Best Tent Camping near Stratford, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Stratford, WI (11)

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    1. Coon Fork Campground

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    95 Saves
    Augusta, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $17 - $20 / night

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    3. Northside Lake Eleven Campsite

    1 Review
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    23 Saves
    Lublin, Wisconsin

    This varied segment in the Chequamegon National Forest, with a distinct Northwoods feel, highlights the clear, deep kettle Lake Eleven and many other glacial features associated with the Perkinstown End Moraine. Primitive camping on national forest lands. Several walk to campsites (TA22, TA28) are located at Lake Eleven.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
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    4. Picnic Point Campground

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    Westboro, Wisconsin

    Overview

    Picnic Point Campground is a quaint campground, where a large group can enjoy a peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin. The rustic nature of the campground draws campers in for a respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities and towns.

    Recreation

    A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A system of hiking trails is available in the area, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.

    Facilities

    A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A system of hiking trails is available in the area, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.

    Natural Features

    The campground's shaded group campsite is nestled under towering pine trees along the western shore of Mondeaux Flowage. Sites sit right on the edge of the scenic lake, where boats can also be anchored.

    Nearby Attractions

    The city of Medford is located about 18 miles from the campground. A variety of services can be found there.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $75 / night

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      5. North Twin Lake Recreation Area

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Westboro, Wisconsin

      The North Twin Campground__will remain__closed for the 2019 camping season. This closure only impacts the campground the boat landing remains open. Eastwood, Picnic Point, Spearhead Point and Westpoint are all other Forest Service campgrounds near North Twin.__To find additional camping opportunities in the Medford area please visit__http://medfordchamber.org/taylor-county-tourism/.

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      • Drinking Water
      • Toilets
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          8. Wazee Lake Rec Area

          2 Reviews
          5 Saves
          Black River Falls, Wisconsin

          The area offers 12 rustic campsites with pit toilets and water, 9 miles of hiking trail, 3 miles of surfaced bicycle trail, a large beach, picnic areas, handicap fishing pier, boat launch and several scenic vistas of the surrounding forest land. Reservations are accepted on 6 of the 12 campsites. Reservations can be made for camping Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations require a 3 night minimum and are subject to a $7.00 reservation fee for each site reserved. Reservations can be made by credit card, the mail or in person. Checking the availability of desired sites is encouraged when making reservations through the mail No refunds. Reservations are accepted from December 1 - Labor Day for the following year. Exceptions are made for seasonal campers (anyone staying 50 days or more in a row) who can start making reservations the first week in November.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Drinking Water
          • Toilets
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          9. Plover River Retreat

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          Stevens Point, Wisconsin

          We invite you to set up camp on our quiet shores of the Little Plover River and enjoy a break from the fast paced world. Located on 150 yards of water frontage, Plover River Retreat is situated by an old lumber mill, complete with a dam, which provides bountiful Northern Pike fishing during certain times of the year.

          We have a wooded 5 acre homestead, with plenty of areas to set up your tent campsite. Trash bin and fire ring are available. We have one main site at the base of the dam, where the grass is mowed and maintained, with other areas available for additional tents. Can accommodate larger groups, but additional sites are very rustic. Each tent will be an additional charge. You are able to see our homestead from the river bottom, but natural foliage such as large fiddlehead ferns and trees block our view from the home, so there is privacy.

          Come wade and splash in our slice of river paradise! Our water frontage is shallow, between 1-3 feet, and mostly sandy/rocky. Highly suggest water shoes for ease of walking and swimming.

          If you’re more adventurous, kayaks and a canoe are available for rent and can be put in on either side of the dam. Tubes are also available for rent and can be used for a 45 minute float or a 3 hour float down the Little Plover River. It’s not uncommon to spot Bald Eagles, turtles, otter, and deer on our stretch of the river.

          Each site is a short 3-4 minute walk from our main home where we are available to field any questions or address emergencies. Shores are quiet and mostly undeveloped. We are a 15 minute drive to Stevens Point, and a 25 minute drive to Wausau.

          Firewood available for purchase on site. Flexible check in/check out policy.

          • Fires
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Trash
          • Firewood Available

          $30 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Stratford

          196 Reviews of 11 Stratford Campgrounds


          • C N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
            Oct. 30, 2024

            Lake Emily Park

            3 sites great for a group

            Did some fall camping with friends, and there were 4 family’s. 3 of them stayed in these three sites which were fairly wide open and kind of looked over the lake. They would be great sites to book as a group, but I wouldn’t recommend them to book individually as you wouldn’t have much privacy, more so in the middle site. These three sites are E, F, and G. Bit if a corner site and you are next to some private homes.

