Best Tent Camping near Alma, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Alma, Wisconsin (14)

    Beth W.'s photo of tent camping at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground near Lake City, MN

    1. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
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    49 Saves
    Lake City, Minnesota

    Tent only campground.

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $22 - $132 / night

    Ally S.'s photo of tent camping at Aefintyr near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Aefintyr near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Aefintyr near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Aefintyr near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Aefintyr near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Aefintyr near Elba, MN

    2. Aefintyr

    4 Reviews
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    57 Saves
    Elba, Minnesota

    Aefintyr 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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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $29 - $139 / night

    Molly Y.'s photo of tent camping at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park near Elba, MN

    3. Gooseberry Glen Cart-in Campground — Whitewater State Park

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    Elba, Minnesota
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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park near Alma, WI

    4. Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park

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    Alma, Wisconsin

    This recreation area is part of Mississippi River - Pool 4

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    Camper-submitted photo at Great River Harbor Campgrounds and Marina near Alma, WI
    Steve  S.'s photo of tent camping at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN
    Camper-submitted photo at Houston Nature Center near Houston, MN

    6. Houston Nature Center

    4 Reviews
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    Houston, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo at John A. Latsch State Park Campground near Cochrane, MN
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    8. Island Campground — Merrick State Park

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    Fountain City, Wisconsin

    There are five family walk-in tent campsites and a group tent site on an island, connected to the mainland by road. The island also has a log shelter, boat and canoe launches, picnic area, pit toilets and drinking water.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $15 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Northend Campground near Rushford, MN

    9. Northend Campground

    1 Review
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    Rushford, Minnesota
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo at Oronoco City Park near Pine Island, MN

    10. Oronoco City Park

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    Pine Island, Minnesota
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Recent Tent Reviews near Alma, Wisconsin

374 Reviews of 14 Alma Campgrounds


  • kcki M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Col Larson County Park
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Col Larson County Park

    Easy Overnight Spot

    Small city park. Just a field for tent camping. A few RV spots. Easy on-and-off if you are looking for a quick overnight.

  • Michael V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Houston Nature Center
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Houston Nature Center

    Bike trail campground with parking near by.

    Has very clean showers and toilets. Owl center at office. Tent sites only and not many. Must make reservations but typically not many people here camping.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvan City Park
    Oct. 24, 2017

    Sylvan City Park

    Close to bike trail and downtown

    Stayed here in a tent while on a bicycle camping trip and it was adequate. It is located in a city park within a couple minutes walk of the downtown area. The bike trail crosses the south end of downtown so close to that too. This would not be a good place to camp if you'd like to be out in nature

    Biggest gripe is the slope of the tent sites. The majority of the tent sites are on an incline around a pond. There are also a lot of ducks that aren't very afraid of humans. None got into my gear though. There are fire rings at the tent sites. No picnic tables at the individual sites but there are some nearby in the park and there's also a covered picnic shelter. Hammocks would be difficult to impossible as the tent area is a strip of grass between pond and bluff, which has mostly brush or too whimpy of trees to hang from at the base. There are a couple huge oaks but none in pairs.

    Quarter showers and clean restrooms are available. $20/night/tent which seemed a bit steep to me considering how slanted the sites were and quarter showers. It is cheaper than the other places within immediate biking distance which were $25/night.

  • Justin S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pietrek County Park
    Jun. 5, 2022

    Pietrek County Park

    Well maintained

    Nice big tent sites down by the river. Walking trails were nice but recommend pants as the grass was long in spots. Plenty of wildlife and could not hear the cars from the highway.

  • Stephanie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy D’s Campground
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Lazy D’s Campground

    Good Family Campground

    Tent camping - Fun things to do with kids - jumping pillow, petting zoo, kids train ride, playground, pool, sandpit, volleyball, peddle bikes, river with tubing, horse rides, close to white water with hiking and beach. Seasonal people were friendly and staff was great. Low bugs and a good size camping space. Only negative was the pedestrian bridge is a little old and could use some repairs.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades of Sherwood Campground
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Shades of Sherwood Campground

    Family Fun

    Great tent sites some along river lots of activities for children and adults tubing down the river, man-made lake with blowups, scooters, swimming poolAnd jumping pillow. Mini mart has many items from camping necessities, rain gear as well as groceries and ice cream. Bathrooms with showers are very clean.

  • Brady J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park
    Aug. 2, 2022

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Houston Nature Center
    Sep. 15, 2023

    Houston Nature Center

    Great Campground for Cyclists

    Spacious, level, well kept, quiet. $10/night, which is great. Spotless showers and bathrooms, access to drinking water. The International Owl Center was a welcome discovery. Best tent campground on the Root River Trail.

