Top Tent Camping near Boscobel, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Boscobel, WI (15)
1. Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest
12 Reviews•46 Photos•4 SavesYellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age. The forest consists of 8,900 acres of hardwood and coniferous forest and is comprised of 6 units.
The Paint Creek Unit is of primary interest to the recreationist, with well-kept camping areas, equestrian accommodations, fishing, hunting, and over 45 miles of trails for hiking, equestrian riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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$12 / night
2. Governor Dodge State Park Backpack Campsites — Governor Dodge State Park
4 Reviews•3 Photos•6 SavesThere are six backpack campsites near Hickory Ridge. All sites are about 0.5 miles from the parking lot. Water and pit toilets are near the parking lot. Please note that coordinates listed on The Dyrt are for the entry to the State Park. Please call to gather detailed instructions on how to access these walk-in sites.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Camp John Schultz — Yellow River State Forest
2 Reviews•10 Photos•3 SavesYou may hear a cow moo at the hike-in sites in Camp John Shultz but you’ll not likely hear people. If you do have to share the camp, there are five segregated campsites that are well spaced and feel private. Sites range from partial shade to full shade and all but two have fire rings.
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4. Frontier Equestrian Campground — Yellow River State Forest
1 Review•8 Photos•1 SaveYellow River State Forest is a perfect place to explore some of Iowa's best hiking trails. Located in northeast Iowa in Allamakee County, the forest is part of the "driftless area" that escaped the glaciers during the most recent ice age. The forest consists of 8,900 acres of hardwood and coniferous forest and is comprised of 6 units.
The Paint Creek Unit is of primary interest to the recreationist, with well-kept camping areas, equestrian accommodations, fishing, hunting, and over 45 miles of trails for hiking, equestrian riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Frontier equestrian campgrounds are non-modern and have non-electric sites with hitching rails and vault toilets
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- Equestrian
$16 / night
5. Hickory Ridge Group Camp — Governor Dodge State Park
2 Reviews•10 Photos•2 SavesThere are 8 campsites that can accommodate groups of 15 to 40 persons per site in the Hickory Ridge Group Camp. Only tents are allowed. Each group site has a tent area, picnic tables, a large fire ring and a set of pit toilets. Drinking water is available at the shower building located near group site B and across from the backpack sites parking lot near group sites E, F, G and H.
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7. Avoca Lake Tent Camping Resort
Be the first to review!•8 Photos•1 SavePeaceful park like setting alongside Avoca Lake, convenient access and use of kayaks, canoes and paddle boats for a small extra fee. Newly added campfire wood is included. Electric charging station for cell phones and other small electronics within 50 feet. When water is high enough, Captained pontoon boat tour of Avoca Lake for $50 includes up to 6 seated guest passengers. 3 double wide hammocks, a bench swing and a large round swing for kids. 2 slides, one goes into the Sandy bottom lake. Maximum of 2 adult guests per tent plus minor children are free. One shared fire pit with free firewood. 3 tent sites, 1 vehicle per site. Group rates are $10 each extra adult. Absolutely no illegal drugs allowed.
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$32 - $79 / night
8. Reno Horse Campground
1 Review•10 Photos•39 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
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9. Gateway Park Campground
1 Review•1 Photo- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$20 / night
10. Shady Rest Acres
2 Reviews•17 Photos•22 SavesCamp along a Mississippi tributary beside the Minnesota-Wisconsin line in this whimsical farm paradise. Run around the pasture, take a walk in the forest or dip your toes in the flowing creek at Shady Rest Acres. You are welcome to sit back, relax, and observe the farm animals. No guest are allowed inside the fenced off area of pasture without a host with them. We do have 4 well behaved dog's an 8 indoor outdoor cats, cows, goats, sheep, mini donkeys, ducks, chickens, turkeys and honey bee's. Tent Sites Pitch a tent in the field beside a fire pit and get a great view of the night sky or pitch a tent beneath the walnut trees beside the creek and relax in a hammock. Bee Relaxed Studio If you would rather stay indoors, kick back in the fully furnished studio with a wood burning stove and vinyl record player. Please no pets in the studio. No matter where you decide to stay at Shady Rest Acres you will be in close proximity to the Mississippi River, Beaver Creek Valley State Park, and Great River Bluffs State Park. This area is great for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. When making reservations please include in your total any person over the age of two.
