Top Tent Camping near Summit Lake, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Summit Lake, WI (17)

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301 Reviews of 17 Summit Lake Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Nice quiet spot

    We were to only ones here camping. This area has 3 sites 2 next to each other west side of lake and 1 on the north side of the lake. All have lake frontage. We choose the single, north of the lake site. The only drawback to this site it is right on the road with mostly ATV, UTV traffic. I would stay here again.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bose Lake Campsite
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Bose Lake Campsite

    Bose lake campsite

    Single campsite on small lake. Room for small camper in parking less than 15 foot. Fire ring and picknick table. Road to get in is narrow and pot holed.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolf Lake Campsite
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Wolf Lake Campsite

    Wolf lake campsite

    Small campsite along paved road,fire ring and picnic table ,wilderness toilet. Stayed two nights in September it was quiet fishing was so so. I had 8 foot pop up could fit a 20 footer easy or tent camp. Seen two fire ring along the right shore of lake accessable by water.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Nicolet National Forest Pine Lake Campground

    Quiet National Forest campground on lake.

    Small primitive campsites right on lake pine in a beautiful area. The site are adequate and nothing negative to report. Host was super friendly and came up to welcome me. Picnic table down by lake so you can sit while watching the sunrise. $15/night unless you got a park/forest senior pass then 50% off.

  • Nicholas P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Amazing view, not free

    I stayed three nights over Labor day weekend. There was an ATV festival in lakewood that i was unaware of until arriving so there was a lot of dust and noise. ATV riders also frequently walk into your camp to use the toilet. I had to adjust my camp for privacy after the first couple of groups.

    Aside from that the camp is the perfect size for vans, small trailers or tents. The ground is not very even but you could probably get one or two tents in there.

    No fish in the lake. Don't bother trying.

    The worst part was finding the pay station. Its at a campsite on highway T about 3 miles south of 64. It's $5 per night cash or check only. I spoke with a park ranger who was checking in at camps, he said they were going to post maps next year at each site.

    There is a small easy to climb path straight down to the lake. It's a fairly soft, muddy bank but I was able to launch my kayak easily from there.

    If you are hammock camping this is a fantastic spot.

  • Julia B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Boulder Lake

    Beautiful site

    We had site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. It was decently spaced out from the other sites. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore. The firepit grate was most of the bars so that made grilling a little harder. Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water. Shower house was nice and clean. The first night we did hear a bunch of teens yelling at the shower house around midnight, but they either got kicked out or left because we didnt hear them again. The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going. Definitely will go back!

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
    Aug. 22, 2024

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Nice sites along brook

    There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chute Pond Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Chute Pond Park

    One of my favorite campgrounds

    Chute pond park is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay at. They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric. There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock. This year they also have now available kayaks for rent at $20 per hour.

  • Jenni C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dells of the Eau Claire Park Campground
    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.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Nice spot

    Didn't camp just stopped and looked. Small shallow lake soft muddy bottom no beach. Two sites close together not much shade at the two theres a third site down road a little bit. Third site is tent only very uneven has wilderness toilet.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Lake
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Franklin Lake

    Quiet campground

    Beautiful campground had site 45 one week and site 72 the next both fcfs. Campground was quiet and clean. For those with out power there is outlets in shelter in middle of campground to charge batteries. Had phone service through boost mobile enough to stream movies

  • wThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arbor Vitae Campground
    Aug. 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.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    Aug. 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.

  • Molly M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Veterans Lake - Peshtigo River SF
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Old Veterans Lake - Peshtigo River SF

    Rustic but great camping

    Beautiful little spot. Clear swim area, decent fishing. Saw turtles, snakes, and frogs. Wild blackberries along the trails and camp sight. Good fire ring, clean vault toilets, big camp sites.

  • Lidia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Luna White Deer Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Luna White Deer Campground

    Simple, beautiful wooded campground

    We stayed at site 2 in the first loop on White Deer Lake. Site 7 on the water seemed like it would be a good site too, although there were steps on site 7. Site 1 and 2 had a trail between them that would make for a great double site, but they're each private enough that neighbors wouldn't be a bother. Site 2 had about 4 steps down to the tent pad that was easily large enough for our 10 person tent, the ground there mossy and grassy. The rest of the site by the picnic table and fire pit was lightly graveled. The fire pit deep and the removable grill grate perfect for the burgers and steaks we had while there. There is a single stall vault toilet for the white deer loop which was a little unfortunate as many times during the summer weekend, it was occupied when I walked over. Still it was stocked with TP, clean and spacious for a single stall. White Deer lake had a nice swimming beach area, the trail around the lake had many sandy access areas that my husband enjoyed some shoreline fishing. He caught a 9 inch bass and some panfish. Mosquitos were present, but not the worst I've ever experienced, the biting flies were plentiful, but stayed away with the help of a thermacell. Overall, we had a great weekend and would come back.

  • S P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Cunnard Lake - Northern Highland-American Legion SF

    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!!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Laura Lake Recreation Area
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Laura Lake Recreation Area

    Love this campsite!

    We stayed 3 nights at the campsite #16. Spacious site, both shade and open area. Beautiful view on the lake and great access to the water from the campsite. Since it is located on the top of a hill, little windy at times. Drinking water and toilets are less than 2 minute walk away. Very clean and well maintained.Nice, quiet place, only electric boats allowed. Small beach on the lake next to Laura lake, great for kids with perfect view of sunset. Hiking trail around the lake, well marked and easy to do. Couple bike trails nearby. We tried one of them, tall grass and many ticks, would not recommend. Overall, very nice campsite.

  • E
    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!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from HEART WOOD River Camp
    Apr. 17, 2024

    HEART WOOD River Camp

    New to the Dyrt!

    Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!



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!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Summit Lake, WI is Ada Lake Recreation Area with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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