Best Campgrounds near Trego, WI

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 Camping Sites Near Trego, Wisconsin (180)

    1. Log Cabin Resort and Campground

    1 Review
    Trego, WI
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 635-2959

    $49 - $300 / night

    2. Anchor Woods Campground

    2 Reviews
    Spooner, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 635-2614

    $30 - $35 / night

    "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."

    3. Chinty Lake Roadside Camp

    4 Reviews
    Sarona, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 635-4073

    "Outside peaceful"

    4. Hayward KOA

    14 Reviews
    Hayward, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 634-2331

    "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."

    5. Earl Park Landing

    1 Review
    Trego, WI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 483-2274

    6. Shell Lake Municipal Park

    2 Reviews
    Sarona, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 468-7679

    "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!!"

    7. Camp Namekagon

    1 Review
    Hayward, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 766-2277

    $41 - $120 / night

    "They also have a kayak, canoe, and tube rental service on site which was great for easy access to the river."

    8. Red Barn Campground

    1 Review
    Spooner, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 731-0032

    $25 - $60 / night

    "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."

    9. Howell Landing

    1 Review
    Trego, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 483-2274

    "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."

    10. Washburn County Totogatic Park

    4 Reviews
    Gordon, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 635-4490

    "Our site had a nice view of Cranberry Lake; there was a deck behind our site. Our site was large with a dirt surface with electricity; not level, but doable in our van. Had a peaceful night."

    "Nice enough county campground, with some beautiful lake views, especially the newer section on the west side. This area has sites with W/E and full hookups."

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Recent Reviews near Trego, WI

307 Reviews of 180 Trego Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Pattison State Park Campground

    Love the sites, little expensive

    The sites are great, spacious and not to close. They are flat and grassy, which I like. Open sky at our site, so our Starlink worked. Parked with friends at a double site, it was huge! It was off-season so showers were off. And with no electric, $100 for one night at a double site seemed like a lot. The facilities look great though, and the falls was a short (10 minute) walk from our site. And they were beautiful!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    FlowMama Trail Head Dispersed

    Free parking, no water, no gray dump, no trash.

    This is the trailhead for a very beautiful mountain biking trail and the roads that lead up to this area are incredibly gorgeous especially in the fall. The red building in the pictures is an emergency cabin. You can go in it and look around if you want. It's not at the trailhead, it's about 10 minutes from it on your way in.

  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Afterhours Meadow

    Quiet but rough terrain

    Nice little field. Would be great if the groud wasn't all sticks and thorns. Good place to sleep. Not for extended camping

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Eagle Point Park

    Quiet lake campground

    I stayed here one night while traveling. The bathrooms seemed fire. I could not find a dumper on site. There is a dump station. Plenty of tent only camping areas. All sites require some leveling. Some of the sites have water hookups. Lots of people use the park during the day. It was very quiet at night.

    There is a coffee shop about a 20 minute walk from the park. There is a public swimming beach less than a 10 minute walk from the park.

    You might be able to get a large rig into the first few spots. But if you try to drive the loop around to the other sites, you might not make it. But I did not have trouble in my 25 foot motor home.

    I had great 5G signals from Verizon and T-mobile here.

  • Hayli B.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Perch Lake Recreation Area

    4 Night Stay

    We reserved site #4 on the North Loop at Perch Lake Campground - a wonderful place to stay. The sites are relatively private, some have little pathways connecting them. Our site was flat but gravel. Had direct access to the water, which made this site perfect for Kayaking. It appeared most sites had an access point to the water. There’s also a boat launch. There are pit toilets, which were clean and maintained. Downside is there are no showers, have to drive a while to find some. The campground is quiet and provides a relaxing environment. The stars are beautiful at night. No T-mobile cell service within 20 minutes.

  • Hayli B.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Perch Lake Campground (Drummond, WI)

    4 Night Stay in August 2025

    We reserved site #4 on the North Loop at Perch Lake Campground - a wonderful place to stay. The sites are relatively private, some have little pathways connecting them. Our site was flat but gravel. Had direct access to the water, which made this site perfect for Kayaking. It appeared most sites had an access point to the water. There’s also a boat launch. There are pit toilets, which were clean and maintained. The campground is quiet and provides a relaxing environment. The stars are beautiful at night.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Grace Lake Road Dispersed

    Very quit night

    Stayed a night here on our way up to the boundary waters gate is very narrow had to fold the mirrors on my Tacoma to squeeze through but if you park at the entrance it’s a short walk You’re about 20 foot from the water and fishing is good

  • Christy E.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Lucius Woods County Park

    Beautiful Campground

    The site we had was difficult to back our 32’ camper into. The bathrooms and showers are very clean. A swimming beach, hiking trails and playground are available. Entertainment is available on Saturday nights but we are not staying on a Saturday night. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.

  • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Afterhours Meadow

    Beautiful

    Boondocking great spot! Drive back in to open field.


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?

According to TheDyrt.com, Trego, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 180 campgrounds and RV parks near Trego, WI and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Trego, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Trego, WI is Log Cabin Resort and Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Trego, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots 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.