This campground has easy access right off of I 94. So if you don't like road noise this is not the…read morespot for you. I like the easy access, it is directly on the ATV trails, the campground is very clean and well-maintained, and the campers tend to be very nice. The owner is super accommodating. There are a lot of seasonal people here because of the ATV trails. The pool is nice they also have mini golf. They have a laundry in the lodge as well as showers.

Started our jouney cross country from the Chicago area targeting The Mall of America. It's…read morestarting to get dark and I realize we're not going to make it. Not sure what to do then suddenly we came to this campground. I really don't care what the amenities are but will they allow us to pop our tent. We decide to check into it. Upon entering we are greeted and I explain what I am looking for. The gentleman said that's fine because that's all he's got and there's only 2 left. I take one. He tells me during the summer he's 100% before the year begins because of the activities available there. The spot is not too far from the office. I'm sweating hot. We pick a spot and start setting up. M has gone camping but doesn't seem to have had much experience. That's one of the reasons why I decided we would camp all the way down until Las Vegas. I have her help me setup the tent but because we're in a rush to get it done before it gets really dark it's me doing all of it. Mosquitoes are showing up. We spray ourselves. I take my shirt off because it's dripping sticky with my sweat making it almost unbearable. I get the job done and it's pitch black. I decide to go take a shower. It felt so good to feel clean again. If you watch the show NAKED AND AFRAID, and you see how they are always getting a million bites by so many bugs. I know what that's like, literally. My back and legs were bitten over and over it was sick to look at. In the morning, M wanted to count the bites as she put another round of nail polish remover. We tried everything last night and found that worked best. It stung like crazy but it worked to alleviate the itch. I don't recommend doing that unless you got a tolerance for pain. Anyway, I think she lost count after 150 or so. I don't ever want to go through that again. I wish I had a chance to enjoy this facility because it has some great outdoor activities. You have to bring your own equipment, machines and gear but they provide all the basic necessities for what ever hook up you need.

Sizeable campground that offers water access and two impressively large play areas for kids. Jungle…read moregyms and swings abut the shoreline, making for a scenic place to play. On-site is also an ice cream shop (seasonal) that offers fun treats (even though, not gonna lie, it's not exactly the best ice cream I've ever had in the world).

We camped here on our road trip back to MN. It was a great experience! I was a little nervous given…read moreall the cuts to funding lately and stories of state parks not having enough staff to keep the parks clean and safe but that was not the case here. The staff were all very friendly and available to help throughout the weekend. There was running water, bathrooms, and showers available. We would definitely stay here again.

Black River State Forest is chock full o' awesome things to do!…read more You can bike, hike, snowshoe, ATV, ride horses, dive, swim, camp, paddle, fish, among many other options. The staff at the main office at the Castle Mound Campground are friendly and helpful regardless of where you may be camping or recreating. I frequently camp with my paddling groups at Castle Mound prior to paddling the Black River. The sites are well laid out, and if you reserve sites 12, 13, or 35, you are closest to both the outhouses and the wood house. Racks of wood are available for $3. Just load up the handy rack located next to the shelter, and deposit your $3 in the collection box. Each site has a fire ring with a cantilever grill grate. Be sure to bring some aluminum foil if you want to cook right on the grate! The showers located near the main office are fairly clean and easy to use compared to those at many other state parks. They have a good potable and non-potable water station you can hit on your way out for the day's activities. The group campsite at the north end of the State Forest is very spacious. They only allow a relatively small amount of people to camp there, considering the space could host a county fair. It used to be a horse camp. Now it hosts group sites with large pads for RVs and campers. The rangers we dealt with at this location were very friendly, and the one high school kid who was assisting was a great help in finding where to access some of the local trout streams (a challenge in this watershed because almost every stream is in a box canyon). The only drawback to camping at the group camp, the East Fork Campground, or the indoor group camp (which I want to try this winter) is that they are pretty far from the paddling locations we use. It's a hefty drive from the Interstate to the north end of the State Forest. If you're in the area and the timing is right, stop in at the Ho-Chunk Pow Wow which takes place on the northwest edge of the State Forest. It's quite an experience, and the announcer is hilarious: "We're doing the same thing tomorrow. The same... damn... thing."

The coziest little inn I have ever stayed at. Needed a place to stay while on the road and the…read moreHomestead Inn was just the right place at just the right price.

Mary is so nice and they have a hidden gem that is newly renovated that no one yet knows about…read more Quiet, clean & wonderful! Great experience

What a fantastic stay! Visited Whitehall for a funeral and absolutely fell in love with this…read morecharming INN. We are a family of 4 and our young children didn't want to leave. Will definitely be back next year. Thank you so much for taking care of us and giving us such a warm welcome. The Beery's

I was so pleasantly surprised by this amazing little Inn! Very friendly and accommodating! Staying…read moreduring COVID obviously makes the experience different than I suspect it normally is; however, everything worked perfectly. Socially distanced check-in and out, and again, very friendly! The room was spacious and had everything I needed for my quick stay. I will definitely be back either during COVID or after and can't wait!

We attended a wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful. The parking lot of large and the event…read morespace and the lodge area were clean and spacious. If I know anyone in this area looking for a venue, I'll direct them here!

Love this no frills motel in the scenic Northwoods of WI! Located within walking distance of Lake…read moreArbutus and right off the ATV trails, this reasonably priced, clean motel is where I stay. Or upgrade to the cabins for more room and amenities. Love the owners - Al and Shelley!

My customer experience with Arbutus Motel crashed before it even got off the ground. When I called…read moreto reserve a cabin for 2 nights, the woman (who did not identify herself on the phone) said that only 1 of her 3 cabins was rented out for the dates in question, but she refused to rent out the other 2, preferring to hold out for the possibility of renting to someone who would stay longer. I asked at what point she would know whether or not a cabin would be available for a 2-night rental; she would not commit to a date. I asked if there was a waiting list I could get on; she said no. I asked if we had the option to lock in one of their motel rooms now but change it to a cabin later if one ended up being available; she was noncommital. I finally gave up. While I understand that Arbutus Motel is a small business, and they have to carefully optimize their rentals for the limited summer months, they were unwilling to work with me in the slightest. I will not consider them for future getaways.

It was pretty fun. Tried skiing for the first time nothing against them just not a huge skier…read more Their sledding was really fun I would do that one all the time.

We all had so much fun. Very reasonable prices. Concessions were also reasonable... 3 hot…read morechocolates, a water, 2 bags of chips, ff, and a pretzel with cheese was under $13. U can tube from open to close.