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Limited horse camping opportunities exist near Augusta, Wisconsin. While several campgrounds in the region accommodate various camping styles including tent, RV, and cabin options, none of the locations explicitly advertise dedicated horse facilities such as corrals, stalls, or equestrian trails based on the available data. Wedges Creek Hideaway in Greenwood offers cabin, tent, and RV camping with pet-friendly policies, but no specific horse amenities are mentioned in their features list. The campground maintains several miles of hiking trails on its property located on a double dead end road, providing a secluded natural setting.
Lake Wissota State Park Campground in Chippewa Falls features spacious, private wooded campsites with tree coverage between sites. The park includes multiple hiking trails through various landscapes including fern and pine forests, prairie and grassland habitats. While horses are not explicitly mentioned in the amenities, the park does have extensive trail systems that might be suitable for day use by equestrians. The campground offers boat-in and drive-in access with accommodations for tents, RVs, and glamping, though no specific provisions for horse trailers or equestrian camping are noted in the provided information. Visitors can enjoy water activities on Lake Wissota with boat rentals available at the visitor center.
"Great hiking trails, mountain biking. Equestrian trails also. Lake is huge, walleye are prevalent. Kayaking is great with other boat ramps available."
"Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries."
"From the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central"
"A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights. "
from $25 - $190 / night
Check Availability"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."
GuideNew facilities and hot showers. Great hiking trails, mountain biking. Equestrian trails also. Lake is huge, walleye are prevalent. Kayaking is great with other boat ramps available. Sites heavily wooded, low noise and light pollution. Easy access to all activities.
GuideBeautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries. Several stairways down to the lake, no beach at these spots but good for taking the dog in the water since they aren’t allowed on the beach. Wonderful staff in the visitor center. Firewood and ice sold on site. Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center. Clean bathrooms with showers. Lots of boat noise from the lake and a plane noise from a nearby airport. Close to Chippewa Falls for restaurants and stores. A great family destination, not so great for a peaceful couples weekend.
LegendThis was an interesting little campground sandwiched between the road and the Trempealeau River. The backstory on the park is that the gentleman who originally owned the land had asked that when he died that it be preserved as a wildlife area. His death came much sooner than anyone thought, and the family worked with the county to donate the land to the county as a park. There are about six tent only sites set back near the river, with three of them in close proximity to each other (I think it is used as a group camping area). When I was there the sites were poorly maintained and only had two fire pits and tables for all six sites combined. There are 25ish RV type sites with either just electric or electric and water. Some of these sites are set up back to back in an open field, which is not very appealing. The grass had been let to grow very long before the recent cutting, so it was like walking through freshly mown hay. There is a horse arena (very muddy when I was there), and it looks like you can camp with your horses on the edge of the RV area. The showers were really nice and fairly new.
LegendThis park is on a smaller scale and less crowded than Devil’s Lake. There is a small beach that is in the process of renovation. The sites are large surrounded by trees and very private. The sites on the lake side are not electric and some of them are huge buddy sites, great for extended families. There are two shower houses in the campground located next to sites 29 or 72. If you are on the legs furthest from the lake it is a long walk to them, but all those sites have electric. There are two vault toilet locations and a total of 116 campsites all with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a very large playing field and a playground in the Family Campground and another playground past the beach near the fishing dock. This State Park has a large number of picnic shelters and picnic grounds with picnic tables. There are about 10 hiking trails. There is a boat launch and you can rent kayaks or canoes at the visitor center. Everything was kept clean and in good repair. Cell service for both AT&T and Verizon was strong enough to stream video. If you want to take a trip to town, there are about 5 no longer than a 10 mile distance. There was a large grocery store in Chippewa Falls. Only ice and firewood are available at the park.
RangerContinuing my quest to visit as many Wisconsin state parks as possible. I stopped by here to check out the campsites for potential future camping and look over the park. When I found was a very well-maintained park, love the viewing area of the lake. Campsites looked good as well.
GuideThe park itself is small and non-descript, not photogenic. The trail along the lake is nice for walking - it is a ridge above the lake with some nice views. Otherwise, the campsites were OK. Ours was secondary growth scrub with moderate shade. Others had nicer trees. Not a ton of birdlife. A lot of people staying there appeared to be there for golfing at nearby courses. Proximity to Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls is convenient. We enjoyed using the Old Abe bike trail. An entry point is near the park and there is a parking lot with clean restroom there. The trail goes for miles in either direction and is paved and well maintained.
TravelerFrom the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central Wisconsin! We host weddings and family events along with our popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer. Check our our schedule, book ahead and come unwind with us!
RangerWe took site 87 for two separate tents, 2 vehicles, and an EZ-up over the table, and we really enjoyed it. That site is very private with a nice hook in the clearing in the woods that made us feel isolated from the camp road, yet we were close to the water pump and to the back walkway into the bath house area. We discovered the single family bathroom on the South side of that bldg early on, and that helped us feel more comfortable using facilities during this physical-distancing time.
I wondered if the sites closest to the water have any access, but not sure. The boat dock and beach launch for kayaks is close by car, and we used it twice. You can also access the water via a 0.5m walk or by bikes on the main car road. Lovely waters - if you paddle North towards the park shoreline, there are shady places to tie up under white willow trees, or to land and use secluded tie-up points just South of the beach area. Further North of the beach gets busy with power boats taking off for the big waters of the lake, but worth exploring that shoreline too. If you paddle south, it's a more calm section with private shorelines but terrific sunset views.
