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Area Accommodations

Camping

The MREA is pleased to offer camping at the ReNew the Earth Institute (REI) as a low cost alternative to workshop attendees. The MREA campground includes 20 rustic tent sites nestled east of the Institute in a wooded area with raspberries, elderberries, and Norway pines.

Camping features include:

  • Woodchip path leading to indoor showers and toilets available to workshop attendees 24 hours a day located on the north side of the North Education Building.
  • Access to workshop kitchen located on the north side of the Main REI Building during office hours (roughly 8-5).
  • Picnic table at each site
  • Straw bale composting outhouse
  • Wood burning sauna




  • MREA On Site Camping Map and Rules

    Campsites are first-come, first-served and cost $15/night.

    You may pay for camping when registering on-line, you may pay for camping using the link below, or at the front desk at the MREA upon arrival. Please stop by the front desk to pick up your camping placard that indicates the nights you have paid for.

  • Pay for camping online here

    RV spaces are available in the field in front of the REI for $15/night as well. Campfires and dogs are not allowed on site.

    Please visit this link for more accommodation information.

    The following is a list of accommodations in the central Wisconsin area. Listing does not imply endorsement from the MREA. For more information on specific sites or availability please contact the site directly. Additional information can also be obtained through the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.spacvb.com.

    Hotels & Motels


    All locations are in Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted. Locations in GREEN are Travel Green certified.
    Within 9 miles of the ReNew the Earth InstitutePhone
    Holiday Inn & Convention Center
    Offers discounted rate for MREA workshop attendees. You must call this number in order to qualify for the discounted rate.     		715-344-0200
    LaQuinta Inn715-344-1900
    Royale Inn715-341-5110
    Fairfield Inn715-342-9300
    Holiday Inn Express715-344-0000
    Tomorrow River Motel, Amherst715-824-3113
    Within 10-25 miles of the ReNew the Earth InstitutePhone
    Stay Inn & Suites715-341-9090
    America's Best Value Inn715-341-8888
    AmericInn Motel, Plover800-634-3444
    Bestwestern Grand Seasons, Waupaca 877-880-1054
    Blue Top Motel866-377-9707
    Comfort Suites715-341-6000
    Country Inn and Suites715-345-7000
    Ramada, Stevens Point 715-341-1340
    Hampton Inn, Plover715-295-9900
    Point Motel 866-344-8312
    Comfort Inn, Plover 715-342-0400

    Bed & Breakfasts

    Bed and Breakfasts in GREEN are Travel Green certified.
    Amherst Inn, Amherst888-211-3555
    Appletree Lane, Waupaca877-277-5316
    Artha Sustainable Living Center, Amherst
    Offers $5 discount for MREA workshop attendees     		715-824-3463
    Crystal River B&B, Waupaca715-258-5333
    Dreams of Yesteryear, Stevens Point715-341-4525
    Ferg's Bavarian Village, Manawa920-596-2946
    Green Fountain Inn, Waupaca800-603-4600
    Inn on Main Street, Stevens Point715-343-0373
    Iris Inn B&B, Iola715-445-4080
    Lindsay House B&B, Manawa920-596-3643
    Victorian Swan, Stevens Point800-454-9886
    Walker's Barn, Waupaca800-870-0737

    Area Camping Information

    Wild West Camp, Amherst 715-824-5112
    Portage County Parks (Emily, Jordan)715-346-1433
    Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca715-258-2372, 888-947-2757
    Iola Pines Campground, Iola715-445-3489
    Ridgewood Campground, Plover715-344-8750
    Rivers Edge Campground, Stevens Point715-344-8058
    Rustic Woods Campgrounds, Waupaca715-258-2442
    Waupaca Camping Park, Waupaca715-258-8010


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