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Best Tent Camping near Trego, WI

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The Namekagon River corridor near Trego, Wisconsin offers several primitive tent camping options with river access. Howell Landing provides tent-only camping with walk-in sites and river access, while Schoen Park in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway features dispersed tent camping areas with picnic tables. Phipps Landing, located near Hayward, offers established tent campsites accessible by both vehicle and boat, making it popular for paddlers exploring the Namekagon River system. Most sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis and provide basic amenities suited for self-sufficient tent campers.

Most tent campgrounds in the Trego area feature natural, ungraded surfaces with minimal site development. Vault toilets are available at locations like Phipps Landing and Howell Landing, but potable water is limited or unavailable at many sites. Campers should bring water filtration systems or carry sufficient drinking water. Fire rings are provided at most locations where fires are permitted, though seasonal fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Sites typically accommodate 1-2 tents on natural surfaces with varying degrees of privacy. The camping season generally runs from late spring through fall, with some areas becoming difficult to access during wet weather.

The backcountry tent camping experience near Trego centers around water recreation and forest solitude. According to reviews, Phipps Landing offers "three established tent sites with one being more secluded than the others," though some road noise from the nearby highway may be noticeable. At Howell Landing, campers noted the "clean, well-kept little campground" provides direct access to the Namekagon River with "plenty of parking," though the group site setup offers limited separation between parties. Primitive tent campsites at Schoen Park provide what one visitor described as "a private area with beautiful river views," ideal for those seeking seclusion. Most tent-only sites in the region serve as excellent basecamps for paddling trips, with many campers using them as overnight stops during multi-day river journeys on the Namekagon and St. Croix waterways.

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261 Reviews of 39 Trego Campgrounds

  • E
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Pattison State Park Campground

    Beautiful, quiet

    A great campground! There is a beach, playground, as well as drive-in and hike-in sites. The waterfalls are very cool, and they have nice signage and pamphlets to learn more about them. I recommend taking the time to read about the geology. I haven't stayed in a car camping sites, but we thought they looked very nice.

    The hike-in sites are great, not too far to walk but you have privacy. One thing to note about the hike-in sites is that the trails aren't well marked. Once you're on the trail for a while, they start having regular signage, but the start of the trails themselves aren't marked. You park in an area behind the car camping sites, next to what I assume is a storage building or old house. There are two starts to the trail, the one I found best is down the service road maybe a couple hundred yards. There's also one on the other side of the lot, but it winds a bit, forks into another trail, and all in all seems a little more confusing. I'd recommend just talking to the campground host when you get there, they can explain everything. The walk is short enough (a mile and a half) that we hiked out and back a couple times when camping, either to access the beach or to fill up water. Another important note is that while it's in an area where hanging a bear bag is recommended, the woods aren't thinned enough to where there are strong branches low enough for a bag. It took quite a lot of looking to find a suitable spot for our bag. There's a fire ring and picnic table at each site, which was nice. The bathrooms outhouses, which was a nice surprise, as I was expecting an unenclosed vault toilet.

    There's a separate trail to the beach from the sites as well, but I went back the main way anyway. The beach isn't anything special, but is nice enough. There's a nice, small playground near the beach as well.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Paint Rock Springs Campground — St. Croix State Park

    No service

    Felt nice to spend a weekend without cell service about an hour away from home. Forgot to take my usual photos and video of the site all set up but had a few random to share. Nice campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are flush toilets and showers and the office has a store for any last minute needs.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2024

    Boise Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest

    Five stars for the location and campsite, two stars for the price, equals four stars

    I 100% agree with Legend Laura about the price of this campground. If it was simply about the location, this would get five plus stars because it's so beautiful! But if you're from out of state, the prices are even more expensive than she indicated previously, so they must have updated them.

    The campsite itself is only $16 which is a bargain! But, if you are out of state like we are, there's also a $15 charge for that. And then, that doesn't include admission to the area, so you pay $11 and change for that. It ended up being about $50 total. That said, we paid it and fully enjoyed it but not sure we would do it again unless we had a Wisconsin sticker. At least to alleviate the $11 charge to get in.

    All of that out of the way, the site itself is absolutely gorgeous. This park has lots of very mature trees and lots of very mature pine trees, making it very quiet. The spaces are quite distant from one another and we didn't hear our neighbors at all. We were at one of the walk-in campsites which I chose on purpose because it was literally on top of the river, we could sit by the river and wade our toes if we wanted to. It had a fire ring, a very short walk to the bathroom, and only a short distance to the car from the site. Maybe 100 ft plus about 30 stairs to get up to the parking level.

