Camping

Lakeside Leisure.
Camping Under the Stars.

From lakeview camping to your own private island, Rib Lake is guaranteed to recharge your spirit. Bring your tribe to make fine memories in the quiet hardwood forest setting. Make your home away from home rustic or modernly equipped. Find easy access to many outdoor activities year round.

Pine Island on Rib Lake

Escape to Your Own Private Island This Summer

Pine Island campground is a primitive camping site. The location is a two acre island located in the southeast corner of Rib Lake’s 320 acre lake. There are three sites set up for tent camping, which include fire rings. It is a perfect location to have privacy and experience remote camping. You will need a boat, canoe or kayak to access the island and begin this unique camping experience.

Rib Lake Fish and Game has created a roof shelter and cooking grill for camper use. Please take care of this equipment so it can be used for years to come. Also remember to leave no trace – Everything you bring into the sites must be removed when you leave. Camping here is free on a first come basis, no reservations required.

  • Location: Two-acre Island Southeast corner of 320 acre Lake

  • Amenities: Roof shelter, fire rings, cooking grill

  • Open: Season from mid-April to mid-October

  • Fees: FREE

  • Reservations: No reservations

  • Contact: 715.427.5404 or villagehall@riblakewisconsin.com

Lakeview Park
Village of Rib Lake

Lakeview Park accommodates both campers and tent camping. We have 27 sites available for tents, campers, 5th wheel and pull behind trailers. All sites have water and electrical hook-ups. 7 sites have 50 amp electrical, while the remaining 20 have 20/30 amp electrical. All sites are located in the wooded park on a hilltop above scenic Rib Lake.

This is a complete camping facility with indoor bathrooms and showers. There is also a full playground to entertain the kids. Also on site is a volleyball court. These are all free of charge. If you are in need of a facility to host a party, inquire about the pavilion to rent.

Rib Lake is a 320 acre lake located in Taylor County. Visitors have access to the lake from two public boat landings and three public docks that are wheelchair accessible. The lake is located within 1000 feet of Lakeview Park. Bring your fishing gear for a chance to catch Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Surrounding Primitive Camping Options

Wood Lake Campground is located seven miles east of Rib Lake. Take Hwy 102 to Wood Lake Ave.  The campground has nine wooded campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. All sites are on a first-come first-serve basis. There are vault toilets, a boat landing and a hand pump well. The campground is located on scenic Wood Lake, 62 acres in size with fishing opportunities for panfish and largemouth bass.  The Ice Age Trail is accessible from the campground and pavilion area.

Camp 8 Campground has four wooded sites with picnic tables and fire pits.  There is a hand pump well, vault toilets and a boat landing for a small, non-motorized boat.  The campground is located next to the 13 acre Camp 8 Flowage eight miles east of Rib Lake. Take Hwy 10 to Wilderness Ave east for 3-1/2 miles and at the fork in the road, stay right and take Camp 8 road 1/2 mile to the campground and lake. This county forest also serves as a trailhead for the Camp 8 ATV Trail System.

Also check out our Public Forests to see camping options available there.

Surrounding RV Camping

Spirit Lake Campground is located on Little Spirit Lake with 25 sites, electric & water hookups, showers, bathrooms, dump station, ice, firewood, boat ramp, piers. Excellent fishing. Dogs are allowed. Address: N155 State Highway 102 - Spirit, WI 54513. Website: spiritlakeassoc.org

  • Location: 305 Park Row, Rib Lake, WI 54470

  • Amenities: Campground Map, Indoor bathroom, & showers, electric hook-up, playground, volleyball court, fire rings, fishing docks, boat landing, pavilion to rent, ATV trail access

  • Open: Season from mid-April to mid-October

  • Quiet Hours: 11 pm to 7 am

  • Fees: $20 per night; $140 per week; $400 per month

  • Reservations: No reservations – pay on site

  • Contact: 715.427.5404 or villagehall@riblakewisconsin.com