Northwood Shores Campground

The Great Outdoors

When RV camping at Northwood Shores Campground, you'll have excellent swimming and fishing just steps from your campsite. The lake is only ten feet deep, so it's a good place for family swimming during the summer. There is a boat launch, so you can get out on the water and enjoy some fishing. In the lake, you'll find panfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, and walleye. Be sure to check the fishing regulations for the lake before you go.There are lots of other excellent lakes to explore when you book an RV in Barron County. There are a wide variety of water sports that are popular in this area beyond swimming and fishing, including kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, water skiing, and so many more. The much larger Bear Lake is located across the road from Northwood Shores Campground. This lake is much deeper than Upper Devils Lake and has four boat landings. Bear Lake Sedge Meadow is located on the south side of the lake. It is a state natural area with preserved foliage and is home to several species of rare birds and other wildlife. Other large lakes nearby include Long Lake and Shell Lake.If you're looking for a bigger outdoor adventure, Northwood Shores is only an hour's drive from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This beautiful forest covers over 1.5 million acres and has an extensive network of hiking trails. Within the forest, there's also a network of biking trails and horseback riding trails. In the winter, you'll also find trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Certain areas of the forest do allow hunting, with designated areas for big game, small game, and waterfowl. There are several lakes in the forest as well, with areas for tubing, windsurfing, water skiing, and even scuba diving, as well as fishing, swimming, and boating.

Exploring The Area

Camping at Northwood Shores Campground is an excellent way to explore the beauty of the northern Wisconsin countryside. The campground is just outside of the small town of Haugen. Near Haugen, you'll find a country store with a gas station and market full of groceries, toiletries, and other essentials. There's also a very small market in Haugen. If you are looking for restaurants, coffee shops, banks, pharmacies, and anything else you might need while traveling, you can drive down to Rice Lake, which is a larger town south of the campground. Rice Lake is home to the Barron County Fairgrounds as well as small museums, theater companies, and other attractions.The city of Eau Claire is an easy day trip from the campsites at Northwood Shores Campground, at just an hour's drive south. It is a particularly excellent place to visit with kids, as there are many family-friendly activities there. The town has a charming children's museum as well as indoor water and trampoline parks. Eau Claire also has several beautiful parks, and when the weather is nice, you'll find farmers' markets and other fun local events to enjoy. The downtown area has several excellent breweries, charming boutiques, and cozy restaurants.The nearest urban spreads to Northwood Shores Campground are the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, about two hours' drive away. Although it is a large metropolitan area, the Twin Cities region is well-known for its beautiful parks with lush waterfalls and hiking trails. The area also has plenty of excellent museums and other cultural attractions, including the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and of course, the Mall of America for shopping lovers.