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North Wood County Park welcomes pets at all campsites with electric hookups and tent areas. Campers can bring dogs to this Pittsville campground while enjoying fire rings, picnic tables, and access to showers and toilets. Nearby, Dexter Park offers pet-friendly accommodations with both electric and full hookup options for RVs, though some visitors note the campground is situated close to Highway 54 with occasional traffic noise. Both parks maintain seasonal operations from May through October. The small, clean campgrounds feature well-kept grounds with friendly staff and good-sized, well-spaced sites. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campgrounds, and owners are responsible for waste cleanup.
Several hiking trails near Pittsville campgrounds accommodate dogs, with Buckhorn State Park providing pet-friendly paths and camping options approximately 30 minutes south. Many campers report excellent experiences with pets at Petenwell Park, which offers year-round camping with lakeside views particularly suitable for dogs that enjoy swimming. The surrounding area contains multiple lakes and streams where dogs can cool off during summer months. Visitors should be aware that ticks are prevalent in the region, especially at Pigeon Creek Campground in the Black River State Forest, making regular pet checks essential. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities like drinking water and trash disposal, though pet-specific facilities such as dog washing stations are limited. Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with summer temperatures ideal for camping with pets.
"Nice options to tent at and nice to walk around and do things"
"We stayed at site 59 which stretched down to a paved trail and then one of the lakes. We were close to the suspension bridge, which is a fun attraction."
"It is right next to a beautiful river and lake. Very quiet and campers are very respectful. I would absolutely recommend this spot. It was $36 for one night. They also have a place to do laundry."
"I have been going to this campground for years, walking around, going to the beaches, launching the family pontoon and fishing in Lake Petenwell. Everyone is always so friendly upon arrival."
"A nice camping option with a more peaceful, spread-out lake feel."
"A great campground with out of this world lake views. Most sites come with amazing lake views. Great for watching the sun rise up over the lake. Great swimming, fishing and playing."
"Some sites with electric can be found with lake access. Plenty of space between sites. Very quiet campground with a play area, beaches and other nice features. "
from $17 - $23 / night
Check Availability"This gorgeous county park in Marathon County, Wisconsin is 1,450 acres of mixed hardwoods forming a two-mile peninsula jutting out deep into the waters of the Big Eau Pleine Flowage."
"we stayed in the west loop. sites were large and private. firewood available at the campground. beach and lake are beautiful. fish jumping all day long. hiking was really nice. we’ll maintained trails."
from $18 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Some waterfront sites on lake Wazeecha. Great hiking and biking trails. Self serve firewood available. Lake has water ski shows in the summer. Price $20 -$28."
"This is a nicely wooded and well-kept park right on the shore of Lake Wazeecha. We were lucky and snagged a lakefront site."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Ice cream 🍦 Shop in hot Dog 🌭"
from $50 - $65 / night
Check Availability"If you’re looking for a campsite that transports you away from the usual Midwest fare, this is the place to be! The site we stayed at was beyond perfect."
"Gorgeous campground in the middle of no where Wisconsin! Perfect place to camp if you like to climb at Necedah! There are a few lake entrances and at one of them we saw a couple large gorgeous cranes!"
from $18 - $90 / night
Check Availability"All the Wisconsin State Parks are great. This one has a nice man-made lake with good fishing and lots of turtles."
"Bugs were sometimes bad but it was June in the woods in Wisconsin. Nice space and enjoyed the beach area with the kids."
from $21 / night
Check Availability"Very peaceful and full hookup available with sewer dump near. Ice and wood in property. Very nice hosts and helpful when we needed wood."
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.
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.
GuideIf you’re looking for a campsite that transports you away from the usual Midwest fare, this is the place to be! The site we stayed at was beyond perfect. Only a short walk from the parking lot, it was entirely heged in by trees and completely separated from the nearby sites. The real gem however, is the miniature private beach that sits literally on the edge of the campsite! This particular spot had a small bench which boasted a phenomenal view of the sunset over Castle Rock Lake. The lake itself is clean, large, and the sandy shore extends probably a solid quarter mile into the lake if not farther. But let me tell you about the sand. It’s perfect. It is so soft you will forget you’re in Wisconsin and think you’ve been transported to some remote island (especially since this small section of beach is surrounded by trees and separated from the pitiful “lake access points” that belong to the sites on either side of this glorious nook).
The rest of the park is lovely as well and there are several hiking trails to choose from which have an abundance of wildlife and pretty views to see. There is a good selection of both primitive and electrical sites with nearby water stations and bathrooms.
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.
TravelerChill and relaxing camp ground in Roche A’ Cri Wisconsin State park. Sites surrounded by old growth pines and adjacent to park’s name sake, Roche A’ Cri mound.
Camp sites are spacious and if you arrive during the right time of year, you can find wild black raspberries (forage responsibly please)
State park and campground are on the smaller side but the natural beauty makes the park standout.
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.
