Best Tent Camping near Cassville, WI
Several tent camping options exist near Cassville, Wisconsin, including backcountry tent sites in Yellow River State Forest across the Mississippi River in Iowa. Camp Glen Wendel in Yellow River State Forest offers primitive tent campsites approximately 25 miles northwest of Cassville. Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area provides free tent camping with walk-in and hike-in access about 15 miles south of Cassville along the Maquoketa River.
Most tent campsites in the area are primitive with minimal amenities. Yellow River State Forest campsites feature fire rings and benches but no modern facilities. Tent campers must pack in their own water or collect it from ranger station kiosks. Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area provides pit toilets but no running water. Sites at Yellow River State Forest's backcountry areas are first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Access to many tent camping areas requires hiking in, with distances ranging from under a mile to several miles of trail.
The backcountry tent camping experience in this region offers significant solitude and natural settings. "Yellow River has great backpacking sites. Park near ranger station and hike in or grab a map and find a smaller parking location near the trail you want to explore," noted one camper. Tent sites at Camp Glen Wendel are surrounded by stands of coniferous trees, while some sites include small ponds nearby. The camping areas provide good access to hiking trails ranging from easy to intermediate difficulty. Backcountry tent campers frequently report wildlife sightings and access to fishing in nearby streams. Sites near water features like Paint Creek offer cooling effects during summer heat, while upland tent campsites provide better views. Most primitive tent camping areas near Cassville maintain a sense of isolation even during busy summer weekends.
