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Best Campgrounds near Stockholm, WI

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Stockholm and the surrounding Lake Pepin area feature a mix of established campgrounds along the Mississippi River with varying levels of development and amenities. Stockholm Park Campground provides boat access to Lake Pepin with electric hookups and allows tent, RV, and glamping accommodations. Nearby, Hok-Si-La City Park offers tent-only sites and cabin rentals with water views. The region encompasses both Wisconsin and Minnesota sides of Lake Pepin, with options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with sewer hookups and showers.

Campgrounds along Lake Pepin typically operate from April through October, with limited winter availability. "Small nicely maintained campground along the Mississippi River with great views and boat launch. The town of Stockholm is an easy walk with restaurants, baker, gift shops, and art gallery," noted one visitor about Stockholm Park. Several campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. Train tracks run adjacent to some campgrounds, including Stockholm Park, potentially creating noise disturbances. Most developed campgrounds provide drinking water and toilets, though shower availability varies by location, with Hok-Si-La requiring quarters for shower use.

The waterfront setting dominates the camping experience throughout the region. Lake Pepin, a naturally wider section of the Mississippi River, creates scenic shoreline camping opportunities with water recreation access. A camper described Hok-Si-La as "a great site a few hours outside of Minneapolis where 2 of my closest friends hosted their wedding. The campsite is really beautiful with lots of great walking paths and a beach area where you can swim in the river." While some campgrounds allow vehicles at campsites, others like Hok-Si-La require parking in designated lots, with walk-in access to tent sites. The mixed-use campgrounds typically accommodate a range of camping preferences, from primitive sites to those with electrical hookups, though many restrict generator use to maintain a quieter environment.

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Best Camping Sites Near Stockholm, Wisconsin (102)

    1. Frontenac State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Frontenac, MN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3401

    "Quiet, pretty hiking trails, nice people, close to home but tucked away enough to be away from everything"

    "The ranger station was small and charming, stocked with board games to rent, and it’s clear the staff cares about creating a positive camping experience."

    2. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake City, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3855

    $22 - $132 / night

    "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."

    "The lake view was spectacular and the park manager, Joanne was so humble! Joanne lives on the grounds so it made for easy access to any answers we needed while camping."

    3. Stockholm Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Stockholm, WI
    0 miles
    Website

    "The town of Stockholm is an easy walk with restaurants, baker, gift shops, and art gallery. The campground is first come, first serve."

    "Right on Lake Pepin"

    4. Haycreek Valley Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hay Creek, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 388-3998

    "Nice campground outside of Red Wing, MN with a bar/restaurant and other features. Access to trials for bikes and horses. I stayed in the horse camp without a horse but it was a nice area."

    "Our standard water hose and electrical cord wouldn’t reach so we ended up backing up the hill to get next to the water and filled our tank for the weekend."

    5. Village Park

    2 Reviews
    Frontenac, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 448-2205

    "I would guess maybe 15 trains passed by during our stay but the pleasant lakeside park far outweigh the noise of the railroad traffic."

    6. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    51 Reviews
    Elba, MN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 932-3007

    "Easy access to hiking trails. My site was close in distance to adjacent ones, but was on the edge by the creek, so it was pretty quiet."

    "Keep watch on the ground to not accidentally step on a snake. They do have Timber Rattlesnake but they are so rare I didn't see one."

    7. Kruger Campground and Management Unit

    4 Reviews
    Kellogg, MN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3401

    $14 / night

    "Nice and tucked away. Sites are very private. Has beautiful trails. Next to the river great for exploring and fishing."

    "Lovely walking trails. Near Lake Pepin. One negative was orange/rusty water from hand pump well. $14 a night!!! We plan to camp there again."

    8. Nelson's Landing RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Nelson, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 951-2842

    $10 - $40 / night

    "There was a large open grassy area behind us that our two dogs enjoyed. Brand new fire rings/pits. Beautiful view of the bluffs. Walking distance to several restaurants."

    "Walking distance to local restaurants and shops. Just pay online. No worries about checking in."

    9. Lake Pepin Campground & Trailer Court

    1 Review
    Lake City, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-2909

    10. Lake Pepin Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pepin, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 442-2012
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  • Erik R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2025

    Afton State Park Campground

    A true year-round backpack camping experience

    So, I think you know what you are signing up for here when you stay camp at the backpacking site at Afton, but let me fill in some of the blanks. #1 yes, the hill climb is as big of an effort as other people have said. You will feel like you earned your dinner. I may have found a hack for this, but more in that later. #2 the site are mostly private. I stayed on site #12. I could see (and they could have seen me) site #9, but thankfully no one was there. That would have been a bummer to have other looking into my site. There is even a semi-worn path between 12 and 9. They would make a good combo if you have a group. Other than that, totally secluded. As far space at #12, you could build as big of a tent structure there as you would need, easily room for a massive 16’x24’ palace (if you would dare to carry it) or anything smaller. An Eagle Scout project built hammock posts at this site, so it is ideal for that set up. #3 the campground amenities are very nice. The solar powered water works great year round, the two pits toilets (if you can even call them that) are very new and nice. And the coolest campground feature is the cut your own firewood station. I went a little overboard since it was so nice and had a way bigger fire than I needed. Bring your own saw and you will love it too. #4 After walking around the park, I discovered a possible hack. There is an unmarked entrance to the park on the north side. Instead of walking all my gear back to the parking lot, I walked the .5 miles to the service entrance, dropped my pack, and then walked the 1.8 miles back to the parking lot. I tend to carry too much. The flat short walk to drop my gear was worth it. Then I drop around the park and picked up my stuff. Probably not MN DNR endorsed way to do it, but I was proud of my discovery. All in, this is a unique and wonderful camping experience. Highly recommend.

