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Wisconsin campgrounds #6252831
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I need help planning our trip through Wisconsin on our way to the NTA. The route I have mapped out is trough Dubuque, IA to Madison, Oshkosh on to Escanaba. I would like to stop somewhere about 4 hours from escanaba. Any suggestions on a campground in that area would be greatly appreciated. Due to my medical needs full hookups are greatly desired. I can move from this route, I would just like to stop about half way between Iowa City and Escanaba, or at least plus or minus an hour from half way.

We would like to stop in Wisconsin just so we can take our time and enjoy the state as we drive through. Thanks for any help.

By the way I don't want to spend 60 to 100 dollars a night and I want to stay 3 nights, July 22, 23, 24 and leave out of Wis. on the 25th.

Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6252834
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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6252864
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I'm sure there is a lot of campgrounds around Wisconsin Dells. It's a high tourist area so you may need to check availability and prices. Should be about 4 hours from Escanaba and not to far off your chosen route.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6252874
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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6252935
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you camp and DON'T own a copy of Woodalls Campground Directory???????????

You'd be wise to invest in 1. Smartest $25 you'll spend this yr...probably cheaper at Amazon.

All campgrounds in NORTH AMERICA listed and rated and amenities graded and prices.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6252945
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Pennisula State Park in Door County is probably 2 hours, Harrington Beach State Park is about 4. Both great places to camp.

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High Cliff State Park is scenic. And about 3-4 hours from Escanaba

Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253023
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The dells, who would send anyone there.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: The Beav] #6253193
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Originally Posted By: The Beav
The dells, who would send anyone there.


He asked about camp grounds approximately 4 hours from Escanaba and close to his route. So I mentioned the Dells been through there several times. You live in Wisconsin and still haven't added anything of value to this post.


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Yes I did I said don't go to the dells. All the camp grounds around the dells area are tourist traps. With wall to wall people.
Sorry about that Abu65 but neither have you. LOL

But I still don't know If the gentleman Is tent camping or has a RV It does makes a difference.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253243
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He did say he needs full hookups do to medical reasons so I was assuming he's got an RV or camper of some kind. I figured the Dells would have what he needed and regardless, it is a beautiful part of your state with many things to see and do for 3 days. Geographically speaking it is probably the prettiest area of your state however I am partial to hill country. But you can't beat the north woods for the Grouse and the solitude.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253246
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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253253
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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253279
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I think he should change his route and go north. I guess I'll Pm him and get a better Idea on what he needs.
That Isn't a Child friendly picture In my opinion.
Now us old guys are all In favor. LOL
But for a traveling guy with medical Issues that gal could be a problem.


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why not come to nta early an stay on grounds full hooks up an lots to see in up an not many people

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That's even a better Idea.


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Re: Wisconsin campgrounds [Re: coolstucco] #6253315
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You guys sure are a cantankerous bunch today. I will be pulling a camping trailer, I will have the wife and 3 daughters so I think Hals "niece" would cause me some troubles. I have to use a dialysis cycler at night so I need full hookups, plus did I mention I will have 4 women with me. I have a good campground guide, I just don't know Wisconsin as I have never been through that state and did not want to spend days searching for different areas.

I am looking at the sky high campground in Portage, WI due to its location on my route and the relative low price. If anyone knows a reason not to stay there I would like to hear about it now, not later.

Trapper Dahlgren, we will be arriving in Michigan on the 25th and we are going to be up there for about 4 weeks. The reason for this last minute change is that when I set my original plans the wife wanted to get to Michigan as soon as possible so we were stopping in Iowa and then driving straight through Wisconsin in one day. I don't like to drive over 5 or 6 hours a day when we travel because I want to enjoy the trip, not work all day driving.
We are now adding 3 days to the front of our trip so we can stop in Wisconsin.

Thanks for all suggestions and replies and welcome more as I have not cemented my new plans yet. Hope to see all of you guys in Escanaba.

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Patrice it is a Trailmanor 3023, it pulls down the road as a 23 foot trailer and expands up to be a 30 foot camper. Are you guys going to be at the NTA?

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Trapper Dahlgren, our plans for the UP are as follows:
1- Gladstone Bay Canpground
2- Lake Fanny Hooe Resort in Copper Harbor
3- Munising tourist park in Munising
4- Kritters Northcountry campground in Newberry
5- Mill Creek campground in Mackinaw City
6- South Haven at my cousins home

I think this will allow us to cover the UP pretty well. We plan on staying 3 nights at each campground and about 10 days at my cousins.

We are open to any and all suggestions on what to see and what to not do in these areas.

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