Top Cabins near Alma, WI
Looking for a place to cabin camp near Alma? Finding a place to cabin camp near Alma is easier than ever. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these Wisconsin cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.
Best Cabin Sites Near Alma, WI (24)
1. Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
47 Reviews•145 Photos•176 SavesSchools of trout happily swim through the lazy Whitewater River and various spring fed creeks of Whitewater State Park. And while it’s known for its fantastic fishing opportunities, the park also boasts year-round interpretive programs, a modern Visitor Center, and an especially appreciated lack of mosquitos, unique for the region. Whitewater is well seasoned, with a number of historical attractions within and nearby. In fact, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the park. To commemorate the occasion, local conservationists and naturalists have teamed up to release a special Oral History Project from stories of campers and those native to the region. Explorers and adventurers will love this park’s diverse selection of attractions and oddities. Home of the park office and interpretive services, the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center should be your first stop. The friendly Park staff are ready to help you plan your visit and load you up on information, and even loaner equipment such as GPS units, fishing kits, discovery kits for kids, and birding kits. Don’t skip the Discovery Room, which showcases nature displays, exhibits and a spotting area to observe the local bluebirds, cardinals, hawks and bald eagles flying about. The vast expanse of outdoor wilderness is really what you’ll want to check out. If you only have time for a quick visit, check out the Chimney Rock Trail for an awesome view of the Whitewater River. Those searching for a more accessible hike can take the Meadow Trail, which drops off right into a grassy valley, surrounded by dramatic Minnesota bluffs. During the hot and humid summers, go unwind at the beach for a refreshing dip in the cold, spring-fed water. Those more interested in history lovers should visit the famous Elba Fire Tower. Built in 1933, this sturdy tower offers cozy 360 degree views of the entire wetland region below. You’ll be especially grateful for the chance to unwind, thanks to the arduous 500-step climb required to ascend to the top. Finally, firmly planted atop the land sits Inspiration Point; a beautiful limestone rock outcrop that overlooks the entirety of the Whitewater valley. Known as the most popular attraction within Whitewater State Park, visitors can still discover solace from their troubles. In fact, this is the only overlook in the entire park where there are no signs of civilization anywhere in sight. With just a little imagination, standing atop Inspiration Point on a clear, calm day can make you feel as if you could step down into a deep forested paradise, unspoiled and far from the reach of society. Whitewater campground here is plentiful, with every site having full electric hookups and full-through capabilities. The campground features a full range of amenities including regularly placed shower houses with laundry facilities, and a number of group camping areas as well. Furthermore, there are 5 cabins available with various sleeping capabilities.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground
7 Reviews•30 Photos•48 SavesTent only campground.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$22 - $132 / night
3. Aefintyr
4 Reviews•43 Photos•54 SavesAefintyr campground is located in the scenic woods of the Whitewater River Valley in the Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota. We offer beautiful blufftop hike-in camping and glamping and cozy treehouse inspired camper cabins. The hike-in camp/glamp sites offer a backpacking like experience (1460 ft hike with a 230 ft elevation gain) and are great for people who like to get some exercise and want to immerse themselves in a woodland setting. Perfect relaxation destination or home base for your Whitewater Valley adventures. Aefintyr is a small operation that values peace, quiet and quality over quantity. Get away from crowds and get into the woods! Onsite, enjoy a campfire, stargazing, hiking and observing the amazing animals, plants and fungi.
Nearby recreation opportunities include:
Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant within a mile in the town of Elba. Whitewater Wines Winery is also just a few miles up the road!
Shared amenities:
Bathhouse with individual rooms, with a hot shower, vanity and composting toilet
Outhouse with composting toilet on top of the bluff within 400 feet of each campsite
Community area (requires short hike) with tent shelters (2, each 10' x 20'), outdoor furniture, tables, chairs, propane grill w/ side burner, firepit w/ cooking grate/skillet.
Propane Gas Grill (at base of the hill by the bathhouse)
Stargazing area with reclining chairs
Cell service: AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.
Wi-fi: Available at the bathhouse and parking area, data speeds up to 25 Mbps.