LegendThere are three campgrounds run by the Wisconsin DNR in this area (not counting the 2 site boat-in camp on the river) Castle Mound, Pigeon Creek and this one, which is the smallest and farthest away from anything. It's on the river, but not the scenic and most canoe-able part which is down below the town and dam in Black river falls. However there is a good shallow boat ramp for canoes/ kayaks.
There's a group campground away from the river, nearer to the marsh and 24 individual sites. Three of them are pull through (104, 113 & 120).
We are tent campers, so I didn't pay close attention to hookups, but I doubt there are any.
We were there in October, and the birds had gone for the winter, so had the ATVers. I don't know what it's like in the peak of the summer, but the area has lots of off-road trails for ATVs. Having said that, it was eerily quiet during our entire stay and we had maybe three other campers staying with us.
There's one trail leading out of the campground, but we were there to canoe and didn't hike it. We did hike the castle Mound trail which has cool rock formations and spectacular views (you have to climb an iron ladder at the very end, worth it).
We use Black River canoe rentals as our portage service so we could drift downriver to our car. It's run out of a liquor store, so that's convenient.
Pittsville's camping region sits within central Wisconsin's sandy plains, approximately 950 feet above sea level. Seasonal temperatures range from summer highs around 80°F to winter lows below freezing, with typical rainfall of 32 inches annually. The area features a mix of deciduous forest and wetland ecosystems that create diverse habitats for wildlife viewing.
Beach swimming at Pigeon Creek: Black River State Forest's Pigeon Creek Campground features a sandy beach area perfect for cooling off during summer months. "The lake and trail next to it were beautiful, but there were a lot of bugs!! Definitely bring som to keep them away," notes Jessica T. about this dog-friendly location.
Geocaching adventures: Buckhorn State Park provides free GPS units for geocaching expeditions. "When we arrived and checked in we grabbed one of their pre-loaded GPS units for Geocaching; It's something the park offers for free. They give you a bag, GPS and information book on all the Geocaching sites," shares Liz M. about this pet-welcoming park.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes provide excellent fishing conditions for various species. "The fishing is fantastic with Striped, Largemouth, and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Musky, and all kinds of panfish," explains Stephen T. Families often report good catches from shorelines and fishing piers throughout the region.
Lakefront camping: Many pet-accommodating campgrounds near Pittsville offer waterfront sites. "Our campsite was secluded and was right next to the water. There were steps leading straight into the water and it was fairly shallow with a lot of sand- perfect if you have kids," explains Brandon C.
Scenic hiking trails: The region offers extensive trail systems through diverse landscapes. "You can hike, bike, or ride your horse on the 12 miles of scenic, wooded trails," notes Terri about Big Eau Pleine Park Campground, which welcomes pets throughout its forested peninsula.
Quiet, spacious sites: Campers consistently mention the privacy between sites. "Each campsite has lots of space with a large table and fire ring... some with mossy areas which are extra comfortable under a tent," reports Joe L. about the well-spaced sites common in the area's dog-friendly campgrounds.
Water quality varies: Some lakes experience seasonal algae blooms. "The water is a fun shade of root beer, this is from the trees and mosses leaching into the water. The water is tested weekly to make sure that it is safe to swim in," explains Krista T. about Pigeon Creek.
Insect preparation essential: Pack effective insect repellent for comfort. "Mosquitos were the worst i have ever experienced. The second we got out of the car they were all over us. We used the heaviest deet possible nonstop," warns Julia B. about summer camping conditions.
Amenity limitations: Many campgrounds have basic facilities only. "The only negative was that the two pumps for water at the campground pumped brown water. We decided not to use the water as it wasn't clean looking. Perhaps it was rust, but it was not worth a health risk," cautions Joe L. about seasonal water concerns.
Kid-friendly beach activities: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Pittsville feature swimming areas with gradual entry. "A great campground with wooded private sites. Each campsite has lots of space with a large table and fire ring," notes Joe L., while another camper mentions "a nice playground, great 1.5 mile nature walk around lake" at South Wood County Park.
Free fishing equipment: Some parks provide complimentary gear for young anglers. "The park also offers free poles and tackle," mentions Liz M., making fishing accessible without bringing your own equipment.
Watercraft rentals: Look for campgrounds with boat options for water exploration. "A lot of people had stand up paddleboards and kayaks," observes Krista T., with many sites allowing direct water access for families with dogs who enjoy water activities.
Electric hookup variability: Not all campsites offer the same power options. "Electric sites. No water. You now pay to dump your waste," explains Lori S. about Petenwell Park, a year-round pet-friendly option with both wooded and lakeside sites.
Seasonal water access: Check water availability based on your camping dates. "Nice spacious sites. Some are blacktop. 30-50 amp electrical. No sewer or water at sites but dump station and drinking water is available," notes Wendy L., highlighting typical amenity configurations at pet-welcoming campgrounds near Pittsville.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may require careful navigation. "It's about a mile drive off the main road/interstate, and the road is a bit bumpy (older pavement), but very accessible and very well marked with park signs," advises Amy G. about forest campground approaches.
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