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Best Tent Camping near Fall Creek, WI

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Tent camping near Fall Creek, Wisconsin provides several options within the scenic Eau Claire County region. Coon Fork Campground in Augusta stands out as a premier tent camping destination with 108 sites, including lakeside and non-lakeside options. The campground features spacious, tree-lined sites that provide natural separation between campers. For those seeking more primitive tent camping experiences, the Chequamegon National Forest offers backcountry sites along the Ice Age Trail, including Northside Lake Eleven Campsite and Sailor Creek Campsite, which are accessible via hiking trails.

Coon Fork Campground offers drive-in tent campsites with clean fire rings, picnic tables, and benches at each site. Tent campers have access to flush toilets, hot showers, and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase at $6 per bundle, along with ice. The campground operates year-round with prices ranging from $17 for standard sites to $20 for lakeside locations. Approximately 30 sites are first-come, first-served, while others can be reserved. Quiet hours are strictly enforced by on-site rangers. For backcountry tent sites in the region, campers should bring water filtration systems as potable water is not available at primitive locations.

The tent camping experience around Fall Creek offers unique natural features and recreational opportunities. Coon Fork Lake prohibits motorized watercraft, creating a peaceful environment for tent campers. According to reviews, "The sites are very generous with a lot of green between spaces. You are not on top of your neighbor." Hammock camping is possible at select sites, with campers noting that "A3 was one ($17 non-lake) and 2LR ($20 lakeside)" are particularly suitable for hammocks. Backcountry tent sites like Sailor Creek provide more rugged conditions with "lots of roots and low dips" making the terrain "a bit rough for tents," though the surrounding hemlock groves create a distinctive forest camping experience. Wildlife sightings are common, with raccoons frequently visiting Coon Fork Campground, prompting staff to provide trash bags to campers.

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  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 12, 2025

    Highland Ridge

    Beautiful but buggy!

    General: Smallish (38 sites plus four walk-in sites) Army Corps of Engineers campground. Some (see below) have electric hookups but no water or sewer hookups, however, there is a dump station. 

    Site Quality: All sites are gravel/dirt (except for the ADA-accessible site), and most are very generous in size. Our site (7) sloped down but leveled out with plenty of room for our campervan at the bottom. All sites are wooded with trees providing separation/privacy between sites. Completing the site are a metal picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. 

    Bath/Shower House: Sites 28-38 only have vault toilets (but you could trek to the other campground loop). Sites 1—27 have flush toilets and showers. They were very clean, and I especially appreciated the fact that they were cleaned daily before 6 am, a shout out to the camp host! The shower was great– warm water and great flow, although our friends (who arrived two days before we did) had cold showers when the campground was full.

    Activities: Several short hiking trails. I give this campground 4 stars instead of 5 because Eau Galle Reservoir (Lake George) is about a 10-minute drive from the campground. Most Corps of Engineers campgrounds are located right on the water. There are no amenities (rentals, etc.) offered at the lake but it is small and beautiful, and we enjoyed a peaceful paddle. We saw a couple of people fishing on the lake and there is a small swimming area. At the campground, there was an interpretive center, but it was locked when we were there. There is also a nice, modern playground. 

    Aside from the plentiful bugs (in August), we enjoyed our two-night stay at this campground!

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Smaller scale park but lots to do

     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. The sites on the lake side are not electric and some of them are huge buddy sites, great for extended families. There are two shower houses in the campground located next to sites 29 or 72. If you are on the legs furthest from the lake it is a long walk to them, but all those sites have electric. There are two vault toilet locations and a total of 116 campsites all with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a very large playing field and a playground in the Family Campground and another playground past the beach near the fishing dock. This State Park has a large number of picnic shelters and picnic grounds with picnic tables. There are about 10 hiking trails. There is a boat launch and you can rent kayaks or canoes at the visitor center. Everything was kept clean and in good repair. Cell service for both AT&T and Verizon was strong enough to stream video. If you want to take a trip to town, there are about 5 no longer than a 10 mile distance. There was a large grocery store in Chippewa Falls. Only ice and firewood are available at the park.

  • R
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Merrick State Park Campground

    Nice Walk-In site but bring your bug spray!

    Very nice walk-in site right on the river. LOTS of bugs to the point it was uncomfortable so make sure to bring bug spray. Tent pad, fire ring and picnic table available. Trees available that are good for those who hammock.

  • debe K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Harstad Park

    Great Place to Simply Camp

    Harstad is get away 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. A large reservable shelter and field for playing sports on. Only has pit toilets, no electricity and no showers. The bathrooms are are cleaned daily by rangers from another county park. No ranger on site, so you have to request firewood for purchase the day before. Has reduced rate for weekly stays.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2023

    Castle Mound Campground — Black River State Forest

    Solid campground

    Camp sites were good. Plenty of room for multiple tents & some hammocks. Came with picnic table and fire pit. Fire wood was only $5 on site for a decent sized bundle. Campground was quiet and well kept. Vault toilets in most of the campground (smelly and not the cleanest but this is expected with vault toilets) there was a main shower/restroom area at the entrance to the campground which was very clean. Drinking water available by the showers. Added bonus - the hiking trail was within the campground and was very scenic. Cool rock formations and a decently easy hike.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Nelson's Landing RV Park

    Convenient location for our stay

    General: There is a main campground and a bonus sites section; we stayed in the Main campground and this review is based on that. There are approximately 90 sites laid out in typical RV park fashion with the sites close together and no physical privacy between sites. 

