Best Glamping near Spencer, WI

Wedges Creek Hideaway houses glamping cabins set within a working sawmill property in Greenwood, Wisconsin, offering an authentic rustic experience with modern comforts. The primitive cabins feature ceramic heaters, comfortable beds with clean sheets, lumber interiors, and small covered front porches. Guests have access to one of the "largest, cleanest bathrooms" with large vanity areas, spacious stalls, and full-door shower enclosures. Beyond basic accommodations, the property includes electric hookups, hiking trails, outdoor event spaces, and hosts live music weekends during summer months. A reviewer noted, "This is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey. Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic."

Several miles of hiking trails wind through the property, complemented by popular brick oven pizza nights and live music events during summer weekends. The resort-style glamping experience extends to planned amenities including saunas and a hot tub slated for future development. Located on a double dead-end road in Wisconsin's Amish Country, the setting provides exceptional stargazing opportunities and peaceful seclusion. The property caters to various groups with fully furnished houses available alongside the rustic cabins, making it suitable for weddings and family gatherings. According to a guest, "Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central Wisconsin! We host weddings and family events along with our popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer."

Best Glamping Sites Near Spencer, Wisconsin (16)

    1. Wedges Creek Hideaway

    2 Reviews
    Neillsville, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 386-5466

    $25 - $190 / night

    "Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic. "

    "From the owner:  Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central"

    3. Russell Memorial Park

    4 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 333-7948

    "The waterfront has mostly electric only sites and run very close to size. We have a 28 5th wheel and we're snug. Site said 25 ft but the picture had a 5'er on it so we booked it."

    "Office staff is super friendly. Our site is right on the water... so calm and peaceful. Family friendly. Nice and clean. We saw the sheriff’s deputy drive through a number of times at night."

    4. East Arbutus Camp

    4 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 284-8475

    "Loved our time at East Lake Arbutus. A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids."

    "Right on the lake so bring water toys. Nearby you can rent canoes and kayaks which will drop off and pick up right to your site. Hiking trails and fourwheeler trails too. Full shower areas as well."

    5. Council Grounds State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Merrill, WI
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 536-8773

    "Tall trees, peaceful, quiet, new fire pits, good bathrooms. Friendly attendant at welcome station. Abundant firewood right at entrance."

    "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."

    6. West Arbutus County Park

    3 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    31 miles
    Website

    "I go there at least two or three times every year and it’s so fun there’s a lot of trails that you can just ride your bike on so it’s fun."

    "The lake is beautiful for fishing or relaxing. Right now the water is down, and there is no dock at the boat landing."

    7. Jackson County East Arbutus Campground

    2 Reviews
    Merrillan, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 333-5832

    "They have good bathrooms lot of them or not just pit. They also have a few with showers. And the hole beach is sandy. They have ice and wood available. A nice playground as well"

    8. Petenwell Park

    11 Reviews
    Necedah, WI
    47 miles
    +1 (608) 564-7513

    "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."

    "Mostly swimming, boating, socializing, campfires. Lots of bugs"

    9. Sherwood Park

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    Pittsville, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 743-5140

    10. Chippewa NF Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lublin, WI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 748-4875

    $15 - $36 / night

    "There are tons of sites across three loops, spaced apart with picnic tables, fire pits, and plenty of room."

    "We were on the Hardwoods Loop which did not have electricity but several other loops did. Our sites were lake side so it was nice to have a path to walk down to get to the boats right there."

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  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 2, 2025

    Wedges Creek Hideaway

    Rustic Glamping - exactly what we were looking for

    This 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.

  • Stacey N.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Council Grounds State Park Campground

    Wonderful

    We love it here and can’t wait to go back and camp again. Tall trees, peaceful, quiet, new fire pits, good bathrooms. Friendly attendant at welcome station. Abundant firewood right at entrance. We may choose a different site next time as ours was a bit close to our neighbors, but really not a deal breaker! We just prefer a little more privacy, but even with that we’d camp at this site again. Trail to river is short and easy to access. Lots of places along river to geocache, walk, or just relax and watch the world go by.

  • J
    Jan. 6, 2025

    Wedges Creek Hideaway

    Off the beaten path!

    From the owner:  Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central Wisconsin!  We host weddings and family events along with our popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer.  Check our our schedule, book ahead and come unwind with us!

  • A
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Chippewa NF Campground

    Relax in the Woods

    There are tons of sites across three loops, spaced apart with picnic tables, fire pits, and plenty of room. Most sites are level– we were only staying one night and didn’t even need to unhook our pickup. The lake is very close with a trail to a beach and dock. The bathrooms have flush toilets and showers. We didn’t have our ATVs with us, but the trails looked like narrow gravel roads. It wasn’t busy– on a Thursday in July only about¼ of the sites were taken. We had one bar on Verizon.

  • C
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Hixton - Alma Center KOA

    Small but nice

    Small campground But nicely maintained. The sides are a little close to together and our gravel. We had to use boards to level our rig. There’s a swimming pool and a store and two bath houses. The lawn is cared for and there are flowers everywhere. Trash receptacles are close to the campsites and easy to access. It’s a quiet atmosphere in a garden setting.We were thankful to find it close to the highway for a quick overnight stay.

  • Justin G.
    May. 20, 2022

    Jellystone Park Warrens

    Peaceful

    Pros:

    • Peaceful
    • Friendly staff
    • Nice Bathrooms & Showers
    • Laundry facility

    Cons:

    • Expensive at $40 a night for a tent site (and was a weekday)
    • Convenient store at campground only open 3 days out of the week.
  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Council 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.

