Top Tent Camping near Altoona, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Altoona, WI (12)
1. Coon Fork Lake
14 Reviews•20 Photos•95 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground
7 Reviews•30 Photos•48 SavesTent only campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$22 - $132 / night
3. Stargazen Retreat Center
Be the first to review!•11 Photos•9 SavesWomen's Retreat Center.
Rustic cabins and primitive campsites available.
40 secluded wooded acres with walking trails, yoga and meditation platforms and fire pits.
Sacred Healing Space.
Promoting and supporting sobriety.
Use headphones for music to preserve to wonderful sounds of nature.
Porta-potties on site.
Some cabins have composting toilets, microwaves and refrigerators.
Over age 18 and no pets please.
Private Solar showers available on request.
The Pines have an endless supply of branches and firewood for continual healing fires.
See Peace Cabina Cabin also for rent on Abnb. Sleeps 4, air-conditioned, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, queen bed and pull out futon.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
$35 - $135 / night
5. Wazee Lake Rec Area
2 Reviews•5 Saves- Tents
- Drinking Water
6. Northside Lake Eleven Campsite
1 Review•15 Photos•23 SavesThis varied segment in the Chequamegon National Forest, with a distinct Northwoods feel, highlights the clear, deep kettle Lake Eleven and many other glacial features associated with the Perkinstown End Moraine. Primitive camping on national forest lands. Several walk to campsites (TA22, TA28) are located at Lake Eleven.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
8. Black River Falls State Forest Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island
1 Review•4 Photos•8 SavesTwo primitive canoe campsites are available south of Black River Falls. These campsites are on the east side of the river and include a picnic table, fire ring and portable toilet. The sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to a one-night stay. A free Special Camp permit is required and can be picked up at the Castle Mound campground or the Black River Falls DNR Service Center. The permit can be filled out online or, if you’d like us to mail you one, please see our contact information. For additional information, including a map of canoe landings, see our Paddling the Black River brochure: https://p.widencdn.net/ixm7ly/Paddling-the-Black-River
- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
10. Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park
Be the first to review!•2 SavesThis recreation area is part of Mississippi River - Pool 4
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Recent Tent Reviews In Altoona
236 Reviews of 12 Altoona Campgrounds
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Highland Ridge
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- JJeff F.Scout
Highland Ridge
Beautiful in the fall
This is a smaller Corps of Engineers park, lots of primitive sites and lots electric sites too. A smaller lake but no gas motors. Cell service with Verizon was ok.
Ioan P.
Legend
Eagle Ridge Campground
Very clean
Nice campground
Scott J.
Traveler
Chapman Park Campground
Nice views clean camp ground
We are passing through off highway 94 needed a place to park the camper for the night. We pulled in on Saturday over Labor Day weekend and the campground is only half full so this is a great spot for those folks just passing by. Guaranteed to have an opening.
Campground is on a peninsula so bugs are bad at night. Paved roads and nice grass. Shower facilities are older but clean. There is a lighted park for kids to play at night and plenty of fishing.
Also they have 20-30-50amp hook ups with a dump and water
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.
- wwayne 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
- Greg K.
GuideO'Neil Creek Campground
They have it all
Creek,lake,showers,laundry,full hookups,camp store,arcade,kids play areas,beach and more. Pricey! Plan on 60$/day
- Greg K.Guide
Coon Fork Lake
Not returning
Not bad and a more reasonable price.
- JJohn B.Traveler
Highland Ridge
Clean and relatively quiet
Lots of RV campers, but none were obnoxious. T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance.
- JJanet K.Guide
Morris Erickson County Park
Small campground
Well used county park on a nice clear lake. The sites are close together with little privacy and close to the road which is noisy during the morning and evening but quiets down at night. Lots of kids! Nice to see families camping and having fun! Swimming, fishing, riding bikes, playground. Clean bathrooms (at least the women’s). Not our cup of tea but fine for a one night stopover. Loons calling at night and in the morning!
