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Best Glamping near Ellsworth, WI

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Red Cedar Glamping in Wisconsin houses luxurious yurts with only a 20-minute drive from Ellsworth, providing a boutique camping experience with drinking water, firewood, and toilets in a secluded natural setting. The upscale glamping resort features two meticulously designed accommodations where visitors can experience nature without sacrificing comfort. A recent visitor noted, "Sites with privacy and great trails near! Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff." The glamping yurts maintain a perfect balance between rustic charm and modern convenience, with plush bedding, climate control features, and private outdoor spaces for relaxation. While traditional camping facilities exist at parks like Afton State Park Campground, the glamping options elevate the outdoor experience with thoughtful amenities and carefully curated interiors.

The surrounding area provides numerous recreational activities for glamping enthusiasts, with hiking trails traversing diverse landscapes from prairie to dense forest. One guest shared, "The eagles soar as you swim in the sandy, shallow warm river stream. What more could you want?" Visitors can explore the St. Croix River Valley, which offers beautiful scenic views and water activities during warmer months. The region boasts abundant wildlife viewing opportunities with deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species commonly spotted near the glamping accommodations. Reservations are essential for these premium camping with amenities experiences, particularly during peak summer and fall seasons when the area's natural beauty reaches its zenith. Winter glamping options include heated yurts that allow for year-round enjoyment of the Wisconsin countryside, making these glamping resorts suitable for all-season getaways.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ellsworth, Wisconsin (12)

    1. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep."

    "This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities."

    2. Stockholm Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Stockholm, WI
    21 miles
    Website

    "The town of Stockholm is an easy walk with restaurants, baker, gift shops, and art gallery.

    The campground is first come, first serve."

    "Right on Lake Pepin"

    3. Lake Byllesby Regional Park

    11 Reviews
    Cannon Falls, MN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 263-4447

    "We didn’t get to swim at the lake because it was shut down due to a chemical spill at the time, but we did walk over and check it out. The views are great!"

    "All spots have a lake view and the beach is within walking distance. We love it here. It’s not to easy to get spots on the holiday weekends, but somehow we managed it"

    4. Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Empire, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (952) 891-7000

    $85 / night

    "Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall."

    "There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by."

    5. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Lino Lakes, MN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 324-3340

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient."

    "It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill."

    6. Red Cedar Glamping

    1 Review
    Menomonie, WI
    27 miles
    Website

    $69 - $120 / night

    "With comfortable beds, firewood, firewood starters, and trails, this property has it all. Secluded but close to town. Book them today and leave them a review here!"

    7. Kruger Campground and Management Unit

    3 Reviews
    Kellogg, MN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3401

    $14 / night

    "Fire rings have attached grills. Lovely walking trails. Near Lake Pepin. One negative was orange/rusty water from hand pump well. $14 a night!!! We plan to camp there again."

    "Nice and tucked away. Sites are very private. Has beautiful trails. Next to the river great for exploring and fishing."

    8. Shades of Sherwood Campground

    1 Review
    Zumbrota, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 732-5100

    "Great tent sites some along river lots of activities for children and adults tubing down the river, man-made lake with blowups, scooters, swimming poolAnd jumping pillow."

    9. Cleary Lake Regional Park

    7 Reviews
    Prior Lake, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 694-7777

    $16 - $50 / night

    "I imagine in the middle of summer, it might feel slightly less secluded as there are 3 other sites relatively close by, one of which you have to walk through to get to this one, but in early September,"

    "Amazing bathroom/Showers. Quiet, lots of flies, good spot overall. The golfing nearby that seemed reasonably priced for those interested."

    10. Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground

    1 Review
    Plainview, MN
    35 miles
    +1 (507) 534-3590

    "Mark, Sheri and the staff are good people who work hard to make sure you have a great time. The food is excellent and comes out SO FAST; bravo to the kitchen staff!"

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  • B
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great camper cabins for spring and fall

    Each cabin has four sleeping spots: 2 bunk beds, and the 2 couches convert to beds. There's a heater inside, but no AC, which makes these the most suitable during the spring and fall.

    There is a fire ring outside of each cabin, along with a table. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins, which can make things rough if the weather isn't cooperating. 

