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Dog-Friendly Camping near Boscobel, WI
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Wyalusing State Park Campground permits pets at both Wisconsin Ridge and Homestead campgrounds with spacious sites overlooking the Mississippi River. Sites positioned on the ridge offer scenic views while providing dogs with ample space to enjoy the outdoors on leash. Eagle Cave Resort LLC in Blue River accommodates pets in tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping units with full hookups available for extended stays. Fireside Campground also welcomes pets with level sites and grassy areas providing good terrain for dog walking. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed at all times, with designated pet waste stations throughout the grounds. Campgrounds maintain clean bathroom facilities and showers, making longer stays with pets comfortable. The campgrounds near Boscobel generally lack dedicated dog parks but offer sufficient space around campsites for controlled pet exercise.
Hiking trails throughout Wyalusing State Park provide excellent opportunities for dog walking with breathtaking views of the river valleys. The Bluff Trail offers both scenic vistas and interesting features like Treasure Cave that can be explored with leashed pets. Governor Dodge State Park's Twin Valley and Cox Hollow campgrounds feature multiple trail options for hiking with dogs through varied terrain. Wildlife is abundant throughout the area's campgrounds, with campers regularly spotting foxes, deer, and eagles during their stays. Pet owners should remain vigilant for evening wildlife encounters, particularly skunks which have been observed walking directly through campsites at dusk. Most campgrounds in the region remain open from spring through fall, with some like Wyalusing offering year-round access for winter camping with pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Boscobel (103)
1. Wisconsin Ridge Campground — Wyalusing State Park
"Located on the far western edge of Wisconsin this state park offers a little of everything - hiking trails connected to the camp grounds, boat access to the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, overlook of"
"Wanted to get away for a few days with Dexter the dog and check out the area. Very relaxing, aside from the bugs; mosquitoes and gnats seemed to be on steroids those few days."
from $23 - $40 / night
Check Availability2. Pikes Peak State Park Campground
"This campground is a short hike away from beautiful trails that overlook the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. The boardwalk trails also lead to a small falls and more."
"It is within walking distance of the overlook of the magnificent Upper Mississippi River at the confluence of the Wisconsin River. There are other walking/hiking opportunities."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability3. Eagle Cave Resort LLC
4. 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,"
"I randomly picked this campground, after trying to book Devil's Lake with no luck. WE LOVED IT! Sites are very private, some in the woods, and some have sun/shade."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability5. Fireside Campground
"Most sites are permanent sites, but have probably around 20 other 30 amp sites that can accommodate large RVs."
"Dog friendly. Recommend if you are in the area and need a place to camp."
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7. 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."
"Site 271 was just enough of a walk to feel remote but not so far that I couldn't carry all my stuff."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability8. Homestead Campground — Wyalusing State Park
"2 camping areas, Homestead and Wisconsin Ridge. Homestead provides secluded, wooded sites with a good distance between them.
Ridge sites have the veiw from high over the Wisconsin River."
"Hiking - there are miles of great hiking trails and two trails for mountain biking. While the trails to Big and Little Sand caves are lovely, they are also heavily trafficked."
from $23 - $40 / night
Check Availability9. Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area
"The campground was higher up on the hill, it took a 5 minutes to hike down to the lake with lots of steep steps. Nice beach area. I spent two nights here with an RV. I had electric hookup."
10. Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
"The location is very nice, right next to the river. I wouldn't exactly call it a river though. It's nice and quiet, and very nice trail runs through it as well."
"This site is like being in a garden with trees and flowers surrounding the site. It had rained and more rain was coming, so the gravel parking pad on #35 was appealing."
from $16 / night
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- 1 hr 3 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 21 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 27 min from Madison, WI
- 1 hr 54 min from Janesville, WI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Boscobel, WI
533 Reviews of 103 Boscobel Campgrounds
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GuideYellowstone Lake State Park Campground
Wonderful hiking!-May 2018
This is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day. The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc. Bring the strongest mosquito repellent you can get, Wisconsin in summer can be rough. We tried our Black Diamond poles and Thule day bags and we got to try cooling vests for the dogs from Ruffwear. It was so much fun. Note that there are sites to camp, cabins nearby and plenty of Hipcamp sites near. Strongly recommend Riverview Bottoms, which sits in a 500 acre property and is 10 min away.
Lee D.
LegendRustic Barn Campground RV Park
Very clean and well-maintained
General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable.
Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside.
Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers.
Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground.
We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.
- Jarrett G.
TravelerWildcat Mountain State Park Campground
Sweet place
Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails.
- Ted W.Traveler
Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground
One of our favorites
We spend quite a bit of time here. We hunt here and camp here year round. Tons of forest with cross country, equestrian, and hiking trails. One of the best lakes in Wisconsin for fishing along with a nice beach, and pet area. There is a free gun range. Hunt anything from pheasent to deer. There is also a nice bar and grill just down the street. Along with dairy bar as part of the park. Showers and bathrooms are always clean.
