Top Tent Camping near Wautoma, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Wautoma, WI (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness

    1. Camp Wilderness

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        4. Plover River Retreat

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        We invite you to set up camp on our quiet shores of the Little Plover River and enjoy a break from the fast paced world. Located on 150 yards of water frontage, Plover River Retreat is situated by an old lumber mill, complete with a dam, which provides bountiful Northern Pike fishing during certain times of the year.

        We have a wooded 5 acre homestead, with plenty of areas to set up your tent campsite. Trash bin and fire ring are available. We have one main site at the base of the dam, where the grass is mowed and maintained, with other areas available for additional tents. Can accommodate larger groups, but additional sites are very rustic. Each tent will be an additional charge. You are able to see our homestead from the river bottom, but natural foliage such as large fiddlehead ferns and trees block our view from the home, so there is privacy.

        Come wade and splash in our slice of river paradise! Our water frontage is shallow, between 1-3 feet, and mostly sandy/rocky. Highly suggest water shoes for ease of walking and swimming.

        If you’re more adventurous, kayaks and a canoe are available for rent and can be put in on either side of the dam. Tubes are also available for rent and can be used for a 45 minute float or a 3 hour float down the Little Plover River. It’s not uncommon to spot Bald Eagles, turtles, otter, and deer on our stretch of the river.

        Each site is a short 3-4 minute walk from our main home where we are available to field any questions or address emergencies. Shores are quiet and mostly undeveloped. We are a 15 minute drive to Stevens Point, and a 25 minute drive to Wausau.

        Firewood available for purchase on site. Flexible check in/check out policy.

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        $30 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews In Wautoma

      653 Reviews of 4 Wautoma Campgrounds


      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn
        Sep. 30, 2024

        Buckhorn

        Great campground, nice staff, clean bathrooms

        We had a wonderful time on our visit. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and fully stocked! Super nice and helpful staff. Beautiful fall foliage. Some of the walk in campsites are a far walk from the parking. So, if you simply want car camping, make sure you pick an appropriate site!

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
        Sep. 4, 2024

        Hartman Creek State Park

        Expensive if your non-resident .

        Campground is adequate, it has a functioning shower house and private spots. I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if your from WI). That was on top of the $11 non resident park entrance fee. So $41 for a primitive tent site, $47.50 if you count the bundle of firewood I bought from them. So yeah, keep that in mind if coming here as a non resident. I’m sure there are cheaper places nearby.

      • Dave S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
        Sep. 2, 2024

        Wild West Campground & Corral

        Great place to camp

        This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.

      • Monica F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Campground and Resort
        Aug. 30, 2024

        Bear Lake Campground and Resort

        Love this campground!

        Great campground!  Shaded or Sunny sites. Level sites. Friendly staff. Sandy Beach. Swimming. Playground. Kids Activities. Themed weekends. Bar. Restaurant. Great Food! Tiki Bar on Beach. Great Fishing. Laundry.

      • Angie V.
        Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn State Park
        Aug. 29, 2024

        Buckhorn State Park

        Watch out for Pontoon Pirates with Dad Bods

        Site 29 is lovely - it's situated directly on the shoreline with a tiny slice of beach. The weather was excellent and with enough wind to quell the bugs. There was an eagle fishing in the bay with us. Plenty of hiking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities inside the park, too.

        There is a bar and grill across the river with a live cover band on Friday night that could be heard loud and clear. Their setlist was pretty much identical to the 'Songs that Excite the White Folks' playlist on Spotify. We didn't mind it - it was amusing. They respectfully ended their set at 10pm sharp, so no big deal.

        Only one of the showers had warm water in the nearby bathhouse, but we were grateful for it. There is nice, dry wood for fires and ice situated at the entrance to the park. There is also a cute little general store just outside of the park that is well-stocked with necessities. It's next to a food truck with a chef who proudly shared that he's from Chicago and serves up homemade gyros off the spit. 100% I'm getting one next time I'm in the area.

