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GuideGreat River Bluffs State Park Campground
Nice place
Nice campground sites are smaller & you will need to level. Nice clean flush toilets & showers. Can hear the highway below. Road in is gravel & narrow not for big rigs.
Glamping near De Soto, WI
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Westfork Sports Club & Campground and Bryes Bad Axe Glamping house unique glamping experiences in the Driftless Area surrounding De Soto, Wisconsin. The Westfork Sports Club features Native lodges and a cabin on the banks of the Kickapoo River, while Bryes Bad Axe Glamping provides tent-style accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings. Red Barn Resort and Campground also offers glamping opportunities with full amenities including electric hookups, showers, and toilets. These sites combine the rustic appeal of outdoor recreation with comfortable accommodations amid rolling hills and river valleys. One visitor noted, "Stunning views and so peaceful! We loved it here! What a gem! The views go on and on!"
The Driftless Area's unique topography creates ideal settings for glamping, with many sites positioned along creeks and rivers that offer fishing and water recreation. At Westfork Sports Club, visitors can fish for trout in the Kickapoo River or explore the extensive conservation areas surrounding the campground. The region boasts exceptional hiking trails, with nearby Wildcat Mountain State Park providing additional recreational opportunities within a 30-minute drive. Neshonoc Lakeside includes glamping yurts with lake views and access to two swimming pools, a hot tub, and organized activities. According to a camper, "If you want full hook ups and a summer camp family experience, this is great. Our kiddo had so much fun at the pools, the top one is very large and new with a splash pad area." Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with some requiring reservations well in advance.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near De Soto (24)
1. Red Barn Resort and Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $39 / night
2. Sidie Hollow County Main Campground
"Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level."
"There are around 20/30 or so site. You can put a tent or small camper on any and be pleased. Nothing to do but connect with nature or take long country drives."
3. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park
"Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."
"Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails. The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Waukon City Park
"Includes electric and water and showers and firewood. Best value I have found yet. They have a bunch o pavilions and facilities. Pool, tennis, lake."
"Free firewood, free wifi, water and electric at each campsite. Found a nice shady site for tent camping."
5. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
"The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."
"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
6. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground
"NOTE; Google maps makes it look like the campground and landing are near each other. They are not."
"Walk-In Sites If you are looking for privacy, cart-in site 119 is quite a ways off the trail and far from the parking lot, but it's a bit small."
27 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $19 - $110 / night
7. Westfork Sports Club & Campground
"A beautiful location in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Near hiking, biking, fishing attractions. The campground is well groomed with lots of camping spots available."
"Lots of bugs at night to be expected being that close to the driftless. We awoke to such views - hard to beat!"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
8. Bryes Bad Axe Glamping
Check Availabilityfrom $100 / night
9. Neshonoc Lakeside
"It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."
"We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site."
10. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
"Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available."
"Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals. This facility is clean and very well kept."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $46 / night
Drive Time
- 35 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 34 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 49 min from Dubuque, IA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Waterloo, IA
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Glamping Reviews near De Soto, WI
158 Reviews of 24 De Soto Campgrounds
- BBriana K.
ScoutNeshonoc Lakeside
Beautiful, clean, fun
I was a little skeptical after a negative review about the regular residents, so I watched for that dynamic. We were camping with another family so we had 8 kids between the two of us and I was worried all those kiddos would upset people. Quite the opposite experience from that review and it motivated me to leave this one to help provide a good picture. I have nothing bad to say about our camping experience. We did go a little out of season (September 12) so a lot of the campsites were empty. Most their sites are flat, and clean. The grass was well mowed and maintained. They had activities for the kids (Halloween). People that drove by were friendly and smiling, and waiving. We had people drop off candy for the kids asking parents first. We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site. Me and my friend were about to haul ice bags and wood up a huge hill on foot and someone stopped their golf cart and emptied it of what they were carrying to give us a ride to our campsite. The kids tootled about on their bikes being kids with no negative experiences. There were a couple of kids on motor scooters whose engines were kind of obnoxious but that’s going to happen more and more at campgrounds, and it wasn’t during quiet hours. We had sites atop the “full Lakeview” and it was honestly surprising how beautiful it was up there. I think it can be difficult to get a view when you’re camping but those sites had it. We knew the full lake view sites were open so we took the cheaper ones across from them, but still saw the same view. There was a great amount of space between the sites we used. The only possible critique I might offer is in that specific row there weren’t many trees for shade, but the weather was cooler so it didn’t affect us, but if we went in the summer it might have been more uncomfortable without that natural shade. The bath houses and showers were great!!! I feel like a good bath house can make or break a campsite and we’ve been to some smaller ones that were quite lacking but this one was great. Very clean, not many bugs, spacious, real doors on the shower stalls. We did not arrive in season to utilize the pool area but it looked great from the other side of the gate ;) - the parks were well maintained and the kids loved them. there was a set of stairs that went from up the hill down to the office that looked a little sketchy but they were closed off for use. If you didn’t have a golf cart or couldn’t ride a bike, the trek from where we stayed to the office might be a challenge. Overall we loved it and would definitely consider going again. The sites were a little pricey but had on site sewer hookup which is fantastic.
