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Glamping near Elroy, WI
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Chapparal Campground And Resort near Wonewoc houses several upscale glamping options within its well-maintained, shaded sites. The campground offers glamping campsites with full amenities including electricity, running water, private picnic tables, and fire rings. Located just 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells, the campground features a swimming pool, sandy beach area, and inflatable water attractions on its spring-fed pond. The glamping accommodations include climate control options, comfortable bedding, and access to modern shower facilities that are "cleaned multiple times a day." One visitor noted, "This ultra clean campground has amazing shower and bathroom facilities. All the camp sites are shady and super well kept."
Canvas tent camping enthusiasts visiting the Elroy area can also explore glamping options at Wildcat Mountain State Park and Tunnel Trail Campground, both offering elevated camping experiences with amenities. Tunnel Trail sits directly on the historic Elroy-Sparta bike trail, providing immediate access to the famous railroad tunnels. The glamping accommodations complement outdoor activities including swimming in the on-site pool, mini-golf, and creek exploration. Wildcat Mountain's glamping campsites offer spectacular views of the driftless region, with several reviewers highlighting exceptional stargazing opportunities. According to a camper, "When I looked up at the sky the first night here, I was astonished by how many stars were visible." Both locations maintain clean facilities with hot showers, making them ideal for travelers seeking nature experiences without sacrificing comfort.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Elroy (52)
1. 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
2. Chapparal Campground And Resort
"This ultra clean campground has amazing shower and bathroom facilities. All the camp sites are shady and super well kept."
"There is plenty to do here and it’s close to many other activities. They have a pool for a cooling dip in the summer heat."
3. Mill Bluff State Park Campground
"There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station."
"We had our two dogs who normally bark when people walk past but the site was secluded with good tree coverage that we didn’t have any issues! We drove across the highway and got some good hiking in."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $37 / night
4. Tunnel Trail Campground
"Campground is right on the Elroy Sparta bike trail which has three old tunnels to go though."
"Campground is right on the Elroy-Sparta bike train. They have a very nice pool and the Amish come through on weekends and sell candy and bakery out of their horse and buggy."
5. Wisconsin Dells KOA
"RV, tent, cabins, Lodge. Pool, playground, basketball/ volleyball courts, game room, camp store, laundry, dish washing station and air hose for tires! Full hookup sites, some with nice cement pads."
"We stayed at KOA in Wisconsin dells, which was about a mile away from everything. We called to RSVP. Which was a breeze."
6. Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park
"The lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained. The site was good."
"Electric only, but easy enough to fill up your fresh water tank on the way in the campground. Hiking trails, beach on site. Kayaking and fishing popular in the park."
8 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $21 - $41 / night
7. Arrowhead RV Campground
"Bathrooms were also clean. Women's bathroom had only 1 working soap dispenser, but that caused minimal issues. Pool was clean and surrounding area was clean."
"Tons of activities all around the campground."
8. Castle Rock County Park
"We had site A11, and just loved the location. The A loop is overlooking the lake and close to the beach."
"A great spot for camping right on Castle Rock Lake. It has that easy, laid-back lake campground feel, with plenty to do without having to leave the park."
9. Yogi Bear TM Camp-Resort & Waterplayground
"We camped on site 120, a “red carpet” site which means full hooks ups, grill, fire pit, cement slab, 2 wrist bands to do the activities and 2 welcome drinks."
"Visit the pools and try out the golf cart trail. Golf carts can be rented at the front hut."
10. Ho-Chunk RV Resort & Campground
"Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells RV Park is a nice option if you want an easy RV stay close to the casino and Wisconsin Dells attractions."
"Laundry was less expensive than most laundromats we’ve used this year. Everything worked great. We also enjoyed the trails around, but had to pick a ton of ticks off our dogs!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 28 min from Madison, WI
- 1 hr 53 min from Oshkosh, WI
- 2 hrs 4 min from Dubuque, IA
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Glamping Reviews near Elroy, WI
297 Reviews of 52 Elroy 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.
Carrie P.ScoutYogi Bear TM Camp-Resort & Waterplayground
Jellystone
It's really nice here. We happen to be the only campers in our section. So no neighbors yeah!
Dan M.ScoutHoliday Shores Campground
Money-grab if ever I saw one
Any property that charges $3.00 per pet PER NIGHT should be put out of business. I can understand (maybe) a one-time charge or fines if you're caught not cleaning up after your pet. But a nightly pet fee for each pet?? Never!!
- KKaren T.Traveler
Smokey Hollow Campground
Camping spot was dirt island
Not a place for camping. We booked 2 nights site red 12. Streets were very narrow getting to site. The site was literally a dirt island. We had to drive over a curb. The site was so small. There were campers everywhere. We ended up leaving right away and booked a different campground
- HHannah P.
GuideMill Bluff State Park Campground
Expensive but fine for 1-2 nights
Stayed hear on a very hot 90+degree day during a road trip, easy to reach from I90/94. Midweek, we were the only overnight guests. -Occasional loud noise from the road and train tracks. -At first was wary of paying for no showers and pit toilets for the price, but pit toilets were actually clean with no odor. -Spring fed swimming pond was good for a dip once you found a cool spot, but there are spots that felt like a hot tub. Beach is very nice sand, and there’s a playground for the kids. -Definitely check out the short hike up to Mill Bluff if you can tolerate steep rocky stairs, the view is beautiful. -Tried to check out the other trail near Camel Bluff but it was too overgrown to continue. -Electrical box is in the middle of the campsite near the picnic table, so power cables will need to be at least 30 feet long to comfortably reach your rig. -National Parks Pass is accepted for vehicle admission (separate from camping fee in WI) as this is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve! -Sites 20/21 are great for proximity to swimming pond and toilets
HollowayFamilyOutdoorsGuidePetenwell Park
Relaxed and Refreshing
We wanted to visit family in the area at the last minute, and pulled up to see if they had any spot available. They gave us a list of available options, we drove through, and picked a site with the perfect spot to watch the sun set. Amenities are clean, theres a pool table and games in the office area.
