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Area Info & Lodging

If you are coming to visit camp for Visiting Weekend or to pick up your camper at the end of the session, we hope you take some time to enjoy the beautiful town of Hayward, Wisconsin (population 2,780). Hayward has been North Star Camp’s home since 1945 and is also home to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, the Lumberjack World Championships, and the American Birkebeiner—North America’s largest cross country ski race.

We highly recommend you book your lodging as early as possible as there are limited options in Hayward. Here are some of our recommendations:

A camper makes his next move as he is half-way up the rock climbing wall at North Star Camp for Boys.
A camper smiles while holding up a fish he caught out of Spider Lake at North Star Camp for Boys.
A group of campers cheer after winning a game of tug of war at North Star Camp for Boys.

Local Restaurants & Activities In Hayward, WI.

The locals in Hayward know how to eat well too!

We recommend visiting Coop’s Pizza Parloure or Anglers Haven for delicious pizza, Main Street Tacos for authentic Mexican food, Black Iron Bar & Grill for great American food, Northwoods Burgers & Fries for…you guessed it, burgers and fries, or Angler’s Bar & Grill for some bowling and bar food. For trendier and higher end options, there are a variety of delicious supper clubs in the area including Tally Ho Supper Club and Chippewa Inn which are both close to camp.

There are plenty of kid friendly things to do in town, including mini golf, go karts and a visit to Tremblay’s, the popular fudge shop in town. If fudge isn’t your thing, we highly recommend checking out West’s Hayward Dairy or Sundae’s to satisfy your sweet tooth.

A camper smiles while holding up a football with one hand at North Star Camp for Boys.
A camper throws a red frisbee to the disc golf basket at North Star Camp for Boys.
A camper smiles while giving a thumbs up motion as he slalom waterskies through Spider Lake at North Star Camp for Boys.
A camper kneels on the ground and blows on wood to enhance the slight fire that is building during a fire starting competition at North Star Camp for Boys.