**Parking: **On site, 2 vehicle limit, no vehicles larger than a full-size truck, no trailers.
**Host accessibility: **Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site.
**Security: **Campground community areas are under video surveillance.
Setting: Aefintyr campground is located in the hilly, wooded, blufflands of the Whitewater River Valley just north of the tiny town of Elba, MN. Views are primarily of the woods and valleys. The campground is off of a 2 lane county highway so there is some intermittent road noise. It is otherwise very peaceful and filled with the sounds of nature, including lots of birds and other wildlife.
Aefintyr is a peaceful place with chill vibes and we like to keep it that way! It is not a place for parties or rowdy groups. We like to listen to nature, not loud music or rowdy people blabbering into the night. Please see our rules/polices to know what to expect.
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$29 - $139 / night
4. Big River Resort
2 Reviews•3 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
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5. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
16 Reviews•22 Photos•93 SavesLocated just three miles east of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging offers something for everyone. Accommodations include riverfront tent sites, electric-only sites, water-electric sites and full hookup sites and a five-room motel on site. Eagle Cliff offers group camping, a picnic area, private canoe launch and wonderfully-clean central restrooms.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$30 - $46 / night
6. Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground
1 Review•3 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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7. Chester Woods Park
5 Reviews•18 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Sleepy Hollow Campground
2 Reviews•5 Photos•13 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$22 - $36 / night
10. Nugget Lake County Park
3 Reviews•2 Photos•41 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Alma
129 Reviews of 24 Alma Campgrounds
Nanette M.
Scout
Sleepy Hollow Campground
Horrible service
My husband made a reservation for our 25th wedding anniversary and he was rushed in the hospital for an emergency surgery. We notified you 3 days in advance and you refused to give us even a partial refund! We only had that money to celebrate. You didn't even offer another date for us! We are now not able to enjoy our 25th! That's terrible that you will do nothing in such an emergency situation. I will be making this public in every venue I can. Disgusting that you will probably get paid by another person to stay there. How disappointing that you would offer us nothing! Very bad business.
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wayne O.
Traveler
Hixton - Alma Center KOA
Nice clean place to stop
We were coming back from a koa in Minnesota and decided to stop for the night, nice clean campground and a beautiful heated pool. Definitely would go back again
Eugene O.Scout
Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Good campground, rude and unprofessional management
If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.
- EEugene O.Scout
Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Management is beyond horrible. Very unprofessional.
If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.
- NNiki und Uwe S.Scout
Big River Resort
So clean and welcoming
Restrooms, showers, the areal is so clean! We felt very welcome. Elaine is very friendly and helpful!
AmesScout
Nugget Lake County Park
Gem!
This park had lots of old tree coverage. The site we had was secluded enough from others. But they had sites available that were open to each other good for groups. They say on the description which are linked together. Nice clean facilities. Saw they had an outdoor theater which we didn’t see in action because we weren’t there tell almost 10pm and someone was still in the office. Nice grass trails. Looked like a decent playground.
Tiffany B.Scout
Aefintyr
Aefintyr is a gem in the Whitewater area!
Aefintyr has it all!
A beautiful cabin, hike-in glamping or bring your own gear.
I was able to stay in the cabin for a couple nights with two friends. The cabin was cozy even during winter. The space was perfect for us.
I also brought my own gear and camped up on the bluff. It was so fun to socialize in the shared space around the fire and play games.
If you are up in the bluff, be sure to wear good shoes for the hike up.
I love that each site has it's own fire pit with fire wood.
The Whitewater area is so beautiful, I enjoy hiking in the area.
Looking forward to going back!
Ally S.TravelerAefintyr
Amazing Hike-in site!
Amazing time spent at Aefintyr! We stayed at the bring your own gear site and it was amazing! We explored the land and other sites! Staff are amazing and helpful! Totally on my list to go back!
- Patty M.
GuideEagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Beautiful full service campground on the Root River
Great spot in the Root River Valley. They offer lots of extras including tube rental and transport, bike rentals, bingo and live music. Our site was right long the river where we saw turtles, bald eagles and lots of other wildlife. Facilities were clean and well-maintained. Not a lot of trees between sites but still far enough apart for privacy.
Mike L.TravelerAefintyr
Beautiful campsite with a lot of amenities.
Its nice to have a place this nice only 35 minutes from Rochester. Beautiful campground with great amenities available. The hike to the site is steep but worth it once you get up there. I stayed at the Talia bell tent site so I didn't have to bring much so it made the hike a lot easier. Short drive to White Water State Park. A lot of great trout fishing spots along the river. Very peaceful campground, great view of the stars on clear nights! Will definitely be back.
Paul B.
RangerEagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
The grass is greener
This huge campground had the best lush looking grass I ever saw. There is every kind of camping to be found here, including seasonal camping. Close to Lanesboro. If I needed bathroom or showers, I would have been disappointed at the port a pots and showers far away from my site.
- TTomRanger
Oxbow County Park
Beautiful Campground & Park & Zoo!
The campground Host Sherry and John are great!
The campground is well maintained and right by the river. Nice RV spots and nice tent spots along the river. #10 is nice tent spot we like. #20 is good RV spot we use. There is Firewood in a shed for sale.
No cell service but able to text.
Nice clean bathrooms! Great shower heads in men’s bathroom.
Trails are super nice and well maintained, many different levels of hikes going along the River to hikes up on the prairie tops. Some nice overlooks.
Zoo and nature center are great. Animals are all rescued and given a home. Bison herd and elk and deer too.
We will be camping there again!
Ashley F.
LegendAefintyr
Peace, Quiet & Quality
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so excited to have this unique property on our platform. Offering hike in sites with Bell Tents or pitch your own, this is a great place to view the stars. Each site has a bundle of firewood so you can roast your s'mores and cook your food. Book your site today and come here to leave them some love.
Michael V.Ranger
Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
Nice campground, not many mosquitoes
Stayed here a few years back with a one friends. Had a good time. Nice state campground.
- DDeanna J.Guide
Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
Cedar Hill
We camped at Whitewater State Park August 14-17, 2022, in drive-in campsite #53 of the Cedar Hill campground. The campsite was great! We were surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and wildflowers on three sides. We could hear the flow of the river as it tumbled along its course behind the campsite. It was very peaceful.
Lots of birds, butterflies, and squirrels visited our campsite daily. We heard raccoons at night but never saw them. There were no mosquitos and very few other flying insects.
It was a long walk from our site to the new restroom/shower building. There was water and a vault toilet closer, about four campsites away.
The park has many hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. We hiked to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and found the trails more challenging than we expected from their descriptions.
We greatly enjoyed our time at Whitewater and plan to return.
- Michael V.Ranger
Money Creek Haven Inc
Nice man made lake/pool
Nice campground, busy most of the summer. Call ahead for reservations. Kids love the man made pool. Been going here since since 1980! Nice showers. Beautiful area. Lots to do in the area, La Crosse is a 30 minutes drive away.
Brady J.GuideWhitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
Perfect weekend
We are new to tent camping and are fortunate to live a short drive away from Whitewater State Park. We have heard from our friends who go camping that this is a highly sought after destination and I can see why. Beautiful lookouts on trails, quiet camp sites (non electric sites are much more peaceful), and very nice amenities. The main shower/restroom area looks brand new and is very nice.
- SSam M.Scout
Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
Family friendly
Not overly crowded, clean showers and family friendly. Swimming beach about half a mile from campground. Didn’t get to hike, due to heavy rain. TMobile has no service while AT&T has average to poor service. Probably one of the nicest state park camping I’ve done.
Busy C.Traveler
Rochester-Marion KOA
Nice campground
This campground has lots of shade and grassy sites. The grounds are very well maintained. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. It was extremely quiet. The kids enjoyed the pool. It was perfect for our one nights stay. We would return.
- NNameScout
Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Beautiful Camping
Great camp ground along the root river. Very clean and quiet.
Victor S.GuideWhitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground
Absolutely wonderful campground tucked inside a state park.