- Jon G.Scout
Lake Wissota State Park
Pretty average
Very no frills camp site. Sites are decently sized, has some good views. It's missing a sculley.
- Stina M.Scout
O'Neil Creek Campground
Beautiful
Really enjoyed the experience! It’s beautiful and good mix of quiet and lots of activity’s. Can tube down the creek, very shallow so even littles can do it too. Site 133 was super small, so much so I thought he was kidding. Saw site 204 was open and switched to that one instead. Dogs welcome which was super nice!
Tiffany K.Guide
Brunet Island State Park
Cozy campground with water focus
Enjoyed this island campground. There is a RV focused and a tent focused camping loops. This is a nice location for fisherman and kayaks/canoes. There are a few hiking trails that are loaded with mosquitoes (given the location and amount of water). There is a small beach to play in the water, playground and ball field. The bathrooms are nicely kept but dated. Great location to go with kids.
Jamie S.ScoutLake Wissota State Park
Great!
Great camp site, the ground was a little rocky so it was a little difficult to get the stakes in but we were able to get them in. Hiking trail right next to the campsite. Bathrooms and showers are nearby as well. Great place to stay!
- Angie A.
Ranger
Mondovi Town Park
Tucked away treasure
Great find! Small yet only us and one tent couple camping. Toilets clean. Water and electric … so score! Close to restaurants and taverns. Recommend for a quick getaway!
Jason Z.TravelerLake Wissota State Park
Amazing views and trails
Best trails and lots of wildlife.The park staff is great also. Love the price to camp along with the camping areas.
Leslie R.Legend
Castle Mound Campground
Convenient stop from MN to Milwaukee
We hadn't picked a place to camp in advance, because we wanted to see how far we could get on the drive. We were able to reserve a spot online at 8:30pm same-day on a Wednesday in July. Nice hot showers available for free.
- 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!
- LLizGuide
Brunet Island State Park
Best state park I’ve been to!
Stayed here on a east/west camping trip. Beautiful state park. Sites are shaded and large. Big enough that we were able to tie out 2 large dogs each on 30 ft leads. The park has a bicycle path that walkers can also use that’s along the river. Our site backed up to the bicycle path with the river behind us. Great place to walk. Staff and hosts very friendly and helpful. Don’t be alarmed when you drive by a school and housing area to get to it! The park also has an off leash dog park. I wasn’t able to check that out though but have wished state parks would consider adding. Bathrooms extremely clean with the best state park showers Ive ever used (and I mostly camp at state parks across the US). If I get back to this area I would definitely camp here again.
- LLizGuide
Brunet Island State Park
Quiet, clean SP
We camped here the end of August. When I booked our site the state park website showed it as the only available site for our 4 day stay. So we booked the 4th night at a different site, same park. However, no one ever came into the original site. We also noticed this occurred with some other sites that were vacant during our entire stay. I’m sure not the parks fault. In state folks (we are out of state so paid more) don’t mind the cancellation fee or book way out and then change. Very frustrating when you have to move your camper for one night. Staff very nice. Flush toilets and bathhouse very clean. Showers with hot water and good water pressure. Sites are wooded and good size. Only complaint is the dirt base all around the campsites (very little grass due to the shade). We are from VA and most state parks have gravel pads. Nice walking trails. Didn’t see the picnic/swim area as dogs weren’t allowed anywhere there. They do have one fishing kayak. Not very good for shore fishing. Not thrilled with site #6 but site #22 was great with a nice view of the lake.
Stacey N.Ranger
South Campground — Merrick State Park
Back again
Our second time camping here.. this time at the South campground. Definitely bring everything to repel the bugs… thermacells are a must. Waterview sites are amazing. Very little park staff presence that I could see. Showers and flush toilets at the north campground which is a quick drive or a very long walk. They were clean, but showers could use a refresh. Pro tip: there are wheelbarrows full of firewood for sale across from the entrance of the park. Only 5 dollars buys a generous amount that burns well.
