Camping & Campgrounds

Conover is your starting point of adventure for camping. Our plentiful lakes and streams and abundant forests offer endless camping opportunities. Conover has campgrounds with all the amenities close to the lakes and our many trails, remote campsites that you can reach by paddle and a campground that you and your horse can enjoy too!

Area Vilas County Campgrounds

Tamarack Springs Campground

This campground is located at 5025 Tamarack Road off County Highway S, west of Conover. The campground accommodates tents and small trailers, featuring a campground host and nine sites spread along both sides of the creek – six on the north side and three on the south side. Each campsite includes a fire ring with attached grill and a picnic table. Vault toilets and water pump. There is a day use picnic area with grills and picnic tables. Nearby fishing on Tamarack Creek and access to the Vilas County ATV and Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System.

Torch Lake Campground & RV Park

Torch Lake Campground & RV Park is located at 5130 Torch Lake Road, 1½ miles south of Conover. The campground/RV park offers 21 campsites, with the Campground Host occupying one site. Each guest site includes water & electrical hook-up, a fire ring with adjustable cooking grate, and a picnic table. Free wi-fi is available. There are two comfort station buildings. One of the two comfort station buildings include six bathroom/shower units. There is a dump station. There is one dedicated ADA guest site within feet of the comfort station, this ADA compliant guest site includes an elevated fire ring with adjustable cooking grate. This Campground/RV Park has direct access to the Vilas County ATV trail system and is a short walk from Torch Lake Park & Beach.

River Road Equestrian Campground

This campground is located at 5056 River Road off US Highway 45, south of Conover. There are eight primitive campsites around a large common area. The center common area has two picnic tables and a large fire ring/grill. The campsites accommodate equestrian trailers. There are five high lines available and room for portable pens. There is a pump for fresh water and one ADA compliant toilet building located at this campground, as well as a manure bunker/pad for your four-legged friends. There is a graveled day use parking area. The campground accesses the Equestrian Trail System.

Buckatabon Creek Campground

This campground is located near the junction of the Buckatabon Creek and the Wisconsin River. The campground is for primitive camping, and includes two free standing cooking grills, a fire ring with attached grill, a picnic table, bathroom facility, and a small shelter. This campground is walk-in or boat access only and there is no motor vehicle parking. A self-registration station is located on premises.

Rummels Road Campground

This campground in located on the east bank of the Wisconsin River just south of Rummels Road which is approximately 2 ½ miles north of Conover. The campground is for primitive camping, and includes a free-standing cooking grill, a fire ring with attached grill, a picnic table, bathroom facility, and a small shelter. This campground is walk-in or boat access only and there is no motor vehicle parking. A self-registration station is located on premises.

This campground is just a few miles south of the Headwaters of the Wisconsin River at Lac Vieux Desert Lake, where Vilas County also maintains a historical marker, scenic park, and picnic area.

For further Vilas County Campground information please contact:

Vilas County Parks and Recreation Department Phone: 715-479-5160 Website: www.vilascountywi.gov

Local Privately Owned Campgrounds

Borderline RV Park

Tel: 715-547-6169 Website: www.borderlinervpark.com E-Mail: borderlinerv@gmail.com

Buckatabon Lodge & Lighthouse Pub

Tel: 715-479-4660 Website: www.buckatabon.com E-mail: buckatabonlakelodge@gmail.com

Gateway Lodge, Restaurant & Lounge

Tel: 715-547-3321 | Tel: 800-848-8058 Website: www.gateway-lodge.com E-mail: gateway@gateway-lodge.com