We spend the whole day riding and never see it all and they are well groomed."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $30 / night
"A train runs next to the campground but only comes through periodically we were there a week and only saw it twice. Tons to do up here waterfalls caves and the iron mine tour"
"My husband and I have been traveling around the US and happened on Summer Breeze at the last minute. Nikki and Jerry are wonderfully accommodating, the campground and its facilities are very clean."
"Park is located in the Peshtigo River state forest. Pet friendly!! Your pets are aloud on trails and with you at your campsite. They must be on a 6 ft leash. The park is beautiful."
"We stopped here for a quick overnight pit stop on our way from Minneapolis to our final destination camp site in Rowleys bay , Door county, Wisconsin."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $37 / night
"Close to Iron Mountain but tucked away in the woods enough to be secluded. We stayed during the week and we're the only site occupied. Very peaceful, lake was very nice"
"We took a chance on driving 1.5 hours to Carney Lake State Campground and we are pleased that we did. The sites were first-come first-serve and we were lucky to get a site on the lake."
"Pretty campground, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice neighbors all around. The shower area could use some updating, but was fairly clean."
"We camped here as something to do for my step-dads birthday. We had site’s 100 & 97 from Thursday through Sunday. The river was very nice. The sites were a little uneven but not too bad."
from $49 / night
"We visit our family up at shakey lakes campground every summer! They have a permanent site along with several other family members. It is RV and tent friendly."
"The sites near the entrance were not what we like…crowded and dark. The sites in the lower portion, however, were pretty nice. Looked like quite a few campers were there for long stays."
from $25 - $39 / night
TravelerWe stayed here the weekend(2 of us) and just walked the road that it was on. there isn’t a lot to do so you have to bring stuff. fishing is not good- this lady said it was a pond full of leeches. there was a “toilet” and nice spots to sit by the pond. there was no service but the spot was really quiet and very far apart from other spots. we did not run into anyone 1 car that drove down the road.
GuideEasy pull off. Spacious. Dispersed, no services but does have a privy - clean! Fire pit & table. No cell service. Perfect for a few days out. 2 sites, one on either side of the bridge. Road in is easy, hard pack gravel. Very little traffic. Accessible for any setup.
TravelerThere are 3 sites at this location. The 2 southern sites can fit decent size trailers. The middle one, which we stayed in, for my 26” trailer pulled by my suburban. Pulled straight in and pulled straight out. Site was clean and the views were awesome!
LegendThis is a lovely campground for families. Easy access to the lake for fishing and kayaking. The water side sites are great! Clean facilities and hot showers. Our next door site neighbors had 12 kids between their 2 sites. You can imagine we did not have a peaceful experience here. Neither the parents nor Camp host gave 2 hoots about quiet hours. The kids were screaming and running through our campsite well after 11 pm each night. Which leads me to my only 2 issues with this campground. There are few cut-throughs to access the bathrooms, so at any moment a stranger could be found unapologetically walking right thru your site. Issue two… I urge you to stead clear of booking site 810. The dishwashing/water station is located inside this site. Not near the road like the rest of them but, inside the site. We spent our evening with either screaming children using it as “safe” zone for freeze-tag, or the entire loop washing their dishes. Not fun….
ScoutDefinitely not meant for RV's or campers. To get to the site you must take a long sandy path that becomes muddy after rain. The path is also very uneven and has several pits where a camper can get stuck. The actual camp site is nice though. Visited in September so bugs were minimal and it was quite. The water near by sounds quite nice.
GuideCloud Lake has 11 sites tucked in a loop on the outer edge of the lake. There is a very nice boat landing and deer hanging stand for the hunters. We had a site right on the beautiful and clear lake. The sounds of crickets, coyotes, and owls filled the night and the sky was bright with stars both nights. You might even see some shooting stars if the light is right! There is a place where they stack free fire wood, but no access to clean water onsite. There are also pit toilets. All and all a magical couple of days if you love nature and the quiet of being 3 miles into the forest. The road was easily accessible this time of year, but sounds like at other times, can be a little difficult.
GuideCampground is situated in an industrial area…warehouses, truck storage, etc. It does have a 150 ft narrow sand beach on a bay in Lake Michigan. Campground is a flat somewhat charmless place with tight spots. All the “full hook-ups” appear to be farthest from the water. Seems like a good amount of seasonal folks here escaping from midwestern heat. Bathrooms and showers are centrally located and are VERY clean and nice. We’re here just one night so no complaints but I wouldn’t stay longer than that.
TravelerI absolutely loved it here first time staying and will be back many more! Would've given 5 starts if the sites had electricity, but theres still plug in over by the pavilion. Definitely a gem of a find.!!!!