  • Maria D.
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground

    Site 4

    Nerstrand is so lovely in October. We reserved sites 2 and 4. Though they were right next to each other, they felt very secluded. Site 4 felt a bit more private from the main road because the campsite slightly slopes downward. There is also a log bench positioned close to the fire which some may think is nice but was a bit inconveniently placed for our bigger group to gather around the fire. Plenty of trees to set up multiple hammocks at site 4.

    The bathrooms were updated and clean. Unfortunately on our last day, the campground lost running water so only the vault toilets were usable. As someone who doesn’t prefer this option, the vault toilet near the ranger station was actually pretty clean and updated too.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Newer campground at gorgeous Whitewater State Park

    This campground is on the opposite side of the road as the park office… but on the same side as the beach. Nice new shower building and nice roads. Some sites are a bit on the smaller side, but there are some drive through sites as well. There are also group sites and cabins.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Cedar Hill Campground — Whitewater State Park

    Traditional Camping at a Beautiful State Park

    Whitewater SP is a great place to spend time. This campground is the older one on the same side as the store/office. They have a beautiful new shower building.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Perrot State Park Campground

    WI State Park with access to the Mississippi

    Beautiful park located near the river. There are many sites and a few have water views. There are a variety of sites available as well from primitive to drive through and even a few “twin”sites where family or friends can camp right next to each other. Some sites are a bit more isolated than others as well for a variety of preferences.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    North Campground — Merrick State Park

    Nice sites at a WI State Park on the River

    Nice large sites in a single loop. This is one of 3 campgrounds in this State park. There are a few river side sites in the loop and mature trees are within the loop. The shower building is in this loop although it’s closed over winter. Vault toilets still available.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    South Campground — Merrick State Park

    Nice River campground

    This campground offers many nice sites. Some are more off by themselves and some are right next to each other. There is drive in, cart in, and pull in sites. There is nice ground for renting as well. Many of the sites are on the river. Nice state park! Open year round.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Island Campground — Merrick State Park

    Nice large “hike-in” sites on the river

    These sites are in 1 of 3 campgrounds in the State Park. They are technically “hike-in” or “cart-in” but have a very short hike to get to. They are large and have a fire ring and picnic table at each of the on the water sites. Very nice in my opinion!

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park

    Small area along the river near the road

    Just for clarification, the map coordinates are about 2 miles off here. The address brings you to the lock and dam and while there appears to be a 10 hour parking sign, it is just the parking lot. About 2.1 miles north on the road is the small campground and park. This is seasonal camping closed over winter. The campground and the road is on a narrow piece of land between the Mississippi and a ponds/backwaters that has an impressive amount of waterfowl present.

Guide to Stockholm

Camping near Stockholm, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking Trails: Explore the many trails in the area. Campers at Whitewater State Park enjoyed the variety of hiking options, with one reviewer mentioning, "We hiked to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and found the trails more challenging than we expected."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at nearby beaches. One camper at Afton State Park Campground noted, "Swimming beach about half a mile from campground."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A visitor at Merrick State Park Campground shared, "Eagles! and this is a migratory route for thousands of birds."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park said, "Clean modern facilities and beautiful grounds."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having enough space between sites. One camper at Highland Ridge mentioned, "Site Privacy: GOOD - not a fence forest, but tremendous spacing makes up for it."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A visitor at Lake Byllesby Regional Park remarked, "The campground was beautiful and well kept. The bathrooms were immaculate."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Whitewater State Park noted, "Spotty cell service."
  • Reservation Recommendations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Byllesby Campground advised, "The campground gets booked up fast, so book early!"
  • No Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Afton State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A camper mentioned, "NO alcohol allowed."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A reviewer at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park said, "A lot of walking trails, and several playgrounds for the kids."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained. A camper at Merrick State Park Campground suggested, "We always bring the kayaks, so the water access offered is why we stay."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hungry campers. One visitor at Carley State Park Campground noted, "The campsite we stayed at was OK. Very close to neighbors and they were loud."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Frontenac State Park Campground mentioned, "Plenty of space to park a 21 ft trailer."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with electric hookups. A reviewer at Highland Ridge said, "Electric Hookup: Yes."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Merrick State Park Campground shared, "Trains do go by quite a bit, but it really hasn’t bothered us."

Camping near Stockholm, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stockholm Village Park Campground located in Wisconsin?

Stockholm Park Campground is located along the Mississippi River in the small village of Stockholm, Wisconsin. This small, public campground offers great river views and features a boat launch. The campground is within easy walking distance of Stockholm's charming downtown area, which includes restaurants, a bakery, gift shops, and an art gallery. This first-come, first-served facility provides electric hookups for campers.

Is Stockholm, Minnesota near Stockholm, Wisconsin for camping trips?

There isn't actually a Stockholm, Minnesota - the Stockholm in Wisconsin is the only one in the region. However, there are excellent Minnesota camping options nearby across Lake Pepin. Hok-Si-La City Park & Campground is located just 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities in Minnesota and offers wooded campsites with views of Lake Pepin. Frontenac State Park Campground is another nearby Minnesota option with quiet surroundings and pretty hiking trails. These Minnesota sites are close enough to Stockholm, WI for easy day trips.

What lodging and camping options are available in Stockholm, WI?

Stockholm, WI offers several camping options in the area. Big River Resort provides large, level sites with excellent facilities including clean showers and restrooms. It's a short drive from Stockholm. Merrick State Park Campground offers a more secluded experience with spacious sites, fire rings with grill grates, and proximity to the river. Other options in the region include private RV parks and public campgrounds. For non-camping lodging, Stockholm features bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals that complement the village's artistic atmosphere.

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