Antigo Lake RV Campground

The Great Outdoors

Just a short drive north of the RV campground is Bogus Swamp State Natural Area near Summit Lake. The natural area is not a real swamp, but instead a series of various other wetland habitats. Nonetheless, Bogus Swamp is a fun place to explore new landscapes and habitats filled with lush greenery, thanks to the constant presence of life-sustaining water. Bogus Swamp is a popular geocaching site, so bring some trinkets and see what treasures you can discover through this popular worldwide scavenger hunt.Geology lovers will delight in a trip to Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau. Truly unique to the area, not only is Rib Mountain the third tallest hill in Wisconsin, it is famed for its shocking age: nearly two billion years old. Many geologists believe that Rib Mountain is actually one of the oldest formations on the planet. You can walk around this geologic phenomenon and learn about the intense geologic processes that it took to form the stunning creation.Those who want to immerse themselves in the wilderness of the Wisconsin Northwoods can head to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Rhinelander. Covering 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s northern region, you can explore the 800 miles of trails that wind through the landscape. Whether you want a day hike or a backpacking excursion, there are lots of options with varying levels of difficulty. If you’d rather see as much of this stunning landscape as you can, you can instead embark on an ATV tour or a scenic drive. There are also several pockets of Chequamegon-Nicolet that are considered old-growth forests. One such popular destination is Cathedral Pines, made up of mostly white pines.

Explore the Area

History lovers can spend some time at the Langlade County Historical Museum in downtown Antigo. This museum inhabits a former Carnegie Library and works to preserve the architecture. Home to the founder of Antigo, the Deleglise Cabin was built in 1878 and is also on-site at the museum. Visitors can peruse the artifacts and historical photographs that showcase the rich history of this pioneer town.If you’re traveling in the winter, head to the nearby Kettlebowl Ski Area. Whether you prefer downhill skiing or cross-country skiing, Kettlebowl has the facilities for you. There are often volunteers there teaching skiing lessons, so if you want to brush up on your skills, be sure to give yourself some extra time to jump in on a lesson. And when you finish your skiing adventures for the day, you can warm up at the snack bar with some homemade soup.Art lovers should plan to spend some time at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in nearby Wausau. This unique museum showcases art that focuses on the natural world, with sculptures of animals and paintings of wilderness scenes. You can also register in advance to join a workshop to make your own work of art, or a lecture to learn even more about the process.They don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for no reason. When you're camping in an RV near Antigo, be sure to treat yourself to some locally produced cheese. With dozens of varieties to choose from and even more ways to enjoy it, you are sure to find your new favorite cheese.