Crystal B.
Legend
LegendBailey Park in Wabasha MN
Small campground in the City of Wabasha MN
Small basic campground in Wabasha MN. Mostly permanent sites. There is a dog park directly next to the campground.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Trempealeau, WI
Perrot State Park Campground welcomes dogs throughout its riverside campsites near the confluence of the Mississippi and Trempealeau Rivers. All pet-friendly sites feature picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grills, and access to drinking water. Electric and non-electric options accommodate both tent and RV campers with pets. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground and on all trails. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Trempealeau, Wisconsin. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground, Veterans Memorial Park, and Champions Riverside Resort also allow pets at all campsites. The group campground at Perrot provides spacious sites with massive fire rings perfect for camping with dogs. Clean, well-maintained shower facilities make longer stays comfortable for both pets and owners, though the drinking water contains high nitrate levels unsafe for pets and humans alike.
Brady's Bluff Trail offers spectacular hiking with leashed dogs, featuring challenging terrain and panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Water-loving dogs enjoy access to Trempealeau Bay and Mississippi River areas, though no designated swimming beaches exist for pets. The park provides canoe and kayak rentals for exploring the waterways with well-behaved dogs. Signs of wildlife including rattlesnakes have been spotted on trails, requiring extra vigilance with pets. The rail-to-trail Great River State Trail connects directly to the park, providing miles of pet-friendly biking and walking paths into the quaint town of Trempealeau. Spring visits showcase beautiful wildflowers along pet-friendly hiking paths. The nearby Prairie Island City Campground and Pettibone Resort provide additional pet-friendly options with river access points where dogs can cool off during summer months.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Trempealeau, Wisconsin (127)
1. Perrot State Park Campground
36 ReviewsTrempealeau, WI3 milesWebsite+1 (608) 534-6409$39 / night
"The campground is located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Trempealeau Rivers)."
"The nice little town of trempealeau is close by with a cool old hotel and some fun bars. Highly recommended."
2. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
28 ReviewsDakota, MN5 milesWebsite+1 (507) 643-6849$24 / night
"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!!!"
"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."
3. Prairie Island City Campground
11 ReviewsWinona, MN13 milesWebsite+1 (507) 452-4501"Trails and dog park close were nice. It could have been not as nice if it was full. Sites are good and a little ways apart."
"This campground is a home away from home. We found this campground through this app, and was very happy with our stay. We had one of the primitive sites on the river front, and it was huge!"
4. Pettibone Resort
12 ReviewsLa Crescent, MN15 milesWebsite+1 (608) 782-5858$28 - $30 / night
"About a 10 minute walk over the Cass St. bridge and you are in the heart of downtown La Crosse. This campground offers everything."
"Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/30A electric and water. Site was a little unlevel. Neighbors are close. AT&T had 2-3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bars of LTE service."
5. Frickson Family Farms LLC
3 ReviewsTrempealeau, WI6 milesWebsite+1 (507) 429-0375$30 / night
"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 ."
6. River's Edge Campground - Black River
4 ReviewsGalesville, WI9 milesWebsite$30 - $40 / night
"This place is priced around the same as other places you might camp around Wisconsin and I believe is privately owned."
"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."
7. Champions Riverside Resort
3 ReviewsGalesville, WI8 milesWebsite+1 (608) 582-2995"We brought their bikes along which was fun to hit the bike trails at midway. We did find out the campground charters a canoe trip so if we had planned better we will do that next time."
8. Merrick State Park Campground
13 ReviewsFountain City, WI19 milesWebsite+1 (608) 687-4936"This is our first Wisconsin state park camping experience. This place is lovely! Nice and secluded. Our site is spacious. Nice deep fire ring with a grill grate. Really close to the river, as well."
"We loved that this campground was right on the river; our dog loved thIs. The campsites were very open and train tracks were nearby."
9. Camp Everyday
1 ReviewHomer, MN5 milesWebsite+1 (507) 454-2851$29 - $999 / night
"We were visiting our daughter in nearby Winona, MN. This place is also close to La Crosse WI. We stayed here three nights."
10. Veterans Memorial Park & Campground
8 ReviewsOnalaska, WI17 miles+1 (608) 789-8599"Playground for kids and a very nice dog park. Right off the river. Will definitely be back!"
