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Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground allows pets at all sites while providing access to the scenic Ice Age Trail along the Eau Claire River. Electric hookups are available at most sites with standard picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grates. The campground features a dump station with potable water fill that was recently installed. Campsites provide decent privacy from neighbors with tall pine trees throughout the grounds, although some reviewers note sites can feel small and close together during busy periods. Marathon Park Campground in Wausau also welcomes pets and offers electric, water, and sewer hookups in a wooded setting, though open fires are not permitted.
Hiking with dogs is excellent at Dells of the Eau Claire, with wide trails that accommodate both pets and strollers according to visitor reports. The park connects directly to the Ice Age Trail for extended hiking options with your pet. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies, typically requiring pets to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Water access for dogs varies by location, with Dubay Park Campground offering a sandy beach area where dogs can swim during summer months. During peak season, especially weekends, the Dells area becomes quite busy with visitors, potentially limiting quiet spaces for nervous pets. Cell reception is notably poor at Dells of the Eau Claire for Verizon users, which may impact access to emergency veterinary information.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ringle (73)
1. Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
"Along both sides of the river are some of the best walking trails in the area. The scenery is beautiful such as the natural rock formations. There is also a playground for kids."
"The hiking trails are great and go all the way out to the Ice Age trails. It goes along the river. Very scenic. Ran into a bear around Xmas time, during a warm winter!"
2. Marathon Park Campround
"The evening is mostly quiet, but with traffic noise from the outside of the park streets and occasional loud vehicles that can be disruptive. Morning was largely quiet as well."
3. Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park
4. Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
"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 Availability5. Jordan Park
"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."
"After a bit of uncertainty about how to access the sites (they were listed some places as "canoe in") we were pleasantly surprised to see the sites were just a walk over a bridge :) All 3 canoe sites"
from $28 / night
Check Availability6. Council Grounds State Park Campground
"Stayed here one night while driving home from Lake Superior. I found this to be a pricey evening as you have to pay for a day use fee as well as a camping fee."
"Beautiful forest, boating, dam views along the Wisconsin River."
7. Dubay Park Campground
"On the Wisconsin River, there are four “loops” of campsites, with some on the river side of the road and some off the river."
"Dog friendly. Nice beach area, Sandy."
8. River's Edge Campground - Wisconsin River
"Should be monitored more closely to prevent issues."
"We made a list of everything we felt was important in a seasonal campground and we drive 2 1/2 hours each weekend because of what they offer."
9. Tigerton OHV Park
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability10. Tilleda Falls Campground
"The Falls are a beautiful little site which the campsites themselves manage to wrap around to maximize the space and fit spaces for all to enjoy."
"Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone. Owners are helpful and very nice!"
from $30 - $150 / night
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Drive Time
- 13 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 9 min from Green Bay, WI
- 1 hr 19 min from Appleton, WI
- 1 hr 25 min from Oshkosh, WI
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- MMakenzie S.
TravelerShawano 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.
Debra R.
GuideTerrace View Campsites
Family & Pet Friendly
Welcoming, clean and charming old fashioned camping & RV’ing. Nice paved road coming in. Friendly owner on site. Convenient dump station. Water and Electric. Swam in lake. Very family and pet friendly. Would go back!! Recycling avail.
McKenna R.ScoutFawn Lake Campground
Always go to camping spot!
This is our go to place every spring, summer or fall! We like to travel all over the place and try different place but this is always a must to go to as well as last minute let's go camping spot. The owners are so friendly as well as everyone that camps there. They have a nice pond for swimming and a playground right by it for the kids. Pets are allowed which is great!
- CCortney R.Scout
Boulder Lake
We love it!
We chose this campground on a whim since we wanted to be near Lakewood where I would spend summers as a kid. We love this place and ended up choosing it for both of our camping trips last summer. We in fact got the same exact site and it’s our favorite anyway. This campground is pet friendly- We took our bulldog camping with us. We checked out the beach and it was very accessible. The showers , Bathrooms and Vault Toilets were all clean. We did enjoy the hiking on the campground but there were some parts that were a little overgrown. Overall we love this place and it’s our go to!
Art S.
LegendBoot Lake Campground
Secluded lake camping
This campground is near Townsend. If this one s full just continue down the road to Boulder Lake Campground.
We liked the diversity of campsites. You can find your own space and even add in some shade. Vault toilets and water can be found. Garbage bins are here too. The boat launch gives you access to the peaceful Boot Lake. We aren’t into fishing but liked that hiking isn’t too far. The Quartz Hill Trail is a bit of a drive past Townsend.
This is a peaceful respite in the Wisconsin woods.