Amy G.LegendShady Rest Acres
Bliss in the middle of the country
In the middle of the country, in a tiny town called Brownsville, you'll find a little slice of awesome in the form of a hobby farm with campsites, a cabin, and oh ya...the remnants of an old brewery! Patty and Michelle are nothing less than hospitable, knowledgable and gracious.
Shady Rest Acres is owned and run by two women who are nothing less than the the perfect example of what property owners/business owners should be. Beyond being kind, their property is clean, tidy, beautiful yet rustic and home to so many animals that are all exceptionally well cared for. They have donkeys, Scottish Highland cows (a family of them), sheep, goats, chickens (and they'll even pick the bugs off your car), bees, horses, ducks, cats and dogs (I hope I didn't miss anything!). You have to be "pet friendly" if you stay here, because the the chickens roam, the dogs make friends and the cats meander, just as cats tend to do. If you want to meet the barnyard critters, please only look at them from the outside of the fence unless guided and escorted by the owners. They are happy to let you meet them with their presence.
There are 2 campsites, if you wish. One is in the middle of the pasture (that's right...near the goats) They will pen up the larger animals if you stay at that site, but it's perfect for stargazing! The other is nestled in the woods. Both have fire pits and access to wood. There is an outdoor shower, if you wish, and also a composting toilet. But there is also access to an indoor bathroom and shower inside the main house. The cabin is delightfully lovely with beautiful decor, two full sized beds, space for a few kids to crash, small kitchen items (microwave, mini fridge, coffeemaker) as well as a wood stove for cool nights and some A/C for warm days. The cabin is attached to the main house by way of a small deck (although the cabin is free standing, but sitting above the garage). And some local beverages in the fridge! You will have access to the deck chairs and gas grill, if you want to cook some dinner. For potty stops, you'll have to use the bathroom inside their home, but it's very close and private, as they have another one that they use when guests are staying the night.
At no time did we feel like we were invading Patty and Michelle's space, nor did they invade ours. It was extremely comfortable, and I thought that we could have asked any question without silly looks and even participated in chores, and we would have been welcome to do so. Even though it rained while we were there, it seemed to be just perfect. Beyond the obvious, they are earth conscious, eco friendly in many ways and fully aware of their food sources, which is one reason why they raise their own food. So they know where it comes from and how it was treated. I love it.
This is rustic slice of hospitality is not only peaceful, but friendly, warm and comforting as well as therapeutic. Just what the soul ordered.
Jen L.GuideWisconsin Ridge Campground — Wyalusing State Park
Fantastic get away
Located on the far western edge of Wisconsin this state park offers a little of everything - hiking trails connected to the camp grounds, boat access to the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, overlook of where the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi River, showers and flush toilets, playground/basketball/tennis courts, etc. Depending on what part of the park you are in (and the season) you can be away from it all or have almost all the comforts of home. There are 2 campgrounds within the park - Homestead (back in the woods and a little more rustic with vault toilets and no showers) and Ridge (on the bluff). Also both an indoor group site and outdoor group site. Campsites are mix of RV (+/- electric) and tent. Ridge Campground sites- located on the bluff they stay dry even when the rivers are at flood level. Some sites have views of the river right from the tent/RV. During peak season you will definitely need a reservation (likely months in advance), but there are a few same day spots held in reserve. Also during peak season there is a concession stand near the campground and boat rental (canoe/kayak) near the boat launch (neither were open when I camped there but were on a separate day trip)
A short drive from the state park is Effigy Mounds National Monument with additional trails and a reverse of the scenic view (looking south and east instead of west/northwest). Definitely worth a look since its FREE and so close by. Also in the area is Villa Louis (historical homestead) which can be toured for a modest fee (good rainy day activity). If coming from Madison area be sure to check out some of the small wineries along the drive either to or from the park.
Sarah B.GuideYellowstone Lake State Park Campground
Def do not recommend for summer 2024!
I wanted so badly to love this campground experience, but just didn't. Site 19 was an easy walk-in that theoretically had nearby vault toilets, parking, and water.
Each site only had space for one car to park before walking in. Not a huge deal, but annoying as there were 2 of us who drove separate and we had to problem solve. When we got to the site I was shocked to see that what was labeled as a tent site had literally NO flat space to actually set up a tent. Spacious site, but fully sloped.
Also, what I would have loved to know, is that the vault toilets are closed because they are doing construction to build something new in that space. Construction that starts loudly each day at 7am. Honestly every site from about #35 down was affected by the noise because the construction is happening in the middle of the loop (and actually blocking some of the one-way road as well).
