Best Dispersed Camping near Townsend, WI
Multiple dispersed camping options exist in the national forest near Townsend, Wisconsin, primarily along waterways including McCaslin Brook, Oconto River, and several small lakes. Sites typically include fire rings and some offer picnic tables, with wilderness toilets available at select locations. Most sites require a $5 fee payable at Wheeler Walker Beach, though some remain free. Several sites along Mountain Lakes Road provide access to both water features and ATV trails.
Road conditions vary significantly across the area, with some entrances requiring high-clearance vehicles. A review noted the Oconto River sites have "rough turn offs" where "4x4 is recommended" as "2WD trucks couldn't make it easily." Most sites accommodate tents and small campers, though size restrictions apply. The larger site at McCaslin Brook can fit "20 foot max" according to visitors, while other lake sites like Woodbury, Wolf, and Indian Lakes offer single-site camping with limited parking. Campers report the area provides excellent solitude, particularly at lakeside sites where "the small lake belongs to a pair of loons that will share their fish and sandy beach."