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$40 - $120 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Boscobel
460 Reviews of 15 Boscobel Campgrounds
Ashley F.
Guide
Nelson Dewey State Park
Great place for a short trip
I’ll begin by saying this is by far the cleanest campground I have stayed at. The facilities were well kept including the vault toilet houses. We stayed in a walk to site and the views were incredible. Our tent pad was quite rocky so I would recommend sleeping pads or you will be very uncomfortable. Our site was also extremely dusty which wasn’t a problem at all just be prepared to be a little dirty. The campground was quiet except for the occasional train that rolled through those are quite loud due to how close they are to the campground. I would definitely come back to Nelson Dewey and stay again. There was not a ton to do in the area so a short weekend stay was perfect. A highlight is that the park provided cart to use to haul all your stuff to the walk to sites. There is 1 designated parking spot per walk to site as well. The walk to sites are small and only accommodated our one (6 person) tent which was not a problem for us as we knew this ahead of time.
- RRyan S.Guide
Elkader City Park
Close to town, nice facilities, not quiet
I had good Verizon signal here (70 down, 20 up) but zero T-mobile signal.
The campground is close to down, there are two museums within walking distance (just steps from the campground entrance). Across the street is a walking & biking trail that will take you straight to downtown, where you'll find a coffee shop, a few restaurants, and other shopping. It's less than a 5 minute bike ride to get there, and very scenic as it follows the river.
The facilities are newer and pretty nice. The showers are the single-button kind with no temperature adjustment. If you wait a while, the water does get barely warm enough for a comfortable shower.
This is not a quiet campground, it has a well traveled highway on one side, and a city main street on the other side that semi trucks use during the day. Sometimes there are highschool football games at the stadium next to the campground. Late at night it does get quiet.
The sites are grass or gravel. There are electrical hookups at most sites, with water faucets spread throughout the campground. The sites are mostly shaded.
I enjoyed the George Maier Rural Heritage Center and Museum ($5 admission) and the Elkader Depot Museum (free) which are located right next to the campground.
The downside to this campground is the dump station. It is just a hole in a manhole cover. It's in a dirt/weedy area and smells terrible. It's located across the street from the campground.
- LLonnie C.
ScoutRiver of Lakes Campground
Ok. Great checkin - however..
Nice campground with many sites on the Mississippi backwaters and decent fishing stayed two days and opted on a third. However, after we paid for the third night we noticed a campsite on the other side. Of course the first amendment is everyone’s freedom but really ,do campers need to put out “2024 No More Bulls***” AND how about 2024 Fu** your Feelings” that was in front of their welcome sign. These phrases were on massive flags nailed to trees. Of course we all have freedoms but because these vulgar, in your face phrases were seen every time we left the campground we did not feel comfortable. Good thing I did not have my grandkids along. We all have our beliefs, but is offensive language regarding politics have a place in campgrounds have a place? I say “No!” those folks were out of line and it is wrong. We will never return to this campground again.
Jeff and Linda L.Guide
Grant River Recreation Area
Feet from the Mississippi
The park is on the beautiful might Mississippi river. It’s 2 miles from Potosi, WI with a large brewery with good food as well. Army Corps so half price with America The Beautiful senior discount card. If you like trains you will see many, close and going fast.
- JJohn B.
Traveler
Wyalusing State Park
Nice Park
Nice sites, trails and facilities. Stayed during the week in mid September. Beautiful sites overlooking the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. Great hiking with clean bathrooms and toilets. Private with plenty of room from neighbors for our teardrop.
- Jerry H.Scout
Swiss Valley County Park
Very nice experience
Nice trails around. Camp was clean. Cool creek and bridge. Priced appropriately at $23 a night.
Tanner D.Scout
Sidie 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.
Dj Y.TravelerGrant River Recreation Area
Sandy and Gentleman worker=AMAZING
I was hitchhiking thru, was dropped off by a ride that said he was buying a $14 tent site for me, come to find out he never did, I just was honest with sandy and the gentleman worker and offered the only 8$ I had, no sir, they said please stay for free and just enjoy. WONDERFUL PPL THAT CARE ABOUT OTHERS!! THANKS YALL
Jenna R.Scout
Blue Mound State Park Campground
Great for families
Lots of playgrounds for kids age 2-10. Pit toilets smell- I’d avoid sites around them. Hot Showers by lot 30 and at pool. Pool is not heated as stated- definitely not 80 degrees. West tower is the best for sunsets. Site 75 was nice as it was a bit back from the road and you can’t see your neighbors.