  • Jillian S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Nice for a state park

    Most sites are for car camping or RV's. Tent site was nice and clean and a good size. Could have set up 2 tents with no problem. Not a ton of privacy from other campers. Showers/bathrooms available. Lots of hiking trails. Camp store was never open when I checked. Swimming beach was available, but there were geese (and their poop) everywhere. This state park is nice because there are NO mosquitoes. But beware, there are bears.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tresure Island RV Park
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Tresure Island RV Park

    Crowded park, nice people

    We were here for a night to see a concert at the amphitheater and everyone was super friendly. It was easy to check in, and we were able to do laundry and shower which was great. It’s mostly gravel but they have some tent sites on the grass. They are dog friendly and have some grassy areas to walk your pets which was great.

  • Kayla F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2019

    Perrot State Park Campground

    Would Recommend

    Very nice area, camped in a tent at the end of September. Firewood had very easy access. The campground was a pretty large layout, but still easy to navigate. Nice hiking spots with amazing views. Bugs weren't too terrible, I maybe had two mosquito bites the whole 4 days, and that was before I put bug spray on.

    Rentals for canoes and kayaks are available. 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.

    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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Unbelievable Views & Hiking

    Small rustic campground with no hookups or electrical sites which is perfect if you are tent camping! Sites are smaller but nice, the outer sites have better privacy with most inner sites backing up to the restrooms. The hiking here is amazing with numerous lookout points to see the river from the bluffs. There are short and long hikes to get to the views, so it’s good for all levels of hiking. Overall this campground has a lot to offer and we will definitely go back!

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvan City Park
    Aug. 20, 2021

    Sylvan City Park

    Small campground next to city park.

    This is a convenient small campground next to a city park. The touristy shops and biking trails are within a few blocks of the campground. The RV campsites have water and electricity. We found the sites to be rather close together. The sites are first come first served (no reservations). There are also numerous tent sites, as this seems to be popular with the bicycling crowd. This really is a beautiful area of southeast MN.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Houston Nature Center
    Sep. 18, 2018

    Houston Nature Center

    Root River Bike Trail

    This campsite is at the trailhead for the Root River Bike Trail. This bike trail is so awesome and by far the best in the tri-state area!

    The nature center is tent camping only but they do have nice spots with picnic tables and grills. Even though I'm not a kid, I thought the park was AWESOME. They litterally have a tree house to play in!!!! The Nature Center also has a bike servicing station, showers, and bathrooms. Everything is extremely clean and the town of Houston is so sweet. I will visit again!

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Island Campground and Marina
    May. 5, 2019

    Island Campground and Marina

    Water access

    Great location, near Red Wing Minnesota. However, it's your typical Mississippi river camping -- you're there for river access and not much more. If noise bothers you then this is not the place for you. It is situated directly under the highway 63 bridge.  

    Full hookups and tent camping available. Bathrooms are pretty clean. There are also train tracks along the MN side of the river with several trains running during the day and at night. The perks for the campground are the water access and you can walk to the Harbor Bar for some good food.

  • Anne T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground
    Jul. 6, 2016

    Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    Perfect Camping Getaway!

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Southern Minnesota! It is only 1 1/2 hours away from the TwinCities which makes it an ideal getaway. The campsites are wooded and have enough distance between them that noise is minimal. I especially love the view of Lake Pepin and the nice little swimming beach. On our last stay, we were able to watch eagles from our campsite, which was amazing. They have recently added 3 small cabins to rent which would be a nice alternative to tent camping. If you do plan a camping trip to Hok-Si-La and you're driving in from the Twin Cities, be sure to take Wisconsin Highway 35 through Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and other small towns. You can loop back into Minnesota through Wabasha. This adds about an extra half hour to your drive but it is definitely worth it!

  • Mike L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Aefintyr
    May. 22, 2023

    Aefintyr

    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.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Pettibone Resort
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Pettibone Resort

    Okay for tents

    Tent sites are just okay. They are located directly across from houseboats, so little privacy. The area was also damp, which meant lots of bugs. I was envious of the RV side, which looked much nicer. It was not quiet due to being practically under the bridge into La Crosse. On the upside, The man working there was very friendly and helpful. It did not appear that anyone was masked or social distancing. The bar was open and patrons were next to each other on stools at the bar. Employees were also not wearing masks.

  • h
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Valley Campground
    Jun. 3, 2022

    Bluff Valley Campground

    Awesome place

    I have stayed here a couple times before memorial day and after. I tent camped by the river. #67 is extra large and perfect. Electric and water was $35/night for electric and water for a weekday. Bathrooms near by need updated. But brand new showers by main entrance. Very clean, nice staff. They have a little restaurant that I saw but didn't eat or see open.

