Best RV Parks & Resorts near Genoa, WI

Multiple RV parks along the Mississippi River serve travelers near Genoa, Wisconsin. Neshonoc Lakeside in West Salem offers full hookup RV sites with 50-amp electrical service on gravel pads that accommodate large rigs, operating from April 15 to October 15. Pettibone Resort in La Crosse provides water, sewer, and 50-amp electrical hookups with sites positioned close together along the river. Goose Island in Stoddard features both back-in and pull-through RV spots with water and electric hookups, though limited 50-amp service. Whiskey Creek Family RV Park maintains 55 sites with full hookups including sewer connections. "The sites are all flat with a gravel pad, some also have concrete patio and all have nice fire pits. While there aren't a lot of trees or shade, it was a great site with our awning out."

Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall color seasons when parks reach capacity. Most campgrounds in the region provide sanitary dump stations, with Neshonoc Lakeside, Pettibone, and Whiskey Creek offering full sewer hookups at individual sites. Cell service varies significantly by location, with some parks reporting limited connectivity, particularly in valley areas. Several reviews mention train noise at certain locations, particularly at Sports Unlimited Campground which sits adjacent to BNSF rail lines. Winter camping options are limited, as most parks close by mid-October. Pets are permitted at nearly all campgrounds in the area, though specific restrictions may apply. RV supply stores and propane services are available in La Crosse and surrounding communities for restocking.

Best RV Sites Near Genoa, Wisconsin (110)

    1. Neshonoc Lakeside

    9 Reviews
    Bangor, WI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It feels like a true old-school “campground” not an rv resort or even an RV park. The kind of campground you loved as a kid. It is hilly with mature trees, although not every site has shade."

    "This campground came to us through Thousand Trails Collection.  At first we only had a W/E site and later was able to move to a full hook up site. "

    2. Whiskey Creek Family RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Sparta, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 269-4796

    $45 - $185 / night

    "Situated on 30 acres, there is plenty of room to roam. There is river access, walking trails, and so much more. This is the perfect place for your next family vacation or solo travel stop-over."

    "Great family operated RV park near La Crosse, WI. Clean bathrooms! Some of the nicest I have seen with free showers. Planned themes and activities on the weekends, great fun for the whole family."

    3. Peterson City RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Rushford, MN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 875-2222

    $30 / night

    "The RV sites have electricity, water, and sewer, and they are level– we were only staying one night and didn’t even need to unhook our pickup. There is also an RV dump behind the bathrooms."

    "The park and campground are right on the trail, so very handy.  I was amazed that sewer hookup is included, along with water and electricity, although my sewer hose was not long enough. "

    4. Skip-A-Way Resort

    3 Reviews
    West Union, IA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 423-7338

    "Sewer, water and electric."

    "This was a nice campground next to a small town- nice quiet sites. Sites were kind of close together. Mostly seasonal spots here."

    5. Pettibone Resort

    12 Reviews
    La Crescent, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 782-5858

    $28 - $30 / night

    "There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites. The park was quiet except when someone decided to shoot fireworks between 10-11 pm."

    "There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites. The park was quiet except when someone decided to shoot fireworks between 10-11 pm."

    6. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park

    3 Reviews
    Newton, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-5485

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Peaceful area! Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails. The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."

    "Mountains, valleys, just gorgeous. Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."

    7. Goose Island

    14 Reviews
    La Crosse, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 788-7018

    $22 - $34 / night

    "This camp South of Lacrosse Wisconsin is a great family or road tripping camp."

    "From RV's to pop ups to tents. Rustic to water and electric hook ups.

    Lots activities to choose from. Mini golf, canoeing, hiking , playgrounds and sandy beach with volleyball, and hayrides."

    8. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 337-4775

    "Very cool secluded walk in sites, pet friendly, awesome trails."

    "The cart in sites are fantastic at Wildcat Mountain! Each site is spacious with most heavily treed for shade. Each site has a nice large flat pad for a tent or two, fire ring, bench and picnic table."

    9. Mississippi Bend Campground/RV Park

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    Harpers Ferry, IA
    24 miles
    +1 (608) 412-0483

    10. Beaver Creek Valley State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Caledonia, MN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 724-2107

    "Very nice QUIET park! RV Campsites are gravel with fire ring and picnic table. The sites are fairly level. There is also a cabin to rent. Many electric sites."

    "Site 25 is fairly level, we were just 1.5 inches off on one side."

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RV Park Reviews near Genoa, WI

479 Reviews of 110 Genoa Campgrounds


  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2025

    Pikes Peak State Park Campground

    Beautiful Campground & Views

    FYI When we made reservations this site required a two- night minimum stay. Don't know if that is for all seasons. Nice pull-through, large enough for our 36' 5th Wheel and pickup tow vehicle, needed more leveling than some. Some sites have power and water, ours only power. There's a water pipe and dump station on the way out. Nice hiking trails, including to a beautiful river overlook.

