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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.
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Camping near Stone Lake, Wisconsin spans the surrounding areas of Sawyer and Washburn counties, with campgrounds ranging from full-hookup RV sites to primitive dispersed camping. The region includes campgrounds like Hayward KOA and Lake Chippewa Campground, offering amenities such as electric hookups, shower facilities, and sewer connections for RV campers. Tent camping options are abundant throughout the area, with locations like Sawmill Campground in nearby Birchwood providing more rustic experiences. Limited dispersed camping is available at sites like Chinty Lake Roadside Camp for those seeking primitive camping with fewer amenities.
Most campgrounds in the Stone Lake region operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with peak season during summer months. Access varies significantly between developed and primitive sites. "You are able to reserve or have non-reserve sites. Beautiful location tucked in by many pines and hardwoods. There is a lake with a fishing dock, boat landing and swimming area," noted one visitor about Lake of the Pines Campground in Flambeau River State Forest. Cell service can be limited at more remote locations, making advance planning essential. Many established campgrounds require reservations, particularly on summer weekends and holidays, while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration.
Waterfront camping is a significant draw in the region, with several campgrounds situated along lakes and rivers. The Chippewa Flowage area provides popular water access sites, while campgrounds near the Namekagon River offer opportunities for paddling and fishing. Campers consistently highlight the natural surroundings and on-water recreation as the area's strongest appeal. A visitor to Brunet Island State Park commented, "This is one of our favorite Wisconsin state parks. It is quiet and shady, next to the Chippewa River. You can kayak on the river and in-between the islands where the water is very calm and full of lily pads and wildlife." Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall, so campers should prepare accordingly with appropriate gear and supplies.
Best Campgrounds near Stone Lake (182)
1. Hayward KOA
"Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!"
"Nice location and facilities with good amenities. A bit expensive. Quite noisy for our site. The firewood was not very easy to catch fire though."
2. Sawmill campground
from $10 / night
3. Camp Namekagon
"They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river."
from $41 - $120 / night
Check Availability4. Lake Chippewa Campground
"Located on the Chippewa flow-age in north west Wisconsin, this is a beautiful campground with lots of available activities. Full hook-up and pull through sites are available."
"As we arrived on a Saturday around 1:45 PM, there was quite the line of RVs checking in as most people come in for a week on Saturdays."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability5. Doolittle Park
"Fishing is very good on the Big Chetac Chain of Lakes approx.1700acres. Reservations can be made through the Village of Birchwood by calling 715-354-3300."
from $0 - $18 / night
Check Availability6. Chinty Lake Roadside Camp
"Outside peaceful"
7. Earl Park
"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."
8. Birch Lakes RV Park
9. Log Cabin Resort and Campground
from $49 - $300 / night
Check Availability10. Earl Park Landing
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 25 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 12 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 29 min from Wausau, WI
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Recent Reviews near Stone Lake, WI
299 Reviews of 182 Stone Lake Campgrounds
Andy M.
LegendChequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground
Quiet spot in the woods and lake.
Lucky find on the weekend. Wasn't busy.
- MMelissa S.
ScoutPardun’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.
Patrick W.TravelerChequamegon National Forest Beaver Lake Campground
Awesome!!!
Great campground right on the lake. Toilets and water source.
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
Melody J.GuideAfterhours Meadow
Easy to get to
We stayed here for 2 nights. A Saturday and Sunday night in August and we had the place to ourselves. The large open field is big enough to accommodate multiple groups though and we had no problem getting our 30 ft long rig back there. The grass was very long so it made it hard to see if the ground would be level or if there were rocks hiding on the ground. Loved our stay!
Jessy M.TravelerHowell Landing
Got kicked out
Big open gravel lot for parking and grassy area for tent camping near the river. I stayed in the gravel lot in my van. However, a ranger came the next day and said it wasn't allowed. I could only stay if I pitched a tent so I left.
Jackie F.Guidebuck lake Wisconsin
Buck lake
4x4 recommend rough road coming in no passing area at all also off-road camper highly recommend very small campsite only for one vehicle ohv trails all over lake is a short walk away. Could fish with a kayak or paddle board Lilly pads are thick on the shore line. Campsite has a rock fire ring and a small picnic table. This does require a $25 camping permit which is good for 14 days of your stay. Very quite and rustic I'd give it 5 stars if the lake was shore fishing possible. The lake might just be low this year. Still the same nice secluded spot lots of wildlife and very good solar spot also
Guide to Stone Lake
Camping near Stone Lake, Wisconsin sits in the heart of the Sawyer and Washburn counties within the Northwoods region. Located around 1,300 feet above sea level, the area experiences distinct seasons with warm summers averaging 75-80°F and winters that can drop below 0°F. Primitive camping options exist throughout the national forest land surrounding Stone Lake, with specific regulations that vary by location.
