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Camping options around Ferryville, Wisconsin include a mix of developed campgrounds and natural settings along the Mississippi River valley. The Sugar Creek City Campground provides basic electric sites within the town limits, while nearby Blackhawk Park offers more extensive facilities along the water. The region supports both tent and RV camping across several counties in southwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa, with established campgrounds typically providing electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Yellow River State Forest in nearby Iowa provides additional camping options with several primitive campgrounds situated along trout streams.
Most campgrounds in the Ferryville area operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter availability. Blackhawk Park maintains sites from April 1 to October 31, while several county parks close by mid-October as temperatures drop. The region experiences significant seasonal variation, with summer temperatures typically reaching the 80s and winter bringing freezing conditions and occasional snow. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and holiday periods. Water access is a prominent feature at several sites, with boat launches and riverside camping available. A visitor noted, "Sites are 110 only with ban on air conditioners. All sites on grass with limited picnic tables but price right @ $10."
Waterfront access represents a major draw for campers in the Ferryville region, with multiple campgrounds situated along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Blackhawk Park receives consistently positive reviews for its river access and spacious sites. One camper reported, "The west loop sites were a bit close together, but large and level. Even on a busy Labor Day weekend, the campground was quiet and peaceful." Yellow River State Forest campgrounds are noted for their proximity to trout streams and hiking trails, offering a more secluded experience than the riverside campgrounds. Sites at these locations are primarily primitive, appealing to tent campers seeking natural settings. The campgrounds near Ferryville generally maintain moderate pricing, with basic sites available for under $15 per night and more developed options with hookups ranging from $20-35 nightly.
"From our site (30) we had a nice view of the water which was about a 3min walk. Site was mostly level with gravel, picnic table and fire pit/grate."
"We had site 40west and it was larger, but too close to the smelly pit toilets. Showers nice, hot and clean. The tent sites looked spacious, but not very private."
from $18 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Located on the far western edge of Wisconsin this state park offers a little of everything - hiking trails connected to the camp grounds, boat access to the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, overlook of"
"This is an amazing park on the Wisconsin/Iowa border, overlooking where the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers join. I usually try to get in at least 1 trip a year, if lucky enough 2-3."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"The location is very nice, right next to the river. I wouldn't exactly call it a river though. It's nice and quiet, and very nice trail runs through it as well."
"This site is like being in a garden with trees and flowers surrounding the site. It had rained and more rain was coming, so the gravel parking pad on #35 was appealing."
from $16 / night
Check Availability"The 2nd site in has a small pond at Camp side. Potable water is at HQ near registration kiosk."
"We did the backcountry camping (less than 0.5 miles walking), but did get to see the regular campgrounds. There are other parks and waterways to visit nearby and a town nearby."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"This campground is a short hike away from beautiful trails that overlook the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. The boardwalk trails also lead to a small falls and more."
"It is within walking distance of the overlook of the magnificent Upper Mississippi River at the confluence of the Wisconsin River. There are other walking/hiking opportunities."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $39 / night
Check Availability"All of them, including the equestrian, have easy access to trout fishing. All are primitive - non-electric. Little Paint Creek:
This is the larger of the two non-equestrian campgrounds."
"The campground runs next to a trout stream and can be busy on weekends but with fishing, hiking, horse trails, the only setback is its primitive but being in the valley and near effigy mounds it's a winner"
from $16 - $20 / night
Check Availability"No swimming or store, but good hiking / biking trails in the driftless area of SW Wisconsin. Water / electric sites have gravel drives. Not all level."
"Just about 30/40 minutes outside of La Crosse is a quite place called Sidie Hollow Park. You will have patchy phone coverage. If that’s what you are looking for, then you will find it here."
from $10 - $40 / night
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GuideOctober 12, low of 63° high around 78°.
We arrived here on Sunday around noon and there were maybe 4 other trailers. We self registered and chose one of the many spots and headed to decorah for lunch. When we got back around 5 pm everyone was gone. We enjoyed the creek rushing next to us and the quiet park!
Water was shut off but vault toilets were available.
GuideNice campground sites are smaller & you will need to level. Nice clean flush toilets & showers. Can hear the highway below. Road in is gravel & narrow not for big rigs.
GuideQuiet, beautiful and good facilities. Showers .25 for 5 minutes. We are here midweek in September so even the occupied sites only have people staying there in the weekends.
TravelerI go there every year for hunting. Everyone is friendly and everyone is responsible for cleaning up the place. First come first serve. No reservations.
ScoutI 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.
ScoutBe advised site 14 is on such a steep hill it was honestly scary coming in an out of our camper! If an older couple were staying at this site in a camper I’m not sure if they would even be able to. Our second door entrance cannot be used due to how steep the hill is and we had to add wood to the bottom of our stairs because they didn’t touch the ground. Forgot to add you’re also under a very large black walnut tree that is currently dropping walnuts that are ripe.
LegendWe got here on a Monday and got a great spot in the back. The sunrise was spectacular. Then the fog moved in off the river and it was pretty cool.
GuideWe camped in Pulpit Rock campground in a pull through site with friends. They allow two campers on one site. This site was particularly long with our 38' 5th wheel and their 33' pull type camper. We were next to the highway so it was a little noisy which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. Tons of shade in this area. Staff was very friendly. We called in early and they saved this spot for us b/c it was a FCFS site. So you call and they will hold a spot for you to come that day. We also had a flat fire pit with 2 sides instead of a circle one in the ground. We were always knocking out burning logs.
ScoutStayed here for a tournament weekend. The sites are very small, backed my camper in and had very little room left. My camper is 27' tip to tail. Site was level, did not have to use any blocks, no privacy at all. 1 bundle of firewood provided per night stayed. I liked that, besides the dog park there really isn't anything to do at the campground.
