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Russell H.
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TravelerBirch Lakes RV Park
Friendly nice campground
Nice campground. We were passing thru to visit a friend. Stayed one night. Very clean bathrooms. The Pizza at the Bear Den (next door) was excellent.
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Campgrounds around Trego, Wisconsin provide a variety of overnight accommodations ranging from rustic tent sites to full-service RV hookups and cabin rentals. The area features established campgrounds like Log Cabin Resort and Campground, which offers cabin rentals and tent camping with amenities including electric hookups, showers, and drinking water. Earl Park Landing provides a more basic camping experience with pit toilets and picnic tables, while Chinty Lake Roadside Camp offers free dispersed camping options for more self-sufficient travelers. Several campgrounds in the area allow access to the Namekagon River, making them popular bases for water recreation.
Camping in this region typically operates seasonally from May through October, with most developed facilities closing for the winter months. "We spent 10 days here and had a great time. This is a very busy park. Popular with the locals and frequently used for family get-togethers," noted one visitor about Totogatic Park. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer months. Several sites offer water, electric, and sewer hookups for RVs, though primitive tent sites are also available throughout the area. Weather considerations include warm summers ideal for water recreation and cool falls with colorful foliage. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near towns and spotty reception in more remote areas.
Water access represents a significant draw for campers visiting Trego. The Namekagon River provides opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and tubing, with several campgrounds offering river access or rental services. As one camper noted about Howell Landing, it's a "clean, well kept little campground with access to the Namekagon River." Family-friendly amenities feature prominently in reviews, with campgrounds like Red Barn offering activities specifically designed for children. Campers seeking quieter experiences may prefer the more rustic options like Earl Park Landing or Chinty Lake. Most developed campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regular maintenance, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Visitors appreciate the proximity to small towns for supplies while still enjoying natural settings with opportunities to observe local wildlife.
Best Campgrounds near Trego (192)
1. Dan’s Outpost & Campground
from $65 - $150 / night
Check Availability2. Log Cabin Resort and Campground
from $49 - $300 / night
Check Availability3. Earl Park
"Sweet spot, with about 10 campsites all next to each other, one by the water. There’s seasonal campground hosts(who were fabulous) and a canoe launch all right here."
4. Anchor Woods Campground
"The folks next to us were very sweet. And we got curbside wood delivery. We just asked the kids who brought it the front if they would drop it off. Can’t wait to go back."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability5. Camp Namekagon
"They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river."
from $41 - $120 / night
Check Availability6. Howell Landing
"Tent only with access to the Namekagon River. Plenty of parking. The only downside was no separation from other parties due to the group site setup."
7. Hayward KOA
"Right off the highway so you will get some road noise even at night. But if you're lucky to have a site farther from the road you really can't hear much!"
"Nice location and facilities with good amenities. A bit expensive. Quite noisy for our site. The firewood was not very easy to catch fire though."
8. Earl Park Landing
9. Chinty Lake Roadside Camp
"Outside peaceful"
10. Shell Lake Municipal Park
"Nice campground with lake views! Very nice beach and located in a very walkable area! Will be returning!!! The main road nearby is a little noisy but everything else was great!!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 10 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 1 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 2 hrs 29 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Recent Reviews near Trego, WI
342 Reviews of 192 Trego Campgrounds
Andy M.
LegendChequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground
Quiet spot in the woods and lake.
Lucky find on the weekend. Wasn't busy.
- MMelissa S.
ScoutPardun’s Jack Pine Campground
This is for Pardun’s Tube Rental. Don't give this man your business!
If I could give this company negative stars I would. I would never recommend this company to even my worst enemy. This was our second experience with them. The first time took a long time but we knew it wasn’t their fault because the river was low and that’s out of their control. Our tubes were also good. The owner’s dad(Jerry?) picked us up and was so nice and sweet. We laughed at all our hiccups along the way.