Stacy C.Traveler
Crystal Lake Campground - Strum
Favorite little spot
I absolutely love this little campground it's close to my grandparents & close to do much more all while being away from too much
Roger W.LegendHighland Ridge
Wow Spacious Sites and Peaceful
Highland Ridge, WI - COE east of Minneapolis. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $12/ night w senior pass Usage during visit: 60 - 70% during weekdays Site Privacy: GOOD - not a fence forest, but tremendous spacing makes up for it.
Site Spacing: VERY GOOD Site surface: Gravel and level Reservations: Yes. Can reserve on line at the cg Campground Noise: None Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at the bathrooms. Generators: Not needed. Bathroom: kept VERY clean. Shutdown for cleaning every morning at about 6 AM. Showers: Yes. Clean Pull Throughs: I think all are back ins. Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Forest with no understory Weather: 80s Bugs: Not too bad.
Solar: Forest canopy would interfere , but not needed. Host: Yes. They are around and offer free beach passes. They are super. Rig size: Large RVs. Sites: All sites are very nice in loop 1 -24. I understand that Loop 28+ is less private.
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.
- ddavidTraveler
Twin Springs Resort Campground
I mean, it’s alright
Road splits the campground kind of annoying. Bathrooms were pretty gross. Camped on the opposite side of the road as the bathrooms and the sites were big, not sure about the other side
- ddavidTraveler
Myron County Park
Great spot, friendly hosts
Nice spot to camp. Clean bathrooms and showers. Usually super busy in the summer and big family gatherings, but spots in the back are quiet
- ddavidTraveler
Pine Point County Park
Nice place to camp
Have only been here in the fall (late Sept and Oct) and there were only a few other people in the park. Bring your own wood this time of year, no one was around to buy it from. Sites are nice and wooded
Guide to Altoona
Camping near Altoona, Wisconsin, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do
- Hiking Trails: Many campgrounds, like Whitewater State Park, have trails that cater to all skill levels. One visitor mentioned, “We hiked to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and found the trails more challenging than we expected from their descriptions.”
- Water Activities: At Brunet Island State Park, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing. A reviewer noted, “Brunet Island is a kayakers paradise; you can literally get your kayak in the water from any site.”
- Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Merrick State Park are great for spotting eagles and other birds. One camper shared, “Eagles! and this is a migratory route for thousands of birds.”
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Frontenac State Park said, “Great showers with DRY AREAS to dress after taking a shower. Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN.”
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. A reviewer at Lake Wissota State Park mentioned, “The sites are decently sized, has some good views.”
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Stoney Creek RV Resort are known for their activities. One family shared, “There are plenty of activities to keep our kids occupied.”
What you should know
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in summer. A camper at Perrot State Park warned, “Had to pull out the heavy-duty spray right out of the car.”
- Limited Cell Service: Some areas have spotty cell reception. A visitor at Highland Ridge noted, “T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location.”
- Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Coon Fork Campground mentioned, “If you don’t make it before the office closes, there is self-check-in.”
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Stoney Creek RV Resort that offer crafts and games. One parent said, “There was a craft fair on Saturday morning we went to.”
- Bring Bug Spray: Protect your family from mosquitoes, especially if you’re near water. A camper at Merrick State Park advised, “Bring your bugspray or thermocell, we definitely needed protection.”
- Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has family-friendly facilities. A visitor at Lake Wissota State Park appreciated, “Bathrooms and showers are nearby as well.”
Tips from RVers
- Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Many campgrounds, like Brunet Island State Park, accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer noted, “Sites are shaded and large.”
- Check for Electric Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Coon Fork Campground mentioned, “The sites are very generous with a lot of green between spaces.”
- Plan for Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways. A visitor at Stoney Creek RV Resort said, “I wound up sleeping in my car to have an added barrier between me and the freeway noise.”
Camping near Altoona, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Altoona, WI is Coon Fork Lake with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.
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