    We enjoy hiking around the trails, but we primarily go to decompress, lounge around, and play games, read, etc. There's WiFi available, but depending on which cabin you reserve signal will be took weak for real usage. Same for mobile data -- don't plan on cell service here.

    The bathroom facilities are nice. Outside water is shut off during some parts of the year, so bring your own drinking water if you are camping close to/during winter.

    Cabins are accessible for those who need special assistance, which is nice. The only caveat is I don't recall there being an automatic door opener to the cabins.

    While the cabins are close together, noise is not a factor once you're inside. 

    It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve. For example, as of this review (early June), all weekends are booked for all cabins.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 22, 2022

    Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins

    Great Cold Weather Option

    Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use. There is no cooking inside the cabin so you have to use the fire ring outside. Shower facilities are really nice and match the cabins. Plan ahead as these are hard to come by.

  • kristin C.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    convenient get away

    We took a 30 minute drive north of the cities for a quick get away, and were rewarded with a very nice campground!

    The check in staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. She gave us the info we needed for wood and other campgrounds in the area.

    Our site was clear, flat and grassy, and had an established fire pit. Other loops had grills and hook ups for pop-up campers and RVs.

    There is a gorgeous beach area with tables, a pavilion, changing rooms and a well equipped playground.

    We walked a portion of the trails towards the golf course, on a paved path under a green canopy.

    Plenty of bugs, so bring your spray!

  • T
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Afton State Park Campground

    Hiking and Yurting

    I have stayed multiple times in the hike in camp sites and also in the yurt! The hike in sites were beautiful with a view looking over the St. Croix River. It was a shaded site perfect for our hammocks, it was quiet and very secluded. The Yurt was very cool! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 6 of us to stay and sleep. The fire pit and picnic table wasn't far from the yurt which made it nice to not have to walk too far since we camped in the winter. I highly suggest the expeeience of the yurt!

  • Alicia A.
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Afton State Park Campground

    A Nice Secluded Overnight Trip

    Great state park with lots of amenities. This was only my second camping trip, my first being the superior trail with an 8 mile hike in and no amenities. More fun in my opinion to search for your own firewood and really rough it, but it was to have water and wood available close to the site we were at (site 22) because we got in later and lost some daylight. The hike in was shorter and far less strenuous than my first trip, but note that it is uphill. If you’re carrying a heavy pack, expect to sweat a bit. Paved sidewalks into the park, wide dirt and rocky paths into the camp site which was nice given the amount of other day hikers (space to spread out). My boyfriend and I loved that our site was so secluded. There is also a lot of variety to the sites. The sites 1 through about 10 (if my memory doesn’t fail me) are fairly wooded. Our site had a nice balance of wooded area and open terrain/sky. We were lucky to get to see some beautiful fall colors.

    A few notes: the wood provided is THICK. They must haul the logs in with a truck. Saws are provided at the wood site, but be prepared to take some time on it. We had a hand saw so we were able to pack our packs with some large pieces and do some sawing at our campsite as the sawing station was busy with families and other campers. Lots of bark available to get a good fire started. The wood is not covered so if it rains the night before you come in, be ready to deal with some damp wood.

    Water station takes about 30 seconds to start up. There are also two bathrooms within the camp site that are what you expect them to be. Hand sanitizer and TP stocked.

    Never saw a ranger while we were there. We loved the privacy. Lots of spiders. Comes with the terrain.

    The site was perfect for our hammocks. They are super kind if you want to call ahead to get an idea of what your site looks like. It was also great to be able to see what other sites were occupied on the day we decided to make a reservation. There is a grill top on your fire pit (we packed our own grill top, could’ve left it at home).

    Overall it was a great overnight trip. Close to our home so I’m sure we’ll be back for a quick trip next year.

  • Ashley J.
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park

    Night in the woods

    It was very easy to find, close to the twin cities, and clean. There was good access to kindling for a fire in the nice fire pit that has a grill. There is ample room to park a car and put up a large tent. We were impressed with the upkeep of the park.