"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."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Trempealeau, WI
581 Reviews of 127 Trempealeau Campgrounds
- RRebecca R.
TravelerPrairie Island City Campground
Nice for RV Camping
If you are a tent camper, I would suggest going to local nearby state parks vs. this campground. Nice for a quick weekend away in an RV. On the Mississippi River and close to town. Across the street from a dog park so if you bring your fur-friend with, there is a nice enclosed area for them to run while being supervised.
- Jarrett G.Traveler
Veterans Memorial Park & Campground
Very nice campground
Large campground with many amenities. Playground for kids and a very nice dog park. Right off the river. Will definitely be back!
David G.TravelerPrairie Island City Campground
River view
It is a nice clean quiet campground. Trails and dog park close were nice. It could have been not as nice if it was full. Sites are good and a little ways apart.
- JJOSEPH M.
ScoutMaple Springs Campground
Eden
We stayed here for the month of august, and this place is awesome! Beautiful spaces of various size, a river runs next to it and they have duck races. Dog park, small general store, backs up to a national park, close to town, immaculately maintained, volley ball court, lots of shade trees, easy access, and Andy(owner/operator) is the nicest person you’ll ever want to meet. For those so inclined there’s church service on Sunday in an old (cool looking!) barn! Fire pits at every spot. There is WiFi there, but little to no phone service unless you have a cell booster. 5/5 will definitely be back!
- Lynn N.
GuideHixton - Alma Center KOA
Nice Place
Small, clean campground! Very friendly staff, very well kept! Dog park. There's also plenty of activites to do! You can swim in the pool, fish in the pond etc. Bathrooms are very well kept and clean! Showers are hot! Sites are good sized, and well spread out!
- Jarrett G.Traveler
Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground
Sweet place
Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails.
- Kayla S.Scout
Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Perfect set-up
This campground has it all. 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. Even the shower rooms are very nice and sanitary.
This is by far my favorite camping spot. I would recommend this place to any and everyone. Family orientated and pet friendly.
Amy G.LegendShady Rest Acres
Bliss in the middle of the country
In the middle of the country, in a tiny town called Brownsville, you'll find a little slice of awesome in the form of a hobby farm with campsites, a cabin, and oh ya...the remnants of an old brewery! Patty and Michelle are nothing less than hospitable, knowledgable and gracious.
Shady Rest Acres is owned and run by two women who are nothing less than the the perfect example of what property owners/business owners should be. Beyond being kind, their property is clean, tidy, beautiful yet rustic and home to so many animals that are all exceptionally well cared for. They have donkeys, Scottish Highland cows (a family of them), sheep, goats, chickens (and they'll even pick the bugs off your car), bees, horses, ducks, cats and dogs (I hope I didn't miss anything!). You have to be "pet friendly" if you stay here, because the the chickens roam, the dogs make friends and the cats meander, just as cats tend to do. 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. They are happy to let you meet them with their presence.
There are 2 campsites, if you wish. One is in the middle of the pasture (that's right...near the goats) They will pen up the larger animals if you stay at that site, but it's perfect for stargazing! The other is nestled in the woods. Both have fire pits and access to wood. There is an outdoor shower, if you wish, and also a composting toilet. But there is also access to an indoor bathroom and shower inside the main house. The cabin is delightfully lovely with beautiful decor, two full sized beds, space for a few kids to crash, small kitchen items (microwave, mini fridge, coffeemaker) as well as a wood stove for cool nights and some A/C for warm days. The cabin is attached to the main house by way of a small deck (although the cabin is free standing, but sitting above the garage). And some local beverages in the fridge! You will have access to the deck chairs and gas grill, if you want to cook some dinner. For potty stops, you'll have to use the bathroom inside their home, but it's very close and private, as they have another one that they use when guests are staying the night.
At no time did we feel like we were invading Patty and Michelle's space, nor did they invade ours. It was extremely comfortable, and I thought that we could have asked any question without silly looks and even participated in chores, and we would have been welcome to do so. Even though it rained while we were there, it seemed to be just perfect. Beyond the obvious, they are earth conscious, eco friendly in many ways and fully aware of their food sources, which is one reason why they raise their own food. So they know where it comes from and how it was treated. I love it.
