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Blue Mounds, Wisconsin features several campgrounds within a 20-mile radius, including Blue Mound State Park Campground and Governor Dodge State Park with its Cox Hollow and Twin Valley camping areas. The region includes both developed sites with amenities and more secluded walk-in options. Blue Mound State Park offers tent, RV, and cabin camping with electric hookups available at select sites. Nearby Brigham Park provides additional camping opportunities with 23 rustic sites just minutes from the state park. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin options for those seeking more shelter.
Camping in the Blue Mounds area typically operates from spring through fall, with most facilities closing for winter. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when the region's campgrounds fill quickly. "Blue Mound State Park has well-maintained bathrooms, water faucets nearby, car camping, plus a few hike/bike-in sites," noted one visitor. The terrain varies significantly, with some campgrounds situated on hills offering views of the surrounding driftless region. Cell phone coverage is generally adequate throughout the area, though service may be spotty in more remote sections of the parks. Weather conditions remain relatively mild during the camping season, though spring can bring significant rainfall and fall temperatures can drop considerably at night.
Campers consistently highlight the region's natural features and recreational opportunities. The area's hiking and mountain biking trails receive particular praise, with Blue Mound State Park offering extensive trail networks. Several visitors mentioned the park's observation areas with views extending nearly 15 miles to the Wisconsin River Valley. A camper wrote, "There are good views from a fire tower which sits atop the mound, and a few miles of hiking trails in the parks." Proximity to local attractions like Cave of the Mounds provides additional activities beyond the campgrounds. Sites with more privacy and shade tend to receive higher ratings, with walk-in sites offering the greatest seclusion. Governor Dodge State Park's walk-in sites are noted for their privacy, allowing campers to "genuinely pretend that you've got the place to yourself" according to one review.
Best Campgrounds near Blue Mounds (133)
1. Blue Mound State Park Campground
"I spent two nights in the campground at Blue Mound State Park."
"Go to Blue Mounds Grocery on the way in. easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and running trails - including Military Ridge Trail. Camped here with 2 friends during a cross country road trip."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability2. Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
"The sites on the "inside" of the loop are rather close to one another. 21 has a nice view of the lake, and you can walk back to the fence to look over the bluff 24 is quite private and very large 26,"
"Had to set our tent up right next to the fire ring, as that was the only spot that wasn’t muddy, so we couldn’t have a decent fire. During the rain the water was ankle deep under the picnic table."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability3. Twin Valley Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
"Lakes, trails, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding, fishing. Hidden gem of Wisconsin. The campsites are pretty private, nestled in trees. Some shaded, some have sun and shade."
"Great park in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin. Not far from the house on the rock and Taliesin. Great open hiking trail. Well laid out sites with lots of space."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability4. Brigham Park
"Lunney Lake Farm County Parks) will be RV only with self-contained restroom facilities and no tents allowed! This 232-acre county park is located northeast of the Village of Blue Mounds."
"It's up on a hill, so there's good views of the driftless area of Wisconsin. Plenty of open walk up camp sites, but it might be more full in the summer."
5. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground
"It has a large lake with three boat launches, a main one with a motor ramp, a canoe launch near the marshy end, and a fishing pier."
"The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc."
from $18 - $110 / night
Check Availability6. New Glarus State Park Campground
"New Glarus Woods is a small State Park tucked away in the Southern Wisconsin countryside. Drive-in sites come with nice amenities."
"The park itself isn't that interesting, but it is worth noting that it is located across the road from New Glarus Brewery. The brewery is an easy walk or bike ride from the walk-in campsites."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability7. Cedar Hills Campground - Clothing Optional
"Cedar hill Wisconsin is a clothing optional campground so I enjoy it very much. The entire campground is located at the top of a 1000 ft.high bluff."
"River right behind our campsite. Some sites were a bit small but we managed to reserve one big enough for a trailer and a tent. Somewhat closed in with a lot of vegetation. Kids loved the river!"
8. Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park
"There is something for everyone at Devils Lake State Park."
"The new warden situation is interesting. Things have gotten a lot more strict in some areas (ex."
from $28 - $53 / night
Check Availability9. Toms Campground
"We needed a place after visiting the House on the Rock and couldn't find anything with hookups nearby. We stumbled upon Tom's Campground hoping to find a site."
10. Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park
"Much to do at Devil's Lake and surrounding area. features multiple campgrounds and multiple areas for swimming. A beach at the North and South of the lake."
"It is up and away from the rest of the park a bit and typically almost every site has full shade. This is important in the summer months."
from $28 - $53 / night
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Drive Time
- 29 min from Madison, WI
- 55 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 26 min from Rockford, IL
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Recent Reviews near Blue Mounds, WI
877 Reviews of 133 Blue Mounds Campgrounds
Andrew R.
ScoutFireside Campground
Family, Pet, Motorcycle Friendly!
This is a fantastic Campground, especially for RVs and families. Large playground and outdoor games, small indoor rec area. During busy weekends with lots of kids and holidays, they have foam parties for the kids where they fill the basketball court with foam 3 ft High. Most sites are permanent sites, but have probably around 20 other 30 amp sites that can accommodate large RVs. There are only a few tent sites, but if tent is your only option and you still want to stay they will rent you an RV site for the tent. New owners are very friendly, and have adopted the same overwhelmingly hospitable nature as the previous owners. Fantastic people and very helpful. It will accommodate special needs or requests as long as it doesn't bother anybody or go against any insurance policies. I've had a permanent site here in the past, and recently started camping again and came to visit old friends. The new owners were still happy to accommodate semi truck parking for my job. I haul milk locally so I work more than I'm off, but the family can still camp and I can come when I'm done work. It is near the Wisconsin River, so it's fairly sand base although the Grass Grows plenty so you're not tracking sand everywhere. The benefits of this is when it rains heavily the sand absorbs the water rapidly. The only negative is the mosquitoes. Be prepared for mosquitoes with lots of bug spray. This is no fault of the campground, all low wetlands in Wisconsin are the same. The bathrooms are some of the best in any Campground I've seen. They are always clean, modernized, and Air condition. There are showers and bathroom stalls near the park. They try to keep families close to the park if possible for the bathrooms and the park access itself. They are really extremely accommodating for requests if it's in their power at all. The owners live at the campground and are always accessible by a simple phone call if after hours. There's a community vibe, with a community fire pit up front and often people are just hanging out outside of the main office. It embodies our Wisconsin way of life and you will find strangers waving at you every time you pass by. It's just our nature, don't be weirded out by the friendliness. The regular permanent campers are all so friendly and always willing to help a newbie or even someone struggling to figure out a problem or even carry things.
- KKevinScout
Rustic Barn Campground RV Park
Great stop
Just stopped for one night. Very friendly and helpful camp staff. Nice trees, electrical and sewer.
- IIrene M.Traveler
Fireside Campground
Cute campground with great hosts.
Found this campground by chance after the campground I had planned to stay at was a complete disaster. Luckily, they were able to get me a campsite for two nights where I could regroup do a little laundry and chill out also took a bike ride on the bike path.
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GuideYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson
A midwest gem… I guess
Our friends have a permanent camper here so we joined them for the weekend. I’ve never experienced a place like this. It’s not what I would consider camping. It’s basically people’s second trailer park home. The frog pond that was turned into a swimming hole with ridiculous inflatables completely ruined the peaceful atmosphere in that area of the park. If you enjoy being surrounded by people, noise, and teens cruising in golf carts, you’ll love this place. We do have fun when we are with our friends here, but it is definitely not a typical peaceful camp.
- ccurtis B.Guide
Blackhawk Memorial Park
Hidden gem!
Best kept secret in the area. Very low rates (5 dollars a night Sunday through Thursday .
Kelly S.GuideNature's Touch Campground
Maybe an off day?
First, the staff was very accommodating, and we appreciated it. We made a last minute booking over the phone and requested a late check-in, and they were wonderful about making it happen for us.
Once we arrived, everything seemed to go wrong. It appears there’s been a recent change in ownership. The campground was marked with a different name and we weren’t sure we were in the right place. Then, the sites and the hookup numbers don’t match, so again we weren’t sure we were in the right place. Once we found our spot, the site next to us had spread into our space, so we had to wait to pull in until they moved their stuff out of the way. Even so, the lots were very tight. The women’s bathroom was unkept - hair and bugs in the sink, and no toilet paper. A half-drunk bottle of Fireball was in the men’s room.
We also woke to a cracked windshield. Not necessarily the campground’s fault, but just added to the experience.