    This is the prettiest campground I've been to so far in this area. But there is a lot of construction so watch your maps. 1 mile was 15 miles bc of an important road closure. Get everything you need before you settle. A gas station alone is a trip.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park Campground
    Sep. 4, 2018

    Perrot State Park Campground

    Great Campground if you could get rid of bugs

    There is a lot of hiking (the view from the bluffs are amazing) you can rent kayaks canoes etc. and they have a boat landing. No shore fishing or swimming which is disappointing.

    The nonelectric sites were a bit small (compared to many state parks I have been too) -especially considering the gravel spot they leave for pop ups - not great to tent camp on and takes up most of the space that is safely far enough from the fire pit.

    The bathrooms were decent but quite a hike (which stinks late at night) the showers were clean but I never used them.

    However, 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 and trying to play cards at night the constant hum of bugs was a bit much.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sylvan City Park
    May. 23, 2024

    Sylvan City Park

    Small city park campground right in town

    Walking distance to downtown and easy access to Root River Trail. RV sites were close to each other with little privacy. Many tent sites around the perimeter. Short walk to bathhouse. Showers are not free, 4 quarters for 5 minutes. No laundry available. Campground is first come/first serve and doesn’t take reservations or online payment. Payment is made at adjacent city office.
    Sites are gravel, fairly level. Water and electric available at rv sites.
    Nice park nearby with stocked fishing pond. There is some noise due to the park being tucked into the city. Garbage and dump station free for campers. They ask for a donation for dumping if not camped there. Tight access at dump station might make it difficult for larger rigs. Strong Verizon signal.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow Campground
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Sleepy Hollow Campground

    looking for a quiet place to recharge this is the place for you

    We ran across a little camp ground called Sleepy Hollow Campground W922 Lower Eagle Valley Road, Fountain City, WI. 54629(609) 687-8351 This is one of the nicest places we have found. It is not marked on RV Trip Wizard or any others that we could find. I found it by accident through Google Maps. It looked like what a campground would look like from the air and by querying the address I found the name of the campground called Sleepy Hollow. They do not advertise and it is a small camp with little amnesties. It has a shower house with restrooms and a laundry. They are clean and well maintained. They have 13 pull through sites 80” in length and very wide with full hook-ups, eight back in sites with just water and Electric. And tent sites as well. It is on a quiet road called Lower Eagle Valley Rd. It is set in a valley with 3 to 4 hundred foot hills full of trails on a working farm. About a mile from the Mississippi just north of lock and dam no. 5A if you are looking for a quiet place to recharge this is the place for you. This is a camping site where there are adults, not designed for kids.

  • Nicole L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Beautiful park

    Campsites are beautiful, each one seems to have unique qualities. We stayed in site 42, it didn’t seem to have very much privacy. I was also hoping for a view of the river but I couldn’t see it from the site. We found a dream catcher in the trees, so we made another one to leave. The tent sites along the river are amazing! Each one has a path down to the river. Site 69 has a private beach and it’s deep enough to swim in. For being a stocked river, we didn’t get a single bite all weekend. I only saw 1 person actually catch a single fish. We did a couple trails while we were there. It says Chimney Rock has “over 100 step” I think it’s 199 each way! We tried using the campground’s GPS units but couldn’t figure them out. Others said the same thing. We drove through the newer campground Minneiska, the pictures online made it look bare, but it was beautiful! It was a prairie full of wild flowers! The trees were newer but old enough to still create shade. There was an abundance of staff always driving around yet there was a bathhouse that had clogged up toilets all weekend long. There is also ZERO cell phone reception. Whether that is a plus or a minus, that’s up to you.

  • Susan L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park Campground
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Perrot State Park Campground

    Popular campground

    Perrot has it all: hiking, biking, paddling and camping and that makes it a popular place in the summer. It was totally booked the weekend I stayed here. Site 23E was not the best due to the location of the electric pedestal which was more set up for tent camping than an RV, but made it work, although it required an extension to the power cord. The electric power was also running low and the RV AC wouldn’t work. Fan only due to watts/volts varying. Site was also parallel to the campground road so there was road noise. There are much better sites in the 91E-95E section of tall pines!

    Sites that were located on the water, were next to swampy, green algae type ponds. I can only imagine what the mosquitoes were like at those sites. Site pads are dirt and grass. Not easy to level. 

    Now for the good! This area is beautiful. Awesome bluff views of the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers and definitely worth the hike up for them. The Great River State Trail head is located in Perrot and this is a must do if you like cycling on the rails to trails. The ride into quaint Trempealeau is enjoyable and not too strenuous. Make sure to check out the ice cream place that is located in the old caboose. Kayak and canoe rentals are available in the park as well. This is a paddler’s paradise, just be ready for the current and follow the water trail. 

    Also, a heads up: I was surprised that there is a daily vehicle pass required and this costs $8/day in addition to the usual camping fees.

