Best Glamping near La Crescent, MN

Neshonoc Lakeside in West Salem offers lakeside glamping accommodations with options including yurts and other upscale camping structures. This waterfront resort combines outdoor recreation with creature comforts, providing electricity, drinking water, and modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. The glamping sites feature picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grates, and proximity to market amenities. Several campgrounds near La Crescent provide glamping experiences, including Bluebird Family Camp in La Crosse which houses yurts alongside traditional sites. Both locations offer reservable glamping accommodations with amenities rarely found in standard camping. One guest noted, "The staff is amazing and extremely helpful. This one has some campsites that may be a little tricky to get a camper in and out of without their help."

The Mississippi River bluffs region surrounding these glamping destinations creates opportunities for scenic hiking, water activities, and wildlife viewing. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging in Lanesboro, approximately 40 miles from La Crescent, features glamping options with nearby access to biking trails and water recreation. The area's natural topography provides dramatic river valley views, especially from locations like Great River Bluffs State Park where one visitor described the scenery as having "amazing sunrise/sunset views." Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-April through mid-October, with Pine View Campground at Fort McCoy being a notable exception with year-round availability. According to a camper, "The views are breathtaking! The sites are a bit too close to each other, but do offer enough privacy. We saw a cardinal and 3 hummingbirds because they came to hang out right in our campsite!"

Best Glamping Sites Near La Crescent, Minnesota (28)

    1. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Dakota, MN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 643-6849

    "The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."

    "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."

    2. Neshonoc Lakeside

    9 Reviews
    Bangor, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    "The site are all level, have a fire pit and picnic table. They are pretty open, so you’re close to you neighbors and little shade or privacy."

    3. Bluebird Family Camp

    2 Reviews
    La Crosse, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 781-2267

    4. River's Edge Campground - Black River

    4 Reviews
    Galesville, WI
    16 miles
    Website

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking."

    "There is a bar and restaurant within walking distance. A lot of people camp there, the sites are small we still managed to have a good time. We had four campsites next to each other for our group."

    5. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    50 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 932-3007

    "Drinking water had already been turned off for the season, but the bathroom still had running water and flush toilets in mid-October. Easy access to hiking trails."

    "Site 53 was close to the showers and water spigot and it was a big enough spot for 2 tents while being private. It was a 10-20 minute walk to anywhere else."

    6. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park

    3 Reviews
    Newton, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-5485

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."

    "Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails. The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."

    7. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    16 Reviews
    Lanesboro, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 467-2598

    $30 - $46 / night

    "Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available."

    "Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals. This facility is clean and very well kept."

    8. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 337-4775

    "NOTE; Google maps makes it look like the campground and landing are near each other. They are not."

    "Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails."

    9. Pine View Campground - Fort McCoy

    8 Reviews
    Sparta, WI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 898-3517

    "Situated within short distance of the Mississippi surrounded by trails and kayak friendly rivers."

    "We were told to go straight to our site and setup and they will check on us later. By morning there was a marker on the pole."

    10. Sidie Hollow County Main Campground

    2 Reviews
    Viroqua, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-7335

    "Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level."

    "There are around 20/30 or so site. You can put a tent or small camper on any and be pleased. Nothing to do but connect with nature or take long country drives."

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  • D
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    River Camping

    Overall great experience! Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available. Some sites are tight for large motor homes, 5th wheelers and tavel trailer. If your a bicyclist, campgrounds on great paved trail. They like their grass, no rugs or carpet on the grass. I take this as a positive. Dogs n cats are welcome. Lots of seasonal sites. Camping during the week is quite!

  • Hilary S.
    Oct. 16, 2018

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Crowded with RVs, but nice and quiet on the periphery

    Drinking water had already been turned off for the season, but the bathroom still had running water and flush toilets in mid-October. Easy access to hiking trails. My site was close in distance to adjacent ones, but was on the edge by the creek, so it was pretty quiet. None of the cart-in sites were vacant the night I stayed, but those looked lovely as well.

  • D
    May. 14, 2024

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Nice Weekend Get Away

    The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area. They have 4-5 wheelbarrows to use as carts to get your stuff to the site. Each site could comfortably hold 3 to 4 tents. They are on a path for an out and back hike so expect some passers by. Cart in 1 and 2 are fairly close to the parking area and are less secluded from each other. 3 and 4 are more secluded. Site 3 offers more shade and 4 looks to have recently had some trees cut down and is fairly open air. Overall the trails are well maintained and accessible from the cart in area. They provide some nice views of the river and you can easily hike the area in a day. It’s by no means a secluded area if you’re looking to get away from road noise or other people. All in all it makes for a nice weekend getaway.

