Wisconsin Camping Offers Some of the Best Outdoor Recreation for Campers and RVers

By RA Manseau

RV Wisconsin for an amazing, fun-filled family vacation. This state has beaches, islands and lakes galore. The many rivers and lakes provide great entertainment for the swimmers, the fishermen, the paddlers and the boating enthusiasts. Wisconsin Campgrounds are plentiful, helpful and friendly.

cows in pasture, Wisconsin Camping

Taking a Wisconsin camping vacation at Bayfield along the shores of Lake Superior promises relaxation and fun for the whole family. Bayfield is the gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Getting to the islands is easy, you take a boat or if you would rather you can rent a kayak and join a kayaking group tour. Some people prefer to sail out to the islands for a wonderful sailing excursion. The islands are a wonderful place to pitch a tent as 18 of the 21 islands allow camping. No matter which method of transport you choose, you will find the islands delightful. They are home to historic lighthouses and wind swept beaches and cliffs. Scuba diving is big around the islands. Permits are required. Divers love exploring the clean clear water, fascinating shipwrecks and underwater rock formations. The Apostle Islands National Lake Shore is known for having violent weather. It is advised that divers monitor current weather conditions and marine weather forecasts. For more information about the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, consult the National Park Service website.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Wisconsin

Plan ahead and book your Wisconsin campsite online!
Wisconsin camping is ideal for the fishing sportsman because this state has over 1,439 miles of square inland waters and 820 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. In fact, the northern half of the state has over 14,000 lakes formed by the retreating glaciers of the Ice Age. For a fishing license or to find out more, contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.
Here's a fun, popular activity to do as you RV Wisconsin - rent an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and enjoy an off road adventure. Just contact The Wisconsin ATV Association for more information.
Wisconsin camping is most popular in the summer months when July temperatures average around 73 degrees and precipitation is typically less than 4 inches.
Before you set off on your Wisconsin camping adventure, check out WisconsinHighways.org, an informative website about Wisconsin highway and interstate travel.

Landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Campgrounds

Ashland has the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center which is free and open seven days a week. Here you will discover the region's value and learn more about where to go and what to see while you are Wisconsin camping along the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. This wonderful four-season center has interactive exhibits for all ages and a five-story observation tower, boardwalk, and interpretive trails. The boardwalk, trails and interpretive trails are handicap accessible. This $7,000,000 facility is incredible. Come and learn about the men and women who explored and tamed this rugged country. You will be mesmerized by the folklore of the region and the Native American ghost stories. This is a must see on the list of place to go in this region.

RV Wisconsin to Hayward and discover lots of little lakes with swimming, paddling and great fishing. The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is here in Hayward. The Hayward area also has an incredible 35-acre family fun spot, the Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park. The Zoo offers lots of wild Northwood’s animals, farm animals, an animal nursery, a western town, a petting zoo, and a wilderness walk that brings you up close and personal with nature. This park has all the makings for a very entertaining family day, especially for the little ones. Don’t forget your camera! There are plenty of hospitable Wisconsin campgrounds in the area.

Just 1.5 miles west of Cameron, you will find the Pioneer Village Museum. This educational and interesting village is amazing. The Barron County Historical Society opens the museum and village Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons June through Labor Day. They will open other days for group tours by appointment. The village contains over forty buildings that have historical significance. Each building is a museum in itself. This is a wonderful educational opportunity for the whole family.

The Chetek River flows peacefully along through Barron County near Cameron. Area activities include tubing down or paddling down the river, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Not to mention all the regular activities that you might find in any city. There are lots of beautiful Wisconsin campgrounds along the river. Barron County has rivers flowing through it in almost every direction. The fishing, river riding and Wisconsin camping fun are great in this part of the state!

Central Wisconsin camping has lots of possibilities. The Wisconsin River has flows for all types of river riding fun from paddling through rapids to tubing peacefully with the flow. The city of Wisconsin Rapids is a wonderful place to stop for a visit. They have the Rapids Municipal Zoo which features animals native to Wisconsin, a petting zoo and a playground. The zoo is open seasonally and closed on Mondays at this time. Admission to this zoo is free.

Modern Art Museum Building, RV Wisconsin

Modern Art Museum Building, RV Wisconsin

RV Wisconsin’s east coast along the shore of Lake Michigan up to the Door County Peninsula for some of the most wonderful campgrounds along the Great Lakes. The Peninsula offers visitors over 300 miles of shoreline, 10 historic lighthouses, over 30 county and local parks, 5 state parks, over 30 public swimming beaches and 34 named islands. The Peninsula gets over one million visitors each year. People come here to swim, paddle, hike, bike, golf and camp. The Peninsula draws scuba divers that wish to explore the 19th century shipwrecks off the coast and art lovers come to stroll through the nearly 100 art galleries, museums and performing arts venues. This is a vacation paradise; nearly 90 percent of Door County remains undeveloped. This is truly a wonderful place to pull into a Wisconsin campground and relax.

Wisconsin camping is great fun for the family and the outdoorsman. The fishing is among the best and it is available at almost every turn. Families will find plenty of swimming holes and beaches to cool off on warm summer days. Wisconsin is a great place to plan a camping vacation.