What to do
River recreation: 4-5 hour float trips down the Namekagon River offer an easy summer activity. At Camp Namekagon, "They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river," notes Robert P.
Fishing: Multiple lake access points for anglers seeking northern pike, walleye, and bass. "They have a public beach, playground, picnic area, boat launch, fish cleaning house, and pavilion," reports Dan G. about Doolittle Park on the Big Chetac Chain of Lakes.
Family activities: Campgrounds with swimming beaches provide options beyond hiking. "There is a nice inflatable park for the kids. They will bring you up the river to float down and land on their nice sand beach," says Drew G. from Log Cabin Resort.
What campers like
Privacy in natural settings: Sites with mature trees provide shaded camping areas. "Step out of your RV in the a.m. and smell the pines! Large pull through sites. Wooded, concrete patio, picnic table, fire pit. Very quiet," writes Kim L. about Treeland Farm RV Resort.
Water access: Many campgrounds in the region feature direct lake or river frontage. At Lake Chippewa Campground, "The group sites with water access and full hook-ups can't be beat. Plenty of space for our 4 RV's of various sizes plus tents/easy ups," shares Lindsay T.
Quiet atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment at many sites. "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 and went somewhere else," cautions aly E. about Chinty Lake Roadside Camp, highlighting the importance of choosing established sites for security.
What you should know
Booking requirements: Reservations for popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for waterfront sites. "They start their booking for the year on January 1st. We called all day long (4500 times not kidding) and finally got a spot," reports Melissa H. about Lake Chippewa Campground.
Limited facilities at primitive sites: Many dispersed sites lack amenities. At Phipps Landing, "3 established tent sites 1 is more secluded than the others. Pit toilets. A little road noise from nearby highway," explains Paul H.
Seasonal operation: Most camping options operate from May through October. Arctic D. notes about Phipps Landing, "You can drive in and park at this site, or canoe down the Namekagagen and pull up. There are 2 small sites with fire pits near the parking & landing, and one large group site with fire pit to the far back of the site."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. At Hayward KOA, "Large campground with lots of amenities! Amenities: pool, kamping kitchen, pavillion, snack bar, mini golf, bike rentals, wi-fi, propane, firewood, fenced in dog area, bag toss, two playgrounds, basketball, horseshoes, tetherball, arcade/game room," shares Tori K.
Swimming options: Many local campgrounds feature swimming beaches. Caitlin B. says about Doolittle Park, "Awesome place to go swimming. Very kid friendly, and pet friendly."
Look for themed activities: Some campgrounds offer scheduled events. "Great campground to stay with family! Campground was kept very clean, even though it is an older campground. Only complaint would be that sites are close together!" notes Anna about Hayward KOA.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Not all RV sites accommodate larger rigs. "Love all this campsite has to offer with amenities! Beautiful area as well. But there are alot of trees that make it very challenging for larger rigs," cautions Sheila H. about Hayward KOA.
Hookup details: Check what utilities are available before booking. "We did not opt for their Wifi, which you have pay for and later found out it doesn't work in this area anyway. We got 1 bar on Verizon and the signal was basically useless," reports MickandKarla W. about Lake Chippewa Campground.
Satellite reception challenges: Tree cover can affect connectivity. "There are a lot of mature trees in this park, so satellite is going to be iffy depending on the site. We were able to get an okay shot to the north for Starlink but no chance for the southern sky," notes MickandKarla W. from their Lake Chippewa Campground stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Stone Lake, WI?
What camping is available near Stone Lake, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Stone Lake, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 182 campgrounds and RV parks near Stone Lake, WI and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Stone Lake, WI?
Which is the most popular campground near Stone Lake, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Stone Lake, WI is Hayward KOA with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Stone Lake, WI?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Stone Lake, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Stone Lake, WI.
What parks are near Stone Lake, WI?
What parks are near Stone Lake, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Stone Lake, WI that allow camping, notably St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Saint Croix National Scenic River.
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