Cabin camping near Townsend, Wisconsin offers visitors access to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest with over 1.5 million acres of northern hardwood forest. The area sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation in Wisconsin's Northwoods region, creating cooler summer temperatures than southern parts of the state. Winter cabin rentals typically run from October through April with temperatures regularly dropping below freezing.
What to do
Waterfall exploration: At Goodman Park, campers can walk to multiple waterfalls within minutes of their cabin sites. "Clean quiet campground. Private sites and spacious grounds," notes Elisha S., who appreciates the short walk to swimming areas in the creeks.
Disc golf courses: Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park offers a highly rated disc golf course alongside cabin accommodations. Nathan R. confirms it has a "nice campground with a nice beach area and fantastic disc golf course!"
River tubing adventures: The Peshtigo River provides seasonal tubing opportunities from multiple campgrounds. Tubing trips generally cost $14-20 per person including transportation. "Great experience for small or large groups. Have a blast every time I go. Kids love it," shares Kelly L. about the river activities.
ATV trail access: Several cabins provide direct access to ATV trails in the area. The trails near Chute Pond Park connect to broader trail systems throughout the region. "The access to the ATV trails really makes this campground a convenience gem!" explains Shelby N. about the recreational options.
What campers like
Natural water features: Chute Pond Park cabins provide access to swimming areas, fishing spots and unique water features. "They have a little footbridge to fish off of, a playground, and a nice beach. You can rent out kayaks and little boats," shares Emily K., adding "Slippery Rock is a waterfall from the river that you can actually slide down."
Spacious, wooded sites: Cabin areas typically offer more privacy than standard campsites. "Sites are very spaced out, group sites can accommodate up to 30 people per site," notes Amy A. about River Forest Campground, explaining "sites are very spaced out" with groups experiencing "a very unique bonding experience."
Modern amenities: Many cabins offer substantial amenities despite their forested settings. "They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric," reports Makenzie S. about facilities at Chute Pond Park, which now also offers kayak rentals for $20 per hour.
On-site stores: Convenience stores at several properties stock camping essentials and local products. "They have a convenience store that magically has anything anyone may ever forget for peace of mind that you won't have to leave your secluded nature sanctuary," explains a reviewer about cabin amenities at River Forest Campground.
What you should know
Site configurations vary: Cabin setups differ substantially between properties. At Holly Wood Hill Campground, "Yards on the lower sites are large, lots of room with concrete pads, but power/water hookups at lower sites are designed for motorhomes, not travel trailers," explains Tonya B., who also noted "yards on upper sites are cramped and unlevel."
Seasonal considerations: Most cabins in the Townsend area operate seasonally. Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park typically opens May 1 and closes December 1, while Peshtigo River Campground operates from mid-April to mid-October.
Pet policies differ: While many cabins allow pets, Wildman Adventure Resort maintains a strict no-pet policy for all cabin rentals and accommodations. Check individual property policies before booking with animals.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin properties require advance reservations with deposits. Some campgrounds like Kosirs Rapid Rafts accept walk-in cabin rentals when available, but weekend dates frequently fill months in advance during summer.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for children: Peshtigo River Campground offers family-friendly water experiences with tubing options. "The Campground itself is very clean. It has some of the cleanest bathrooms we've ever found. It has a small but very open playground," notes Mike W., who recommends "3-4 hours to the tube trip."
Playground access: Several cabin locations include play areas for children. Peshtigo River Campground sits "across the road from an AMAZING playground that all ages will love, also about 50ft from a beach," according to Tayah H.
Family-sized cabins: Group cabins can accommodate larger family gatherings with multiple sleeping areas. "Every campsite has a fire pit," reports John V. about Holly Wood Hill Campground, which features "a pile of different games for everybody to use or play" and "a big camp fire there every night."
Game room facilities: Some cabin locations include indoor recreation options for rainy days. Peshtigo River Campground features "a game room with a SouthPark Pinball that is fully working," notes a reviewer, providing alternative entertainment during inclement weather.
Tips from RVers
Concrete pad locations: Several cabin campgrounds also accommodate RVs with concrete pads and hookups. Holly Wood Hill Campground features "all the RV pads have concrete in their leveled," making setup easier according to John V.
Hookup configurations: At Kosirs Rapid Rafts and Campground, cabin areas share facilities with RV sites offering 30-amp electrical service, sewer hookups and water access. The campground provides a "beaten old boat shed" and "old camp busses" that create a "summer camp as a child" atmosphere according to Erika.
Dump station access: Facilities for RVs vary between properties. Holly Wood Hill's "dump site is unlevel and leans away from hose hookup making it difficult to fully flush holding tanks," cautions Tonya B., who also notes the "driveway to get in and out of dump site is rough and quite tight for a camper longer than 35ft to maneuver around."
Seasonal rates: RV sites with cabins often have seasonal rate fluctuations. "On July 4th wknd we paid $60/night for water and power hookup, a little steep for not having full hookups," reports a reviewer about high-season pricing at Holly Wood Hill.
