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Best Campgrounds near Eau Claire, WI

332 Reviews

You'll find several camping spots within a short drive of Eau Claire, from basic state parks to full-service RV grounds. Lake Wissota State Park Campground sits about 14 miles from town and has good-sized campsites near the lake where you can fish or take a boat out. Brunet Island State Park Campground gives you a quiet place to camp under the trees beside the Chippewa River, away from city noise. RV travelers can pull into Stoney Creek RV Resort where they'll get full hookups and better facilities. Keep your food locked up in all these places since wildlife comes around looking for meals. Most sites have enough trees between them for privacy, and some can fit larger family groups. When you're not at camp, you can hike the trails or drive to lookout points throughout the area. Tent campers and people with RVs both have good options around Eau Claire.

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Best Camping Sites Near Eau Claire, Wisconsin (127)

    1. Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Jim Falls, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 382-4574

    "It has nice lakeside sites on a bluff above the water and they are fairly well laid out. There is a trial along the bluff connecting the two main loops of the campground."

    " This park is on a smaller scale and less crowded than Devil’s Lake. There is a small beach that is in the process of renovation. The sites are large surrounded by trees and very private."

    2. Eagle Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 379-2942

    $38 / night

    "If you’ve been anywhere in Minnesota or Wisconsin, you know about all the trees!"

    "Full hook up, and firepit conveniently located . Nice walking path to the river. Staff was friendly, and the grounds were super clean!"

    3. O'Neil Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 723-6581

    "Creek,lake,showers,laundry,full hookups,camp store,arcade,kids play areas,beach and more. Pricey! Plan on 60$/day"

    4. Pine Harbor Campground

    5 Reviews
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 723-9865

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Site was a nice size, we have a smaller pull behind. They were really close to each other. Nice bathroom and showers if you need them."

    "It's located close to lake Winnsota."

    5. Stoney Creek RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Augusta, WI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 597-2102

    $80 / night

    "Needed to fill water tanks on our way to a music festival in Eau Claire. Only $3 to fill water tanks - convenient off highway en route to destination that has no water."

    "This is a very well kept and very clean Campground they have activities all the time recording one where they hide painted Stones around the campground and if you find The Rock they have prizes such as"

    6. Harstad Park

    4 Reviews
    Augusta, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 286-5536

    $10 - $15 / night

    "Canoe/kayak launch on the Eau Claire River. New playground equipment 2022. 27 large rustic sites, firewood available for sale onsite!! No electric but great rustic camping."

    "Right on the Eau Claire River with canoe kayak access. A great shallow creek for kids to explore. 29 sites mostly separated by trees and brush."

    7. Fair Hill County Campground - Temp Closed

    1 Review
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 723-2861

    $15 - $30 / night

    "There is WiFi for an extra few (there is also a library nearby with free WiFi!) There are lots of great places to exercise your four legged camper and we would certainly return if in the area!"

    8. Crystal Lake Campground - Strum

    5 Reviews
    Fall Creek, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 533-2664

    "Beautiful paths for bikes and hiking. Nice sites. We loved ours with direct access to the lake."

    "I absolutely love this little campground it's close to my grandparents & close to do much more all while being away from too much"

    9. Coon Fork Campground

    14 Reviews
    Augusta, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 975-0000

    $17 - $20 / night

    "The campground is lovely considering it's only $20 for lakeside ($17 non lakeside). It has a shower house, bathroom, dump station, wood for sale ($6/bundle), ice for sale and is non electric."

    "Spacious campsites, surrounded by trees. Try to get a lake side site, they are amazing! Hot showers, flush toilets, firewood available for purchase. Great campsite for tent or rv camping."

    10. Brunet Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Cornell, WI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 239-6888

    "This is one of our favorite Wisconsin state parks. It is quiet and shady, next to the Chippewa River."

    "Beautiful Wisconsin state park. Two campgrounds, the north campground is more primitive, the south campground, where we stayed, has electrical hookups."