Erin Z.Traveler
Governor Dodge State Park Backpack Campsites — Governor Dodge State Park
We will be back!!!
Great backpack base camp! Great views, plenty of privacy and an easy hike. We stayed at 806.
Renee R.Guide
Brigham Park
Nice spot for summer camping.
I've visited this campground twice and it's been a hit both times.
Pros:
- Scenic overlook is gorgeous.
- The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.
- Well-kept vault toilets.
- Close to a many points of interest.
Cons:
- Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated. One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible. 14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it.
- Using the County website to reserve the site was clunky and time consuming.
- Renee R.Guide
Tower Hill State Park
Cool spot, underwhelming experience.
I have stayed at this campground three times in the last decade or so.
Pros:
- Excellent location if you're looking to recreate on the Wisconsin River or visit the American Players Theater across the way.
- Interesting history about the Shot Tower on site.
- Nice little hiking trails.
Cons:
- Every time I've visited we've dealt with lots of mosquitos, but nothing comes close to our most recent visit! It was a mosquito massacre. So terrible that after coating ourselves in DEET and eating dinner there the first night, we actually booked another campsite about a half hour away (Brigham County Park - a gem!) and abandoned this site altogether.
- Vault toilets were fragrant.
- LLisa M.Scout
Chapparal Campground And Resort
Great Campground !
We loved the amenities, sites, and staff. Everything was great. Even seasonal sites were well kept. We will definitely be back
Alex A.ScoutToms Campground
Great, friendly, affordable, convenient
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. We pulled in and Tom met us at our camper as soon as we got to the top of the hill and before we even got out. He was very friendly and informative. Showers were good enough but we aren't picky, 7 minutes for $0.25. The area was beautiful.
Sarah B.Guide
Yellowstone Lake State Park
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.
- Jarrett G.Traveler
Wildcat Mountain State Park
Sweet place
Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails.
Kenneth M.Scout
Clayton Hills Campground
Best Owners Ever
I was looking around for a place and being the weekend after the 4th of July, I knew there wouldn't be many options. This place is literally a hidden gem and should get more focus!!! The owner had a spot for my family and me!!! When he found out that I was only tent camping, he even lowered the price!!! He didn't have to do that at all and it wasn't expected. Grassy locations everywhere. Wonderful water and electric hookups!!! A little piece of heaven here. JJ is an AMAZING host!!!
- JamesScout
Cedar Hills Campground
Cedar Hills Campground
They have RV for sale or rent, large lots start at $2495 to $3495 for the yr.
- JJames W.Traveler
Alana Springs Lodge and Campground
Very quiet rural campground
We stayed here in our tent. This is a rural campground, somewhat dated, but very pleasant. It is true that the bathrooms were an older style but they were clean and functional and we found no fault with them. Most of the residents are seasonal and we had nice shady and grassy areas for tent camping, This campground is not near a busy highway, lake, or either area where there is a lot of noise. It is nice and quiet. The hostess was very nice and welcoming. We would certainly stay here again.
Kelsey G.ScoutWhitetail Bluff Campground LLC
Very clean,Well kept up, Lots of things for kids to do
This is a really nice and clean campground! The sites are very spacious and the food is good!! Really good Friday night fish fries! We will definitely be back!!
- NNoah V.Scout
Sidie Hollow County Ridge Campground
Decent Camp Ground
Book this campground last minute over the phone for a weekend of trout fishing in the driftless area. Fishing was great. The upper ridge campground did not have hardly any grass so it got muddy fast when it rained. The pit toilets were kind of dirty though toilet paper was always stocked so that’s a plus. I explored the other 3 campground at sidie hollow while I was there and this is my take. The main campground had nicer facilities and a play ground for kids. The boat landing campground is convenient if you have a boat. The upper ridge campground has the most shade out of all 3 campgrounds (cooler in the summer). The locals sell firewood for $5 a bundle which is awesome. I would stay at this campground again.