It worked for a one night stop-over, but wouldn’t have chosen it for a lengthy stay.
- SSabrina W.Guide
Astico County Park
Great little QUIET county park!!
We stayed here one night and had a great experience! The restroom/bathhouse is super clean, conveniently located, and NEW. A refreshing thing after roughing it. We took a trail down to the trussle bridge that goes across the river. Nice nature view. Fishing was good too, near the bridge at the entrance to the park. My son was there maybe 5 min and hooked a decent sized pike. We brought our two dogs and they enjoyed the quiet of the park and the trails. Only complaint I had was that someone previously had left dog poop at our site, but sometimes people don't clean up after their pets. Our site had electric, only 30 amp hookup but we had a 50 amp adapter and it worked well. We would definitely stay again.
- TTammi J.Guide
Indian Trails Campground
Wonderful campground!!!
This is a wonderful campground with many amenities for the whole family. The sites are a good size, plenty of shade. Indoor and outdoor pool, Kiddie pool, mini golf, playgrounds, pond with inflatables, pond to fish(catch and release) paddle boats, row boats, kayaking. gaga pit, shuffleboard. Wonderful store stocked with everything you need and then some. They have a grill if you want to order food. Game room and arcade. Clean bathrooms and showers. Storm shelter under the bathrooms and showers. I can't say enough what a wonderful campground this is!!
Guide to Blue Mounds
Camping sites near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin range from secluded walk-in sites to full-service RV accommodations across a region featuring limestone bluffs and valleys. Located in Wisconsin's unglaciated Driftless Area, Blue Mounds reaches 1,716 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest points in southern Wisconsin. Campgrounds in this area typically experience cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands, with overnight lows often dropping into the 50s even during summer months.
What to Do
Hike through old-growth forests: At Blue Mound State Park Campground, trails wind through diverse landscapes with unique features. "Gorgeous hiking with really unique trails. Awesome mountain hiking options," notes Kristina K., who appreciates the distinctive terrain.
Visit the Cave of the Mounds: Just minutes from most area campgrounds, this natural limestone cave offers guided tours. "The caves are incredibly well maintained and organized with fun themed tours. Our theme was Halloween so we could purchase 'Trick or Treat' bags and collected cool rocks in the caves handed out by employees along the tour," shares Kaylyn C.
Cool off at the park pool: When summer temperatures rise, the swimming pool at Blue Mound State Park provides welcome relief. "The pool is very nice and very clean. There is a pool section and a splash section. There are chairs and lounges around both and shade awnings. The cost is $3 for and adult and $2 for child," explains Debra M.
Enjoy sunset views: Brigham Park offers exceptional sunset viewing opportunities from its elevated position. "Brigham is situated on the smaller mound of bluemounds. A perfect place to star gaze or watch a storm roll in. You can see for miles and miles," says Braelyn C., highlighting the campground's panoramic vistas.
What Campers Like
Spacious walk-in sites: The Twin Valley Campground at Governor Dodge State Park provides exceptional privacy for tent campers. "Site 271 was just enough of a walk to feel remote but not so far that I couldn't carry all my stuff," reports Mary M., who particularly enjoyed the walk-in camping experience.
Cool breezes and natural shade: Camping at higher elevations offers natural climate control. A camper at Brigham Park noted, "The cool breeze rolls up over the mound at night, keeps you cool on your tent," making summer camping more comfortable.
Wildlife encounters: Area campgrounds support diverse wildlife, though this can sometimes present challenges. "We had one frequently visit our site and get VERY close to us," reports Sarah R. about raccoons at Twin Valley, reminding campers to secure food properly.
Connection to nature: Campsites often feature natural elements that enhance the camping experience. "We stayed at a hike in site in May and had great hanging options for our hammocks, excellent privacy in the hike-in sites, and beautiful options for hiking, fishing, and photography," explains Kathy S. about her experience at Governor Dodge State Park.
What You Should Know
Campsite reservations fill quickly: Secure your spot early, especially for summer weekends. "If you plan to camp here in the summer, reservations are a must," advises Jessica H. about Devils Lake State Park, which applies to most popular campgrounds in the area.
Variable site conditions: Terrain can vary significantly between and within campgrounds. At New Glarus State Park, "The sites on the east side of the bike trail get less level the further you get from the parking lot," notes Sarah W., highlighting the importance of checking site details.