          • C N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
            Oct. 30, 2024

            Lake Emily Park

            Great location and plenty of space

            I have came here a couple times with friends for fall camping. The campground doesn’t have a lot of extra amenities, but still a nice simple campground to be in. There are a mix of sites that have a little more privacy, and others that are wide open which would be better for group setups.

          • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Jordan Park
            Oct. 22, 2024

            Jordan Park

            Nice small campground

            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.

          • Dave S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
            Sep. 2, 2024

            Wild West Campground & Corral

            Great place to camp

            This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.

          • Scott J.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Sep. 1, 2024

            Chapman Park Campground

            Nice views clean camp ground

            We are passing through off highway 94 needed a place to park the camper for the night. We pulled in on Saturday over Labor Day weekend and the campground is only half full so this is a great spot for those folks just passing by. Guaranteed to have an opening.

            Campground is on a peninsula so bugs are bad at night. Paved roads and nice grass. Shower facilities are older but clean. There is a lighted park for kids to play at night and plenty of fishing.

            Also they have 20-30-50amp hook ups with a dump and water

          • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Eastwood NF Campground
            Sep. 1, 2024

            Eastwood NF Campground

            Dark nights and quiet

            Sites are well spread out, you barely notice they are other sites nearby. Dark and quiet at night. We didn’t get a chance to check out the Dam Lodge but were able to walk the Ice Age Trail which was just a path along the waters edge and was swampy in most areas. There are a couple of Pit toilets and a hand pump for water The pit toilets were tolerable to use( didn’t gag you)

          • Jenni C.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Aug. 16, 2024

            Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground

            Beautiful

            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. Hiking/running trails are wide enough to accommodate strollers.

          • Zachary N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
            Aug. 6, 2024

            Petenwell Park

            Campground for everyone

            My girlfriend and I have visited here and stayed here a few times they have many campsites for all types they have a separate campsite just for the RVs they have the main camp area where if you like to be around people you can and then they have the new expansion where it is more excluded they have and continue to make upgrades to the campground such as more electric and water at all their sites they also have put in new bathrooms and shower houses around their campground if you have any questions you should see Lisa in the office she is great

          • Cassie W.
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            Jul. 30, 2024

            Vista Royale Campground Ltd

            Awesome campground

            We return yearly for trick or treat weekend. We also camp during the summer as well! Had my kids double birthday party here and it was fun! I'm so glad the campground allows visitors. I hate campgrounds that are strict on that! Keeps us coming back! Lots of room for kids to bike and play while the parents enjoy the campground! This year we will be here 3x!

          • Go A.
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            Jul. 25, 2024

            Eastwood NF Campground

            Bob A. Pennypacker

            Discover the beauty of Eastwood NF Campground, a family-friendly haven nestled in the serene landscapes of northern Wisconsin. With access to a stunning recreation area, this campground offers everything from picturesque hiking trails to a scenic lake perfect for relaxation and adventure. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Eastwood NF Campground provides the perfect blend of nature and comfort for families looking to unwind. Plus, for those moments when you want to relax indoors, don’t forget to check out the gogoanime app for endless entertainment options! Enjoy the best of both worlds with outdoor adventures and anime entertainment at your fingertips.

          • wThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
            Jun. 10, 2024

            Petenwell Park

            Great first time campground

            Went to this campground and it was a pretty nice place. We parked out 36 foot RV in a wooded site. They have water from sites also. We will be back and next time we will be doing the water site.

          • wThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
            Jun. 9, 2024

            Petenwell Park

            Nice park

            We came to petenwell park in just 2024. Very nice place and will be back again. Staff that we did talk to were friendly and helpful. If you want to bring a boat you can there is a landing in the park. Lots of places to park is your want wooded of water there here. Only downfall is there is no sewer hook ups.

          • Doreen S.
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            Sep. 3, 2023

            Moonlite Trails Campground

            Peaceful , nice and clean showers and bathroom ,sand and grass campsite

            Best campground for the price. Very peaceful and full hookup available with sewer dump near. Ice and wood in property.

            Very nice hosts and helpful when we needed wood.

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from Chippewa NF Campground
            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.

          • Her J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Chippewa County
            Jun. 20, 2023

            Otter Lake Chippewa County

            Bass fishing

            Pros: Fishing was awesome. Lots of largemouth bass. Really good size. Roughly 15”-18” bass that are 3-4lbs. Healthy and chunky. Caught a few walleyes. 20” plus size. Just gotta find them with your fish finder.

            Cons: Watch out for logs. Lots of tree stumps in shallow areas. Very green water. Low water clarity. 

            Overall, it’s a great lake to fish. You won’t be disappointed.

