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Best Dispersed Camping near Wausaukee, WI

10 Reviews

Several primitive campsites scatter the forest lands near Wausaukee, Wisconsin, with the McCaslin Brook Dispersed site offering three creekside spots, each equipped with fire rings. These sites feature vault toilets but require a $5 nightly fee payable at Wheeler Walker Beach. The entrances are notably rough, with one camper noting that "easements were a little washed out" and another reporting they "bottomed our minivan coming in."

Mountain Lakes Road provides additional backcountry camping options, including sites along the Oconto River. These riverside locations offer more seclusion but demand careful vehicle navigation. According to reviews from The Dyrt, the Oconto River sites have "difficult to access" terrain where "4x4 is recommended" as "2wd truck couldn't make it easily." Most sites include basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Cell service is limited throughout the area, with one camper reporting "no AT&T to speak of, but TMobile had 20 down/1 up" at McCaslin Brook.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Wausaukee, Wisconsin (6)

    1. McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    5 Reviews
    Lakewood, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 362-1300

    "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."

    "The first site, east side, is a pull in right off the road with the pit and table a few steps down from the parking pad. The second site is a pull through facing west right off the road."

    2. Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    4 Reviews
    Mountain, WI
    35 miles

    "Stayed two nights, and the first night was almost absolutely silent other than the waterfall (difficult to access) about a mile away. The campsite is right along a deep, and steadily moving stream."

    "Decent amount of off-road vehicle traffic. No service :)"

    3. Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed

    1 Review
    Mountain, WI
    32 miles

    "Small pull off little ways off 64 on mountain lakes Rd. Pick nik table and fire ring. Big site for ATV campers right off trail can probably get toy hauler in here easy."

    4. Octonto River - South Branch

    1 Review
    Townsend, WI
    33 miles

    "There are 2 campsites at this trailhead, pretty well spaced apart.  The first has more of an opening if solar and Starlink matter to you."

    5. Farr Lake Wooded Camp

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    Mountain, WI
    25 miles

    6. pioneer park

    1 Review
    Oconto Falls, WI
    35 miles
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10 Reviews of 6 Wausaukee Campgrounds

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    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.

  • Robyn B.
    Jun. 14, 2025

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Hidden little gem by the brooke

    There are 3 sites each with a table, fire pit, a toilet pit and right off the brooke. The cost is $5 a night to be paid at Wheeler Walker Beach. The first site, east side, is a pull in right off the road with the pit and table a few steps down from the parking pad. The second site is a pull through facing west right off the road. The easements were a little washed out. The third site is a deep, large site away from the road facing west, with a bad easement. There was some occasional traffic on the main road and a quite a few UTVs.

    No one else was here so we chose the third site away from the road. The only con we found to this site was the easement was really washed out and we bottomed our minivan coming in but were able to leave going out on the far right edge. The site is so spacious and could easily be for a large group.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Shady, Creek-Side, $5 Fee

    There are three pull-in areas, with picnic tables and fire rings just off the road. Two *may* be large enough to handle more than 1 small rig/tent/popup. They are shaded and right by the creek, which gurgled along happily (and had some bugs in mid-August, but that was to be expected).

    We ultimately decided not to stay here simply because it was so shaded. While that made it nice and cool, it made solar & Starlink impossible. 

    There was no AT&T to speak of, but TMobile had 20 down/1 up.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed

    Rustic camping

    Small pull off little ways off 64 on mountain lakes Rd. Pick nik table and fire ring. Big site for ATV campers right off trail can probably get toy hauler in here easy.

  • Zachary S.
    Oct. 11, 2023

    Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    Quaint and quiet. (Two campsites, dispersed from each other)

    Loved this spot. Stayed two nights, and the first night was almost absolutely silent other than the waterfall (difficult to access) about a mile away. The campsite is right along a deep, and steadily moving stream. Water is very cold, and flows from an aquifer upstream.

    There is an outdoor toilet, and I've attempted to point it out in the pictures.

    The entrance was doable for my sedan, but was tricky. I believe a camper could make it going slowly. The second campsite entrance may have an easier time in.

    Do not follow road past campsites, either way unless your vehicle is lifted my sedan would have gotten stuck if I tried.

    Both campsites are accessed from the main road and have a brown "campsite" sign.

    AT&T: No Service.

  • C
    Mar. 22, 2024

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Easy access near town

    The McCauslin Brook runs through Townsend and Lakewood. There are a total of 3 sites in this location and all are on the Brook.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2024

    Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    Very cool spot

    Very cool spot right on the river. In ground fire pit. Decent amount of off-road vehicle traffic. No service :)

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road

    River off mountain lakes Rd

    Small site little rough to get into a lot of trash left. Short path to river this is a two site spot good distance between them.

  • Michael U.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2025

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Primitive sites all along the road.

    Tent and some pull through sites spaced down the road. Maybe 4-6 total

Guide to Wausaukee

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Wausaukee, Wisconsin, where nature lovers can enjoy serene settings away from the crowds. With a variety of options, campers can find the perfect spot to unwind and connect with the outdoors.

Dispersed campers should check out McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

  • McCaslin Brook Dispersed site features three sites along a picturesque brook, providing a peaceful atmosphere for those looking to escape into nature.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Wausaukee, Wisconsin

  • When visiting the Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road, be prepared for a rustic experience with minimal amenities, making it ideal for those who appreciate a more natural setting. Learn more at Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road.

Scenic spots for dispersed camping enthusiasts

  • The Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed area offers a spacious site perfect for ATV campers, making it a great choice for those looking to combine outdoor adventures with camping. Explore this option at Mountain Lakes Rd Dispersed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Wausaukee, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Wausaukee, WI is McCaslin Brook Dispersed site with a 3.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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