Hayward KOA

The Great Outdoors

Leave the Hayward KOA camping for a bit and head north to Amnicon Falls State Park for some amazing photos of the oh-so-scenic nature around. The name of this gorgeous park is not misleading; there are loads of fantastically beautiful waterfalls in the area, all of which you can view from trails along the Amnicon River. You can even brave the surroundings and get down to the rocky shore, or stay on the wheelchair-friendly covered footbridge. Just don’t forget to bring some snacks for a picnic in the wilderness.Since you’re in the area, you might as well park your campervan rental and visit one (or several) of the stunning islands that form the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This place is almost impossibly picturesque, and you get both beaches and sandstone cliffs looking over the Great Lake. Did you want to see a lighthouse? There are nine of them. And perhaps some birds? You can find over 240 species. The hiking in the area is truly superb, or for you water-lovers - you can paddle, sail, and cruise the lake. The fascinating underwater rock formations and shipwrecks are sure to keep any scuba diver busy for hours.On the way back to where your RV rental spends its nights, make a quick (as if) stop at Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest for some serious outdoor recreation. There are miles of trails through the forested, leafy landscape which make for excellent hiking and biking; you can even go geocaching, letterboxing, or gold panning. And there are masses of lakes and rivers for paddling, swimming, or water skiing. This stop will most certainly be longer than expected. This forest is also so much fun in the winter; you can even find RV campgrounds if you like it too much to leave.

Exploring the Area

For the fishing enthusiast camping in an RV near Hayward, there’s one place that cannot be missed; the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. It truly is a piece of heaven for any angler, recreational or professional. It boasts everything from antique and classic fishing artifacts to a fishing movie theater, a boat and motor display building, and, last but not least, a five-story building shaped like a musky. Stock up on fishing gear and souvenirs and take at least one photo while standing in the mouth of the fish.Hayward campers are in luck even if they’re not into fishing, at least if they like events of all sorts and sizes. There are races, a county fair, and possibly the biggest one: the Lumberjack World Championships. Three summer days full of fierce competition, delicious food, and live music - can you say no to that? Watch the world’s top men and women saw, chop, log roll, and boom-run, and afterward, you might even be able to try some yourself.If your time spent in your Hayward RV rental has awoken an interest in the area, head to Sawyer County Historical Society for a big dose of fascinating facts about the surroundings. There doesn’t seem to be a single thing missing in the exhibition of artifacts and documents. Do you want to know more about logging and lumberjacking? Check. Are you more interested in the history of fishing and hunting? Check. What about homesteading, pioneers, and the Victorian lifestyle? Believe it or not - another check.Once you’ve satisfied your craving for information, it’s time for another kind of hunger to be satiated; you can visit one of the saloons to get some local food, or you can wine and dine in an old schoolhouse. Rent a camper near Hayward KOA, and you’re sure to have the time of your life!