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The Mississippi River region near Hokah, Minnesota features multiple campgrounds with a variety of accommodations within a 20-mile radius. Established campgrounds like Beaver Creek Valley State Park offer tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals with electric hookups and amenities. Goose Island in neighboring Wisconsin provides waterfront camping with boat access, while rustic options like Shady Rest Acres accommodate both tent campers and those seeking cabin experiences. Most campgrounds in this area support mixed-use camping, with several locations featuring both primitive and developed sites.
Camping in this region typically operates from April through October, with some locations like Great River Bluffs State Park and Perrot State Park remaining open year-round. Many campgrounds require reservations during peak summer months. "The sites are close together near the entrance. They spread out as you get deeper into the park," notes one visitor about Goose Island. The region experiences significant seasonal flooding along the Mississippi, which may affect campground availability, particularly in spring. Most campgrounds provide drinking water, showers, and toilet facilities, though amenities vary widely between primitive and developed sites. Road access is generally good throughout the region, with most campgrounds accessible by standard vehicles.
The Mississippi River and its backwaters create distinctive camping experiences, with several campgrounds offering direct water access. One camper mentioned that Goose Island is an "excellent place to kayak and explore the backwaters of the Mississippi." Riverside camping receives high ratings from visitors who appreciate the wildlife viewing opportunities, with eagles, pelicans, deer, and various waterfowl commonly spotted. Campers report varying levels of privacy between sites, with waterfront locations typically being more open while wooded sites offer better seclusion. Weekend noise can be an issue at some of the more popular campgrounds, particularly during summer months when sites fill quickly. Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours, though enforcement varies by location. Winter camping options are limited but available for those prepared for cold conditions.
"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."
"What a beautiful & peaceful gem of a place in south eastern Minnesota!"
from $24 / night
Check Availability"Goose Island has very friendly staff and a nice little camp supply store at the entrance where you can also purchase firewood in two sizes of tubes. You’ll need a way to haul the wood to your site."
"The sites are close together near the entrance. The spread out as you get deeper into the park. Beautiful grounds. Good communication from the camp rangers when we had to switch sites."
from $22 - $34 / night
Check Availability"We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites."
"We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites."
from $28 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The park has a lot of very well maintained trails. The only thing to know is there is no cell reception because of the valley."
"Water, garbage and recycling (separated) were all close by. There as no cell signal, so we went to town for that. The park has nice trails that are pretty well marked."
from $20 - $80 / night
Check Availability"There is a rail line that runs along between the Mississippi and the park edge, campsites are away from this but still can be heard as well as motor boats on the River."
"The sites with nearby water are especially peaceful, and there's plenty of wooded space to explore without worrying about disturbing other campers or damaging wildlife habitat."
from $18 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Right at the end of the root river state trail. Singing toads at night. Very flat. Sites are spread out. Within walking distance to grocery store."
"The Nature Center campsite is located at the trail head for the Root River State Bike Trail."
"Vet's Park has direct access to the La Crosse Great River Trail where you can connect onto Elroy/Sparta Trail to the east and it directly to La Crosse Great River Trail to the northwest."
"Great location!"
"If you want to meet the barnyard critters, please only look at them from the outside of the fence unless guided and escorted by the owners. "
from $40 - $120 / night
Check Availability"It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."
"They are pretty open, so you’re close to you neighbors and little shade or privacy. All RVs here, some tents as overflow for kiddos whose parents are staying in the RV."
"Great Harvest Host location super nice family."
"We pulled in from a long driving day .we were greeted by our host . She was very friendly and explained where the site was . Had a great night sleep . This is a good over night stop ."
from $30 / night
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TravelerWe loved how well spaced out the sites were and traveled on a busy June weekend. Our kids loved taking their scooters on the campground road and to the lake swimming. The kids loved the playground and path, beach. We had one person that was blaring their music and there was no ranger around. Finally someone must have called the police and they shut off their music
TravelerI am making a cross country road trip to my next job. I left Vermont and will end in Washington. I was amazed that this is the prettiest place I’ve stopped so far. Wisconsin for the win!
GuideNice place with spots at the end with places to fish that over look the Mississippi River
GuideIf you want a stop on a drive, or a home base for exploring the local tourist attractions (look up toilet on the side of the road,) this is the place for you! Think about bringing your own drinking water, though, the water from the pumps is a dark red-brown color, either from rust or from tanin.
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ScoutLove the drive in and walk in sites
GuideWe are in site 17 and it is mostly level. Many of the sites are for tents and not enough room for a small camper or the gravel area is not level, so try to view sites and comments before reserving. Nice hiking trails along the river. Vault toilets er clean. Very quiet campground. Large grassy area by river with picnic tables and grills for large group gatherings. Wish it had a dump station though- will have to consider going to Whitewater state park down the road to dump.
TravelerCastle mound is tight and older sites so you may have to drive the wrong way around the sites in order to setup your camper properly. Single loop for electric and another for tents. Site look decent sized and lots of trees but pretty much exposed visually to all sites. Parking pads are decent but we had a very tall site which complicated it.