          • Tonya B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway RV Park & Campground
            May. 2, 2023

            Hideaway RV Park & Campground

            ATV/UTV Friendly!

            Awesome campground, big sites with grass and trees, and right next to trail system. Bar at the campground has an air-fryer for light food/pizzas and fun atmosphere. We love it here and frequently visit!

          • Lesley R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Black River State Forest Outdoor Camp — Black River State Forest
            Oct. 29, 2022

            Black River State Forest Outdoor Camp — Black River State Forest

            Low Ground

            This campground would be best for RVing IMO. The entire place is lifted from a swamp which means that it’s low, damp ground. They also must have used sand, as it drains very quickly. I describe the site as such because we spent the weekend in a tent and it literally rained the entire weekend. The site we were at turned into a lake four times, submerging our fire pit and picnic table. This made making a fire near impossible, let alone accessible, it was in the middle of a small lake! As we scrambled most of the fear to the car, we watched the water creep to the front door of the tent, from the highest ground. It’s a good thing we had a tarp under the tent, otherwise we would have been swimming in our tent. Anyway, busy place, near the road and a honky tonk. Not our preferred experience. Vault toilets, firewood, nice beach if the weather was nice.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Chapman Park Campground
            Sep. 27, 2022

            Chapman Park Campground

            Great Overnight Stop

            Stopped on a Sunday night without reservations. Nice, quiet campground between 2 small lakes and next to a deer park. Large, level sites with electric hookups. Campground allowed nightly to monthly rental. Some trailers appeared to have been there long periods of time. Bathrooms and showers older but very clean.

          • Amber C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Dubay Park Campground
            Sep. 17, 2022

            Dubay Park Campground

            Peaceful

            We only got to stay one night here. The spaces seem close to neighbors but our site was pretty large in the back. Easy to back into. Really quiet and the lake views are serene. Nice little playground too. The site managers were really friendly and helpful. I would love to come back so we could enjoy the site more!

          • Mitch + Kristi N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
            Sep. 15, 2022

            Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground

            great hiking

            we did not camp here but drove through the campground while there hiking. the 3 stars is for the campground. sites were small, not well maintained, some of them backed up to the highway. really glad we didn’t stay here. hiking on the other hand is 5 star. ice age trail is easily accessible from the park. absolutely beautiful day of hiking here. during the week we only ran into 2 other people on the trail.

          • Mitch + Kristi N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
            Sep. 15, 2022

            Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

            wonderful

            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. we’ll be back for sure.

          • Robert W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Russell Memorial Park
            Sep. 11, 2022

            Russell Memorial Park

            Beautiful lake/creek front

            The camp has a lot of long term sites on the waterfront so getting on one usually gets you into spring and camping. 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. The back sites are ATV/UTV site. They have good access to the trails. They seem a bit bigger. I've seen a few toy haulers back there. There are a few full hookup in the center of the campground but not many. The shower and restrooms were clean. There are larger sites just not all waterfront. We like to travel too much to have a permanent site yet, so we try to come spring and fall here


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          Guide to Stratford

          Tent camping near Stratford, Wisconsin offers a variety of scenic locations and outdoor experiences for nature enthusiasts. With options ranging from peaceful retreats to more active sites, there's something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

          Tent campers appreciate these amenities

          • At Camp New Wood County Park, campers can enjoy drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it a comfortable spot for a weekend getaway.
          • Northside Lake Eleven Campsite offers a free, hike-in experience with the added benefit of being pet-friendly and allowing campfires, perfect for those who love backcountry camping.
          • For a more secluded experience, Plover River Retreat provides a peaceful setting right by the dam, allowing campers to enjoy the soothing sounds of water.

          Tips for tent camping near Stratford

          • Bring your own water to Camp New Wood County Park as the water source is a bit of a hike, ensuring you stay hydrated during your stay.
          • If you're looking for a quiet spot, consider Sailor Creek Campsite, which is located away from busy trails, providing a more private camping experience.
          • Be prepared for limited amenities at Northside Lake Eleven Campsite, as it lacks pit toilets and other facilities, making it ideal for seasoned campers who enjoy a rugged experience.

          Local activities to enjoy while camping

          • Hikers will appreciate the proximity of Camp New Wood County Park to the Ice Age Trail, offering numerous trails for exploration right from the campsite.
          • Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of the clear waters at Wazee Lake Rec Area, known for its excellent trout fishing and beautiful beach.
          • For a unique geological experience, visit Sailor Creek Campsite, where you can hike over the mile-long Hemlock Esker, a fascinating natural formation.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Stratford, WI?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Stratford, WI is Coon Fork Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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