- Cynthia B.Scout
Ada Lake NF Campground
Beautiful, quiet, national forest
A nice little beach, quiet well spaced sites, and nearby snowmobile/hiking trails. The lake it small with a few lake cabins across the lake. The camp host was great, keeping things clean and maintained a small camp library. No dogs allowed on the beach or even in the beach area. Some beautiful lakeside sites available. Lots of frogs and basically no bugs!
Annie C.LegendCouncil Grounds State Park Campground
Nice wooded campground
Stayed here one night while driving home from Lake Superior. I found this to be a pricey evening as you have to pay for a day use fee as well as a camping fee. But, it was all in all a nice campground. The shower house was clean, the campsites were wooded and well spaced out, and there were a couple of trails that went from the campground to the beach, boat ramps, or in the opposite direction, just nice walking/hiking trails. There seemed to be plenty of spots along the Wisconsin River or on Alexander Lake to fish if that’s your thing and you have a license. You can buy firewood up front at the ranger station. The park road went behind my campsite between me and the river, but it wasn’t too noisy as it was set back about 100 yards from the campground and there were plenty of trees to break the noise.
Annabelle G.GuideS’Mores Campground
Wonderful family weekend
I took my daughter and her friend here for the weekend, 10 years old. We rented a cabin for the weekend. Amazing cabins, amazing setup, they all have picnic tables and benches on porch. Cabin had three beds, fridge, air conditioner, two windows, plenty of plugs in. Bring your own sleeping bags/towels and etc as these are not provided. Fire ring provided down the stairs from us, even further down was the huge extremely clean pool, bathrooms, showers. Both of which were amazing! And free of use. Pool is very well maintained and kept, plenty of chairs to use and tables. Right next to the pool was a huge and brand new kids play area. They also have rock mining for kids located by the pool which the kids loved. They also liked the store; a lot of neat things in there for adults, kids, camp, and even animal friends. Commons area which is open at the front, made for a nice sitting to relax. Also located on the beach which was nice to see and the dock area was nice, kids liked it. The set up is great, a little confusing the first time but easy to learn. All of the Cabins were close except for the first two which were at the entrance of the park and bigger. They were two rooms compared to our one room. Permanent residence were extremely nice, the campsite is privately owned and operated which we loved and met the owners. We will certainly be back again! Additional information that may be helpful since I researched this campsite extensively May 15 th to October 6th is the campsites open/ closed dates. Check in for campsites and yurts are different. Campsites is at 2, cabin and hurts 3pm but we checked in early about a half hour. No additional charge. Animals welcome, must be leased and friendly. If you have visitors must be gone by 9pm- they actually let my husband stay with no additional charge or fee and accommodated our two vehicles. Otherwise one vehicle per cabin. Location was extremely easy with the signs directly off of highway. Not far from town, if you need something or go to store there; they probably have what you need. Basic sites, some with piers overlooking the beach and huge! Beautiful absolutely will camp there with our tent. Pull through and deluxe sites, seasonal sites, decks, and dogi pots(hint hint). All campsites babe electric and water, the yurt is amazing! It comes with couch, beds, tables, and so much more! It is located on the water scenery and a little more private by being set back. Yurt also has heat and ac; wouldn’t mind staying there in early May or late September. Outdoor picnic area, plenty of room for about 15 people and includes setting in a circular setting located directly by the playground/ pool and playroom. They have events as well, the kids and I not only used the mining system by the office but we watched a movie by the playground area- it was amazing and free! Camping lakeside or not lakeside. There was a secluded campsite and raised above, number 155- I’d suggest this one for anyone who want to get a way and be alone. It was a nice site and I didn’t notice it until we left. The cabin we rented was$80 a night, non refundable since it was last minute. This included two adults and up to four kids. I could see how four kids would easily fit because of the bunk beds and queen bed in our cabin. Oh forgot to mention there was also a microwave in the room and a broom, garbage bins. The door was rustic and still has a lock on it but it was the pulley door which the kids loved. To my understanding there are no pets allowed in the yurt. Also the only, one and only thing I didn’t like was that wood couldn’t be purchased else where. The wood purchased there burnt fast and didn’t last long, we only used it to cook food on our tripod due to how fast the wood burnt. Although there was also a park grill on the cabin premises too which we didn’t use; very used and had nothing to clean it with. There are seasonal sites, I don’t know how much they are but it’s a very quiet campground and everyone folllowed rules for the quiet time. Another thing I noticed is the seasonal all keep their yards very well maintained. They had beautiful landscape, yards were mowed, and nice fences- porches- decor- and sheds. Camp owner/ host lives directly across from the check in office/ store so that was comforting knowing someone was at the gate at all times. We walked down to the beach, lake area. At the tome it was being worked on but it was still beautiful and very quiet. No bugs in this area either. You can make reservations on line, see pictures on line, rates on line, and see the camp map. If i has to recommend any sites it’d be 151 for tenting and wanting to be alone, away from everyone. Campsite number 17 for camping with a tent/ pop up because it over looks the beach and has a huge deck to sit on, have dinner on or drink coffee while watching the beach another three sites I’d recommend, tents only is number 61 63 or 65. They are down further than the rest of the campsites, they are also a little more secluded and with a beach view. This would be perfect for a set of three friends camping together to rent. This is also main entrance to beach are. I also wouldn’t mind renting the first cabin when you enter campground as it’s bigger. There is one cabin I wouldn’t suggest and that’s 106. It’s in the middle of a triangle area for traffic. It was exactly across from our cabin and a lot of traffic going by it from many different ways. Finally thanks S’mores for the amazing stay; they truly accommodated us and we appreciate it.
