Top Glamping near Summit Lake, WI

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Summit Lake, WI is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Summit Lake is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Summit Lake. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Glamping Sites Near Summit Lake, WI (30)

    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground

    1.

    Council Grounds State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    63 Photos
    48 Saves
    Merrill, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Boot Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boot Lake Campground
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    2.

    Boot Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    27 Photos
    60 Saves
    Townsend, Wisconsin

    Overview

    Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish. In addition, several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing, and the Wolf River provides fishing, kayaking, rafting, and first-class canoeing opportunities. The Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer.

    Recreation

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.

    Facilities

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.

    Natural Features

    This campground sits on the northwest corner of Boot Lake, in a quiet finger of the lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. Boot Lake is a high quality clear lake and has a maximum depth of 38 feet.

    Nearby Attractions

    Jones Springs Non-Motorized Area is just west of Boot Lake. It offers opportunities for hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is a trail in the campground that connects into the Jones Springs hiking trails. The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for rafting and white water canoeing, and kayaking. The local community of Townsend is just north of the campground. The Cathedral Pines Trail is approximately four miles from the campground -- a must see at any time of the year.

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $18 - $34 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bay Camping Resort

    3.

    West Bay Camping Resort

    4 Reviews
    12 Photos
    11 Saves
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake

    5.

    Bear Lake

    7 Reviews
    20 Photos
    41 Saves
    Wabeno, Wisconsin

    Overview

    If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake.

    Recreation

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity.

    Facilities

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity.

    Natural Features

    This campground sits on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. The water quality of the lake is moderate at a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish species found in the lake are northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. This campground is also popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts.

    Nearby Attractions

    Bear Lake is in close proximity to the Rat River Hike and Bike Trail. Trout fishing opportunities are also nearby on the Peshtigo and Rat Rivers.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sara Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sara Park

    9.

    Sara Park

    3 Reviews
    2 Photos
    7 Saves
    Tomahawk, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
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    10.

    Oconto River-2nd Branch

    3 Reviews
    15 Photos
    4 Saves
    White Lake, Wisconsin
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

    $5 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Summit Lake

117 Reviews of 30 Summit Lake Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
    August 4, 2024

    Arbor Vitae Campground

    Quiet but nothing going on

    Came to this campground for 3 days to hang out at the fireman’s picnic in arborvitae. The campground is old as dirt, had a nice lake for swimming and fishing but that’s it. Tiny game room with Pac-Man . 2 wash machines and couple dryers. The sites are very small. Electricity has no breakers to shut the juice off before hook up which is very dangerous . Water is good pressure. All in all the campground works if you don’t want to do anything and just sleep.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    August 4, 2024

    Oconto River-2nd Branch

    South branch oconto river

    Small campground along river with handicap access to river.pit Toilets there is a 5 dollar parking fee per day. There are two site good distance apart. Not much shade handicap fishing along river handicap picknick tables.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest
    July 26, 2024

    Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest

    Quiet - by design

    Lake Cunard campground was designated a "Quiet" campground several years ago - one of only two in the 18 different Northern Highlands American Legion state forest campgrounds. That means no "noise producing devices", including generators, radios, TV's, video games, guitars, etc. No means none. Prohibited. It's good to know this before booking a reservation!

    Also note that the posted rules for ALL campgrounds read, "At no time may a person engage in.. boisterous, unreasonably loud..or conduct that tends to cause a disturbance" - defined as " interfering with another person's enjoyment of the forest". 

    This transition in 2019 was perhaps difficult for long time visitors at Cunard to adjust to. However, the quieter experience there has become a favorite of many who appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. 👍 It is an older, more rustic property - and could use some updates (ie new toilets), but if you're looking for that serene Northwoods experience - Go!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tilleda Falls Campground
    May 18, 2024

    Tilleda Falls Campground

    Wonderful, riverside campground !