- DDonald S.Scout
Nelson Dewey State Park Campground
Site 14
Be advised site 14 is on such a steep hill it was honestly scary coming in an out of our camper! If an older couple were staying at this site in a camper I’m not sure if they would even be able to. Our second door entrance cannot be used due to how steep the hill is and we had to add wood to the bottom of our stairs because they didn’t touch the ground. Forgot to add you’re also under a very large black walnut tree that is currently dropping walnuts that are ripe.
- MMichael E.
TravelerPine View Campground - Fort McCoy
Pine view campsite, Ft McCoy Wisconsin
It's hard to find using my car GPS. It doesn't work well here. But it's a very good place.
Midwest N.
RangerWildcat Mountain State Park Campground
Tucked away driftless
Traveling along the road from Ontario to Wildcat gave a little Appalachia feel. The park is situated above the Kickapoo River valley and is a great base for trout fishing.
If you are in the driftless region looking for camping, this is the spot.
Ken B.TravelerGreat River Bluffs State Park Campground
Very nice
I arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in. Very clean including the showers and bathroom. View of the Mississippi is amazing!
Kay K.
LegendWildcat Mountain State Park Campground
Cottontail lane
We hiked a short distance into our site. We had to pass a grassy area that was always full of bunnies! The site was of good size, dark and quiet. The shower house was close and clean.
- sstephan V.Scout
Red Barn Resort and Campground
VERY good private campground
friendly host, lots of place for my tent
- SSanda A.Guide
Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
A absolute must for the views and short hikes!
However the one shower in women’s bathroom has a broken button so doesn’t work at all and the one has a plugged drain and there are 3 inches of sanitary water hazard at the bottom. So unusable. If desperate I say go use the men’s. What else can you do! Also book online before you get there!!!! Also book your car pass separately. I did not see any staff anywhere at any time. You are on your own. Too bad the state can’t afford a single staff to manage the place in the evening. Come on Minnesota… are you really that cheap? Us users are willing to pay you know!!! Charge us more so we can count on stuff being maintained! Otherwise the place is fricken gorgeous!!!!!
Guide to De Soto
The Driftless Area surrounding De Soto, Wisconsin sits at elevations between 600-1,300 feet with steep ridges and valleys created by glacial meltwater. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F while spring and fall range from 45-65°F. The area's unique topography creates numerous cold water streams, making it an ideal region for trout fishing when camping.
What to do
Kayaking the Kickapoo River: Access the river directly from Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground with rentals available nearby. "We took the opportunity to kayak down the Kickapoo and had a blast - make sure you do some exploring while you are here. This is a top pick of ours and well worth a try if you are considering," notes Holly W.
Trout fishing: Cold water streams provide excellent fishing opportunities throughout the region. At Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park, one visitor noted, "There is good trout fishing at this campground. Recommended spots are one of the 5 ponds or the Bad Axe River."
Hiking the bluffs: Trail systems connect throughout the area with varying difficulty levels. "The trail system is very well labeled with maps along each trail. The trail system is mostly level and I would label as easy hiking with rolling hills. The park contains two viewing areas King's and Queen's Bluff," describes a visitor at Great River Bluffs State Park.
What campers like
Privacy and quiet: Many glamping sites near De Soto provide secluded experiences. "Stunning views and peaceful! The sites are spacious and shaded, and have a fire pit as well as picnic tables. Since the park is in a heavily wooded area you do have to watch out for the Minnesota state bird (the mosquito)," reports a camper at Great River Bluffs.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain good hygiene standards even in rustic settings. At Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging, "This facility is clean and very well kept. Even the shower rooms are very nice and sanitary," according to Kayla S.
Unique accommodations: Beyond traditional camping, various glamping options exist. "The campground is well groomed with lots of camping spots available. For rent on site is a cabin, 2 Native lodges and a clubhouse for large groups, events, and meetings," mentions a reviewer at Westfork Sports Club.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most glamping operations run April through October. At Red Barn Resort and Campground, "We have been coming to red barn every year for past 9 years. The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RV's/campers. Price is very reasonably priced. The creek adds to the wonderful scenery."
Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. "Reservations are not always necessary but if you a planning on camping on holiday weekends or wanting electric sites book in advanced," advises a camper at Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park.
Bug preparation: The river valleys create ideal mosquito conditions. "Bring bug spray. Bring binoculars; the river valley is a great viewing area for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks," suggests a visitor at Great River Bluffs State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Several campgrounds offer kid-friendly water options. At Neshonoc Lakeside, a visitor shares, "With 2 swimming pools, daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop you won't be bored here. The owners were super friendly and helpful."
Planned activities: Some sites organize regular events. "In the evening there was a Glow Parade where the full timers decked out their golf carts and drove around - candy for kids and lots of dancing. Bingo, tie dye, outdoor movies, and other relay races kept the kids happy and adults amused," reports a Neshonoc Lakeside camper.
Short hiking options: Several trails accommodate younger hikers. "Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk. The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river," notes Steph at Wildcat Mountain State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. "The driveway leading to the campground is a bit daunting (especially if pulling a camper), but its well worth it!" warns Holly W. about Wildcat Mountain State Park.
Hookup availability: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. At Sidie Hollow County Main Campground, "Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level," reports a visitor.
Length restrictions: Several glamping sites near De Soto cannot accommodate larger rigs. "Overall great experience! Located on the Root River. Some sites are tight for large motor homes, 5th wheelers and tavel trailer," notes Dan K. about Eagle Cliff Campground.
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