GuideI'll start by saying that I like privacy and quiet and nature when I camp, otherwise I'd be staying in a hotel. But we were looking to get away for a weekend during the COVID times, and site 65E was the only powered site available for that weekend in all of the Wisconsin state parks, so we decided to go for it. If you're the social type with active young kids, that spot is perfect - it backs up to a large open field with cool playground equipment and has a trail to the field right next to the camper. You're also right next to the water faucet (plenty of people will stop to chat there) and across the street from the pit toilets. It's a VERY busy site. If I return, I'll pick site 107E, which is extremely private and far from everything. In general, the 100+ sites looked to be on the quiet, private side of the campground, although not all had power. Some of the unpowered sites. 69-79, had great lake views and were surprisingly spacious, although a hiking trail is between them and the lake. In late July, the loop starting with site 41 is absolutely teeming with ripe blackberries.
The shower houses have little notes on them apologizing for their state and saying they're scheduled for an overhaul soon because they're almost 50 years old. So definitely go in with low expectations. Few of the stalls for the flush toilets had working doors, and while the showers themselves worked ok, there were no hooks, shelves, or anywhere inside to place your belongings. My shower bag randomly has a suction cup and I optimistically tried to use it to stick to the pink tile wall, but even that didn't work. Such is life. Mirrors above the sinks were the polished metal type.
The pit toilets in the campsite have two stalls in each, so don't be surprised if you end up with a buddy.
The hiking trails around the park are great, nice long loops, and the ranger/park employee at the check-in area was very nice and knowledgable. We rented a kayak and paddled around the lake for a couple of hours - single and double kayaks as well as canoes are available for rent for the day. There was a rocky beach with so many signs up warning about different types of algae that we weren't sure if it was safe to swim or not, but definitely too gross to regardless. I didn't see anyone else in the water either.
If it's a clear night, the field with the playground equipment is a great place to sit and stargaze, as the park gets very dark at night. We were even able to catch a few meteors!
Lake Wissota State Park and Wedges Creek Hideaway offer camping options near Augusta, Wisconsin, with both destinations located within driving distance. The area features a mix of wooded terrain and water access, with seasonal conditions affecting camping availability. Local campgrounds typically operate from May through October, though some remain open year-round.
Hiking trails: Lake Wissota State Park provides extensive trail systems through diverse ecosystems. "We went on a 5-mile hike through fern and pine forests, prairie and grassland habitats, and an abandoned beaver pond," notes Julie P. about her experience at Lake Wissota State Park Campground.
Water activities: The area offers multiple water recreation opportunities during summer months. "Lake access is great on one of the best and bigger lakes in the area. Great place for boating with the family," reports Brook Jorgensen about Lake Wissota. The visitor center provides boat rentals and free yard games for checkout.
Wildlife observation: Trempealeau River access points create opportunities for spotting local wildlife. "Plenty of wildlife and could not hear the cars from the highway," reports Justin S. about his stay at Pietrek County Park, noting the park's origins as a wildlife preservation area.
Private campsites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites with natural barriers. "Very woodsy! Mosquitoes, gnats, and bugs galore. Beach is nice, even better that they have a separate beach area for your leashed dog," shares Hannah E. about her stay at Lake Wissota State Park.
Clean facilities: Bathroom amenities receive positive reviews at several locations. "One of the largest, cleanest bathrooms I've seen. Women's had 2 sinks with a large vanity area, about 3 stalls and two very large shower stalls with full doors - not shower curtains," writes Amy G. about Wedges Creek Hideaway.
Quiet atmosphere: Secluded locations provide peaceful camping experiences. "This is a sawmill that has it all - they run the mill when needed, but also have primitive cabins, full cabins with in-house bath, electric RV/tent camping and more," notes Amy G. about Wedges Creek Hideaway, which sits "off the main road, behind a field in Amish Country."
Limited equestrian facilities: Horse campgrounds near Augusta, Wisconsin remain limited. While equestrian enthusiasts visit the region, dedicated horse corrals and specialized equestrian camping aren't widely available at most established campgrounds according to feature listings.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts camping conditions significantly. "Camped at Lake Wissota for 3 days. First time there and really liked it. Nice private sites and the beach looked great but it was too cold for swimming," reports Matthew J. about his fall visit to Lake Wissota State Park.
Campsite selection: Researching specific sites before booking improves camping experiences. "We selected site 67E online based on the campsite map and photo provided on the reservation site. While all of the sites were very private - lots of trees and underbrush between, this one and 65E were ideally situated for dual sites," advises Julie P.
Beach access: Lake Wissota provides family-friendly swimming areas. "Beautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites," shares Donella L. about Lake Wissota State Park, though she notes it might not be ideal for "a peaceful couples weekend" due to boat noise from the lake.
Pet policies: Many campgrounds accommodate family pets with specific guidelines. Several properties allow leashed dogs, and Lake Wissota even features a dedicated pet swimming area. Wedges Creek Hideaway maintains an "easy pet policy" where you simply "let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible."
Activity options: Diversions for various age groups exist throughout the region. Lake Wissota State Park provides free yard games from the visitor center, while Wedges Creek Hideaway offers "popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer" according to owner Jeff V.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Consider campground layouts when bringing bigger rigs. Several RV sites at Pietrek County Park "are set up back to back in an open field," notes Annie C., which might not appeal to all campers seeking privacy. Other sites provide more separation with natural barriers.
Hookup variations: Electric and water availability differs between campgrounds. While Wedges Creek Hideaway and Lake Wissota offer electric hookups, specific amp ratings vary by location and site. Some primitive options with fewer amenities provide more seclusion for those willing to forego full hookups.
Shower facilities: Access to proper bathing facilities varies significantly. Lake Wissota campers report "clean bathrooms with showers," though one visitor noted they're "in bad need of updating." Timing shower use is important, as taylor M. advises: "if you have to use the bathrooms between 7:30-8:30 am, use the pit toilets because that's when they are cleaning."
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