About Us

-The Real Northwoods -

Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground

Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground is the real Northwoods, the perfect resort for families, site-seers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Our 60 acre property is nestled in the scenic Penokee Mountain region, located along the northern shoreline of the beautiful, 111 acre, spring fed, Long Lake.

We are surrounded by Ashland County Forest and we conveniently have ATV/snowmobile trail #13 run right through the north section of our resort property. This means you have ride-in-ride out access. Not failing to mention the great fishing, the proximity to ski hills, cross country ski and snowshoe trails, summer hiking trails and with the mountains being right here, great sledding locations. We are also near the Chequamegon National Forest, Lake Superior, and the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. We are only eight miles away from Copper Falls State Park and we are located in close proximity to over 60 other beautiful waterfalls.

Plan the perfect getaway in our cozy lake view cabins, RV sites or tent sites. Then get ready for hiking, swimming, biking, beach-combing, hunting, fishing, canoeing and more.

Our northern WI resort is well known for its large northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie and assortment of panfish. Wildwood Haven Resort is ideally located to provide guests with an authentic, real woods,“Up North” experience. There are endless opportunities for site-seeing, adventure, wildlife viewing, watercraft rental or just pure relaxation.

For excellent lodging in northern Wisconsin full of family fun activities, make a reservation at one of our cabins or campsites today!

Our Story

Rebecca Heiden took over ownership of Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground in late October of 2020 as a single owner. Her mission is to preserve the pristine nature and solitude that one can find at a small resort such as this one. She intends to never make this place the paved parking lot carnival that most RV and campgrounds have become. Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground is about being in the real Northwoods. Staying amongst the beautiful trees, listening to the peaceful birds, smelling the blossoming flowers, watching the animals and yes, enjoying the friendly bugs.

Rebecca's plan is to develop the resort in a way that works with mother nature so that more families can experience and learn from this land in a responsible and respectful way.

Our Projects

Erosion Control and Shoreline Protection

We are dedicated to preserving this property for the generations that come after us. One way we manage this preservation is with slope grading and retaining walls. In 2021 a small retaining wall was built to prevent the continuous shoreline erosion in the sandy beach area.

Mental Health

There is a peace and a calm to the Northwoods. It's a place where guests can come to recenter, reconnect and rebalance their mind and body. We care about your mental health. Listen to the wind in the trees, feel the breeze in your hair, dip your toes into the cool lake water. Forest bathe.
One of our projects is to become advocates for mental health and awareness, we are just beginning our transformation and our journey. We support any suggestions or partnerships in this regard.

Continuous Responsible Growth

Growth is important as a business, however, to keep this campground the haven it has come to be known as, correctly managing responsible, ethical, growth is important. In 2020 Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground was purchased at a size of approximately 30 acres. In 2021 Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground, LLC negotiated the acquisition of the vacant 30 acres to the East, doubling the size of the resort to over 60 acres of pristine forest land for wildlife and resort guests to enjoy.

Wildflower Cultivation

The goal is to propagate more wildflowers through the property, reducing erosion, lawn cutting and chemicals used. Thus increasing more options for pollinators, supporting the bees and the birds.

North Branch - Camping loop

In 2022 we increased our campsites from 12 overall sites to 21 mixed use sites. We've created more wooded, private rustic sites allowing guests the opportunity to immerse themselves deeper in nature.

Playground - Completed 2022

Allocated store sales from 2021 to playground build. Built small cedar playground in spring of 2022.

Reclamation

This campground has been a destination for families for more than 50 years. Historically, waste and trash management wasn't a provided in-town option, so small businesses took care of these problems as they could. As a result, years of visitor's trash was buried in the back acres of the property. It is our goal to clean up this past rubbish, as best as we can, and return the land back to the pristine landscape it once was.

30551 Long Lake Road
Mellen, WI 54546

Campground open Mid May - October
Cabins Open Early May to November

About Us

Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground

Our Story

Our Projects