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332 Reviews of 127 Eau Claire Campgrounds

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Reicks Lake Park

    Didn’t stay the night

    Based on picture, we planed to stay at this campsite. It is right in the side of the highway, so too much noise and traffic for us. The picture this site provides is actually the other side of highway, over a hill, so you can’t see it from campsite. but there’s a view of marshlands. It’s $20, have showers and toilets. There’s a small playground for kids. We came across people That said they camp there all the time and love it.

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

    Really beautiful state campground

    Beautiful, clean, peaceful, wooded campground. Its mid-week and there's only a few other campers here. Most are super respectful with the exception of one group that has the occasional outburst but they were mostly quiet otherwise. We saw some bunnies, birds and raccoons. Heard squirrels, owls and other birds. Vault toilets throughout the campground and one building with showers and flush toilets near the visitor center with plenty of parking. Water fill and dump station located at the front near the visitor station as well. We got here around 6pm yesterday and no one was at the check in so we used the kiosk to get the park pass. A bit steep for out of state visitors @ $16 but they seem to keep the park in great shape so for once it was worth it. Lots of space and shade in all spots. Many sites with electric and some without. Plenty of spots can accommodate mid-large campers. Its about half and half pull-thru or back-in/pull-in. We have a 26 foot travel trailer and had no issues. Mostly level spots as well. A lot of trees are close to the road and made it slightly challenging to maneuver the road but nothing too crazy...just pay attention if you have a larger camper. We dont make it though wisconsin a lot but we'd definitely come back here again. Easy and quick to get to from 94 and less than a mile from Walmart. Plenty of stores/restaurants nearby. Really the only complaint besides the high entrance fee for out of state is that it is close to the town and you can definitely hear traffic. It's not too bad considering the surrounding woods definitely deaden the noise. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the park better.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Zumbro Bottoms State Forest

    State Forest Dispersed Camping

    This area is off a low maintenance dirt road. It is best to come in from the south as sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed.

    There is a parking spot near a known dispersed camping site with easy vehicle access next to it. There are hiking trails that pass by this site.

  • D
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Butternut Park

    Well maintained city park

    About a dozen sites with picnic tables on a grassy large circle. About half or more have electric hookups. Toilets are a short walk past the campground entrance.

  • D
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Holden Park Campground

    Peaceful, Friendly Camping

    A friendly campground host and wonderful county staff keep this little campground in good shape. Updated in 2025 with a new shower/restroom facility, fire rings, paved drive, and playground equipment. There are 20 sites, most of them will need some leveling for rvs. Generous firewood available for $5. Not many mosquitoes. ATT LTE cell 3 bars.

  • D
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Decent for price

    It was a very nice campground, it is a very big campground. Unfortunately the beach is not very clean and there are ground bees on the trail.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Eagle Ridge Campground

    Okay for night, safe clean campground

    The spots were narrow and opened up to neighbors. We were fortunate to have no neighbor on either side, but I could see how that would limit privacy. Laundry was clean but small only 2 washer/2 dryer and no fan in room….really humid in evening and you didn’t want to open door due to bugs. Bathhouse clean….decent rec area for kids including sand volleyball court.

    River walk trail…not detailed in paperwork. Trail is just ok, a bit overgrown and lots of bugs. We made it a good ways in and felt like we were parallel to River, but it’s so thick with growth…you can just make it out through brush. I was not prepared with flip flops so I turned back. Unknown if nice view at end.

  • Laura P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Stockholm Park Campground

    Beautiful views and cute town

    Small nicely maintained campground along the Mississippi River with great views and boat launch. The town of Stockholm is an easy walk with restaurants, baker, gift shops, and art gallery.

