Top Tent Camping near Townsend, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Townsend, WI (23)

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294 Reviews of 23 Townsend Campgrounds


  • Adam A.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Bass Lake
    Oct. 18, 2024

    West Bass Lake

    Nice Campground and Beach, Recenntly Updated

    As of this writing, 2024, they have recently installed new showers and flush bathrooms. I live near this campground, so I have stayed at almost every site in the park. If you cant have or don't want a lake site, site #4 is the largest. It is almost 35 yards across the front. Trees are growing back, but not many mature trees on the East of the park. There is a really nice beach area adjacent to, but not in the campground. It is a nice short walk. Each site has electric hookup, and some sites have more than one box.  Not much ambient light in this park, so it is great for viewing stars and Northern Lights. This  park also is situated near the ATV trail, and has access to the 160 mile Blue Ox trail system.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bay Shore Park
    Oct. 15, 2024

    North Bay Shore Park

    secluded

    Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept! Bathroom was ice cold and only cold water in bathroom. Very nice hot water in shower house. They made us pay for 2 nights when we only stayed for one on a Monday(not a weekend) but I’d absolutely recommend this campground! Very peaceful!!

  • C
    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 Shawano County Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Shawano County Park

    First stay at this campground and would definitely go back

    Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.

  • 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.

  • Cassie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Farmer Gene's Campground LLC
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Farmer Gene's Campground LLC

    Fun campground but very strict

    We loved camping here when it was farmer genes our whole family. My brother's family and my parents. Now we can't camp here. None of us because of dog discrimination.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Mish G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Shawano County Park

    Satisfied

    Currently in the park for 2 weeks. Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch.

  • A
    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!



Guide to Townsend

Camping near Townsend, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the area. One visitor at Bagley Rapids NF Campground mentioned, "The short stretch of the Oconto River provides mainly brook trout and brown trout fishing." This makes it a great spot for anglers.
  • Hiking: If you love to hike, check out the trails around Governor Thompson State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "This park is big, with lots of trails, clean bathrooms, water access, and great campsites."
  • Water Activities: Swimming and kayaking are popular at Boulder Lake. One camper shared, "The lake is not very deep, which is great for swimming or water recreation."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and facilities. A visitor at Chute Pond Park said, "They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms, and almost all sites are electric."
  • Secluded Sites: Many enjoy the privacy of the campsites. A reviewer at Bear Lake Campground mentioned, "The sites are large & private with a few waterfront sites."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Shawano County Park are great for families. One family said, "Our whole family loves coming to camp here! Lots of playground equipment for the kids."

What you should know

  • Ticks: Be aware of ticks, especially if you're hiking. A camper at Governor Thompson State Park Campground warned, "We came back covered with ticks, then found more on us a while later."
  • Limited Cell Service: If you need to stay connected, keep in mind that some campgrounds have poor cell service. A visitor at Bagley Rapids NF Campground noted, "Barely any cell service if that is important to you."
  • First-Come, First-Serve: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A camper at Boot Lake Campground mentioned, "Normally this campsite takes reservations but for 2020 it’s strictly first come, first serve."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with activities for children. A parent at Pine Grove Campground said, "The water area is a favorite for kids and the grounds sport plenty of things to grab their attention."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for larger sites to accommodate your family. A visitor at Peshtigo River Campground shared, "We have a 33 1/2 ft 5th wheel and had plenty of space."
  • Plan for Clean Facilities: Make sure to check for clean bathrooms and showers. A camper at Langlade County Veterans Memorial Park noted, "Nice restrooms with flush toilets/showers."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A visitor at Pine Grove Campground mentioned, "The drive in is nice and accessible even for bigger rigs."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially during weekends. A camper at Shawano County Park said, "The sites are really nice and big. The bathrooms are clean."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of nearby attractions for a fun day trip. A reviewer at Bear Lake Campground noted, "There is a foot path around the lakes edge that goes by most of the sites."

Camping near Townsend, Wisconsin, has something for everyone. Whether you're with family or friends, you'll find plenty to enjoy in the great outdoors!

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