The park in general was okay. Per the usual, the pet areas were lacking. No beach at all, just grass covered in goose poop and one cut out on the raised shore between tall grasses and foliage where a dog could potentially jump in. Certainly nowhere for a human to enjoy the water with their pups unfortunately.
Tanner D.ScoutSidie Hollow County Ridge Campground
Great place to get away
My wife and I went there for the weekend and it was great. Clean and spacious sites. The bathrooms were even clean. They also provided free showers. The wood was a reasonable price and easily available at any time of the day. It was also pet friendly. I do wish that they hadn't cleared away so many trees. A little more shade would have been nice since we were in a tent. But other than that was was perfect.
Guide to Boscobel
The area around Boscobel sits within Wisconsin's Driftless Region, characterized by steep ridges and deep valleys carved by ancient rivers. Campgrounds in this region range in elevation from 600 to 1,200 feet above sea level, with many sites situated on forested hillsides. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F during the day, dropping to 55-60°F at night, while spring and fall camping seasons bring temperature swings that can require layered clothing.
What to do
Explore historic sites and caves: At Eagle Cave Resort LLC visitors can explore Wisconsin's largest onyx cave system. "We went in March, so with all the runoff from the snow it was a very wet experience... the exploring was fantastic and physically challenging for everyone," notes Charles M. The resort offers guided cave tours that highlight unique geological formations.
Visit ancient burial mounds: Pikes Peak State Park Campground across the Mississippi in Iowa contains numerous Native American sites. "There are 63 mounds in the park, most of them conical or linear in shape," explains Tori K. These effigy mounds date back to 800-1200 A.D. and are accessible via hiking trails throughout the park.
Fish in stocked trout streams: Big Paint Campground in Yellow River State Forest offers excellent fishing opportunities. "Came to learn more about Tenkara fly fishing. Had a ball," shares Tori L. The Iowa DNR regularly stocks these streams according to a published schedule available at the information center.
What campers like
River valley views: Cox Hollow Campground provides panoramic views from elevated sites. "Lots of good hiking trails and they are working on a big improvement to the equestrian campground," notes Paul C. The campground sits atop ridge lines that overlook the surrounding valley.
Level sites with full hookups: The dog friendly campgrounds near Boscobel include Fireside Campground, which offers well-maintained facilities. "They have nice level site in a grassy and sandy area, with enough tree coverage for shade but not so much you're freaking out parking your camper," explains Kim L., adding that sites have "decent wi-fi and plenty of space."
Water recreation access: Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area provides swimming and boating options. "Nice beach area. I spent two nights here with an RV. I had electric hookup," states SmallRVLifestyle V. The campground sits above the lake with a five-minute hike down to the water, featuring a designated swimming area with a sandy beach.
What you should know
Wildlife awareness: Raccoons are particularly active at Twin Valley Campground. "The raccoons here are insanely bold, we had one frequently visit our site and get VERY close to us and in the evening ended up ripping thru the roof of our tent," warns Sarah R. Proper food storage in locked containers is essential at all campsites.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through October, with limited winter availability. Big Paint Campground offers off-season camping: "Was very thankful to find a place to overnight in mid-November. Not a lot of free parking options in this part of Iowa," shares Stuart O.
Reservation requirements: Campgrounds like Governor Dodge State Park require reservations well in advance during summer months. "Peak season reservations are a definite (weeks to months in advance for weekends)," advises Jen L. First-come, first-served sites are more readily available during weekdays and shoulder seasons.
Tips for camping with families
Explore kid-friendly trails: Wyalusing State Park features accessible hiking options for children. "The sand caves are cool, lots of unique hiking features. The nature program was great for our son who was 2 at the time," shares Jennifer B. The park offers ranger-led activities specifically designed for younger visitors.
Choose campgrounds with playgrounds: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Boscobel include play areas for children. Fireside Campground provides recreational amenities as noted by Troy S.: "They have a big playground for kids, and activities."
Look for beginner-friendly sites: Camp Glen Wendel offers backcountry camping without a long hike. "We did the backcountry camping (less than 0.5 miles walking)," mentions Lynn G., making it suitable for families new to backpacking with children.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Governor Dodge State Park, site selection matters for larger rigs. "Lower [Twin Valley] being better for larger RVs while upper has more shaded, cozier sites better for smaller rigs and tents. Cox Hollow campground is more open and may have some pull through spaces," advises Brian O.
Water and power limitations: Many campgrounds have limited hookup options. At Pikes Peak State Park, "Some sites have power and water, ours only power. There's a water pipe and dump station on the way out," explains Grace D., highlighting the need to arrive with fresh water tanks filled.
Budget-friendly options: State parks in Iowa offer economical camping compared to Wisconsin. "Unlike Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa's state parks do not require a permit-bonus for RVers. Many sites have full hook-up, most if not all have electric. I paid $25 a night. Full week is $150!!" reports Danny J.
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