This time around, it was just my friend and I and we were having a wonderful time for the first 2.5-3 hours. Then we realized we weren’t moving and the wind was blowing us upstream. We kept trying to go, waiting to see the landing. By the 5 hour mark we kept trying to call Pardun’s to mention that we were trying to come back and to let them know that we’d probably be later than expected and to see if they had any tips. Since the cell service is almost non existent, the calls would not go through. By that time, we didn’t know what to else to do but call 911. By the time we were able to get a hold of someone to ask for help, we were nearing 6 hours on the river. They called Pardun’s to let them know and the owner(Guy?) and his son were waiting to pick us up. As soon as they saw us, the snarky disrespectful remarks started and they began making fun of us. The owner was relentless. It was one rude remark after another. This was at about 9pm. When I started crying and asking him to stop talking to me, the a-hole dug in even more and had to get the last word in. It kept on until I screamed at him to shut the F up. I couldn’t take it anymore. He then stopped and started trying to kick us off the bus. I was sitting in the seat, sobbing while my friend was nicely asking him to just please go and please stop with the comments. He wouldn’t. Once we got back to Danbury, he stopped the bus and walked away. His son helped us get our stuff out and his wife eventually came out to make sure that we had our keys and let us know she had called the other people involved to let them know we were back. The son was initially being kind of a jerk when we got on the bus but he apologized to us soon after. His waste of a human father didn’t.
Please do not give this man your business. I have never been so humiliated and made to feel as awful as he made me feel. The blatant disrespect and language from the minute he saw was unbelievable. This man is the most awful human I have ever encountered. I sure hope he treats his wife and his mother with a little more compassion and empathy.
- Dana D.
GuideEagles Landing Campground
Clean and pretty. But some traffic noise.
This is a well taken care of and pretty campground. The staff in the office is very nice. It's very small. Nice view of a running creek with wildlife. But there is traffic noise, you are very near the road. There is a nice little laundromat, clean showers and good drinking water here also. Great T-Mobile access.
Amy G.ScoutEarl Park
Camping at Earls
Sweet spot, with about 10 campsites all next to each other, one by the water. There’s seasonal campground hosts(who were fabulous) and a canoe launch all right here. Walk in campsites and free 3 night! Was just what i needed
Melody J.GuideAfterhours Meadow
Easy to get to
We stayed here for 2 nights. A Saturday and Sunday night in August and we had the place to ourselves. The large open field is big enough to accommodate multiple groups though and we had no problem getting our 30 ft long rig back there. The grass was very long so it made it hard to see if the ground would be level or if there were rocks hiding on the ground. Loved our stay!
Jessy M.TravelerHowell Landing
Got kicked out
Big open gravel lot for parking and grassy area for tent camping near the river. I stayed in the gravel lot in my van. However, a ranger came the next day and said it wasn't allowed. I could only stay if I pitched a tent so I left.
Brandon C.GuideAmnicon Falls State Park Campground
1) camping with gf 2) camping with gf & friends
When we lived in Duluth, being so close, this was great spot to come and chill. Trails are great falls are even better. Lots of cool pockets that seemed forgotten. Would definitely recommend, went in May and July. Also, close to a bar (Rapid Riverside) that’s solid. Stayed at site 18 & 28
Jackie F.Guidebuck lake Wisconsin
Buck lake
4x4 recommend rough road coming in no passing area at all also off-road camper highly recommend very small campsite only for one vehicle ohv trails all over lake is a short walk away. Could fish with a kayak or paddle board Lilly pads are thick on the shore line. Campsite has a rock fire ring and a small picnic table. This does require a $25 camping permit which is good for 14 days of your stay. Very quite and rustic I'd give it 5 stars if the lake was shore fishing possible. The lake might just be low this year. Still the same nice secluded spot lots of wildlife and very good solar spot also
Guide to Trego
Trego sits along the Namekagon River, a tributary of the St. Croix River, flowing through northwestern Wisconsin's pine forests at 1,180 feet elevation. The waterway creates numerous camping opportunities with sandy riverbanks and access points for paddlers. Most campgrounds operate from May through October, with late summer bringing frequent rainfall that can affect camping conditions.