This is rustic slice of hospitality is not only peaceful, but friendly, warm and comforting as well as therapeutic. Just what the soul ordered.
Guide to Trempealeau
Campgrounds near Trempealeau sit at elevations between 650 and 800 feet along the Mississippi River valley, where bluffs create distinct microclimates. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F with humidity levels exceeding 70% from June through August. Winter camping remains available at select parks where temperatures can drop below zero in January and February.
What to do
Water activities: Explore backwaters Veterans Memorial Park & Campground offers kayaking opportunities on the La Crosse River. As visitor Jeanne V. notes, "We set up our tent right by a beautiful river," making it convenient to launch directly from your campsite. The slow-moving water is ideal for beginning paddlers.
Hiking: Follow goat trails on bluffs at Great River Bluffs State Park Campground where multiple lookout points provide views across state lines. "Hikes here offer great views of the river and bluffs and the fall colors are gorgeous!" says Tori K. Most trails range from 1-3 miles in length and connect to several overlooks.
Fishing: Target multiple species in Mississippi River channels. Merrick State Park Campground offers both shore fishing and boat launch facilities. Seth J. recommends: "The site was very nice and spacious but the mosquitos were definitely a factor. Bring bug spray. Will definitely be returning here for a longer stay." Fish for walleye, smallmouth bass, and panfish throughout spring and fall.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Prairie Island City Campground offers spacious waterfront sites with substantial separation. Tracy B. explains, "Spacious campsites on the Mississippi River. Nice wooded area allows for shade. Clean bath house and convenient outdoor bathroom buildings around the grounds." Sites 60 and 61 provide the most seclusion according to campers.
Educational programming: Family-friendly activities run throughout summer months. Jennifer B. found Perrot State Park Campground educational: "We stayed here last summer and it's a great place to explore the region near the Mississippi River. Lots of amazing views, interactive signs and information that was perfect for our 4 year old."
Proximity to towns: Several campgrounds offer access to nearby communities. Racheal M. appreciated Perrot's location: "This was a beautiful campground in the bluffs of the great Mississippi River. Awesome views of the surrounding area, nice private shaded campsites, and great for canoeing and kayaking." Most campgrounds are within 15-20 minutes of restaurants, grocery stores, and medical facilities.
What you should know
Train noise: Railroad tracks parallel many campsites along the Mississippi. Bryan P. warns about Great River Bluffs State Park: "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)."
Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds report elevated nitrate levels in drinking water. Kayla F. notes: "There were signs posted that the drinking water cannot be boiled, nor can it be given to babies or elderly due to high nitrates. But we brought our own water anyways."
Seasonal flooding: Spring camping can be affected by high water levels. At Merrick State Park Campground, several riverside sites may become inaccessible during flood stages. Patrick M. observed: "The river was high when we visited, and some of the river-facing sites were flooded out."
Tips for camping with families
Playground accessibility: Campgrounds with multiple play areas keep children entertained. At Veterans Memorial Park & Campground, Sara M. says "My kid loves all the playgrounds. I love the fact that I can take her hiking here and not have to worry. The plains are a nice change to bluff hiking." Most playgrounds are situated within 100-300 feet of campsites.
Biking options: Several campgrounds connect directly to regional trail networks. According to GoWhereYouAreDraw N., "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."
Swimming areas: Limited designated swimming beaches exist in the region. At Champions Riverside Resort, AJ M. mentioned "The food from the bar was amazing as an option, the kids stuff was busy at all times (showing us with older children) how happy the kids were. Our teenagers were still engaged in the activity of camping."
Tips from RVers
Dumping stations: Most dog-friendly campgrounds near Trempealeau offer sanitary facilities. David B. at Pettibone Resort found: "The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites. A little pricey at $54 considering there were no sewer hookups."
Site leveling: Many riverside campsites require blocks or leveling systems. David B. continued: "Site was a little unlevel. Neighbors are close. AT&T had 2-3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bars of LTE service."
Seasonal availability: Most pet-accommodating campgrounds operate from April through October. Tara M. recommends: "We stayed in site 211 which was ok - shaded, etc. but the ticket is the sites by the water, either riverside or bay side. If you're on the bay side you can being your boat and beach it right by your campsite."
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