Enjoyed a three day weekend of camping at Hartman Creek and loved every minute of it…read more We stayed in site 12, which was perfect. It felt secluded with enough trees and undergrowth that we couldn't see our neighbors. There are pit toilets located throughout the park as well as plumbed toilets and showers in a central location. I exclusively used the plumbed toilets and found I never had to wait for one, which was nice. There is a camp store where we were able to pick up some memorabilia and they have a self-serve wood shed where you can purchase bundles of wood and bags of ice. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring, both of which we made use of during our stay. The park itself has lakes, creeks, and over 10 miles of trails. We stuck to campground walks on our most recent trip but have been there previously for day trips where we enjoyed a lovely walks. The campground is beautifully wooded (both deciduous and tamaracks) which is our favorite sort of camping atmosphere. The campground hosts were welcoming and spot on to ensure that all sites are clean and ready for their next guests. Everyone who worked there ensured our stay was as lovely as possible. Get to it!

So you feel like getting away this summer? You want to go camping, horseback riding, boating and…read morecanoeing? Have gas prices got you down and you don't want to travel too far from home? How about crowds? Does the thought of trying to get away and having to deal with big crowds frustrating to you? Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls alike, I have the answer for you. Tons and tons of outdoor fun can be found right here at Hartman Creek State Park and the surrounding areas. It is not that far of a drive from the Chicago Area (about a 4.5 hour drive). If you go up here in the middle of the summer of course there are going to be a good number of people here. Fortunately it is not going to be as crowded as a Devil's Lake or Starved Rock, which automatically give it an A plus rating in my grade book!

Great service and friendly people and best of all awesome prices. I have been going there for years…read moreand certainly will continue. I highly recommend The Minnow Bucket.

Ask for "hot spots" and "what they're hittin' on" , and the friendly owner will tell 'ya!…read more Great selection of live bait. Minimal but ample / sufficient lures, tackle, etc. If after-hours, the bait vending machine is usually well-stocked and in good working order. (Not always the case with bait machines!)

Wow, it was nice for a place for my son to unwind after nap time. He loved climbing up and going…read moredown slides here. There is nice swings nearby too.

This park is gorgeous. There're spots for picnics, fishing, or benching with a book. The playground…read morehas a rocket ship theme my friend's children love, the glass museum is right there, and the architecture of many surrounding homes are intriguing and historical. Highly recommend anyone in the area to check it out for an afternoon.

We booked a room here for one night because we were going on a motorcycle trip. We booked this…read moreyesterday and found out that it is going to rain all weekend so I called immediately to cancel and was informed that I'm not getting my money back. This is absolutely unacceptable and stealing. We are out $90 in 24 hours.

We booked a stay at Clay Lake Inn and resorts. Unfortunately, we were unable to utilize this stay…read moreas our trip was ruined by three days worth of rain in the forecast. We booked the trip on Sunday and had to cancel on Tuesday. We were out the $90. It would've cost for the one night stay as their policy is no cancellation refunds. If they advertise this on their website, it is in the fine print however, it should be policy that if your trip is canceled due to circumstances beyond your control, you should be refunded. This is equivalent to stealing.

My group of 6 had a great time ice fishing with Mr. Bluegill. Got some real nice walleyes and…read morelearned a lot from Troy. Troy was very good at taking the time to explain proper techniques and answering our questions. Even more impressive was his energy and effort in constantly searching the lake for a better location and better bite. Under some adverse conditions on Day 2, he even had us out on 3 different lakes looking for fish which were being very tight-lipped that day. He uses only top-notch equipment and the latest in ice fishing technology. His fee is reasonable and even includes a fresh cooked hot lunch on the ice (for full day trips) which we really enjoyed.

From the owner: Capt. Troy Peterson, owner of Mr. Bluegill Guide Service is one of only a few Full-Time fishing…read moreguides in the area specializing in Walleye, Muskie, panfish and bass on Lake Winnebago, Green Bay, The Wolf River, Fox River and Central Wisconsin Lakes. Ice Fishing or Open Water, no group is too big or too small, Mr.Bluegill Does It all and with a smile. Learn to fish or just have fun with one of Wisconsin's top multi-species anglers and fishing guide.

We booked this cruise in advance of our first trip to Waupaca. We had a blast. The Chief Waupaca…read morepaddleboat is a great way to see the Chain of Lakes, especially with someone as knowledgeable as Captain Malachi who made the trip so interesting and enjoyable. Afterwards we had a wonderful meal at the restaurant (the burgers were wonderful and so glad we went with the recommended sour cream fries--delish!) We are already planning our next trip with friends to experience the Clear Water Harbor Boat cruise.

This is a cute little harbor and you can take a boat ride on the Chief. On a nice day, it's a great…read moreride to see the area and enjoy some fresh air. You can bring drinks from the bar on the boat and they have beer, wine, soda and water in the boat you can purchase.

Go somewhere else. I set up an all day trip several months in advance with Phil over the phone…read more He wrote me in on his calendar and asked me to call him the week before so I did. I asked when and where we would meet because I had to drop my son off at camp no earlier than 7am. He actually said that he likes to start around 7 but that is not a problem. He said that he would text me the day prior with a pin for the landing. We traveled all the way from Florida to Stevens Point, I texted him on Sunday that we had arrived in town, had our license and were would be ready for him after 7am Tuesday. He responded back and sent the pin for the location in Mosinee. Guess what, Phil was not there when we got to the landing at 7:34am. We got out, I looked around and saw a truck with empty trailer and thought that he must be here and he just ran the boat up river to look around or something. I texted him at 7:38 am that we were here. We got our stuff out and poked around a bit then I told myself that I would wait till 8 to call and check. At 7:58am I called him . Well.... he left us...and was rude about it too. He even said that he waited 45 min but that is impossible if I am sitting there at 7:34. But regardless, this was all communicated. I could not drop my son off until 7am in Stevens Point, then drive about 30 min to Mosinee. That is what we did but he left his charter at the ramp. Take better notes Phil, read each word of your texts Phil. We traveled over 18 hours and you couldn't wait a prearranged 30 min. Yes prearranged as in I told you about it and you acknowledged it. Andrew Mooney Tallahassee, Florida

Whatever species you want to target, Hooksetters and their guides are always on the fish. Very…read moreprofessional yet expect to share some great laughs. Highly recommend this guide service whether it's open water or on ice. Very knowledgeable group of guys!

Superb paddling experience! Kim was very easy to communicate with and very responsive to our…read morevisiting family's concerns about recent heavy rainfalls and river conditions as first time SUPers. Kim delivered all the needed boards, provided excellent instruction, and individualized guidance as everyone learned how to successfully paddle (and return after falling off)! My PA family was able to check off this bucket list adventure. Thanks SUP the Rapids!

We had Kim meet us in Hancock, WI where we were staying on Fish Lake. We had a group of 5 including…read moremy 8 year old daughter. This was the first time for all of us. When we first got on the boards my daughter got scared because she drifted away from us and couldn't control the board very well. When Kim saw my daughter was having trouble she went over to her and stayed with her until she was comfortable. She taught her how to steer and control her board. After about 20 mins my daughter was paddle boarding like a pro! She loved it as did the rest of us! I highly recommend SUP the Rapids! It's a great time and not as hard as you think!

This lake is very beautiful. It is hidden from the main road and you can't get access unless you…read morehave a cottage there or if you come through the narrow passage from a park. Be wary of the lake rules. The DNR is in plain clothes and will give you a citation for anything! He lands in th garage from the middle of the lake and has a Jon boat!