        Our last day was kind of rough, though. A pontoon full of belligerent, drunken strangers blasting modern armpit country music pulled up to our site, parked their boat, got out, and made themselves at home in our campsite and proceeded to have a party. They blocked our entire beach access with their big fat pontoon so we couldn't use it at all. They got especially shrill when I suggested they park on an equally nice and secluded beach a mere 100 ft to the north that wasn't someone's campsite. They said too bad, they do it every weekend and that they're on public property. I'm pretty sure that's not how campsites work and what they were doing is trespassing, but I digress. Anyhow, one of the men started shouting some weird, irrelevant, cultish political nonsense that was probably intended to be offensive (while his unfortunate teenage son looked like he was about to keel over from cringe wishing his dad would keep his embarrassing opinions to himself). The irony of their 'don't tread on me' slogan was lost on them - they should just have a Jolly Roger mounted on their pontoon.

        It's obnoxious that these folks make a habit of colonizing occupied sites instead of reserving them like everyone else, but for us, this was an isolated incident. Everyone else we encountered on the trip was delightful and gracious.

        Anyhow, we decided to pack up a few hours early and head to Wisconsin Dells instead and we had a blast there, too.

      • 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.

      • Zachary N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
        Aug. 6, 2024

        Petenwell Park

        Campground for everyone

        My girlfriend and I have visited here and stayed here a few times they have many campsites for all types they have a separate campsite just for the RVs they have the main camp area where if you like to be around people you can and then they have the new expansion where it is more excluded they have and continue to make upgrades to the campground such as more electric and water at all their sites they also have put in new bathrooms and shower houses around their campground if you have any questions you should see Lisa in the office she is great

      • Cassie W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Vista Royale Campground Ltd
        Jul. 30, 2024

        Vista Royale Campground Ltd

        Awesome campground

        We return yearly for trick or treat weekend. We also camp during the summer as well! Had my kids double birthday party here and it was fun! I'm so glad the campground allows visitors. I hate campgrounds that are strict on that! Keeps us coming back! Lots of room for kids to bike and play while the parents enjoy the campground! This year we will be here 3x!

      • Michele B.
        Camper-submitted photo from The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort
        Jul. 29, 2024

        The Reel Inn RV Campground & Log Lodge Resort

        Neat Clean & Friendly! Place was great easy in/out; Casual Just like we r

        Great Place;  Central to many key places with very low rates.  Clean and Friendly Next to a huge restaurant and bar that have the lowest prices for above average food.  Definitely recommend.  Overnight sites easy to get into and large sites.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsites
        Jul. 29, 2024

        Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsites

        80% Seasonal Campsites. Nice hosts.

        This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere. The check in process was easy and quick. The roads connecting the sites are adequately wide. Just know that all of the sites are 90 degree back ins which can be tight with longer rigs- especially if your neighbor across the road has their vehicle or toys parked right up to the paved surface. The only thing I would be critical of is the bathroom/shower house. The showers are a bit odd where one door (that locks) opens to the only 2 shower stalls for your gender in the entire building. So if you’re cool showering with a buddy or your kids that’s no bid deal. This campground is mostly all seasonal campsites and some are impeccably maintained and elaborate and some are REALLY run down. I doubt you could tow some of those campers out. We stayed here for EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and it was only 40 minutes away.

      • Diane G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Campsites and Resort
        Jul. 24, 2024

        Evergreen Campsites and Resort

        Not good

        Reported ground bees on our sight 3 times no one came walk way to beach was broken and someone could of gotten hurt the swimming pool was dirty should of been cleaned at night for the price you pay to stay there thing should be fixed the internet horrible been going there for 29 plus years and the internet never worked this year things were not kept up

      • Jarrett G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy County Park
        Jul. 15, 2024

        Kennedy County Park

        Simple, cheap, nice little campground.

        Just a handful of pretty decent sized sites. There's a shelter area and some nice little hiking trails. Just outside of New Lisbon if you need anything.

      • Erica L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wisconsin Dells KOA
        Jul. 15, 2024

        Wisconsin Dells KOA

        TIGHT, bad customer service!

        We actually stayed in a deluxe cabin at this campground, while our friends were in a camper. The deluxe cabins were $300 a night, very poor air circulation and constantly felt wet. Toilets were impossible to flush and were backing up every time a shower was taken.  

        Our friends have a 40' camper and could barely fit in the space provided. There was no space to hang out as their camper took up the entire space. If we wanted to start a fire, we couldn't because their fire pit (more like a rusted out ring) was directly under a tree.

        Customer service was horrible - manager basically told us it wasn't their problem and wouldn't help the situation. We will not return.

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground & Waterpark
        Jun. 26, 2024

        Oasis Campground & Waterpark

        Beautiful!

