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Camping for boating and paddling in Wisconsin

102 camps in Wisconsin that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 77°F and lows near 54°F.

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102camps for boating and paddling
41free or dispersed
23reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for boating and paddling

  1. Around Lac du Flambeau47 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  2. Around Ashland16 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  3. Around Crandon16 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  4. Around Medford7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  5. Around Mountain4 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Wisconsin are good for boating and paddling?

102 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 41 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 77°F and lows near 54°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 58% also offer fishing, 41% also offer hiking, 40% also offer swimming.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open boating & paddling in Wisconsin

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Stockfarm BridgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Stockfarm Bridge Campground is located in a red pine forest on the East Fork of the Chippewa River, a candidate wild and scenic river.

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  • Morgan Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Whether you prefer to camp by yourself or with a group, try Morgan Lake Recreation Area for a variety of facilities for your camping pleasure off Highway 139 southeast of Long Lake.

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  • Beaver Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    If you are looking for a campground to explore the North Country National Scenic Trail or a rustic fishing-getaway with a family atmosphere, try the Beaver Lake Recreation Area 15 miles…

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  • Anvil Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination rustic campground with a family atmosphere, try the Anvil Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle River.

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  • Day LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming…

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  • Franklin Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    If you are looking for one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin, try Franklin Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of…

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  • Boulder Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    If you enjoy rustic camping, but aren’t quite ready to give up all the comforts of home, then the Boulder Lake Recreation Area is just for you. This campground features electricity at some…

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  • North Twin Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The North Twin Campground will remain closed for the 2019 camping season. This closure only impacts the campground the boat landing remains open.…

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Free camps for boating and paddling

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