- Tori L.Scout
Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
Dream stay.
Came to learn more about Tenkara fly fishing. Had a ball. Visited the 3 lookouts including Iowa only Fire tower. Bird life is colorful. Lots of places to hike. Scenery is lush. I had no phone service. Campsites are well mown, have a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets. Easy access to water. Drink water and firewood are at the host A frame. There is no dump site. Everyone was very friendly. Helpful. Nights were quiet. Very relaxing.
Tiffany K.Guide
Pikes Peak State Park
Quaint Campground with River Views
Loved this campground but it does have some drawbacks. Set up a lot for rv camping with site layout and connections. Some sites have the fire ring very close to the parking area and some spots have limited shade (compared to the majority of the campground that is in the trees). The bathrooms and showers are in good condition. The Mississippi River overlooks are a short walk away. There were lots of birds and spiders around the campground. There are a good number of hiking trails in the park.
- AAC S.Scout
Governor Dodge State Park Backpack Campsites — Governor Dodge State Park
Group trip!
Huge park! This is a beautiful place to go camping, lots of things to do! Lots of access to pit toilets and water fountains from primary camping sites!
Marci S.GuidePikes Peak State Park
Dramatic scenery, quiet 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. Site 51, where we stayed, is near trailhead but on a slight slope. Showers, water, dump station available here, no playground
Pat F.Guide
Bloody Run County Park
An amazing weekend
I went fishing and hiking and it’s very scenic and beautiful area , train blairing its horn in the middle of the night sucks since it’s right by train tracks, pit toilets and clear water stream in front of the campground fishing wasn’t the best 
Jon M.ScoutBig Joes Little Campground
Never Again
It is not meant for weekenders. The campground is 97% concrete pad sites for people who want to park their camper and ent for the year. The two "weekender sites they do have are over 100 yards away and the water smells like sulphur. The owner will also personally take the time to drive out and chew you out if you inadvertently park on the grass. Bottom line, they care about getting their cash and trying to make it look like Augusta National golf course. I will never go back.
Guide to Boscobel
Camping near Boscobel, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Wyalusing State Park Campground. Campers rave about the "great hiking trails" and "lovely morning sunrises" that make for a perfect outdoor experience.
- Kayaking: The backwaters of the Mississippi are accessible from Wyalusing State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned it as an "awesome campground with lots of hiking trails and access to backwaters."
- Swimming: At Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park, families enjoy the "best beach around" with "crystal clear, shallow water" perfect for kids.
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers at Wyalusing State Park Campground love the "amazing sunsets" and "fantastic views" of the valley below.
- Privacy: Many appreciate the "great site layouts" at Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park, especially the perimeter sites that offer more privacy.
- Clean Facilities: Visitors at Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park noted that the "bathrooms could use more upkeep," but overall, the campground is well-maintained.
What you should know:
- Busy Seasons: Expect crowds during peak times. One camper at Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park mentioned that "Saturday got a bit too crowded."
- Limited Privacy: Some sites at Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park are described as "wide open with virtually zero privacy," so plan accordingly.
- Noise Levels: Campers at Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park reported that it can be "loud and obnoxious" with families and kids, especially during busy weekends.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose the Right Campground: For families, Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park is a hit, with one parent saying, "The hikes were the nicest I’ve seen in the surrounding areas."
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to check out the trails and swimming areas. One camper at Wyalusing State Park Campground said, "Loved the camping and hiking. Beautiful in the fall."
- Pack for Comfort: Bring along items for comfort, as one reviewer at Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park mentioned, "The bathrooms and showers seemed clean enough, but I would recommend wearing some sort of footwear while you shower."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Dimensions: RVers at Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park noted that some sites have "quite a bit of slant but it’s workable."
- Look for Amenities: Many RV sites come with electric hookups. One camper at Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park appreciated the "camp store for wood, ice, and other things."
- Be Prepared for Crowds: If you're visiting during peak season, be ready for busy campgrounds. A visitor at Wisconsin Dells KOA mentioned, "Tight spots and narrow roads but convenient location."
Camping near Boscobel, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Boscobel, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Boscobel, WI is Camp Glen Wendel Primitive Backcountry — Yellow River State Forest with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
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