Accommodations & Rates

No need to worry about staying in the dog house!

Dog Days of Wisconsin offers a variety of accommodations for you and your dog. No matter what you choose, your dog will be staying right with you. Remember to bring your sleeping bag or bedding and your dog's food and other necessities including toys, crates, blankets, etc. Campers and their dogs are able to choose from four different options to enjoy their stay. Camp prices are per person with one dog, and include all meals, housing and seminars (personal services not included). There is a 5% discount on the camp fee for each additional person registered from the same household.* Campers are also allowed to bring a second dog for an additional $50 fee (see camp rules for more information about bringing two dogs). Other special services are available at additional costs.

Camp is held at Camp Helen Brachman. Owned by the Children's Outing Association (COA), Camp Helen Brachman is nestled in 200 acres of open prairie, red pine plantation and upland hardwoods in north central Wisconsin, 20 minutes south of Stevens Point or about 140 miles northeast of Milwaukee, WI (view map). The COA was founded in 1906 as a camp to give needy immigrant children a place to go for recreation and fresh air. Today, the agency not only provides camping, but also conducts year-round programs including ChildCare, Neighborhood Services, youth employment, and The Family Center. COA’s mission is to help Milwaukee children, teens and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of recreational, social work and educational programs offered through its’ Riverwest Community Center and rural camp facility. As a multicultural agency, COA values diversity and cooperation and promotes growth and positive social interaction.

The camp grounds consists of 33 buildings which include 14 camper cabins, a main lodge for food service, a recreation hall, a shower house, a retreat center, 3 program cabins, a health center, a maintenance shop and a residence for the Camp Manager. These buildings are on the shore of Pickerel Lake which the dogs find to be very conducive for swimming! The property provides space for a variety of recreational programs including camping, hiking, canoeing, etc. Camp Helen Brachman is licensed and inspected by the Portage County Department of Health and the American Camp Association accredits the facility and all its children’s programs. View photos of the campground facilities in our photo gallery.

Housing Options

Dorm-style Cabins for Women, Men or Couples
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Cabins with a sink, toilet and bunk beds. The cabins sleep up to 12 people, depending on the cabin size. Separate shower houses are available.
Single-sex Dorm Cabin - $440
Couple Dorm Cabin - $440

 
Tent or RV
Bring your own tent or RV. There are no water or electrical hookups, but separate shower houses are available.
Tent/RV - $425

Private Rooms
A limited number of private rooms are available in the Retreat Center. Bathroom and shower facilities are available in the Center for the campers staying there.
Single Private Room - $525
Double Private Room - $505
*All private rooms must be paid in full at the time of booking your reservation. Private rooms are non-refundable.

 
Off Site
These dog-friendly motels are within 20 minutes of the camp and are available for more private sleeping arrangements.
Local Motel - $420 (does not include hotel cost)

Best Western Grand Seasons Hotel 110 Grand Seasons Dr. Waupaca, WI 54981 877-880-1054 No additional pet fee Must sign pet policy

The Village Inn 1060 West Fulton St. Waupaca, WI 54981 800-626-6391 Additional $7.00 per pet, per day

* For example, for two campers and three dogs staying in a tent it would then be $425 + $403.75 (second camper at 5% off) + $50 for the extra dog for a total of $878.75. If you need help figuring out your total, please contact us.

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