Camping in Washburn along Lake Superior. Photo By Jerry Luterman

Top 10 Wisconsin campgrounds

The state's best spots for camping

By Kevin Revolinski

Whether you're looking for a site that's completely off the grid or an easy introduction to camping, check out these 10 great spots around Wisconsin. Explore a map of these campgrounds.

Best for families

Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo offers plenty of hiking with varying degrees of difficulty (the bluff hikes are as gorgeous as they are challenging), a swimmable lake with two beaches, concession stands, open or sheltered campsites and nice, clean facilities. Plus, a circus museum, train museum and more are just a short ride away.

Best amenities

It’s camping made easy at Merry Mac’s Campground in Merrimac. Come with a tent or camper or rent a cabin and enjoy a pool, beach, sports, miniature golf and the games you remember from summer camp.

Best view

It’s hard to beat the view from the top of the Dalles of the St. Croix River, a gorge central toInterstate State Park in St. Croix Falls. The park is home to a number of cool rock formations and is an end point on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Best for pets

Dodgeville’s Governor Dodge State Park boasts pet swim areas at both swimming beaches as well as pet picnic areas and 40 miles of wide, well-groomed trails open to your pooch.

Best remote site

Once you’re on Sand Island in Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands, settle in for unchanging peace and quiet. Here, you are far away from everything except an old lighthouse and face-to-face with the mighty Lake Superior.

Best for privacy

Though it’s in popular Door County, you’ll feel completely isolated in one of Newport State Park’shike-in sites, spread along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Best for hiking

Copper Falls State Park near Mellen has 17 miles of trails that weave along its namesake attraction, the thundering Brownstone Falls, plus a segment of the North Country Trail. Add in gorges and rapids for a truly wondrous walking experience.

Best for beginners

Harrington Beach recently added some campsites to an already lovely park, set on a mile-long beach on Lake Michigan less than an hour north of Milwaukee  – the perfect place to break into the outdoors in a tent.

Best for pros

The Chippewa Moraine segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes 21 lakes in six miles and offers primitive camping in designated areas. This means hiking in with all your gear and setting up in an undeveloped spot in the woods without a fire ring, bathroom or water pump. Pick up the IAT Atlas for a detailed map indicating what’s allowed where and for precise hike planning.

Best for stargazing

Big Bay State Park on the east end of Madeline Island is pretty far from the lights of towns and the mainland. Facing out to Lake Superior, you have a clear view of the sky to the horizon.

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