    Site Quality: Sites tend to be very long and could accommodate even large-size Class A rigs. The “driveways” are a mix of grass and gravel and were not very well defined. Each site has a picnic table on a concrete pad. Our site had water and electric hookups. Our challenge was that we arrived after dark, and the site numbers were posted at the back end of the sites, necessitating a sleuthing operation with my flashlight to find our site. Only a few sites had fire rings that I could see. 

    Bathhouse: The women’s area had three “all-in-ones” with a toilet, sink, and shower. They were very clean with hooks, soap, and paper towels. The entire bathhouse appeared to be in a state of remodeling, and it wasn’t clear what was going to happen with the remainder of the space (plumbed but not completed when we were there). Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that. 

    We arrived after dark and left the next morning but our stay on a Friday in August was quiet except for the loud trains running along the Mississippi. We heard two around 10 pm and either there were no more until the next morning, or we mercifully slept through them! This RV Park is located in the small town of Nelson and accessed through a residential neighborhood. Although not our preferred camp stay, we chose it since we knew we wanted to eat at Stone Barn Pizza (a must if you are in the area!) which is why we arrived after dark!

  • Lesley R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2022

    Black River State Forest Outdoor Camp — Black River State Forest

    Low Ground

    This campground would be best for RVing IMO. The entire place is lifted from a swamp which means that it’s low, damp ground. They also must have used sand, as it drains very quickly. I describe the site as such because we spent the weekend in a tent and it literally rained the entire weekend. The site we were at turned into a lake four times, submerging our fire pit and picnic table. This made making a fire near impossible, let alone accessible, it was in the middle of a small lake! As we scrambled most of the fear to the car, we watched the water creep to the front door of the tent, from the highest ground. It’s a good thing we had a tarp under the tent, otherwise we would have been swimming in our tent. Anyway, busy place, near the road and a honky tonk. Not our preferred experience. Vault toilets, firewood, nice beach if the weather was nice.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2021

    Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island — Black River State Forest

    Canoe in, very primative and isolated

     Only two sites, one is much nicer than the other. Canoe/ kayak  in only with a steep bank up to the sites. No water, no facilities. Just two fire rings and two picnic tables about 100 ft apart. But the grass is mowed and well kept

  • P
    Jul. 4, 2025

    Merrick State Park Campground

    Thin on Services, But Ahhh, Right on the Water!

    Three loops: north (with electric service), island (walk-to, tent only) and south (dry camping).  We toured the north loop; sites are pretty close together and not that well screened from each other.  We stayed in the south loop, all of which sites are well spaced and decently screened from each other.  Half face toward the Mississippi and half face toward the shore, but all are right on the water.  The river was high when we visited, and some of the river-facing sites were flooded out.  Not crowded on the south loop, even in the run-up to the 4th of July weekend, with reservations available facing the river (even the dry ones!).  Vault toilets, one each for men and women, separated by 50 (?) yards, plus two accessible porta-potties in the loop--seemed meager for the possible number of campers in high season. Some train noise, and many motor boats--fishing and skiing--but the boat noise, of course, calmed down as the sun set.  Overall, a bit ill-kept, but right on the water!

Guide to Fall Creek

Tent camping near Fall Creek, Wisconsin offers a variety of scenic locations and amenities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Coon Fork Campground provides drinking water, picnic tables, and clean fire rings, making it a comfortable spot for tent campers.
  • Stargazen Retreat Center features a peaceful environment with picnic tables and firewood available, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
  • Wazee Lake Rec Area offers well-maintained toilets and a beautiful beach, ideal for those who enjoy a mix of camping and swimming.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Coon Fork Campground, visitors can enjoy hiking trails and non-motorized boating on the lake, enhancing their outdoor experience.
  • The serene setting of Stargazen Retreat Center is perfect for yoga, meditation, and leisurely walks, catering to those seeking tranquility.
  • Wazee Lake Rec Area is popular for swimming, fishing, and scuba diving, providing plenty of options for adventure seekers.

Unique features of local campgrounds

  • Coon Fork Campground is known for its spacious sites with ample greenery, ensuring privacy and a natural feel.
  • Stargazen Retreat Center is a women's retreat that emphasizes wellness and connection with nature, making it a unique camping experience.
  • Wazee Lake Rec Area boasts the clearest and deepest inland lake in Wisconsin, attracting visitors for its stunning water clarity and recreational opportunities.

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