Weather preparedness: The area's elevated terrain creates unique weather conditions. "It did storm hard while we were there and the shore store had everyone in the store for the storm. The storm came in really fast too," shares Melissa K. about her experience at Devils Lake.
Campground accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger vehicles. At Twin Valley campground, "Lower being better for larger RVs while upper has more shaded, cozier sites better for smaller rigs and tents," explains Brian O.
Tips for Camping with Families
Look for playgrounds and water features: Yellowstone Lake State Park combines multiple family-friendly amenities. "Great camping here. Water readily available. Clean bathrooms. Welcome center when you arrive," reports Doug, making it convenient for families with children.
Consider splash pads for hot days: Blue Mound State Park's water features are particularly well-suited for families. "The pool is awesome, and the splash pad is absolutely incredible. This is a great place to camp with little kids," recommends Mallory M.
Choose sites away from busy areas: For families seeking more peace and quiet, select sites strategically. "Our site was right across the road from the restrooms on one side, and the water pump on the other side, which meant lots of foot traffic in our area," notes Jessica H., suggesting selecting sites farther from high-traffic amenities.
Pack for wildlife encounters: Secure food and trash properly as raccoons are common at many campgrounds. "The raccoons are a bit gutsier than most, though," warns Mallory M. about Blue Mound State Park, echoing similar observations at other area campgrounds.
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions carefully: Many campgrounds in the Driftless region have uneven terrain and size limitations. "If camping with a trailer or RV check to make sure you will get a campsite that is level enough for your vehicle. Lots of the campsites are uneven and larger vehicles may have issues getting level," advises Jeanne M. about Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground.
Consider electrical needs: Tom's Campground offers full hookup options in a convenient location. "We needed a place after visiting the House on the Rock and couldn't find anything with hookups nearby. We stumbled upon Tom's Campground hoping to find a site," shares Alex A., noting it met their electrical needs.
Prepare for limited sewer hookups: Many state park campgrounds lack full hookups. "There are electric sites throughout. This campground does not have a dump station," notes Josh F. about Brigham Park, which is typical for many camping areas near Blue Mounds.
Research shower facilities: Shower availability and quality vary between campgrounds. "Showers could be updated and it does cost 25 cents for a 7 minute shower," reports a camper at Tom's Campground, providing specific details about what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping options are available at Blue Mounds State Park in Wisconsin?
What camping options are available at Blue Mounds State Park in Wisconsin?
Blue Mound State Park Campground offers diverse camping options to suit different preferences. The park features both standard drive-in sites for tent and RV camping arranged in a one-way road pattern, as well as more secluded hike-in and bike-in campsites for those seeking additional privacy. There are also group camping areas available for larger parties. Some sites are equipped with electrical hookups (numbered as E sites on the campground map). The campground accommodates both tent campers and those with trailers or RVs, though larger rigs should carefully inspect their sites before setting up as some spots may have accessibility limitations due to the natural landscape.
What amenities are provided at Blue Mounds State Park campground?
What amenities are provided at Blue Mounds State Park campground?
Blue Mound State Park Campground provides a comprehensive set of amenities for campers. The facilities include exceptionally clean shower houses and well-maintained vault toilets throughout the grounds. Each campsite comes equipped with a fire pit/grill and picnic table. The campground offers ample access to drinking water from conveniently placed faucets. For families, there's a nice playground within the camping area. In comparison, nearby Brigham Park offers a different experience as a county park with its own set of facilities. Blue Mound campers also appreciate the direct access to numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, including connections to the Military Ridge Trail.
When is the best time of year to camp at Blue Mounds State Park?
When is the best time of year to camp at Blue Mounds State Park?
The optimal camping season at Blue Mounds State Park runs from late spring through early fall when weather conditions are most favorable. Summer offers full access to all park amenities and activities, with July and August being peak months. For those seeking more solitude while still enjoying pleasant weather, consider visiting in May-June or September-October when crowds thin out but temperatures remain comfortable. Nearby New Glarus State Park Campground follows a similar seasonal pattern typical of southern Wisconsin parks. Fall visits to Blue Mounds are particularly rewarding for the spectacular autumn colors throughout the park, while spring brings wildflowers and emerging greenery to the hiking trails.
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