When World War II ended, America went camping. The same canvas tents that had sheltered soldiers were suddenly available at surplus stores for a few dollars — field-tested, durable, and cheap. Ex-military pilots became bush pilots flying canoeists into the Wisconsin wilderness. Paid vacations arrived. And families like the one who built this Jim Dandy packed up and headed north. This site pairs their actual camper — the only 1949 Jim Dandy known to exist, still bearing photographs of the couple who built and loved it — with a companion 1940s luxury glamping tent, together curated as part of POV Resort’s Living History Museum of Camping — America’s first.

The vintage Jim Dandy sleeps 2 on a full futon with a food prep area inside. Snug by design — that’s the authentic character of early American camping, and it’s the point. The companion 1940s luxury tent sleeps 4: a full memory foam bed with upscale bedding, two cots with luxury bedding, and charming period décor — dark inside for guests who love to sleep in. No appliances or running water in either unit; bathhouse nearby, cleaned 2–3 times daily. Outside: charcoal grill, hammock, Edison string lights, picnic table, and private firepit. Shared gas grill station with provided tanks in the campground. Basic electricity in the camper for lights, chargers, fans, CPAP machines, and low-draw appliances. Propane space heater provided — bring or purchase 1 lb canisters. Parking for one vehicle; overflow at the bathhouse.

NO PETS ALLOWED.