  • Susan & Kevin W.
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Neshonoc Lakeside

    Old school camping fun

    This is a huge campground. It feels like a true old-school “campground” not an rv resort or even an RV park. The kind of campground you loved as a kid. It is hilly with mature trees, although not every site has shade. It is very family friendly. There are RV sites, cabins, tent sites and park models. A lot of long term people live here. The sites are grassy or gravel and are very roomy and level. Lots of activities for the kids…basketball, horseshoes, volleyball, sizeable pool, and playground. This place is older but very clean. Very friendly staff. The lake is absolutely stunning. Snag a spot with a lake view if you can! (See map pic). 1-2 bars on AT+T.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Neshonoc Lakeside

    Great value as a TT member

    This campground came to us through Thousand Trails Collection.  At first we only had a W/E site and later was able to move to a full hook up site.  All sites has a gravel pad with a grass yard, fire ring, and picnic table.  The fire rings are sunk completely into the ground for some reason.  The lots were spacious and the property offered a large pool, hot tub, restrooms, showers, laundry room, fishing and canoeing.  This is a pet friendly park.

  • Kim L.
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Pikes Peak State Park Campground

    Gorgeous park, small campground

    There are about 30 electric site big enough for RVs, and about 35 non electric site. All are very nice sites with fairly level gravel pads. There are lots of trees for shade making the sites really beautiful if not spacious. We had a tight fit with our travel trailer on site 33e, but once we squeezed in it was excellent. Two bathrooms one with showers, and well kept. The best thing about this park are the wonderful hiking trails. Some are ADA accessible near the camp store, but most are a good climb with lots of ups and downs. Town of McGregor has a few cute restaurants and bars, but enjoy the park and the amazing views of the Mississippi and the Wisconsin rivers. Several big rig RVs were there, but call ahead if you’ve got a big RV to make sure you’ll fit.

    There are some fantastic cycling routes near the river, with stops in all the little towns along the way. A wonderful place to spend a weekend, with apple orchards nearby.

  • D
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

    River Camping

    Overall great experience! Located on the Root River. Cliff View has very clean bath houses. Lots of sites to choose from. 50 amp service, sewer hook up and of course water. If your close enough to the office wifi available. Some sites are tight for large motor homes, 5th wheelers and tavel trailer. If your a bicyclist, campgrounds on great paved trail. They like their grass, no rugs or carpet on the grass. I take this as a positive. Dogs n cats are welcome. Lots of seasonal sites. Camping during the week is quite!

  • D
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Pettibone Resort

    Nice park on Miss River in LaCrosse

    Pettibone is a nice park on an island in the Mississippi River in LaCrosse. Being from Louisiana it was cool to camp right beside the Mississippi River since we have levees between us and the river. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites. The park was quiet except when someone decided to shoot fireworks between 10-11 pm. A little pricey at$54 considering there were no sewer hookups. 

    Stayed in pull-through campsite#308 which was shady. It was a grass site with two concrete strips for my TT tires. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table on a concrete pad. Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/30A electric and water. Site was a little unlevel. Neighbors are close. 

    AT&T had 2-3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 146 Mbps down, 4.8 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 016 Mbps down, 0.14 Mbps up. Free WiFi. 

    Would stay here again. We camped at Pettibone Resort in a Travel Trailer.

  • D
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Pettibone Resort

    Nice park on Miss River near LaCrosse

    Pettibone is a nice park on an island in the Mississippi River in LaCrosse. Being from Louisiana it was cool to camp right beside the Mississippi River since we have levees between us and the river. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. There is plenty of shade. The park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites. The park was quiet except when someone decided to shoot fireworks between 10-11 pm. A little pricey at $54 considering there were no sewer hookups.

    Stayed in pull-through campsite #308 which was shady. It was a grass site with two concrete strips for my TT tires. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table on a concrete pad. Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/30A electric and water. Site was a little unlevel. Neighbors are close.

    AT&T had 2-3 bars of LTE and Verizon 1 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 146 Mbps down, 4.8 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 016 Mbps down, 0.14 Mbps up. Free WiFi.

    Would stay here again. We camped at Pettibone Resort in a Travel Trailer.

  • Joe R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Goose Island

    Can’t miss County camping on the Mississippi

    This camp South of Lacrosse Wisconsin is a great family or road tripping camp. Goose Island has very friendly staff and a nice little camp supply store at the entrance where you can also purchase firewood in two sizes of tubes. You’ll need a way to haul the wood to your site. We tent camp so we choose nonpowered sites away from the RV’s. The website refers to the camp as being on the backwater of the Misssippi. What ever it is, it is beautiful and right on the water. Bring the bug spray for the evening becasue the mosquitoes do come out in force. The camp facilities are clean and convenient. There is a small children’s playground and a small swimming area also. The camp was relatively busy in the powered RV area but clean and quite thoughout. It looked like there were some long term RV campers by the looks of their set up. You won’t regret staying at Goose Island.