Guide to Ringle
Camping near Ringle, Wisconsin offers access to the Eau Claire River watershed, which spans approximately 875 square miles through the northern hardwood forests of Marathon County. Summer temperatures range from 55°F at night to 80°F during peak days, with humidity levels dropping in early fall. The region features mixed conifer and deciduous forest stands on glacial till soils.
What to do
Swimming at natural beaches: At Dubay Park Campground, visitors enjoy a sandy beach area that's suitable for dogs and humans alike. "A beautiful, full forest Park with great sites. Lots to do: mountain biking, swimming, hiking. Dog friendly. Nice beach area, Sandy," notes Adrienne L.
Waterfall exploration: Tilleda Falls Campground features small cascades perfect for cooling off. "On the Embarrass River, a lovely small cascading falls and swimming area. Small store, nicely maintained grounds," writes Mary P. The waterfall area provides rocky outcroppings where visitors can relax along the riverbank.
Disc golf: Big Eau Pleine Park offers a wooded disc golf course that requires a daily fee. "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," explains Terri's review.
What campers like
Riverside camping spots: Campers appreciate waterfront sites at River's Edge Campground. "Great weekend! Most sites are very roomy some are little tight for the larger campers. Lots of activities to do and for the kids to do. Themed weekends throughout the season," notes Jason W.
Proximity to Ice Age Trail: Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park connects directly to longer hiking options. "The most epic part of the place is the Eau Claire river with the rocks and mini water falls. Spring time the water is usually high and the breakup of ice happens it's amazing to see. It's crazy loud too!" according to Raechel S.
Tree cover and shade: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Ringle feature mature forest cover. "Nestled between towering trees, the campsites here were clearly marked and tidy. Each site has a nice fire ring with grate. Main road is paved and sites are small gravel," writes Jenni C. about the Dells of the Eau Claire area.
What you should know
Varying water quality: Water conditions can affect swimming plans. As Lori S. notes at Big Eau Pleine Park Campground: "The water quality suffers from green algae almost the entire season. Fishing can be good. No longer good for nocturnal carp due to water."
Group site options: For larger gatherings with multiple dogs, Council Grounds State Park offers concrete pads and extra space. "Group sites A and B. They each have concrete pads for 3 campers and TONS of space to spread out and/or set up tents. Non-flush toilets in between the two sites on opposite side of the campsites."
Road noise considerations: Some pet-friendly campgrounds experience traffic noise. At Jordan Park, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Jordan Park offers play areas near camping areas. "Small county park far enough from town to be in the wood, but close enough if you forgot anything. Close to Jordan River, and it's parks, beaches, Pavillion, and playground," reports Brandon S.
Water recreation options: Tilleda Falls provides shallow areas for kids to enjoy. "Swimming area, waterfall, steam, fishing. This camp has it all. Some season campers, some overnights," says Kathy S. The swimming beach gives children safe water access.
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds near Ringle offer themed weekends during summer months. River's Edge Campground provides "Themed weekends throughout the season. Great bar and grill on property," making it a good choice for families needing additional entertainment options.
Tips from RVers
Site size considerations: Council Grounds State Park accommodates larger rigs. "We had group sites A and B. They each have concrete pads for 3 campers and TONS of space to spread out and/or set up tents," notes Amanda G. The park offers electric hookups on each pad with water pumps on group sites.
Dump station access: Newer facilities are available at Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground. "This campground just put in a dump station this year which also includes portable water to fill up your tank," says Mandy R. in her review, highlighting recent improvements to RV facilities.
Cellular connectivity: Signal strength varies significantly at pet friendly campgrounds near Ringle. "Poor cell coverage" is mentioned by Art H. about Dells of the Eau Claire, while Verizon users particularly may experience limited service. Other campgrounds like Marathon Park offer better connectivity due to proximity to urban areas.
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