  • Alison O.
    Mar. 16, 2021

    Afton State Park Campground

    Camper Cabin camping @ Afton State Park

    Camper Cabin (Eastern Bluebird)🏡🐦

    Perfect little cabin nestled in the southern half of the park! Screened in porch, heated with electricity, and two double bunk beds!

  • Jordan D.
    May. 11, 2024

    Afton State Park Campground

    Sites with privacy and great trails near!

    Good pricing, great trails for all different skill levels and nice staff. Our site was mighty large and for the most part secluded from those near and on the path. $22 for the site, $8 for reservation. $8 for wood (all you can chop) and $7 for the overnight and next day parking pass for one car. Beautiful surroundings and clean bathrooms and grills one mile mostly uphill hike from parking lot but not to difficult and some paved parts. Definitely coming back.

  • Jennifer H.
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Afton State Park Campground

    New groomed backpack trails

    Site 27. This is a river landscape. Spiders and snakes..oh my. The parking lot is paved and has a dumpster. This is also where the nature center is. There are often music festivals and family events here. It is also next to Afton Ski resort. This park has a lot of beautiful prairie landscape with some temperate forest features. Wildflowers, shrubs, fungi, evergreens, and deciduous trees. Backpacking to the top hill sites has gotten easier as the park has curved the new wide groomed and wood chipped trail to spiral around the hill instead of a straight climb. There is a solar panel generated drinking water pump at the top and a honor system fire wood station. There is a bathroom, but not super close to this site. This site has a fire pit with grate and table but no bear box. This site does have a clear view to the trail and the site next to it, but it is set back a little bit. I can hear the joggers along the trail that wraps around the site. The sites are mapped out on a wide open prairie ground with some sites tucked back in the trees along the trail. There is not a water front view, but there is plenty of wildlife. The dear and flowers are beautiful. There is partial tree covering but we did bring a tarp for the rain.

Guide to Ellsworth

Glamping close to Ellsworth, Wisconsin offers diverse overnight experiences in the Upper Midwest river valley region. The area sits near the confluence of the Rush and Mississippi Rivers, with elevations ranging from 685 to 1,100 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures regularly drop below 0°F, while summer highs typically reach the mid-80s, creating distinct seasonal camping opportunities throughout the region.

What to do

Hiking network trails: At Afton State Park Campground, trails provide varied terrain and wildlife viewing. One visitor noted, "I hiked 11 miles here and it was awesome!" Another camper shared their experience with the park's diverse landscape: "Lots of hiking. Nice campsites. Beautiful park."

Beach relaxation: Stockholm Park Campground offers Mississippi River access with boat launch facilities. "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," reports one visitor.

Kayaking opportunities: Cleary Lake Regional Park provides water recreation options just a reasonable drive from Ellsworth. A camper mentioned, "Cleary Lake is a good size and a kayaker's delight! The park also has a golf course and is very well kept!"

What campers like

Secluded camping spots: Kruger Campground offers privacy in a natural setting. A camper noted, "I love this place. Nice and tucked away. Sites are very private. Has beautiful trails. Next to the river great for exploring and fishing."

Waterfront views: Lake Byllesby Regional Park features sites with lake access. "Very nice county park. Water and electric hookups. The lake is nice for fishing, boating or swimming. Has a small store," explains one reviewer. Another camper shared, "All spots have a lake view and the beach is within walking distance."

Cabin comforts: Several glamping options within 30 minutes of Ellsworth provide more comfortable alternatives. At Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins, guests appreciate the amenities: "Super simple camping cabins. They each have 4 spots and have contactless entry as you get sent a code to use."

What you should know

Reservation timing: Luxury glamping sites fill quickly during peak seasons. For Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins, a visitor advised, "It's difficult to get reservations, so I recommend trying to start booking 120 days in advance, which is the farthest out you can reserve."

Water access variability: Water availability fluctuates seasonally at many sites. At Afton State Park, one camper warned, "None of the water faucets or water pumps on the trails at Afton State Park are working. The good news is you can fill up on cold drinking water at the visitor center before trekking around the park's beautiful hiking trails!"

Terrain challenges: Some sites require physical exertion to access. A camper at Afton State Park shared, "The hike to the campground is short and grueling. A few of the sites are in wooded areas, but we stayed in one of the prairie sites."

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