TravelerWe camped with tents on 2 sites next to each other! Wonderful family camping trip ever! The water activities were awesome 👌. Child activities are super fun. 4th of July weekend! Two thumbs up 👍👌
TravelerIt's hard to find using my car GPS. It doesn't work well here. But it's a very good place.
Dispersed camping near Hokah, Minnesota includes options beyond established campgrounds at select areas within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. Camping elevation ranges from 650-1200 feet throughout the region with seasonal temperature swings from below freezing winters to humid 80°F summers. Most primitive sites lack facilities but offer increased privacy compared to developed campgrounds during peak season from May through September.
Hiking trails with river views: Great River Bluffs State Park offers multiple overlooks of the Mississippi Valley. "What a beautiful & peaceful gem of a place in south eastern Minnesota! The views are breathtaking! We saw a cardinal and 3 hummingbirds because they came to hang out right in our campsite! The fireflies at night were an added bonus," notes one visitor to Great River Bluffs State Park Campground.
Kayaking and canoeing: Paddle the backwaters and inlets throughout the region. A visitor to Perrot State Park Campground shared: "You can rent canoes and kayaks. Unfortunately, when I went the current was too strong. We could still rent one but they warned us that if we weren't able to make it through the current, that we wouldn't be able to get our money refunded."
Biking access: Connect to regional trail systems from several campgrounds. At Houston Nature Center, "The Nature Center campsite is located at the trail head for the Root River State Bike Trail. Trail Head Park is a nice tent only campground with walk-in sites. A majority of the sites have picnic tables and fire pits."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple species available across various waterways. "Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Muskie, Pike, Walleye, and Bluegill can be caught at this location," mentions a reviewer about fishing at Lake Neshonoc.
Natural stream sounds: Falling asleep to water sounds ranks high with campers. At Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground, one visitor noted, "Beaver Creek Valley is a great getaway to escape from the city. Located not too far from Caledonia, the small town has many camping essentials to offer if you forget anything."
Wildlife viewing: The river corridor attracts diverse species. A camper at Great River Bluffs mentioned: "We spent the whole day hiking the Great River Bluffs. Bring binoculars; the river valley is a great viewing area for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain better-than-expected bathrooms. "The bathrooms are also very nice with updated showers compared to most campgrounds, and there is a little store with a pool table and WiFi if needed," notes a visitor to Neshonoc Lakeside.
Farm stays: Unique camping experiences at working farms. A guest at Frickson Family Farms LLC reported: "Neat to see baby pigs and also grill some tasty steaks from the cool farm store!!"
Seasonal flooding impacts: Water levels can change site availability quickly. A visitor to Goose Island noted: "This place is a pretty great campground, and would be even better if it wasn't all under water this summer. Our site on the river was under water, so we got moved to another."
Varying site sizes: Campsite dimensions vary significantly between parks. One Beaver Creek Valley visitor observed: "Site #30 was very long and narrow with a good jaunt to get to the restroom facilities. We had to line up our campsite like a line of trains - truck, picnic table, tent - as the site was basically just the shoulder of the road."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies by location and carrier. A camper at Beaver Creek Valley warned: "The only thing to know is there is no cell reception because of the valley. This great if you want to get away from it all, but if you're staying a while and need to work, this isn't the place to do it."
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. One Great River Bluffs visitor explained: "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night. Added to this were the half dozen trains that ran through the night (horns going off too) AND the light aircraft flying into Lacrosse airport."
Nature play areas: Some campgrounds feature specialized playgrounds. At Houston Nature Center, "Trail Head Park has a 1 acre natural playground near the campsite. The playground has a zip line, tree house, small rock wall, and more."
Swimming options: Beaches and pools offer cooling off spots. A visitor to Veterans Memorial Park & Campground shared: "Large campground with many amenities. Playground for kids and a very nice dog park. Right off the river. Will definitely be back!"
Animal encounters: Farm settings provide educational opportunities. At Frickson Family Farms, a visitor mentioned: "We were greeted by our host. She was very friendly and explained where the site was. In the morning we went to her small store, there are a lot of good stuff."
Bug preparation: Insect protection is essential for comfort. A camper at Perrot State Park advised: "The bugs and mosquitos were almost unbearable. We fogged the site daily, had thermacells, and coated ourselves in bug spray - still came home completely bit up."
Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary in privacy levels. A visitor to Pettibone Resort observed: "Stayed in pull-through campsite #308 which was shady. It was a grass site with two concrete strips for my TT tires. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table on a concrete pad."
Water crossings: Access to some sites requires driving through water. At Beaver Creek Valley, campers reported: "Be warned that in order to get to sites #27 through #37 you have to drive through some water. In September it was only about 8 inches."
Connectivity ratings: Cell service and WiFi performance varies. At Pettibone Resort, an RVer tested: "AT&T had 2-3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 146 Mbps down, 4.8 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 16 Mbps down, 0.14 Mbps up. Free WiFi."
Hookup details: Electric service varies between campgrounds. At Neshonoc Lakeside, campers mentioned: "We stayed over Memorial Day Weekend at site 183. It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Very easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Hokah, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, Hokah, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 143 campgrounds and RV parks near Hokah, MN and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Hokah, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hokah, MN is Great River Bluffs State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 28 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hokah, MN?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Hokah, MN.
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