What to do
River tubing: Camp Namekagon offers direct river access with equipment rentals. "They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river," notes Robert P. about this Camp Namekagon campsite near Trego.
Waterslide fun: A heated pool and waterslide provide entertainment at Hayward KOA. "Large 9ft heated pool, mini golf, large playground, horse shoes, volleyball, nice size water slide, covered stage for music, ice cream shop, huge jump pillow, and much more," shares Nate C. about Hayward KOA.
Lake swimming: Cranberry Lake at Totogatic Park offers beach access and fishing. "Camped at site #34 on Oct 24, 2023... Our site had a nice view of Cranberry Lake; there was a deck behind our site," writes Fred S.
What campers like
Quiet rustic options: Earl Park Landing provides basic free camping with pit toilets and water. "For what it is - a rustic, small, free campground - it's very nice... Picnic tables, fire ring, pit toilets, and a water station are the total of the amenities," explains Nola R. about Earl Park Landing.
Lakefront convenience: Shell Lake Municipal Park combines water access with town services. "Sites are tightly spaced but mostly perfectly level. All of the sites I checked had at least 30A electric; most also had 50A. All have water and it appears all but the very back row along the municipal parking lot have sewer as well," reports Kerry M. about Shell Lake Municipal Park.
Kid-friendly activities: Red Barn Campground features farm-based entertainment. "Adorable family campground on a farm that has nice large campsites. The campground revolves around children. A huge playground, pony rides, animal parades and mini golf are only a few things that happen at Red Barn," says Courtney C.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require preparation for uneven ground. "This campground is great if your wanting to work on your camper leveling skills. You know you have a collapsible shovel tucked away somewhere, here's your chance!" warns Max P. about Anchor Woods Campground.
Weekend congestion: River access points become busy during peak season. "On weekend days the canoe landing, which is directly adjacent to the camping, is very busy. There's an outfitter that brings canoes/kayaks and innertubes here, and this section of the river is very popular with tubers," notes Nola R.
Roadside noise: Some sites experience traffic sounds. "The main road nearby is a little noisy but everything else was great!!" mentions Tori K. about Shell Lake Municipal Park.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Beaches and pools offer water recreation for different ages. "Nice campground with lake views! Very nice beach and located in a very walkable area!" reports Tori K.
Entertainment variety: Many campgrounds schedule regular family activities. "The 126 year old barn on the premises holds barn dances, and indoor movies," explains Courtney C. about Red Barn Campground.
Space considerations: Some family sites offer more room than others. "The sites are close together, but that's okay, because everyone keeps to themselves. All in all its a pretty great place!" says Lynn N. about Hayward KOA.
Tips from RVers
Dump station logistics: Check dump station locations and access. "Taking off one star for the coin-operated showers and the absolutely ridiculous placement of the dump station that requires maneuvering around one of the campground loops and blocking part of a main road to dump from the correct side of your RV," cautions Deb M. about Washburn County Totogatic Park.
Tree clearance: Larger rigs may struggle at some locations. "Love all this campsite has to offer with amenities! Beautiful area as well. But there are alot of trees that make it very challenging for larger rigs," warns Sheila H. about Hayward KOA.
Utility hookups: Full hookup availability varies by location and site. "For the 1st time doing a full hook up, it was great!!!!" shares Debbie V. about Anchor Woods Campground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Trego, WI?
What camping is available near Trego, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Trego, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 192 campgrounds and RV parks near Trego, WI and 10 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Trego, WI?
Which is the most popular campground near Trego, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Trego, WI is Dan’s Outpost & Campground with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Trego, WI?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Trego, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Trego, WI.
What parks are near Trego, WI?
What parks are near Trego, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Trego, WI that allow camping, notably St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Saint Croix National Scenic River.
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