Whitewater State Park Campground is amazing. It's very clean, well kept and the sites are all mostly private with trees which is so much nicer than being in a giant field of tents and RVs like most campgrounds. There's toilets all over the place and water available in many spots. There's beautiful hiking trails right next to the campground and a lovely beach for kids. I'll definitely be back.
- TTracy B.Guide
The Old Barn Resort
Very friendly and loaded with activities
Great experience- the sites were a perfect size, not over crowded. Easy to get in and out of. Nice pool and shed area. The restaurant had good food and nice atmosphere. Lots of people there but overall didn’t seems crowded and you couldn’t hear other people. Nice chance to tune down the river. Only complaint - the coin operated shower in the women’s shower house was ice cold and couldn’t be adjusted and the men’s shower house in same building was scolding hot and couldn’t be adjusted.
Bas V.TravelerEagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Relaxed
Nice and relaxed campground
More then enough space for rv’s and tents.
Showers were fine, operated by quarters. Unfortunately I had none. No machine to change bills and office was still closed early in the morning. I was saved by a really friendly guest
- jjeremiah B.Guide
The Old Barn Resort
Super great campground
Nothing but good things here , if your a bike riding family , there are a lot of trails! If you want to float the river they got it ! If you just want to lay by the pool , you can do it ! If you don’t want to cook they got you covered in their restaurant! If your a golf person, guess what they got their own course ! The bathrooms were nice , coin operated showered , .25 cents gets you 7 minutes , the sites were big and not a problem to get in to ! Fire rings with grates at the sites ! The only draw back and it depends on they type of person was the phone service was not great but…. It didn’t bother me!
- PPaul M.Scout
Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
Excellent Campground
This is our second visit in this campground. The grounds are Immaculate. The staff is amazing. The restrooms and showers are sparklingly clean.
- KKevinGuide
Chester Woods Park
Large sites
Nice place but it is a campground not an rv park, 30 & 50 amp service but no water hookup (fill when you come in) and dump tanks when leaving,
- CChristin D.Scout
Rochester-Marion KOA
beautiful sites and friendly staff
Just stopping for the night but very happy Nice clean campground with beautiful trees Laundry and showers are very nice
Guide to Alma
Camping near Alma, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One visitor said, "Plenty of sites and hiking to do. Very cool area. The falls are awesome!"
- Fishing: The waters around Lake Wissota State Park Campground are great for fishing. A camper mentioned, "Best trails and lots of wildlife. The park staff is great also."
- Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Afton State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Swimming beach about half a mile from campground."
What campers like:
- Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Perrot State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The sites are well spaced and well separated by trees."
- Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers at Whitewater State Park. One review stated, "Bathroom and showers were clean and fresh."
- Scenic Views: The breathtaking views at Great River Bluffs State Park Campground are a big hit. A camper said, "The elevation you get up on the bluffs gives you great views of the river and foliage."
What you should know:
- Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many campgrounds. A visitor at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "T-Mobile service is one (1) bar of LTE."
- Mosquitoes: Some areas can have a lot of mosquitoes, especially during certain times of the year. A camper at Lake Wissota State Park Campground noted, "Had to pull out the heavy-duty spray right out of the car."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Frontenac State Park Campground has no showers or toilets, so plan accordingly.
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Trails: Choose campgrounds with trails suitable for kids. Afton State Park Campground has great trails for all skill levels, as one parent noted, "Great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff."
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park has several playgrounds for kids to enjoy.
- Secluded Sites: Opt for more secluded sites to give your family some space. A camper at Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground mentioned, "Very private and not a huge walk from the car yet far enough!"
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Finding a level spot can be tricky. A reviewer at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park said, "Only tricky part is finding a level spot if you don't have leveling rams or jacks."
- Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a big plus. Campers at Whitewater State Park Campground appreciated the mix of electric and non-electric sites.
- Dump Stations: Check for dump stations before you arrive. A visitor at Frontenac State Park Campground noted, "A bit of a tight turn to get to the dump station."
Camping near Alma, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.
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