One of the nicest campgrounds i've ever been to. Everything was so clean and the bathrooms are heated. There's water surrounding the whole camp so there's a good chance you'll end up with a water view. There was electrical and water which was a bonus. So happy to have stayed here and experience fall at its prime time. Highly recommend and can't wait to return in the future! read more

Lake Chippewa Campground - Waterfront - Campgrounds Near Me - Hayward, Wisconsin

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This is by far my favorite campground. It's quiet. The layout is great. The campsites are so nice. Very clean, showers are nice and clean and such a cute little lodge for ice cream and other treats! We had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

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The stay at Lake Chippewa overall was a great experience! We initially were supposed to take our motorhome, but there were issues with it that keep us from taking it and getting one of the Park Models. We absolutely loved the Park Model!! It was beautiful inside and plenty of room! The layout was very nice, and the amenities were great! Plenty of room in the bathroom and shower. The water pressure was great in the shower! I loved the fact that there was an L-shaped island in the kitchen and there was a dishwasher to wash dishes!! Plenty of utensils to use and cookware, as well as glassware! The bedroom was nice with high ceilings and tons of drawer space for clothes!! It had a wonderful screened in porch to enjoy the outside. Mostly bug free too! They provided an outdoor pit, but ours was a little worn out. The little shop area where the office is and check-in and out is, is amazing! Very nice souvenir shop, also included a nice little eating area and an arcade for kids. There was an ice cream place in there and just across the street is a mini golf place. I do have to say the mini golf was kind of annoying this time because there was SO MUCH debris on the course. Seems like the green is a little worn out! Inside of the souvenir shop is a place where they keep items you might need like chips, eggs, bacon, other dairy products. They also have utility items like super glue, bungie cords, chargers, batteries, bug repellent, antibiotic ointments snd bandages. They literally thought of everything!! The biggest con for was paying for internet that barely worked! The connection was terrible!! The only decent place to connect was the screened porch, but once you went inside, it was awful!! I don't know how you justify making someone pay for internet when it barely works, or you barely even get one signal bar! PLEASE update your internet strength. You guys are aware of it because I spoke to someone and she seemed like it wasn't a big deal, but it was to us because we were paying for it. Most hotels don't even make you pay for internet and usually the connection is great. Please get this resolved! Get some extenders or something!! The other thing that bothered me was our kitchen window did not have a shade on it, and it was also cracked. Someone came to our PM and took measurements when I was in the middle of cooking, and never replaced it with at least a shade for now. We had to use one of our towels to cover it. :/ Overall the stay was great, and definitely will be back, but for the love of God....PLEASE get the internet connection fixed to be stronger if you're willing to make people pay for it! Otherwise, consider making it free. Thank you for a great stay and we will be back! read more

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This has been the best campground I have ever been to. The grounds are impeccably clean, and the staff is exceptionally friendly. The other campers are also very welcoming, contributing to a pleasant community atmosphere. The beach is well-maintained, and the lodge offers delicious ice cream and fried food. Being on the Chippewa Flowage is truly a sight to behold, with its chain of lakes, beautiful untouched scenery, and some of the best (and hardest) fishing around. I have been coming up here for 16 years and plan to continue coming for the rest of my life. This campground provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and excellent amenities. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic camping experience. Seriously, bring the family, boat, and a love for nature. You are sure to enjoy and come back again. read more

Lake Chippewa Campground - Sky and treeline of the site. - Campgrounds Near Me - Hayward, Wisconsin