  • Lyla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 11, 2022

    Petenwell Park

    Beautiful

    Note: I have not camped here yet, but I will be in the summer at the tent sites. 

    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. All of the tent sites are right on the edge, it is the best view of the lake. Other RV spots are partially shaded or full sun depending on the location. 

    I have US Cellular, it does work excellent in the area, but is very spotty lakeside. I am not sure what other providers are like. 

    There are two other camping areas that also are apart of this park. The second one is down the road a little and is west to the main grounds. It has been there for a while and is a spectacular place for sunsets! The park also just added a third campground right across the street as another option for additional camping. This one is atv/utv friendly where if you are on the trails you can drive right in that area. One thing to note is that they are not allowed in the main campground. There is a small atv entrance about 200ft passed the car entrance where you will need to check in. 

    There is a pretty nice beach to relax on, the lake is a little green and mucky sometimes- but hey its a lake! There are playgrounds for the kids to let the energy out and plenty of activities to do in the area.

    Overall, I would highly recommend this campground!

  • A
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Council Grounds State Park Campground

    Beautiful!

    What a gorgeous state park! From the moment you enter, you are in awe of the landscape. Trees tower above you as you drive through the park. For this particular trip, we reserved 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. Each have electric for each pad, and there is water that can be pumped on each group site. We didn’t have group site C, but that one only had a pad for 1 camper and was a smaller area. Group sites are close to the beach and boat launch. Water was refreshing and there is a small beach area. Beautiful hiking trails, but watch out for the biting deer flies as the sun goes down! Three kids got attacked in one of the trails and had huge welts and lots of tears. May have been an isolated incident, as everyone else was ok. Overall, I would highly recommend this state park and group sites!


Guide to Spencer

Wedges Creek Hideaway combines rustic sawmill charm with modern comforts in Wisconsin's rural landscape. Located on a double dead-end road in Greenwood, the property offers primitive cabins with ceramic heaters and comfortable beds alongside fully furnished houses for larger groups. The campground features electric hookups, miles of hiking trails, and hosts popular brick oven pizza nights with live music during summer weekends.

What to do

Explore hiking trails: At Council Grounds State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy multiple hiking paths through towering trees. "Beautiful hiking trails, but watch out for the biting deer flies as the sun goes down! Three kids got attacked in one of the trails and had huge welts and lots of tears," warns Amanda G.

Enjoy water recreation: Lake Arbutus provides excellent opportunities for boating and swimming. At East Arbutus Camp, "A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids," according to Kim L., who adds, "We really like how spacious and spread out the camp sites are. With big pine trees everywhere, there are lots of options for tents and campers."

Fishing access: Petenwell Park offers prime fishing locations. "Love camping right on the edge of the lake," notes Jabin W. The park includes a boat launch within the grounds, making it convenient for anglers to get on the water.

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: Jackson County East Arbutus Campground receives high marks for its layout. "What a great campground for a county park. You name it they have it. Like fishing or boating they have it. Like utv they have it," writes Michael L.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain well-kept bathrooms. At Russell Memorial Park, "Lovely county park with lots of campsites. Office staff is super friendly. Our site is right on the water... so calm and peaceful. Family friendly. Nice and clean," according to Stacey N.

Natural surroundings: Campers appreciate the wooded settings and natural features. At Chippewa NF Campground, "Sites are spread out with woods between the sites. Flush toilets with token operated showers," notes Philip M., adding that "Waterfront sites are usually full, but shallow boat ramp for trailers is close by."

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October or November. Council Grounds State Park Campground remains open year-round, offering options for winter camping enthusiasts.

Limited services: Some locations have restricted amenities. "Great area, nice boat lunch, but bring what you need as the closest gas station is 15 miles away," advises Jay about Petenwell Park.

Pet policies: Most campgrounds welcome pets with basic restrictions. Russell Memorial Park has an "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," according to a camper.

Weather impacts: Spring conditions can affect the camping experience. "We had a huge storm during our stay that created a river in our site, so tent campers may want to choose wisely," warns Erin A. about Council Grounds State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Several locations feature swimming areas ideal for children. At East Arbutus Camp, "The whole beach is sandy. They have ice and wood available. A nice playground as well," notes Michael L.

Playground options: Jackson County East Arbutus Campground includes facilities for younger visitors. "They have a nice playground as well," mentions a camper, making it suitable for families seeking glamping near Spencer, Wisconsin with children.

Safety considerations: Parents appreciate the security measures at some parks. At Russell Memorial Park, "We saw the sheriff's deputy drive through a number of times at night. Good to see them just making sure no one was causing any problems," notes Stacey N.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Choose carefully based on your RV size. At Russell Memorial Park, "Our site was a little hard to get into. We stayed at site 116 with a 40 ft 5th wheel. I would recommend booking early to get a better spot for a big rig," advises Juliana R.

Hookup availability: Electric sites are common, but full hookups are limited. "There are a few full hookup in the center of the campground but not many," notes Robert W. about Russell Memorial Park. Similarly, at Petenwell Park, "Only downfall is there is no sewer hook ups," according to Wayne O.

Dump station access: Plan for Sunday checkout lines at some locations. At East Arbutus Camp, "No sites with water or sewer so Sunday checkout there's a line of campers waiting to dump," warns Kim L.

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