- TTammi J.Guide
Indian Trails Campground
Wonderful campground!!!
This is a wonderful campground with many amenities for the whole family. The sites are a good size, plenty of shade. Indoor and outdoor pool, Kiddie pool, mini golf, playgrounds, pond with inflatables, pond to fish(catch and release) paddle boats, row boats, kayaking. gaga pit, shuffleboard. Wonderful store stocked with everything you need and then some. They have a grill if you want to order food. Game room and arcade. Clean bathrooms and showers. Storm shelter under the bathrooms and showers. I can't say enough what a wonderful campground this is!!
- CChad M.Scout
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has very good food at reasonable prices. The store has a nice selection of most anything you may have forgotten or run out of. The sites are decently spaced. They have 2 pools, one more smaller child and family where the other is more adult and teenagers. Overall we had a great time with a great experience.
Guide to Elroy
The Elroy area sits in Wisconsin's unique driftless region, characterized by steep ridges, deep valleys and sandstone formations that weren't flattened by glaciers during the last ice age. Elevations range from 900-1,300 feet above sea level, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the year. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, with summer highs averaging 80°F and winter lows often below 10°F.
What to do
Kayaking the Kickapoo River: Access points near Wildcat Mountain State Park provide entry to what locals call the "crookedest river in the world." A camper notes, "Great location for kayaking and hiking. Ontario to bridge 5 was 2.5 hours."
Biking historic rail trails: The Elroy-Sparta Trail features three railroad tunnels carved through limestone hills. "The Elroy Sparta Bike Trail, North America's first rails-to-trails project, runs through the Tunnel Trail Campground. The campground is very nice, especially for tents and smaller campers and caters to bicyclists."
Hiking to scenic overlooks: Several trails lead to panoramic views across the driftless landscape. "Hiking trails were pretty close and we had quite the exercise going up/down the mountain. We drove a truck so getting up/down the mountain wasn't a problem, but if you have a low car, the front end is going to get scraped at the bottom of the mountain."
Exploring prehistoric petroglyphs: Ancient rock carvings can be viewed at Roche A Cri State Park Campground. "The 303 stairs to the top lookout is a workout and worth the trip for the view. We hiked almost 5.5 miles through this beautiful state park."
What campers like
Peace and quiet: Sites at Wildcat Mountain State Park provide separation from neighboring campers. "The sites were spaced apart far enough so you weren't on top of the other campers. Very beautiful scenery, especially from the lookout."
Water recreation options: Many campgrounds feature swimming areas with varying amenities. At Mirror Lake State Park, "The lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained."
Spacious lakeside sites: Waterfront camping with direct lake access is available. "We had site A11, and just loved the location. The A loop is overlooking the lake and close to the beach. Big pine trees so your campsite is really flexible. We had 3 sites A10-12 and just made it a big area for the families to merge in."
Family-friendly activities: Scheduled events keep kids entertained at Yogi Bear Camp-Resort. "It was Halloween theme weekend so there was trick or treating, a haunted house, dance party... They pile people onto a trailer turned wagon and drive around the park and yell 'HEEEEEYYYYYYYYY' to every person they see!"
What you should know
Highway noise: Some parks experience road noise that may affect sleep quality. "Adams County is rather flat and sound carries. You will hear cars on the highway at night in the distance. The sky is amazing with no light pollution."
Limited cell service: Coverage is spotty throughout the region, particularly in valley campgrounds. Plan communications accordingly.
Train schedules: Several campgrounds are near active rail lines. "The night train schedule was 22:45, 03:10 and 03:15. There are plenty of washrooms. Fire wood is sold at the camp ground entrance. $5 a bundle, cash or check."
Seasonal closures: Many glamping accommodations near Elroy, Wisconsin operate May through October. "We stayed here over Memorial weekend, we had a nice site with grass and trees. They had a parade of first responders, firefighters, EMTs come through the campground on Saturday."
Tips for camping with families
Coin-operated showers: Budget accordingly for paid facilities. "The showers take quarters, but they are hot, have good pressure, and a quarter gets you a lot of shower time. Our kids bring their bikes and have a nice time on the quiet and slow paths."
Wildlife encounters: Keep food secure to prevent unwanted visitors. "The raccoons were brutal. They broke into our crates twice. Smart enough to figure out the clip mechanism."
Water activity options: Castle Rock County Park offers swimming beaches with platforms. "There's a big beach area roped off, and a swim platform for the big kids. There's a boat launch, and Buckhorn State park is just 15 min away if you need more trails."
Budget-friendly alternatives: For glamping near Elroy with kids, consider state parks with upgraded amenities over private resorts. "This is a smaller campground but makes up for it with all the access around it. Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk. The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river."
Tips from RVers
Extension cords required: Many electrical hookups are positioned awkwardly. "Make sure you bring 50 ft of electrical cord and water hose. They do offer to barrow their extension cords."
Site leveling challenges: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds and even within loops. "Sites are situated with the terrain which can make them interesting to get into. They're gravel and mostly level. Good wifi which is purchased separately."
Size restrictions: Arrowhead RV Campground has limitations for larger vehicles. "We had difficulty getting to our site as tight corners for rigs 38 feet or more."
Seasonal road conditions: Spring thaw can create challenges on unpaved access roads, particularly at elevated glamping sites around Elroy. "We needed up driving past the wash and rode to the largest tunnel."
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