    Excellent campground! Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone. Owners are helpful and very nice! Nice playground for the kids, swim beach for great summer fun, campground store/food/drinks if you’re hungry or desire a cold drink to beat the heat and such amazing riverside views that melt the weeks stress away! We will definitely be back to this jem of a campground! Come see for yourself, don’t take my word for it!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    March 21, 2024

    Oconto River-2nd Branch

    Great for brook trout-close to federal campgrounds

    This area is close to Boulder Lake Campground. If you cannot find the campsite or wish to camp closer to a small river with trout, this is a great location. It has established toilets.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    February 13, 2024

    Oconto River-2nd Branch

    Nice spot next to a stream

    1 of 2 spots at this location. This is the second campsite on the dirt road coming in. If you come in on the first site and try to take the path through to the 2nd, be sure to have a high clearance vehicle with 4x4. There are a lot of ruts and mud at the moment. There is a short walk to a stream, which is peaceful. Someone put a small bench there, which is nice to sit at and relax. As far as resources, there isn't much by way of dead wood. There's a picnic table and fire ring which seems "clean". Absolutely no trailers larger than a teardrop. Even that is questionable. I wouldn't recommend anything larger than a van or sprinter.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
    January 7, 2024

    Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    Annual camping trip

    I have been camping at Crystal Lake every year for 20+ years. It is by far our favorite in the area. The showers and toilets are clean. The pit toilets can get pretty ripe by the end of the season, but if people would learn to keep the lids closed, it wouldn’t be so bad. The bike trails are endless! What fun. The water and beach is clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about this area and the campsites. Worth the trip for sure.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Heavens Up North Family Campground
    August 13, 2023

    Heavens Up North Family Campground

    lady that check our whole group in was not very nice

    we had about 15 kids and anything they did she would yell at them , the out houses on the property we the worst smelling ones i have ever encountered, they were filthy and have not been cleaned in months the toilet seats are cracked and are about 10+ years old the stinch would roam over to all of our campsites and would just about make you puke, the miniture golf coarse should be free it has not been swept off all season and is in need of major repairs , out of about 10 games in the game room 4 worked

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chain O'Lakes Campground
    July 27, 2023

    Chain O'Lakes Campground

    Eagle river

    Nice big camp ground with boat ramp. Nice big site we had. 90% ish are full-time camp sites nice out door pool. Some of the full-time campers are not so nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boot Lake Campground
    July 2, 2023

    Boot Lake Campground

    Nice lake for swimming and fishing

    Boot lake is actually the shape of a boot. It provides some decent fishing from shore but excellent fishing from a boat. The beach is nice and the location is nicely nestled in the Nicolet National Forest near the town of Townsend and Lakewood.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
    June 28, 2023

    Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    Great Campground

    This is a great campground. The best sites are lake sites (obviously), but there are some better than others. Look along the east side of the lake for a sandy beach off of your site. Those on the south side don't have a sandy shore, but still have a sandy bottom. 

    Roughly 1.5mi trail around the lake and you can walk from the campground to Fallison Lake to do a hike there. 

    Great to camp anytime of year. Though there aren't really electric sites, having showers and flush toilets is a huge plus.

    We have Verizon service and it is spotty in areas, though given that you can see a cell tower towards Sayner it should be a lot better than it is. I think it is the heavy tree cover that impacts the reception. Even when we had 3 bars, it wasn't much better than the 1 bar at our site.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Heavens Up North Family Campground
    June 11, 2023

    Heavens Up North Family Campground

    Clean updated camping

    The most beautiful showers and amenities I've seen camping so far! We are fairly new campers but this place wowed us! On our list of where we'd like a seasonal site!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
    November 11, 2022

    Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    Smaller Campground

    This is a great campground in a group of the campgrounds in the area. Lots of water sites so I would highly suggesting getting one so the you can paddle right from the shoreline. Good fishing as well. No the rules when you come onto the lake as motors are not allowed which is why I chose it as it made paddling much easier. Lots of sites on the water and have some privacy. Really a nice campground in the busy area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tilleda Falls Campground
    September 23, 2022

    Tilleda Falls Campground

    Beautiful park

    Beautiful, friendly campground. Swimming area, waterfall, steam, fishing. This camp has it all. Some season campers, some overnights.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest
    June 30, 2022

    Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest

    Cozy, quiet getaway

    Cunard Lake Campground was the perfect, beautiful 5-day getaway we were looking for. Not too busy, noisy or fancy. Great stay for my pup and I! Loved getting to paddleboard (brought my own) and listen to the loons day and night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Pines Resort
    June 9, 2022

    Peaceful Pines Resort

    Peaceful Pines Resort Eagle River Wi

    Wonderful RV Resort! Brand New and Wow what a Bathhouse! The lake is right there steps away that is crystal clear and sandy bottom!! So much Vilas County has to offer!!! Highly Suggest Peacefulpines Resort

  • Camper-submitted photo from Council Grounds State Park Campground
    April 28, 2022

    Council Grounds State Park Campground

    Beautiful day trip!