  • Greg K.
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Twins Campground

    Twins campground- cresco,Iowa.

    Very friendly and helpful owner. He even drove to town so we could follow him in. Has playground community area fire pit and a structure built to cover picnic tables. atv trails. Turkey river right there was 20 feet from my site. Porta potty and shower water is hot. 30/50 amp power with water on each site. Water fill station and dump station. Garbage .


Guide to Genoa

Camping near Genoa, Wisconsin offers unique experiences along the Mississippi River and throughout Vernon County. The region sits within the unique Driftless Area, characterized by deeply carved river valleys and forested ridges that escaped glaciation during the last ice age. Seasonal temperatures range from summer highs around 85°F to winter lows below freezing, with spring and fall offering moderate camping conditions between 50-70°F.

What to do

Trout fishing in spring-fed waters: Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park features several stocked ponds and access to the Bad Axe River. "There is good trout fishing at this campground. Recommended spots are one of the 5 ponds or the Bad Axe River," notes a reviewer at Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park.

Kayaking the Kickapoo River: The narrow, winding Kickapoo offers a peaceful paddling experience with gentle currents. "We kayaked the Kickapoo river and stayed here for a night. Hiking trails were pretty close and we had quite the exercise going up/down the mountain," shares a camper from Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground.

Biking on regional trails: The La Crosse River Trail provides miles of paved riding suitable for all skill levels. "Great place to go kayak, decent place to fish, and good access to bike trail. The lake is about 600 acres in size and about 11 feet deep at the deepest point," mentions a visitor at Neshonoc Lakeside.

What campers like

Swimming in developed beach areas: Skip-A-Way Resort features a beach with recreational equipment for families. "They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting but they were out of order for repairs when we were here. You can rent kayaks, bikes. They have mini golf but you have to pay 8 dollars for that," explains a camper.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The backwaters of the Mississippi provide habitat for diverse bird species and river wildlife. "I loved the space of my rv sites, the sounds of frogs and owls at night, the frequent wildlife sightings, and the crazy amount of turtles," reports a visitor at Goose Island.

Evening entertainment: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities throughout summer weekends. "In the evening there was a Glow Parade where the full timers decked out their golf carts and drove around- candy for kids and lots of dancing. Bingo, tie dye, outdoor movies, and other relay races kept the kids happy and adults amused," shares a reviewer from Neshonoc Lakeside.

What you should know

Train noise affects some locations: Rail traffic can be heard at certain campgrounds near the river. "This campground is right on the trail, so very handy. I was amazed that sewer hookup is included, along with water and electricity, although my sewer hose was not long enough," notes a camper at Peterson City RV Park.

Spring flooding can impact campsites: Mississippi River levels can affect site availability, especially in April and May. "We got flooded out the only day we stayed. Got our money back for second night. Mississippi was over flowing this flood plain and yet still beautiful and want to return," comments a visitor at Pettibone Resort.

Seasonal closures affect planning: Most area camping options close by mid-October. "The campground is open for camping between April 15th and October 15th each year. Esofea campground has 27 campsites in total (4 with full hookups, 8 with electricity and 15 primitive sites)," shares a reviewer.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning for children: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreation areas. "This is a great destination RV park if you're looking for a family getaway. There is plenty to do at the park including a cool swimming pond with inflatables, live music most weekends, corn hole tournaments, Friday fish fry, and much more," notes a visitor at Whiskey Creek Family RV Park.

Campsite location considerations: Riverfront sites provide water access but can attract insects. "The sites are split between full timer seasonal sites and daily campers. The sites are all level, have a fire pit and picnic table. They are pretty open, so you're close to your neighbors and little shade or privacy," explains a reviewer at Neshonoc Lakeside.

Weekend vs. weekday differences: Weekends bring more crowds and organized activities. "During the week the grounds are super quiet. Weekend partying happens, but quiet time quickly puts an end to the noise," shares a camper at Goose Island.

RV tips

Campground access challenges: Some campgrounds have challenging entry points due to terrain. "The driveway leading to the campground is a bit daunting (especially if pulling a camper), but it's well worth it," notes a visitor at Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground.

Water crossings at select locations: RV sites at certain parks require crossing shallow water features. "Be warned that in order to get to sites #27 through #37 you have to drive through some water. In September it was only about 8 inches," explains a camper at Beaver Creek Valley State Park.

Hookup variations across rv parks Genoa, Wisconsin area: Electric service ranges from 30 to 50-amp depending on location. "The sites are all flat with a gravel pad, some also have concrete patio. While there aren't a lot of trees or shade, it was a great site with our awning out," shares a visitor about their RV experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Genoa, WI is Neshonoc Lakeside with a 4-star rating from 9 reviews.

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