    The campground is first come, first serve. We showed up around 1 pm. on a Friday, and there were several sites to choose from. The camp host was welcoming and helpful. There are railroad tracks right next to the campground. The trains do not use a horn, and we didn't hear any at night.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Chapman Park Campground

    Nice place

    We pulled in on a Sunday night and all but had the place to ourselves. Our site was on a small, beautiful lake and close to the bathrooms. We had a slight breeze and very few bugs. I am not sure if I would stay there for a full week and keep busy. But I wish my town had a park with everything that this one has.

Guide to Eau Claire

Camping near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the lovely trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area."
  • Water Activities: At Brunet Island State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing. A visitor shared, "Brunet Island is a kayaker's paradise; you can literally get your kayak in the water from any site."
  • Wildlife Watching: Whitewater State Park is great for spotting birds and other wildlife. One reviewer noted, "Lots of birds, butterflies, and squirrels visited our campsite daily."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN. Trails are well maintained."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Lake Wissota State Park Campground, offer generous site spacing. One camper remarked, "The sites are very generous with a lot of green between spaces."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A review for Stoney Creek RV Resort stated, "Friendly staff - looks like a fun family campground!"

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially near water. A camper at Brunet Island State Park Campground noted, "There are a few hiking trails that are loaded with mosquitoes."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell reception. A visitor at Highland Ridge mentioned, "T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Coon Fork Campground advised, "If you don't make it before the office closes, there is self-check-in."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. At Stoney Creek RV Resort, one parent said, "There are plenty of activities to keep our kids occupied."
  • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Some sites are better for families than others. A visitor at Lake Wissota State Park Campground mentioned, "Great place to stay! Bathrooms and showers are nearby as well."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good night's sleep. A camper at Coon Fork Campground noted, "Quiet hours enforced."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A reviewer at Highland Ridge said, "Some sites on the short loop are a bit smaller and slope down from the road."
  • Dump Stations Available: Many campgrounds have dump stations for RVs. A visitor at Willow River State Park Campground mentioned, "The back side of the 100 loop where we stayed was a ways from the bathhouse."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Whitewater State Park noted, "Spotty cell service. Hiked a trail with lots of steps."

Camping around Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Eau Claire, WI?

The Eau Claire area offers several excellent camping options. Lake Wissota State Park Campground features lakeside sites on a scenic bluff with hiking trails connecting the campground loops. The park provides showers and restrooms, though they're scheduled for renovation. For a more rustic experience, Harstad Park offers 27 spacious sites along the Eau Claire River with a canoe/kayak launch, playground, and pavilion. While it has no electricity or showers, it provides pit toilets and pump water, making it ideal for nature lovers seeking a peaceful getaway.

What RV camping options are available near Eau Claire, WI?

Stoney Creek RV Resort is a convenient option off the highway with friendly staff and water fill-up services ($3). The campground offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is conveniently located for those traveling to events in Eau Claire. Highland Ridge is another excellent choice for RV camping with spotlessly clean facilities. While cell service can be spotty with T-Mobile, the campground features well-maintained showers and bathrooms. Firewood is readily available at roadside stands near the entrance, making it convenient for campers.

Are there waterfront campgrounds in the Eau Claire area?

Sandy Hill Campground is located directly across from the Lake Eau Claire boat landing, offering beautiful waterfront views and clean facilities. The family-run campground features seasonal sites and convenient access to fishing (note there's a $3 boat landing fee). For river access, Merrick State Park Campground provides secluded riverside camping with spacious sites, deep fire rings with grill grates, and tall trees for shade. Though trains pass by occasionally, the natural beauty and proximity to the water make it a worthwhile destination for water enthusiasts in the region.

Is there free camping available in or around Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

Free camping options are limited in the immediate Eau Claire area. Most campgrounds charge fees for overnight stays. Reicks Lake Park near Alma (about an hour from Eau Claire) costs $15 per night with amenities like paved camping pads, fire pits, picnic tables, and coin-operated showers. For those willing to travel a bit further, the Black River State Forest area has multiple campgrounds with modest fees. While not free, these options represent some of the more affordable camping opportunities in the region. Always check with local forest service offices for potential dispersed camping regulations.

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