    Stopped out here for the day to do some hiking and check out the camp. This was a very nice clean place and the trails were excellent. I would definitely go back here again and do some camping as the sites looked very nice as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chain O'Lakes Campground
    March 21, 2022

    Chain O'Lakes Campground

    Lovely

    Lovely campground near the lakes. Tons of lake activities like renting boats to fish (like we did). Our campground was next to nice bathrooms and a sand volleyball court. Good privacy from neighboring campsites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chipmunk Rapids
    January 23, 2022

    Chipmunk Rapids

    Late Fall Getaway

    Amazing little spot. Campground has only a handful of sites. Makes for a very secluded trip. Clean pit toilet. Easy access to trails and area lakes. Could canoe the river if you want. Very quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
    January 21, 2022

    Buffalo Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

    Awesome Northwoods campground!

    Buffalo Lake Campground in the Norther Highlands-American Legion State Forest is spectacular - the sites are large and beautiful - we had campsite 2020 which overlooked the lake, a perfect spot to hang our hammock and relax. Firewood conveniently located by the dock next to group sites. Very clean and quiet area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Governor Thompson State Park Campground
    October 4, 2021

    Governor Thompson State Park Campground

    Boat-In Site

    We kayaked into this site and it took about 40 minutes from the parking lot launch area.

    Site has a great view of the sunrise. There is a bare box and a fire ring with a metal grate for cooking.

    Short walk from the shore up to the site. There is a rack so you can store your kayaks on land.

    Definitely bring bug spray and check for ticks as I found two or three of them on me but we were also exploring through the heavy brush so it's no surprise.

    Great place to vote in or kayaking. The island is definitely worth checking out as they have rocks that are great for sunbathing during the afternoon hours.



Guide to Summit Lake

Camping near Summit Lake, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Council Grounds State Park Campground. One visitor said, "The trails were excellent," making it a great spot for both casual walkers and serious hikers.
  • Fishing: Head to Boulder Lake for some fishing. A reviewer mentioned, "We did catch one bass off the shore," highlighting the lake's fishing potential.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Bear Lake. One camper noted, "The lake has a swimming area & beautiful sandy beach," perfect for a hot summer day.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park, a visitor said, "Nice restrooms with flush toilets/showers," making it a comfortable choice for families.
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Boot Lake Campground mentioned, "Sites are spacious," allowing for a more private camping experience.
  • Friendly staff: Campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. At River Forest Campground And Outdoor Retreats, one guest said, "The owners greeted us and went over everything we needed to know," making for a smooth check-in process.

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ada Lake Recreation Area, are rustic with minimal facilities. A camper mentioned, "Only electric motors on the lake so it is usually a quiet setting," which is great for those looking to escape the noise.
  • First-come, first-served: Many sites operate on a first-come basis, like at Bear Lake. A visitor noted, "We arrived mid-week and had no problem getting a lakeside campsite," which can be a plus for spontaneous trips.
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for some critters. One camper at Boot Lake Campground warned, "Both campsites we were at had poison ivy around them," so keep an eye out for nature's surprises.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with fun activities. At Heavens Up North Family Campground, one parent said, "The kids got to sing karaoke and go tubing," making it a hit for family fun.
  • Safety first: Always check for hazards. A reviewer at Boulder Lake mentioned, "Watch out for the biting deer flies as the sun goes down!" so pack some bug spray.
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals. A camper at Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park appreciated the "campfire wood" available on-site, making it easier to cook outdoors.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits. A visitor at Marathon Park Campground noted, "The campsites themselves are small," which could be a concern for larger rigs.
  • Electric hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric options. At River Forest Campground And Outdoor Retreats, a reviewer mentioned, "The site has water and 20 amp electric service," which is essential for many RVers.
  • Quiet hours: Respect the campground rules. One camper at Council Grounds State Park Campground appreciated the "quiet" atmosphere, making it a peaceful retreat.

Camping near Summit Lake, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Summit Lake, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Summit Lake, WI is Council Grounds State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.

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