Kate O.
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ScoutNature Calls Campground & RV Park
New, Quiet, well laid out
Stay two nights driving through from Apostle Islands, to hit CAMBA trails. Matt is very kind! Sites are spacious and have get wooded back drop.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Spooner, WI
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Anchor Woods Campground near Spooner welcomes pets on leashes with full hookup sites for RVs and tent camping options. Shell Lake Municipal Park and Red Barn Campground also accommodate pets with amenities including electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal. Campers report peaceful experiences with their dogs at these locations, with one visitor noting the serene environment at Anchor Woods provided the perfect getaway for nature-loving pet owners. The campgrounds typically offer spacious sites with room for pets to rest comfortably alongside their owners, though site layouts and privacy levels vary between locations.
The surrounding area features numerous pet-friendly hiking opportunities and water access points. Log Cabin Resort and Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations including cabins, with easy access to trails and the Namekagon River for dogs who enjoy swimming. Whitetail Ridge Campground allows pets throughout their property with designated walking areas. Visitors should be prepared for seasonal considerations when camping with pets, particularly regarding mosquitoes during summer months. One camper noted their dog became stressed by insects during a June camping trip, suggesting spring or fall visits might be more comfortable for pets. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, and owners should bring supplies including portable water bowls, waste bags, and pet first aid kits when camping in the Spooner area.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Spooner (122)
1. Dan’s Outpost & Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $150 / night
2. Shell Lake Municipal Park
"Nice campground with lake views! Very nice beach and located in a very walkable area! Will be returning!!! The main road nearby is a little noisy but everything else was great!!"
3. Red Barn Campground
"The campground revolves around children. A huge playground, pony rides, animal parades and mini golf are only a few things that happen at Red Barn."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $60 / night
4. Anchor Woods Campground
"The folks next to us were very sweet. And we got curbside wood delivery. We just asked the kids who brought it the front if they would drop it off. Can’t wait to go back."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $35 / night
5. Log Cabin Resort and Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $300 / night
6. Chinty Lake Roadside Camp
"Outside peaceful"
7. Whitetail Ridge Campground & Backwoods Saloon
"Close to trails and fishing. Nice beach in shell lake."
8. Earl Park Landing
9. Howell Landing
"Tent only with access to the Namekagon River. Plenty of parking. The only downside was no separation from other parties due to the group site setup."
10. Camp Namekagon
"They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river."
Check Availabilityfrom $41 - $120 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 10 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 54 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 22 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Spooner, WI
403 Reviews of 122 Spooner Campgrounds
Mindy B.
GuideApple River County Park Campground
Peaceful, hidden gem for simple campers, wonderful water
There are surprisingly few campgrounds in this area with overnight camping - most are just giant trailer parks for people who stay the entire season. We were pleased to find this "real" campground close enough for segment hikes on the Ice Age Trail, 12 miles away at the closest. Some sites do have electricity, but pit toilets, no showers. I took advantage of the Apple River instead - it's just a short walk away, wonderful for wading, has some deeper pools for a cool dip. The water from the hand pump is cold and delicious. We noticed several cars, probably local, stop and fill jugs to take home.
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TimGuideSt Croix River Resort
Great Family Campground
Many activities throughout the day for the family. Kids enjoyed the pool. The store has a nice selection of items for sale. Firewood is $8 a bundle.
The campsites are close but there is enough trees between sites to make it seem like you are not so close.
There are atvs and utvs but at night they are not moving around.
- JJose L.Guide
Sandrock Cliffs — Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Nice Campsite
Nice campsite. Clean and well maintained. Fire ring picnic table and some tree stumps for processing your firewood. I see several campsites in the area but I'm alone here. A river is several hundred yards away from my site, but you have to hike down a bit.
WhiteBoyChaseScoutSandy Cove on the St. Croix River
Good spot
Back in 2020 I did about 3 months camping along here ! Good spot !
- RRussell H.
TravelerBirch Lakes RV Park
Friendly nice campground
Nice campground. We were passing thru to visit a friend. Stayed one night. Very clean bathrooms. The Pizza at the Bear Den (next door) was excellent.
- MMelissa S.Scout
Pardun’s Jack Pine Campground
This is for Pardun’s Tube Rental. Don't give this man your business!
If I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
Dana D.GuideEagles Landing Campground
Clean and pretty. But some traffic noise.
This is a well taken care of and pretty campground. The staff in the office is very nice. It's very small. Nice view of a running creek with wildlife. But there is traffic noise, you are very near the road. There is a nice little laundromat, clean showers and good drinking water here also. Great T-Mobile access.