        We got a seasonal site and love it! The campground is well maintained and the service is fabulous. Love the pool and lake with inflatables. Great bar too!! Highly recommend.

      • Kim J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Calumet County Park
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Calumet County Park

        Beautiful Camp

        We enjoyed our stay it was beautiful and clean and quiet we enjoyed the sunsets and the little store was nice very friendly staff

      • Kim J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Waupun Park Campground
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Waupun Park Campground

        Nice campgrounds

        We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well

      • Kim J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Grand Valley Campground
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Grand Valley Campground

        Great campgrounds

        We stayed there in July alot of activities for everyone pool was so nice bathrooms very clean everyone so nice Amish came sat morning selling there goodies we will return definitely

      • Kim J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hattie Sherwood Park
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Hattie Sherwood Park

        Beautiful Camp

        We enjoyed our stay it was so beautiful and clean and very quiet for the most part we loved it will definitely be going back

      • wThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
        Jun. 10, 2024

        Petenwell Park

        Great first time campground

        Went to this campground and it was a pretty nice place. We parked out 36 foot RV in a wooded site. They have water from sites also. We will be back and next time we will be doing the water site.

      • wThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Petenwell Park
        Jun. 9, 2024

        Petenwell Park

        Nice park

        We came to petenwell park in just 2024. Very nice place and will be back again. Staff that we did talk to were friendly and helpful. If you want to bring a boat you can there is a landing in the park. Lots of places to park is your want wooded of water there here. Only downfall is there is no sewer hook ups.

      • Jaime P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fox Hill RV Park & Campground
        Jun. 9, 2024

        Fox Hill RV Park & Campground

        Stopped for one night but will come back again

        We rented a pull thru site for the evening since we came into the Dells for a wedding. The campground offered a variety of activities for kids which was something that would draw us back to the campground again. The sites for RVs are spaced nicely so you don’t feel like you’re right on top of another RV. Good sized sites too. Grounds appeared well taken care of. Staff was very friendly upon arrival. Will definitely come back again. Only draw back is the price, but everything is pricey in the Dells. WiFi is spotty and Verzion cell service isn’t “good” as stated.



      Guide to Wautoma

      Camping near Wautoma, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Climbing: Explore the trails at High Cliff State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “High Cliff State Park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing.” The scenic views along the trails are a big hit!
      • Swimming and Boating: At Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park, families can enjoy the best beach around. A reviewer said, “The best beach around, crystal clear, shallow water was perfect for our young kids to play in.”
      • Fishing and Kayaking: Buckhorn State Park Campground offers great opportunities for fishing and kayaking. One camper shared, “There is a bar and grill across the river with a live cover band... Plenty of hiking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities inside the park, too.”

      What campers like:

      • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park. A visitor noted, “I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious.”
      • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower facilities. One reviewer from Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park said, “Overall very clean facilities and a quiet place at night.”
      • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. A review for Wisconsin Dells KOA stated, “The staff is very friendly... The campground is kid-friendly, with a playground and a pool.”

      What you should know:

      • Traffic Noise: If you choose to camp at Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park, be prepared for some traffic noise. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful facility but the traffic noise was atrocious.”
      • Limited Privacy: Some campgrounds, like Quartzite Campground, have sites that are quite open. A visitor noted, “Overall a pretty much wide open campground with virtually zero privacy.”
      • Mosquitoes: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground warned, “We couldn't leave our tents until the sun went down so it was a bummer.”

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities for kids. Fremont RV Campground offers many activities for children, making it a great family spot. One parent said, “This has been one of our favorite stopovers! Plenty of activities for the kids.”
      • Bring Bug Spray: To combat mosquitoes, make sure to pack bug spray. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground mentioned, “Despite the large campsites, it felt very 'car campery'... Lots of campground noise and not secluded.”
      • Check for Amenities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities like playgrounds and pools. A review for Wisconsin Dells KOA highlighted, “The campground is kid-friendly, with a playground and a pool.”

      Tips from RVers:

      • Site Selection: Choose sites that are level and spacious. A reviewer at Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park said, “Some sites have quite a bit of slant but it’s workable.”
      • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. A camper at Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park noted, “Bathrooms could use more upkeep. Lots are on the smaller side.”
      • Plan for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Quartzite Campground mentioned, “Saturday got a bit too crowded, but otherwise it was a great stay.”

      Camping near Wautoma, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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