Title: 12 places to camp along water in Wisconsin
Headings: 12 places to camp along water in Wisconsin
12 places to camp along water in Wisconsin
DRIVE-UP SITES
Brunet Island State Park
Laura Lake, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Bagley Rapids, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Town of Clover Campground
Buckhorn State Park
PADDLE-IN SITES
Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Willow Flowage
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
HIKE-IN SITES
Rock Island State Park
Newport State Park

Content: Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Sometimes compared to Minnesota's Boundary Waters — on a much smaller scale, of course — the 37,000-acre Turtle-Flambeau delivers a wild and remote paddle and camping experience. Free, first-come, first-served rustic campsites are scattered on the shoreline and islands throughout. The eastern fifth of the flowage is a voluntary quiet area, with more slow-boating fishermen and paddlers than the busier western side that sees more powerboats. Launch from Murray's Landing off Highway 51 near Manitowish for a trip on the quiet side. Willow Flowage
Of the 73 miles of shoreline in this 30,000-acre scenic waters area in Oneida County, 95 percent is undeveloped. More than 30 rustic campsites are scattered throughout, available free on a first-come, first-served basis. St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
The St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, both Wild and Scenic Rivers, make up the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and provide more than 200 miles of water for paddling. Dozens of primitive campsites dot the rivers' banks, offering a chance for a multi-day paddling trip. The stretch from the Highway 70 landing in Grantsburg to the dam at St. Croix Falls is one of the most popular, and powerboats will even putter upriver in the slower and wider river impoundment north of the dam. For a quieter experience, head north or east along the Namekagon.