  • Mary S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Highland Ridge

    Nice campground but be prepared for shade...all the time

    First thing you need to know: It's completely in the woods, and sites are FULLY shaded. Sites 28-38 are on a loop with a picnic pavilion in the middle with some openings for sun on the road and in the picnic area. Other than that, the rest of the campground is rather dark all the time; there aren't as many sunlight openings on the road to the other sites. This is not a good place for solar panels, but almost all sites are electric.

    Nice price: Cost is $20/$16 for electric/non-electric. This is an Army Corps of Engineers park which means you pay $10/$8 if you have an NPS Lifetime Senior Pass.

    Services: There are full services at this campground - flush toilets, sinks, showers, trash receptacles, and drinking water/dump station near the entrance. There is an interpretive center for Saturday evening ranger programs and a playground next to it.

    Roomy sites: This campground is small, but almost all sites are large. There are 38 sites plus walk in tent sites A through G and a group site. It looks like sites 28-38 can be rented for a group; the entrance was blocked off when we were there.

    Equestrian section may be open to campers without a horse: There is an equestrian campground about a half mile before the main campground entrance. You may camp in the equestrian area (E1-E10) without a horse if the main area is full. We were able to reserve a site in there a couple days ahead of time because the main campground was full. It was just us and one other family on a Saturday night, and neither of us had a horse. We moved to the main area on Sunday morning because lots of sites were open on Sunday.

  • Megan P.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Campground — Merrick State Park
    Aug. 22, 2019

    North Campground — Merrick State Park

    Very Noisy from frequent train traffic. Wouldn't recommend if light sleeper

    This campground has two sections, north and south. The southern portion has been closed all summer because of flooding. We stayed in the north section in site 12, which has a small grassy overflow parking lot across from it. The campground is clean and very open. The campsites are arranged on both sides of a circle drive with trees surrounding the circle and some in the middle.

    There is a play ground for the kids, but you need to drive or walk about half mile to 3/4 of a mile to it. It is located at the nature center. During our stay, they had a presentation on birds and our boys really enjoyed it. The park also offers a boat landing, which was clean and easily accessible. You could also bring your boat up to a walk-able landing near the north campground, but this is inaccessible by car. This landing did offer a sand beach, but I don't know that I would recommend swimming here because of algae. During our stay we were also plagued by little black flies, but the mosquitoes weren't bad.

    The campground offered very clean restroom facilities with both bathrooms and showers at one end, near where we stayed, and at the other end there was a bathroom that offered pit toilets. You are able to tent camp or bring in a pop up camper or larger pull behind. I'm not sure that a large RV would fit in any of the sites, but a small one definitely would. There are specific sites that are reserved only for tents and some sites do offer electrical access. There are no sites with water access, but there are two water access points within the North Campground, one on each end. Roads in the park/campground are paved. The campsites themselves are not paved. They are grassy. There are no additional amenities at this campground.

    While the campground itself is quiet and all campers were respectable, the frequency of trains and the loudness of their horns at night was enough to drive me nuts. Every time I was almost asleep another one would go past. I finally moved from our popup camper to our car, which blocked out enough noise to allow me to fall asleep. Because of the trains, we will not be returning to camp here. If you are not able to fall asleep right away or are a light sleeper, I would definitely not recommend staying here.

    The rest of the park was quiet and did not have much car traffic. I am not sure if this was due to the fact that the south campground was flooded or if it always has few cars. I was able to run the length of the park without encountering many cars (3.8 miles round trip including running through parking lots in the park). I did not, but you are able to walk through the flooded section of the park. They are just prohibiting people from driving there. Close to fishing, boating, and unique shopping opportunities.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Reicks Lake Park
    May. 5, 2019

    Reicks Lake Park

    Beautiful place to watch the sunrise and start your day!

    Rieck’s Lake is located 3 miles northwest of Alma, Wisconsin. For $15 a night you will enjoy paved camping pad, fire pit, picnic table, coin-operated shower, and restroom. Electric is available at an additional charge. Word of caution there is a highway nearby so it can be noisy at times and sometimes difficult to find a spot.

    This park offers viewing platforms and is a great place to view many types of birds.


Guide to Alma

Tent camping near Alma, Wisconsin offers a serene escape into nature, with beautiful landscapes and well-equipped sites for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts

  • Explore the stunning trails and scenic views at Whitewater State Park, known for its beautiful fall colors and diverse wildlife.
  • Enjoy fishing and swimming opportunities at Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground, where Lake Pepin provides a perfect backdrop for summer activities.
  • Take a short drive to Aefintyr for hiking adventures in the picturesque Whitewater area, ideal for those who love to explore nature.

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  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Alma, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Alma, WI is Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

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