It was at Lake Chippewa that we held the first of what I expect to be an annual extended family camping event. Let me first start off by saying...THIS PLACE IS DOG FRIENDLY. I almost would guess that over 70% of sites had a dog. About a 3 hour car trip from Mpls (unless your bf is directionally challenged :). Located right on the flowage, there was abundant water activities to enjoy. We had a group campsite which gave us more than enough room to put up 3 tents and a food screen tent. We had our own beach from which we docked canoes and kayaks. Next year we will definitely be bringing the pontoon. There were portapotty's right near us for the early morning visit and a shower/bathhouse a 5 minute walk away. The lodge had everything we could have needed if we forgot anything and delivered firewood to your campsite nightly if you requested it. There was mini-golf, volleyball and waterballoon wars. They had a big beach area with docks and toy for the younger kids. There was so much to do we didn't get a chance to try it all in our stay. But...things to remember for next time...get the group site for more than 2 tents, even though a good number of other sites also had water access. Bring a bike/scooter to get around the campgrounds. It is a large property and it will make it easier to get around. Luckily we had brought our scooter. and the most important....it cost 25 cents to shower for 3 minutes...stock up on quarters. At first this irked us, but after being there we realized they did that to keep the kids moving through the bathroom. I could quickly see a teenager sitting in the shower for hours while I huddled waiting for her....I will gladly pay for my daily 6min hot shower. Yeap - nice and hot... Every campsite had running water and electricity, so you are definitely not roughing it too much. We paid $39 a tent/night. But their website explains the costs if you are not on a group site or want to be right on the water. But I'd pay the extra for the lake site every time. Located near Hayward, WI - we ventured in for an hour and realized we would rather enjoy the campgrounds than walk through one more touristy tee-shirt shop. Definitely would go back.... read more

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Absolutely beautiful. Felt like we were on a National Geographic adventure. Numerous birds: loons, woodpeckers, eagles, geese, and frogs all can be heard throughout the day. We chose a beach site $51 a night, $41 for non beach. When we arrived they gave us a map of available spaces and the keys to a golf cart and told us to pick a site. Wow, we sure appreciated leaving our RV at the entrance while we explored the very large campground. The Landing (restaurant/bar) is within walking distance. The lodge makes their own waffle cones and they are delish filled with ice cream. A yummy treat. Our site was very secluded and peaceful, grassy, trees and shoreline. Rent a pontoon boat and explore the flowage - well worth the cost of $90 for four hours. Love this place. read more

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Really fantastic place! Perfect for families and people who love to he on the water. We had a spot directly on the lake and the breeze was perfect during the day and stunning views! They have cabins and smaller homes for rent which looked brand new and pretty spacious. Camp sites have full hookups and accommodated our 37 ft RV. We even had a boat rental of a pontoon that made for a fun day. Clean, friendly and professional. read more

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This place is amazing. Our site was on the shoreline facing East. I placed my tent literally 6' from the water's edge so I could fall asleep listening to the sounds of the waves gently lapping against the shore. Fishing was not good while we were there but the view across the lake was something to behold. Then, at night, I was treated to night skies like I've not seen since I was a young boy. I could see the outer bands of the Milky Way, I could see satellites traveling across the sky and, due to the amount of stars, I actually had difficulty finding Orion. The natural icing on the cake was the loons. What a beautiful sound! Facilities were outstanding and clean. Best showers than any other campground I've been at. Even though I hate paying to take a shower, the facilities were so nice it was well worth it. read more

I've been coming to the Lake Chippewa Campground for over 20 years and still love it just as much as I did as a kid. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The lodge smells like the homemade waffle cones they make every day for the plethora of ice cream flavors they have! (and change daily, which makes it easy to get a cone every single day!) Some of my favorites have been Lemon Cheesecake and Mackinac Island Fudge. The lodge also has arcade games, pool, souvenirs, toiletries and some food, a playground just behind it, and they offer mini train rides for kids twice a day! It's kept very clean and they recently redid the path leading up to the lodge, so it looks very nice. Our family usually rents a trailer camper from the campground, so when we arrive it is all set up for us, and the campground takes care of emptying the waste tank a few times a week! It is such a convenient system that makes our trip that much more enjoyable. :) The campground is dog friendly, which is a very nice plus! They have a number of sites on the water, as well as lots that are tucked away just off of it. The campground has a very nice beach with paddle board and water bike rentals, as well as lily pad mats and rolling log toy in the water! A very kid-friendly place as well. They have a miniature golf course, and golf carts and Italian bikes for rental too. I really REALLY appreciate how clean the bathroom and shower facilities are always kept. It's so nice to be able to use a clean bathroom and take a nice shower in the middle of a camping week. They also have laundry facilities which have been nice to use if things have gotten especially dirty or wet. The Chippewa Flowage is a huge and great lake with so many opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water activities. Many of my favorite memories growing up were made at this campground! read more