    The walk-in sites also double as canoe campsites, so the river is something you can paddle if the water is sufficient to do so. There is a beautiful little picnic area near the bathrooms that sits on the river as well. Vault toilets seemed as clean as they could be, and they are a little fancier than your single vaults. They have stalls and toilet paper!

    I highly recommend if you live in Wisconsin visiting this site as it wouldn't cost much at all. Out of towners, it's a bit more pricey.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2024

    Boise Brule Campground — Brule River State Forest

    Nice, too expensive

    We drove through this campground and liked it fine, it has a USFS campground feel to it. Very lush and green, lots of trees and nice individual spots. Sites are reservable online or by phone. No pay station at campground, no FCFS sites. 

    Cost for non-residents is $21 for the campsite and another $11 daily state park entrance fee. So, $32 for the same type of campground as a USFS at about $15. We just couldn’t justify paying that when we knew there were USFS campgrounds nearby. If you’re a resident and/or already have the annual Wisconsin state parks pass, then the cost here is pretty reasonable. 

    There’s a hand-pump water faucet here, vault toilets, and just outside of the campground is a dumpster and a mixed recycling bin. Each site has a picnic table and fire grill and a cool log bench.

  • N
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Earl Park Landing

    Very nice for what it is

    For what it is - a rustic, small, free campground - it's very nice. 

    Mostly I am compelled to review this because the listing says you can park at your campsite. Most of the sites are not by the parking area. They aren't overly far away, but you're definitely lugging your stuff 100-300 feet at least. 

    Picnic tables, fire ring, pit toilets, and a water station are the total of the amenities. Some nearby homes sell firewood (along Hwy 63 toward Trego, or toward Hayward).

    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.

    IMO the best site is the one that's farthest from the parking area. It's next to the river and has a tiny landing. 

    For what it is, I'd give it 5 stars. Compared to the entirety of camping options, then a 3.

  • Bryce R.
    Apr. 22, 2019

    Two Lakes

    This is a wonderful State Park park your boat next to your site

    This is this is a wonderful State Park public Vault toilets in a beautiful Sandy Beach for swimming enclosed and marked off along with the Beautiful Clear Lake on one side perfect for boating fishing and watersports public access to the lake and there are many sites where you can pull your boat right up too without the need to launch and Recovery daily large and private sites there are no hookups but that's to be expected with a state park wonderful place if you look in to get away from society and enjoy your summer the right way

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2025

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    Lots of mosquitos

    St. Croix SP: was quite buggy due to a lot of recent rain. Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos. Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office. Cell service is fairly spotty here so come with podcasts or shows downloaded ahead of time!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    First solo experience

    This was my first solo tent camping night in June 5, 2020. There were some horse flies when I parked but they didn't seem to hang out in the shade of my campsite. There was a very loud bird making calls until about 1am... Maybe a whip-poor-will. Otherwise a serene spot tucked back in the walk in site.

    Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there.

  • Makayla B.
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Drummond Lake Campground

    Convenient campground next to the library, lake, and playground

    We needed a place to stay for one night on our journey from MN to MI. This is a well run municipal campground located next to the town park, library, and visitor center. Most of the sites aren't shaded, but they all had picnic tables and fire rings.

Guide to Trego

Tent camping near Trego, Wisconsin, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the scenic beauty of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you'll find the perfect spot to set up your tent and unwind.

Tent campers should check out local activities

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Phipps Landing, where you can canoe down the Namekagon River and explore the surrounding wilderness.
  • Experience the tranquility of Howell Landing, a clean and well-kept campground perfect for fishing and relaxing by the river.
  • Take advantage of the beautiful views at Namekagon Trail Bridge, where you can float or fish in the river while enjoying a secluded camping experience.

Amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • At K and C Country Air Campground, you'll find electric hookups and showers, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers.
  • Sawmill Park provides essential amenities like drinking water and toilets, ensuring a convenient stay in nature.
  • For a more primitive experience, Schoen Park offers a dispersed camping area with a beautiful view of the river, perfect for those seeking solitude.

Features that make camping enjoyable

  • Many campgrounds, like Hayward Landing, allow pets, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
  • Campers at Stinnett Landing can enjoy campfires, creating a cozy atmosphere for evening gatherings.
  • Earl Park offers drinking water and toilets, making it a practical choice for families and groups looking for a comfortable camping experience.

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