Campgrounds near Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin offer diverse outdoor experiences centered around the region's numerous lakes and flowages. Located in northwestern Wisconsin at approximately 1,200 feet elevation, this rural area experiences typical northern Wisconsin weather patterns with warm summers and cold winters. Most camping locations remain open from May through early December, with the summer months bringing vibrant wildlife activity and fishing opportunities.
What to do
Paddling experiences: Lake Wissota State Park Campground provides excellent water access with multiple entry points. "Beautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites... Several stairways down to the lake, no beach at these spots but good for taking the dog in the water since they aren't allowed on the beach," notes one visitor who appreciated the accessible shoreline.
Fishing access: Barron County Veterans Memorial Park offers lakefront sites with boat launch facilities. According to one camper, "Nice sites overlooking Prairie lake. Nice boat launch if you have a boat. Fishing is good!" The park maintains clean facilities and reasonable nightly rates while providing direct water access.
Wildlife observation: The quiet waters around Murphy Flowage Park create prime habitat for various wildlife. "This place is clean and the sites are few but very nicely laid out. There are three sites up on a ridge 'overlooking' the lake... The lake area is smaller but pretty and there is a boat landing there," notes a visitor who found it ideal for smaller watercraft.
What campers like
Stargazing conditions: The remote location of many campsites creates excellent night sky viewing. One camper at Perch Lake Campground stated, "Together with the nearby Audie Campground, Perch Lake Campground offers a quiet and beautiful place to tent or RV camp. We were there in the fall and the colors were amazing. Sites are well spaced, private, and treed."
Natural wake-up calls: Brunet Island State Park Campground provides a genuine nature immersion experience. "What a great place to visit this time of year (Fall). Falling acorns, frogs and chipmunks chirping, turtles basking in sunlight and more. The owls at night were a treat (sometimes even scary) to listen to," shares one visitor about the park's wildlife.
Water proximity: Many sites feature direct water access for launching small watercraft. A camper at Brunet Island noted, "The North Loop has beautiful waterfront sites! The bathrooms are amazingly clean and for some reason the whole place was mosquito free!" This park combines water access with well-maintained facilities.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds in the area have limited or no connectivity. Visitors should prepare for being offline during their stay.
Bathroom facility variations: Pine Point County Park offers more developed facilities than some smaller parks. "Nice bathrooms and coin showers. The sites were a bit tight for large rigs," notes one camper, highlighting both the amenities and limitations.
Site privacy differences: Site separation varies significantly between campgrounds. At Morris Erickson County Park, one camper observed, "The sites are close together with little privacy and close to the road which is noisy during the morning and evening but quiets down at night. Lots of kids! Nice to see families camping and having fun!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground amenities: Morris Erickson County Park features recreational facilities for children. "Swimming, fishing, riding bikes, playground. Clean bathrooms. Not our cup of tea but fine for a one night stopover," mentions a visitor who appreciated the family-friendly amenities despite some drawbacks.
Beach access: Lake Wissota State Park Campground provides designated swimming areas with additional amenities. "A group of 5 of us went camping and split ourselves among 3 campsites (2,3,4). Area is well maintained and the bathrooms (flushing toilets and showers) are cleaned regularly," reports one visitor who enjoyed the maintained facilities.
Free recreation equipment: Some parks offer additional recreational opportunities. At Lake Wissota, "Firewood and ice sold on site. Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center," making it easier for families to stay entertained without bringing extensive equipment.
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Many campgrounds feature gravel pads with varying degrees of levelness. At Barron County Southworth Memorial Park, one RVer noted, "Sites were large with gravel pads, water, and electric. Easy to get into."
Water and power hookups: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. Pine Point County Park provides electric hookups but some sites may present challenges: "Nice county park with several lakes in the area for fishing. Park can get busy and loud on the weekends."
Sizing considerations: Larger RVs may face limitations at some of the smaller county parks. As one camper at Pine Point noted, "The sites were a bit tight for large rigs," indicating the need for advance research when traveling with bigger setups.
