Best Tent Camping: Wisconsin

Kevin Revolinski was born and raised in Marshfield, Wisconsin. As a child he was fascinated by the Northwoods and Lake Superior whenever he visited his grandparents in Ashland. He is also the author of The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison, and Wisconsin’s Best Beer Guide. He has written for Rough Guides guidebooks, and his articles and photography have appeared in a variety of publications, including the Chicago Tribune, the Wisconsin State Journal, and the Miami Herald. He has lived abroad in several places, including Italy, Guatemala, and Panama, but he currently makes camp back in the homeland in Madison, Wisconsin. He maintains a travel website and accompanying blog at themadtraveler.com. Johnny Molloy is an outdoors writer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born in Memphis, he moved to Knoxville in 1980 to attend the University of Tennessee (UT). During his college years, he developed a love of the natural world that has since become the primary focus of his life. It all started on a backpacking foray into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That first trip was a disaster; nevertheless, Johnny discovered an affinity for the outdoors that would lead him to backpack and canoe-camp throughout the United States over the next three decades. Today, he averages nearly 200 nights out per year. After graduating from UT with a degree in economics, Johnny spent an ever-increasing amount of time in the wild, becoming more skilled in a variety of environments. Friends enjoyed his adventure stories; one even suggested that he write a book. He pursued that idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 50 books. These include hiking, camping, paddling, and other comprehensive guidebooks, as well as books on true outdoor adventures. Johnny has also written for numerous publications and websites, as well as his local paper, the Johnson City Press. He continues to write and travel extensively to all four corners of the United States, exploring a variety of outdoor activities. For the latest on Johnny, please visit JohnnyMolloy.com.

Wisconsin Campground Locator Map
Map Legend
Acknowledgments
Preface
Best Campgrounds
Introduction
Southern Wisconsin



Blackhawk Memorial Park Campground

Governor Dodge State Park Campgrounds

Harrington Beach State Park Campground

High Cliff State Park Campground

Ledge County Park Campground

Nelson Dewey State Park Campground

Pinewoods Campground

Sidie Hollow County Park Campgrounds

Tower Hill State Park Campground

Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

Wyalusing State Park Campgrounds


Central Wisconsin



Buckhorn State Park Campground

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park Campground

East Fork Campground

Harstad County Park Campground

Hartman Creek State Park Campground

Lake Wissota State Park Campground

Mirror Lake State Park Campground

Perrot State Park Campground

Pigeon Creek Campground

Point Beach State Forest Campground

Roche-A-Cri State Park Campground

Willow River State Park Campground


Northwestern Wisconsin



Amnicon Falls State Park Campground

Big Bay State Park Campground

Birch Grove Campground

Black Lake Campground

Bois Brule Campground

Brunet Island State Park Campground

Copper Falls State Park Campground

Day Lake Campground

Lake of the Pines Campground

Lake Three and Beaver Lake Campgrounds

Perch Lake Campground

Spearhead Point Campground

St. Croix Campground


Northeastern Wisconsin



Bagley Rapids Campground

Bear Lake Campground

Goodman Park Campground

Laura Lake Campground

Lauterman Lake and Perch Lake Campgrounds

Lost Lake Campground

Luna–White Deer Lake Campground

Newport State Park Campground

North Trout Lake Campground

Rock Island State Park Campground

Sandy Beach Lake Campground

Starrett Lake Campground

Twelve Foot Falls Park Campground

Twin Lakes Campground


Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist
Appendix B: Sources of Information
Index
About the Authors