Pine Harbor Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you visit northwestern Wisconsin, you'll find yourself in the midst of some gorgeous scenery; there are plenty of places to experience the wilderness when you set up camp at Pine Harbor Campground. Since the RV campground sits near Lake Wissota, Lake Wissota State Park will be a convenient spot to start. Here you can rent a canoe to explore the 6,300-acre lake. There are also 1,000 acres of forest to check out. Spend an afternoon on the swimming beach or venture out on one of the trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The park also features spots for hunting and fishing.You could also head up north near Cornell where you can explore Brunet Island State Park. With 1,300 acres to see, you can try paddling around a lagoon in a canoe or test the trails till you spot the perfect camping spot. Hunting is allowed during certain times of the year, and areas to fish can be found within the park too. Near the water, you can spot all sorts of creatures like beavers, otters, and minks.Another wonderful area to visit is the Pershing Wildlife Area over near Hannibal, which consists of two tracts of land. There you can explore diverse environments spread out over 7,900 acres, including white pine woods, 3,000 acres of brush-prairie, and wetlands. Some of the most popular activities to enjoy here include birding, wildlife viewing, and canoeing.

Explore the City

The wilderness isn’t the only thing that you can enjoy while RV camping near Lake Wissota; there are lots of city-based attractions to check while you're here. If the kids are running too high on energy or everyone’s just looking for a great time, the trampoline park in Eau Claire is worth a stop. There you can enjoy activities like laser tag, bumper cars, mini-golf, zip-lining, go-karts, and more. On top of that, you can find wall-to-wall trampolines and jump to your heart's content. There's also a water park on-site, so you'll have lots of options when you visit this family-friendly spot.When you are ready to slow things down, you might want to head to one of the many wineries in the area, or make a visit to the Chippewa Valley Museum. In Eau Claire, this museum delves into all sorts of topics, including motorsports, trains, farms, wildlife, history, and more. Over 23,000 artifacts can also be found inside; some are over 4,000 years old. You can also check out fascinating exhibits like Changing Currents: Reinventing the Chippewa Valley and Kate Aikens Dollhouse: A Fantasy in Miniature.Maybe creatures are what you want to see when you're camping at Pine Harbor Campground. Then you might want to head over to Chippewa Falls and visit Irvine Park Zoo. There you can see large creatures like bears, tigers, and hyenas, or visit some of the critters at the petting zoo. You can also see yaks, bison, lemurs, monkeys, and even zebras. Surrounding the zoo, you will find a park with areas for sports, including basketball, skating, and tennis along with historical exhibits and a scenic overlook to check out.