Amy G.ScoutEarl Park
Camping at Earls
Sweet spot, with about 10 campsites all next to each other, one by the water. There’s seasonal campground hosts(who were fabulous) and a canoe launch all right here. Walk in campsites and free 3 night! Was just what i needed
Guide to Spooner
Chinty Lake Roadside Camp offers primitive dispersed camping spots in the Spooner area with minimal to no facilities. Located about 30 miles southwest of Spooner, this free roadside camping area sits alongside a small lake in the Washburn County forest system. Seasonal temperatures range from winter lows around 0°F to summer highs near 80°F, with spring and fall offering more moderate camping conditions.
What to do
Water activities on the Namekagon River: Visitors camping near Spooner can enjoy float trips and tubing with easy access from Log Cabin Resort and Campground in nearby Trego. "They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach," notes Drew G., who found this amenity particularly appealing.
Fishing in local lakes: Shell Lake provides good fishing opportunities within minutes of several campgrounds. A reviewer at Whitetail Ridge Campground mentioned the convenient location, stating it's "Close to trails and fishing. Nice beach in shell lake."
Hiking local trails: The wooded areas around Spooner offer multiple pet-friendly hiking trails. The network of maintained paths and timber roads provides walking options for all ability levels. At Dongola Campground, one camper noted, "There are groomed/mowed trails that wind through the beautiful 40 acre property, great for walking, bicycling, or golf carts."
What campers like
Quieter camping options: For pet owners seeking peaceful environments, Dongola Campground receives consistently positive feedback for its tranquil setting. Ariana U. described it as "Nice and peaceful, I love it!!" while another reviewer called it a "Beautiful, quiet, spacious" campground.
Riverside camping: Earl Park Landing offers basic free camping with river proximity. A reviewer explained, "IMO the best site is the one that's farthest from the parking area. It's next to the river and has a tiny landing," providing direct water access for pets who enjoy swimming.
Spacious sites: Some campgrounds in the Spooner area provide more room between sites, which campers with pets appreciate. At Norman's Landing Campground, a visitor noted its peaceful atmosphere, making it suitable for camping with well-behaved pets who need some space.
What you should know
Site conditions vary significantly: The terrain at some campgrounds requires preparation. A reviewer at Anchor Woods Campground noted, "This campground is great if your wanting to work on your camper leveling skills. You know you have a collapsible shovel tucked away somewhere, here's your chance!"
Campground busyness factors: During peak summer weekends, certain areas become crowded. At Earl Park Landing, a visitor observed, "On weekend days the canoe landing, which is directly adjacent to the camping, is very busy. There's an outfitter that brings canoes/kayaks and innertubes here."
True dispersed camping limitations: Some designated dispersed camping areas offer very minimal accommodations. At Chinty Lake Roadside Camp, one camper reported, "This is literally just a roadside pull off not really a campsite (and the road was kinda busy), two girls traveling did not feel comfortable spending the night here."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly amenities: The Spooner area offers several campgrounds with dedicated children's activities. Hayward KOA, though slightly farther from Spooner, provides extensive family amenities as noted by Nate C.: "Large 9ft heated pool, mini golf, large playground, horse shoes, volleyball, nice size water slide, covered stage for music, ice cream shop, huge jump pillow, and much more."
Consider farm-based camping: The agricultural heritage near Spooner creates unique camping experiences for families with pets. Red Barn Campground incorporates farm elements that children enjoy alongside their pets, with activities scheduled throughout the camping season.
Beach access matters: Shell Lake Municipal Park offers a swimming beach that families appreciate during warm weather months. According to a visitor, the campground features "Nice campground with lake views! Very nice beach and located in a very walkable area!"
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Many campgrounds near Spooner offer various levels of hookups for RVs traveling with pets. At Shell Lake Municipal Park, a camper reported, "Sites 1-38 have sewer hookups and every site has water and electric hookups. There is a shower and bathroom building."
Seasonal considerations: The camping season in this region typically runs May through mid-October. Kerry M. noted at Shell Lake Municipal Park, "We're here at the very end of their open season, well past peak. The first night we were alone; the most others we've seen were 3 more."
Tree navigation challenges: Forested campgrounds present maneuvering difficulties for larger rigs with pets. At Hayward KOA, one RVer cautioned, "There are alot of trees that make it very challenging for larger rigs. There are a handful of sites that would be easy to access, I recommend calling first. We have a 43ft 5th wheel."
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