  • Anna G.
    May. 29, 2019

    River's Edge Campground - Black River

    Shiocton, WI

    Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking.

  • Emily G.
    Jul. 10, 2017

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Family Friendly and Laid Back Exploring

    We stayed for 2 nights at Whitewater State Park with a group of 4. Site 53 was close to the showers and water spigot and it was a big enough spot for 2 tents while being private. It was a 10-20 minute walk to anywhere else. We hiked up chimney rock for some great vistas, swam at the sandy beach, bought ice cream sandwiches at the nature store, and enjoyed talking with the visitor center staff. There were a lot of picnic spots, pavilions, and fire pits for day trips. There were a lot of fresh black berries all around the state park which were fun to gather and eat. The Elba Firetower was a quick 3 miles down the road by car and was a nice little outing. Whitewater was a bit spread out for our liking and unfortunately the woman's shower/bathroom had toilets that were pulled off the entire weekend so you could see and smell raw sewage. Once they fix the bathrooms it'd be a 5 star knowing you'd have to walk a bit. We would stay again at 53, but sites 62, 63, 64 or the walk in sites looked awesome since they were along the river. They are expanding the state park camping which will be a welcomed update and addition.

  • Mary S.
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Visit here in the fall after the mosquitoes leave

    What's Appealing?

    This campground is nestled in the woods above the Mississippi River. There's a beautiful view from King's Bluff Overlook which is about a 2.5 mile roundtrip from the parking area. You could make it about 5.5 miles if you hike from campground. There are also short walks to a few other overlooks.

    We were just spending the night but I'm not sure there's anything else to do. The information sheet says there are 7 miles of hiking trails, but there really isn't anything interesting other than the overlooks. It was a quiet place for a one night stay.

    I think fall would be the best time to visit after the mosquitoes are gone and when the leaves have turned. Winter would also be good. There are 9 miles of groomed X-country ski trails; you need a MN Ski Pass.

    The Basics

    There are 31 pull in/back in sites (38 is the highest number but some numbers are skipped), 4 cart in sites, and 5 sites for bicyclists (off the Great River Road bike route below the campground across from the Mississippi River). The sites are spacious and shaded and have a picnic table and fire pit.

    Very Basic Campground

    There's a bathroom with toilets, showers, and sinks. The showers are push button so you get no heat control and the water shuts off after about 30 seconds. There are also pit toilets that may be closer to your site. Drinking water and trash dumpsters are near the bathroom.

    Cost

    It's $19 plus the $7 MN state park fee. There was no camp host on site, but I saw a ranger drive through. We have a MN parks sticker on our window and paid online the day we came in because the office was closed. There was no online reservation fee when we paid online on the day of our stay.

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  • Erin Z.
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Mill Bluff State Park Campground

    Secluded, but noisy.

    We were at site #9, great spot for tent. There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station. There was no running water so bring sanitizer. The swimming pond was great and not rocky. The hikes were good but lots of mosquitoes which made it hard to enjoy. Wish there was more to do in the area. No showers and no electricity in the bathroom near our site.

  • Ashley K.
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    The heart of south eastern Minnesota

    Whitewater is by far one of the top state parks in Minnesota. Their camping facilities are clean with running water and free showers. The campsites are quite spacious but not too wooded. They have a few walk in sites but they go fast.

    The best part about whitewater are the trails and views. It is located in a carved glacier valley and is surrounded by limestone. I recommend moderate to experienced hikers due to the intense climb to get to the popular views. It’s worth the visit!

  • Kim The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Fantastic cart in sites

    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.

    The 5 sites are well spaced out with lots of trees, nice flat tent pads, a newer clean vault and good fresh water both within a short distance of all the sites.

    The surrounding hiking trails feature incredible views of the Mississippi River valley, high upon a bluff. The sites are away from the heavy foot traffic of picnic areas and primary hiking trails, though during the day there will be a few hikers walking the trail down the middle of the cart site trail to get to a fantastic lookout site. There weren't tons of people but it might bother those that don't want to see anyone while there.