Camping spots near Ferryville, Wisconsin sit within the unglaciated Driftless Area, characterized by steep forested hillsides and deep valleys with coldwater trout streams. The region transitions between hardwood forests and tallgrass prairie ecosystems. Winter camping remains limited with few campgrounds open beyond mid-October when overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
Trout fishing: Access stocked streams at Yellow River State Forest's Big Paint Campground. The campground provides immediate stream access for anglers. "Stocked trout streams are an attraction for fishermen. We enjoyed hiking despite the mosquitoes and humidity in August and were able to make a 5+ mile loop leaving from the campground," notes Mary S.
Historical exploration: Visit the Blackhawk Monument near Blackhawk Park. Learn about regional Native American history within minutes of your campsite. One camper described it as "a humbling experience. Sad to hear how it all happened. None the less the fishing was awesome. The people were great, plus you are in distance of 3-4 states within 30 minutes."
Stargazing: Camp at more primitive sites for better night sky viewing. Yellow River State Forest camping areas offer excellent stargazing opportunities. As Macel C. notes, these areas provide "well spaced out camp sites, very primitive. Great spot to view the stars. Awesome for kids."
Clean facilities: Pikes Peak State Park maintains well-kept amenities despite heavy use. "Shower/bathroom was super clean and smelled clean. Firewood available in 5 gallon buckets. Hiking trails and lookout points are beautiful," reports Scott D. The park's modern facilities make it popular with campers seeking comfort.
River access: Multiple campgrounds provide direct Mississippi River access. "Nice campground. Book the non-electric site to have a better opportunity of being right on the water," advises Max T. about Blackhawk Park. The Mississippi River and its tributaries offer recreational opportunities throughout the camping season.
Affordability: Campground fees remain moderate compared to other regions. Yellow River State Forest's primitive sites are particularly budget-friendly. As Kevin T. notes, "This site fills up really fast because of the cheap price of only 9 dollars. This is the cheapest but one of the best campsites I've been to." Most primitive sites in the area range from $9-15 per night.
Reservation requirements vary by season. Many campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. According to Scott D., "We have been coming to Red Barn Resort every year for past 9 years. The sites are very spacious and easy getting into for RV's/campers. Price is very reasonably priced."
Cell service is inconsistent throughout the region. Coverage varies significantly based on campground location, particularly in valley bottoms. "Cell service is possible at times," notes James M. about Big Paint Campground. One camper at Yellow River State Forest reported, "There wasn't cellphone service at the campground, I had to drive out of the park and up the hill by the small church to get reception."
Water availability differs between campgrounds. Some sites have no potable water on-site. Stuart O. advises, "No water, electric, or dump station, so very much like a parking lot overnight from that perspective. However, the park is situated on the valley bottom of the Yellow River Forest with beautiful tall trees."
Playground proximity: Choose sites with easy access to play areas. "The park was cleaned, quite and close to the boat landing. You can see the playground from all 20ish camp sites," reports Sara M. about Sidie Hollow Park Boat Landing Campground.
Educational opportunities: Visit nearby Native American sites. Multiple mound sites exist within the region, offering educational experiences. A camper at Pikes Peak noted, "Most notable hike: a half-mile wooden boardwalk to one of the park's glens to the picturesque Bridal Veil Falls. On your way to the falls, just north of the main overlook, you will notice Bear Mound, an effigy built by ancient American Indians."
Beginner-friendly fishing spots: Select campgrounds with accessible fishing areas. Kerry M. recommends Little Paint Creek campground: "This trout stream is excellent for beginners. It is stocked, and there are multiple pools that are easily accessible with one that is handicap accessible."
Site leveling challenges: Bring leveling blocks for most campgrounds. Even designated RV sites may require adjustment. Jerry N. from Wyalusing State Park reports, "Sites are fairly flat clay soil, so I didn't have to level much. A thunderstorm didn't create any driving issues."
Electrical limitations: Check amperage before arrival. Some campgrounds have restrictions on electrical use. "Sites are 110 only with ban on air conditioners. All sites on grass with limited picnic tables but price right @ $10," notes a camper about Sugar Creek City Campground in Ferryville.
Dump station availability: Plan ahead for sanitation needs. Many smaller campgrounds lack dump stations. As Grace D. mentions about Pikes Peak State Park, "Some sites have power and water, ours only power. There's a water pipe and dump station on the way out."
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at Sugar Creek Park Campground in Ferryville?
Sugar Creek City Campground offers basic amenities for campers visiting Ferryville. The campground provides water access, standard toilet facilities, and picnic areas for day use. Many sites offer views of the Mississippi River, making it popular for fishing enthusiasts. The campground is conveniently located near downtown Ferryville, allowing easy access to local services. Unlike larger parks like Blackhawk Park which offers more extensive facilities including big-rig friendly sites, Sugar Creek maintains a smaller, more rustic atmosphere that appeals to those seeking a quieter camping experience.
How do I reserve a campsite at Sugar Creek Park in Ferryville, Wisconsin?
To reserve a campsite at Sugar Creek City Campground, contact the Ferryville Village Office directly by phone. Reservations are recommended during peak season (May through October), especially for weekend stays. The reservation process is more straightforward than at larger parks like Wyalusing State Park Campground, which uses the state's centralized reservation system. For Sugar Creek, you'll need to provide your arrival and departure dates, type of camping equipment (tent, RV, etc.), and contact information. Payment is typically required at the time of reservation to secure your spot.
What camping is available near Ferryville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Ferryville, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 148 campgrounds and RV parks near Ferryville, WI and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Ferryville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ferryville, WI is Blackhawk Park with a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ferryville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Ferryville, WI.
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