Traveler100 yards off main road. 4 very well keep sites right on the lake with boat landing and a well keep vault toilet. During the week the main raod was very busy with ATV/UTV traffic. Can't imagine the traffic on weekends. A lot of vehicles driving in out of the camp area also. Only stayed one night due to the amount of traffic in and around the campground and Very rude campers that set up in the site next to us. They Started up a generator right away. I asked if the were going to run the g at enerator the whole time. The reply was "So what if we do. He Already intoxicated at noon. Packed up and left.
Marinette County camping offers secluded woodland sites within Wisconsin's Northwoods region, where mixed hardwood forests meet the Michigan border. At an elevation around 1,000 feet, the area features numerous waterways including the Pike and Peshtigo Rivers. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with cooler nights even during peak season.
Waterfall exploration: The Pike River area features several accessible falls within driving distance of Twelve Foot Falls County Park. "Nice trail along river to falls. Water pump by site 1 in upper area. Good base area for fishing the Pike river," notes Don N., highlighting the park's proximity to fishing spots and hiking trails.
ATV trail access: Nearby trail systems offer miles of routes for off-road vehicles. "We spent the whole day riding and never see it all and they are well groomed," writes Shane about Tranquil~Vista Campground, which offers direct trail access. The campground provides porta-johns, a volleyball court, and a designated children's play area.
Swimming and water recreation: Several area lakes provide swimming options beyond the beaches mentioned in the existing description. "There is swimming, boating (campsites are also available on the island), lots of hiking trails," reports Rosemary S. about Governor Thompson State Park. The reservoir and connected waterways offer kayaking opportunities away from more developed beaches.
Wooded privacy: Many campsites feature natural screening between neighbors. "The sites were level, had shade trees, nice paved roads, clean, quiet and right on the river," notes Tammi J. about Rivers Bend Campground. Sites along the Menominee River include full hookups with added amenities like cable TV connections.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain well-kept bathroom facilities despite their remote locations. "Bathrooms and showers were excellent. There are also pit toilets in the loops," reports Scott D. about Governor Thompson State Park, though he warns about ticks and notes the beach water turns dark once deeper in.
Quiet atmosphere: The region's lower visitor density creates peaceful camping experiences. "Secluded and on a beautiful lake," writes Lydia T. about Carney Lake State Forest Campground. Several reviewers note having entire campground sections to themselves, particularly during weekday visits.
Access challenges: Remote locations mean limited services and potentially difficult approaches. "Takes about a ten Mile dirt/gravel road in poor condition to get to," notes Cynthia B. about Carney Lake. Similarly, Art S. mentions navigation difficulties at New Prospect: "We couldn't find any info on if camping is allowed/not allowed or how to register."
Seasonal considerations: Bug activity varies significantly by season. "Beautiful Lakes secluded areas and a crazy amount of ticks in May," warns Jill G. about Governor Thompson State Park Campground, suggesting avoiding early season camping or taking extra precautions.
Dog policies: Pet-friendly campgrounds near Pembine typically require leashing. At Rivers Bend Campground, "It is a dog friendly place and for the most part they were well behaved pets," notes Lori N. Most area campgrounds allow pets throughout their facilities, including on trails and sometimes in designated swimming areas.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. At Summer Breeze Campground, "Our site was right across from the nice clean park and a pool," writes Sarah W., mentioning birthday celebration amenities. The Iron Mountain location provides family-friendly facilities close to town services.
Swimming safety: Lake and river conditions vary significantly. At Shakey Lakes Park, "There's an ice cream/food stand on the beach, and a playground," notes Tayah H., making it suitable for families with younger children who need more amenities and supervised swimming areas.
Activity options: Families report finding diverse recreation opportunities. "Hike the bluffs, swim, fish, blueberry picking, and much more," mentions Corey D. about Morgan Park. Many campgrounds include both water recreation and land-based activities to keep children engaged.
Site selection: Electric hookups and level sites vary between campgrounds. "We have a 19ft travel trailer & a ford truck. We stayed at site 19, it is pull in & it was perfect, with plenty of room for everything," recommends PJ F. about Governor Thompson State Park, also suggesting site 20 for even more space.
Utility access: Full-service campsites remain limited in this largely rustic region. Rivers Bend Campground offers "full hook up with cable! That was a nice surprise," according to Tammi J., making it suitable for RVers wanting more amenities in a dog-friendly campground near Pembine.
Road conditions: RV access can be challenging on forest roads. "The road out to the campground takes you out of cell service. Google maps directed us down atv trails," warns Art S. about Twelve Foot Falls County Park, suggesting following posted signs instead of GPS directions when approaching in larger vehicles.
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