Camping opportunities near Eau Claire, Wisconsin range across both heavily wooded terrain and open grasslands at elevations between 750-900 feet. The area sits at the junction of three rivers—the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers plus their tributary streams. Weather varies significantly between seasons, with summer humidity often reaching 70-80% during peak camping months of June through August.
What to do
Water recreation on Lake Wissota: Pine Harbor Campground offers proximity to this 6,300-acre lake. "Words can't describe how nice and peaceful it is. The owners are very nice and helpful. Whenever we're going to be back in the area this will be the first place we want to stay. It's located close to lake Winnsota," writes Michael B.
Tubing down the Chippewa River: Eagle Ridge Campground provides access to river activities. "It is a great place to stay if you want to float down the Chippewa River, Loopy's the bar in town will shuttle you to and from the campsite and drop you off with their tubes at the river! Fun weekend!" according to Anna.
Creek floating and swimming: O'Neil Creek Campground features a natural waterway perfect for cooling off. "The natural creek that doubles as a lazy river is great," notes Darren L., while another camper adds, "There is a creek flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak. Rentals available."
What campers like
Family-friendly activities: O'Neil Creek Campground organizes special events throughout the camping season. "Campground and staff did a great job putting on Christmas in July. Very Kid friendly environment," says Darren L.
Minimal light pollution for stargazing: Campsites outside town centers provide excellent night sky viewing. "We even got to see the northern lights our first night here," reports Jaime P. about their stay at Stoney Creek RV Resort.
Spacious sites at smaller campgrounds: Chapman Park Campground offers generous camping spaces. "Nice campground, has everything," writes Terry P., while another reviewer notes, "The camp sites themselves were standard and good, no complaints there."
What you should know
Limited seasonal availability: Most rv sites near Eau Claire, Wisconsin operate between April and October. "We stayed one with one day's notice after Labor Day. The site was waterfront," notes ScottnRobin L. about O'Neil Creek, which operates "Apr 15 - Oct 15."
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Many campgrounds have recently renovated their facilities. "The bathrooms were spotless," according to ScottnRobin L., while at Nelson's Landing RV Park, "the entire bathhouse appeared to be in a state of remodeling," observes Lee D.
Train noise at riverside campgrounds: Rail lines follow the Mississippi River valley. "We heard two around 10 pm and either there were no more until the next morning, or we mercifully slept through them!" reports Lee D. about Nelson's Landing.
Tips for camping with families
Mini-golf and pool access: Stoney Creek RV Resort offers multiple recreation options. "They have a nice pool and mini golf. A bouncy pillow and a bubble maker for kids," writes Mikala D.
Lakefront camping with fishing: "Our site was on a small, beautiful lake and close to the bathrooms. We had a slight breeze and very few bugs," reports David W. about their stay at Chapman Park Campground.
Creek wading for younger children: Shallow waterways provide safe water play. "Really enjoyed the experience! Can tube down the creek, very shallow so even littles can do it too," shares Stina M. about her experience at O'Neil Creek Campground.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through site availability: For easier parking with larger rigs, Nelson's Landing RV Park provides convenient options. "Easy in and out for large campers. Walking distance to local restaurants and shops. Just pay online. No worries about checking in," writes Dan W.
Concrete pads at select locations: Some rv camping near Eau Claire offers premium site surfaces. "All the roads are Blacktop so you don't have gravel dust and the sites are very nice including cement pads and some locations," notes David H. about Stoney Creek RV Resort.
Clear satellite reception areas: Campgrounds offer varied tree coverage for different needs. "As other reviews mention, this campground has a large grassy area - that gives a 100% clear obstruction for Starlink. We work full time, so this was important for us," shares Whistle P. about Eagle Ridge Campground.
