Best Tent Camping near Tomahawk, WI

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers several tent camping options within a short drive of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Camp New Wood County Park provides seven first-come, first-served tent sites along the Ice Age Trail, while Ada Lake Recreation Area features lakeside tent camping with sites spread out for privacy. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area and Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area offer more remote tent camping experiences for those seeking seclusion in the northwoods.

Most tent sites in the region feature fire rings and picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Camp New Wood County Park has pit toilets but no showers, with water access requiring a hike down the trail. Walk-in tent sites at Wabasso Lake Recreation Area provide a more primitive experience with vault toilets and no running water. The gravel and dirt tent pads at Ada Lake can accommodate multiple tents, though roots and uneven ground may present challenges at more rustic sites. Campers should check seasonal availability, as many locations operate from May through October, with limited winter access.

The northwoods tent camping experience offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Ada Lake limits watercraft to electric motors only, creating a peaceful atmosphere for tent campers. The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage provides island camping accessible only by boat, offering exceptional privacy. "We decided to hit the road on Labor Day Weekend and took a chance on not knowing where we'd stay the night. This first come first served campground with only 7 sites still had some available," noted one visitor about Camp New Wood County Park. Walk-in tent locations like those at Wabasso Lake provide lakeside settings where campers might spot deer wandering through their sites in the evening, creating the authentic northwoods experience many tent campers seek.

Best Tent Sites Near Tomahawk, Wisconsin (19)

    1. Camp New Wood County Park

    2 Reviews
    Irma, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 539-1034

    "The sites are a decent size and it's right on the Ice Age Trail with lots of hiking to be enjoyed right from your camp site."

    "The park includes the scenic Wisconsin River Segment of the Ice Age Trail. There is only pit toilets here, no showers. There is only 7 sites."

    2. Moen Lake Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Rhinelander, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 893-2540

    "If you want a quiet, secluded campground where you can just sit back and enjoy being out in the woods(we had deer walk through the back of our campsite at night), then you will enjoy this campground."

    3. Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area

    6 Reviews
    Mercer, WI
    44 miles
    Website

    "The Turtle Flambeau Flowage is dubbed the "Boundary Waters of Wisconsin" and for good reason! The quality of the waters, vast array of channels, islands and camping spots is simply amazing."

    "It is a larger site with the addition of a picnic table"

    4. Picnic Point Campground

    2 Reviews
    Westboro, WI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 748-4875

    $75 / night

    "Tent only, reservable group site at Mondeaux recreation area. Boat landing, Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest."

    "Very nice lake, nice and private."

    5. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Lac du Flambeau, WI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 762-2461

    "The campgrounds here have a fire ring and table, and plenty of room to set up in. The lake is gorgeous and swimmable. The only amenities are a vault toilet and water."

    "There are only walk-in tent sites here. We missed that before we headed here so we needed to look elsewhere. There are other campgrounds just a few miles away."

    7. North Twin Lake Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Westboro, WI
    37 miles
    Website

    "I grew up on this lake from the early 90s to about 2012. The campground was always very peaceful and all the campsites on the lake had plenty of space for multiple tents or campers."

    8. Newman Lake Shelter

    1 Review
    Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 762-2461

    $25 / night

    9. Ada Lake Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Wabeno, WI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 276-6333

    "One was a multi-layer setup while others were more hidden as they moved further away from the lake. The picnic tables look very new and the vault toilets are well kept."

    "We arrived mid-week and had no problem getting a lakeside campsite. The sites are low compared to the water level, so it was an easy walk from our campsite to the water (no stairs to climb)."

    10. Ada Lake NF Campground

    2 Reviews
    Wabeno, WI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 276-3594

    "A nice little beach, quiet well spaced sites, and nearby snowmobile/hiking trails. The lake it small with a few lake cabins across the lake."

    "Trolling motors only on this lake. Good fishing and quite. Dirty and grave sites with no concrete pads. Great place to spend a week or two!"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Tomahawk, WI

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Guide to Tomahawk

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Tomahawk offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and tranquility.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking along the scenic Ice Age Trail right from your campsite at Camp New Wood County Park, where you can explore the natural beauty of the area.
  • Experience the peacefulness of Moen Lake Campground & RV Park, where wildlife sightings, including deer, enhance your camping experience.
  • Take a refreshing swim in the gorgeous waters of Wabasso Lake at Wabasso Lake Recreation Area, perfect for a hot summer day.

Some prices for tent camping range from $15 to $0

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Tomahawk, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Tomahawk, WI is Camp New Wood County Park with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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