It’s 1953 and America just discovered the open road. Paid vacations, highway trips, and the travel trailer boom — this authentic Pathfinder puts you inside the decade that made the American family vacation what it is. Period-authentic 1950s décor, queen bed, full futon. Sleep in history. Sleeps 4.
Prices start at: $154 per night (+taxes and fees)
In the 1950s, everything changed. For the first time, most American workers had paid vacation time — and they used it. The Interstate Highway System was under construction, the travel trailer industry was booming, and heading to a Wisconsin lake for a week became the great American summer ritual. This 1953 Pathfinder is a genuine artifact of that era, curated as part of POV Resort’s Living History Museum of Camping — the first of its kind in America. You’re not just booking a vintage camper. You’re inhabiting a decade.
Inside you’ll find period-authentic 1950s décor, a queen bed, and a full futon — sleeping up to 4 guests comfortably. A food prep area is included for snacks and cooler meals (no appliances or running water inside). For bathroom needs, guests use our shared bathhouse, cleaned 2–3 times daily. Outside: charcoal grill, hammock, Edison string lights, picnic table, and a private firepit. A shared gas grill station with provided tanks is also available in the campground. Basic electricity powers lights, phone chargers, fans, CPAP machines, and low-draw appliances. A propane space heater is provided — bring or purchase 1 lb canisters (one gets you through the night). One parking spot at your site; overflow at the bathhouse.
NO PETS ALLOWED.







The Pathfinder Camper was named for Natty Bumppo — the decade ten million Americans went camping annually and Wisconsin’s lake resorts reached their golden peak
By 1960, ten million Americans went camping annually — nearly triple the decade before. Families drove to national forests, state parks, and Northwoods resorts with Coleman stoves, new trailers, and paid vacation weeks. Wisconsin’s lake resorts reached their golden peak. Camp layouts were designed around the car. Gear was designed around the family. Named for Natty Bumppo — the frontier woodsman of Cooper’s novels — this Pathfinder is your exhibit for the decade camping ceased to be a rugged exception and became something every American family simply did, as naturally as loading the station wagon and pointing it north.

Huge private beach with roped off swim area and swim platform to do summer up right.

Kayaks. Canoes. Paddleboats. Paddleboards. All free and on site - so you don't have to waste time or $ renting your own.

Pickleball. Basketball. Sand Volleyball. Horseshoes. Ring Toss. Badminton. Tug of War. Bocce Ball. Frisbee.

Billiards. Vintage arcade games. A huge tv and sound system to watch the game. Tons of board games and puzzles. Foosball.
POV is more than a cabin or glamping rental, it is a resort. Part of what makes POV Resort so special is our amenities included. We do have high-speed wifi throughout the main resort – so if you need to send an email or stream a movie on a rainy day, we’ve got you covered. Boat slips are available to rent.
Our base rates include more amenities than you would expect from any other Northwoods experience, including access to:
There is also a general store on site for guests’ needs selling bait, pantry items, beer/wine/spirits, other beverages, toiletries, ice, camping supplies, and firewood. Visit https://povorder.com to see our full inventory.
If you are interested in renting any of our fishing or pontoon boats look here to book & to see more info. Or, book a boat slip if you are bringing your own…
Book the best Romantic Getaway in Wisconsin with POV Resort’s Romance Package — $175 package. Cozy up with your special someone with romantic vacation on the lake! Get peace and quiet at the nicest Northern Wisconsin cabin rentals found nestled in the woods.
Select any of our cabin or glamping options and surprise your loved one with a romantic getaway for two.
To book, make your selection during the online checkout process or call us at 715-204-4111.
MAKE SURE TO ADD THE 10% ROMANCE DISCOUNT THROUGH THE CHECK-OUT PROCESS (CODE: POVROMANCE).

We're not kidding - we have one of the best lakes for fishing & one of the best of Lake Resorts in Wisconsin.

North and South Twin Lakes are one of the nation’s premiere ice fishing bodies of water.

We are the ideal destination for your next snowmobile trip - come explore miles & miles of fun!

Beautiful trails on site and nearby (waterfalls too!) make for some of the best hiking in the Midwest.