    There are two vault toilets. One at the parking lot and one between camp site 3 and 4. If you want a shower, you have to drive up to the family campground which is a good half mile away.


Guide to La Crescent

Glamping options near La Crescent, Minnesota span across southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin in the Driftless Region—an area characterized by steep ravines, bluffs, and valleys carved by ancient rivers. The region sits at elevations between 600-1300 feet and experiences seasonal extremes, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winters dipping well below freezing. Most glamping accommodations operate seasonally, though Pine View Campground at Fort McCoy stays open year-round.

What to do

Kickapoo River kayaking: Access the winding Kickapoo River from Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground, where the unique topography creates memorable paddling experiences. "We kayaked the Kickapoo river and stayed here for a night. We didn't reserve a site so the only spots left were the walk-in sites. There were carts to use and parking wasn't too far so it wasn't bad at all," notes Joyce B.

Driftless Region hiking: Explore the unique topography with various trail difficulties, including short viewpoint hikes. "I love this area as the bluffs are stunning. It's Minnesota's little Switzerland. The park isn't much to look at and there's only a few look-out point onto the Mississippi but its a nice little campground," reports Jason S. at Great River Bluffs State Park.

Waterfront recreation: Several glamping locations offer direct water access for swimming, fishing, and boating. "Lake Neshonoc is about 600 acres in size and about 11 feet deep at the deepest point. Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Muskie, Pike, Walleye, and Bluegill can be caught at this location," explains Megan S.

What campers like

Quality shower facilities: Many glamping sites near La Crescent provide modern bathrooms with hot showers, particularly valued during extended stays. At Whitewater State Park, "The campground had nice clean facilities (w/ showers!) and forested campsite added some extra privacy," according to Jenna M.

Diverse accommodation types: Options range from full glamping setups to partial amenities for those wanting a hybrid experience. "This campground has a fun vibe with great views if you are looking for lots of activities for kids this is a great place... it is a really nice campground," shares Bobbi S. about Neshonoc Lakeside.

River-adjacent sites: Premium glamping spots along rivers create peaceful backdrops and convenient recreation access. "This is a very nice campground with a variety of sites. They have several on the rivers edge which are by far the best! The campground rents out tubes as well as provides a shuttle to the starting point and you float down to the campground," notes Jennifer M. about Eagle Cliff Campground.

What you should know

Sound considerations: Some glamping locations experience unexpected noise due to proximity to transportation corridors. "However, two thirds of us slept no more than 4 hours total. 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," warns Bryan P.

Booking requirements: Many glamping sites require advance reservations, especially during peak season. "It was recommended that we book online before you get there!!!! Also book your car pass separately. I did not see any staff anywhere at any time. You are on your own," advises Sanda A. at Great River Bluffs State Park.

Seasonal limitations: Most luxury camping operations near La Crescent close during colder months. "The campground is open for camping between April 15th and October 15th each year," notes a reviewer about Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park, though Pine View Campground offers year-round availability.

Tips for camping with families

Family-oriented activities: Many glamping locations offer scheduled entertainment. "With 2 swimming pools, daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop you won't be bored here... In the evening there was a Glow Parade where the full timers decked out their golf carts and drove around - candy for kids and lots of dancing. Bingo, tie dye, outdoor movies, and other relay races kept the kids happy and adults amused," explains Kim L.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region's diverse habitats support many wildlife viewing chances from glamping sites. At Great River Bluffs, one camper reports: "Stayed here in the fall. Had a site right next to the bathroom big enough for 2 tents and 2 vehicles. Hikes here offer great views of the river and bluffs and the fall colors are gorgeous!!!"

Water recreation for all ages: Several glamping locations feature swimming areas designed for families. "This campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails," explains a reviewer about Sidie Hollow County Main Campground, while another notes, "The beach was clean nicely set up."

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: When glamping with an RV, research site dimensions carefully. "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," shares Kim L.

Seasonal site availability: Some glamping locations prioritize long-term seasonal guests. "This is a very well kept campground. The bathrooms are clean and so are the sites. Lots of pull through sites and full hook ups. They have two pools and a hot tub!" reports Mikala D.

Hookup variations: Not all glamping sites offer full hookups; check specifications before booking. "All sites had a picnic table and fire ring. The lots were spacious and the property offered a large pool, hot tub, restrooms, showers, laundry room, fishing and canoeing. This is a pet friendly park," notes Clint G. about their experience at a local campground.

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