I hate to be one of those people who speak badly about a place because of one person, but I had such appallingly rude service from a woman on the phone that I,an unemotional,level-headed person, ended the conversation extremely frustrated and in tears. There was a miscommunication with a reservation. I believe it was their error; they believe it was mine. In the end, I wanted to figure something out together, but the person on the other end of the line was so rude and didn't care to try to help problem solve through the error. Unfortunately, they don't care that they lost my business. They know that people will continue to camp there, so it doesn't matter if one stupid customer isn't happy. I will not go there again because of the principle of the matter: you don't do business like that. You don't treat people like garbage because "oh well, it's not going to make us go out of business." They should treat customers well because it's the right thing to do. Too bad because we were planning on spending a good portion of our summer there, giving them a lot of our money. After I got off the phone with Lake Chippewa Campground staff, I called a campground down the road from them and spoke with a very pleasant person who was patient with making multiple reservations for me and my family, answered questions kindly, and treated me like a human. LCC - just because you are a popular campground doesn't mean you can treat customers poorly. Train your staff to be kind and patient, not condescending and rude. read more

I recently stayed at the campground and we decided to tent it. It was a beautiful campground and we had a very nice lakeside site. All amenities were within walking distance which is awesome! Also, we were able to purchase our fishing licenses when we arrived. Another bonus was the power and water at each site. I also loved the removable grates on the fire pit. A downfall was having to pay to shower. I noticed most people stayed in campers so the shower area was never full. Also, having to pay for WiFi added to my feeling the campground was nickel and diming me. As a doe note, as soon as we got to the middle of the lake we had service. I loved being free from the phone, but staying in a tent during a storm can be concerning. It would have been great to be able to pull up the radar. My suggestion is just to add a few dollars to the cost of a site and allow access to the showers and WiFi. I felt these minor costs were an annoyance. Overall, I was happy with my stay. read more

This is a perfect campground for a fisherman, and it is also very, very fun. For example, there is a beach and the lodge has excellent ice cream. My recommendation is to get a waffle cone ice cream at least once during your stay there. It is also very kid friendly and dog friendly. It is very nice for fisherman because there is many docks, a boat launch, and you can buy bait there. If you want to kayak, there is some there to rent. read more

I can't say enough good about this campground! We've been coming for years, first as summer campers, and now as seasonal campers. It just keeps getting better and better! The property is well maintained, and each year there are improvements. Although it is a large campground with lots of activities, there is such a sense of privacy and peace. I breathe a sweet sigh of calm every time I cross the narrows! The lake is clean, the beach is sandy, the homemade waffle cones are YUM! This place is a favorite destination of all our grandchildren. Many wonderful memories have been made here, and Lord willing, many more to come!! Thanks, Robinson family!! read more

Our family spent a week at Lake Chippewa for a family vacation. We have 3 children under 8 and it was perfect. We were able to walk/ride bikes to every part of the campground and not worry too much about our children. We will definitely be making this a family trip we continue. We brought our bass boat and were able to doc it right by our campground. We were a little close to our neighbors but were able to work around it. The shower rooms were always clean and well taken care of. They do a great job of keeping things picked up around the campground. read more

We stayed at this campground for the first time recently. Upside: right on the Chippewa flowage, nice facilities (nice lodge, laundry, lots of activities for kids); friendly staff, keep a clean and tidy campground; spacious showers, although they do cost...didn't mind that since it kept everyone moving through the showers in the morning and the water was nice and hot. They offered full hook-up and had sites where you could arrange for a honey wagon to come. Downside: Very busy campground. If our kids were small I think we'd think it was a good fit, but we are in our 50's so it was a bit hectic and loud for us - especially over the weekend. Our site was quite nice and large however there were many that were small and really a tight fit to the neighbor. Also the wifi is NOT good. I paid almost 40 to have it for a couple of weeks and it was a waste. This is not really the campground's issue. They pay a vendor to provide the service, but it was super frustrating since it often provided little to no signal. read more

Only great things to say! We've been coming here for 22 years and don't intend to stop anytime soon. We have a seasonal site and leave our camper there all year. The family that runs it are the nicest people ever and all the workers are always super nice and helpful too. Everything is always so clean and well maintained. This is a place that the owners as well as the guests really seem to take pride in. I don't think we've ever run into a single issue in all the years we have been there. Our daughter has grown up going to this place every summer and the memories are priceless. Walking up to the lodge for ice cream, going on nature walks, playing mini golf, sitting at the beach, going out on the boat and even seeing the occasional black bear! The lake and the campground is hands-down our favorite place in world. Every spring brings the excitement of going up to open the camper for the year, and it always has the feeling of coming home. read more