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LegendBailey Park in Wabasha MN
Small campground in the City of Wabasha MN
Small basic campground in Wabasha MN. Mostly permanent sites. There is a dog park directly next to the campground.
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Glen Hills Park Campground features electric hookups and pet-friendly sites in a wooded setting near Glenwood City. The campground consists of three distinct areas: Peninsula with electric sites, Picnic Point for tent or small trailer camping, and a third camping area with additional options. Sites in the Peninsula section vary considerably in privacy and spacing. Many sites are under significant tree cover, providing shade for pets during summer months. Quiet, private wooded sites are available, though some spots like Site 12 are more open with less separation between neighbors. The campground maintains clean bathroom facilities with pit toilets and showers. The adjacent lake offers fishing and paddleboarding opportunities for campers and their pets.
Highland Ridge Campground, approximately 10 miles from Glenwood City, provides another pet-friendly option with spacious, well-shaded sites. Hiking trails lead directly from the campground, offering convenient exercise options for dogs. The campground is located within a densely wooded area with excellent site spacing and privacy between neighbors. Sites are primarily gravel or dirt with electric hookups available, and most can accommodate larger RVs. Bathrooms are kept very clean with daily early morning maintenance. Dogs can enjoy short walks on the trail system while their owners appreciate the peaceful, natural setting. Eau Galle Reservoir (Lake George) is approximately a 10-minute drive from the campground, providing additional recreational options for pets that enjoy water activities. The campground's quiet environment makes it suitable for pets that may be sensitive to noise or crowding.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Glenwood City (96)
1. Willow River State Park Campground
"Campsites are pretty private except to people walking the trails. The falls are gorgeous!! Great for swimming when the water is not too high."
"There is a newly filled lake after the reconstruction of the dam. This is a non motorized lake for paddling, swimming and fishing."
from $26 - $90 / night
Check Availability2. Highland Ridge
"T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance."
"Came here without a reservation while driving cross country. It is only a few miles from the highway but is a beautiful and quiet, natural environment with lots of trees."
from $24 - $280 / night
Check Availability3. Glen Hills Park Campground
"The adjacent golf course is fun!"
"very nice lake to fish and paddle board."
4. Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
"Great for hiking and kayaking/canoeing is near by."
"Stayed middle of the week found local firewood from farms nearby. Also a creamery is a short drive from camp."
5. Clear Lake City Park
"Looks like the beach and playground is in or close to the camper loop but I didn't make it over there in the time I had here! Would definitely return if it's on my trip route in the future!!"
"We enjoyed sitting around the fire and floating out in the middle of the lake! The rope swing is a great place to watch while your out floating!"
6. William O'Brien State Park Campground
"Easy walking trails surround the park which is nice and convenient. Close proximity to Stillwater which made for a nice day trip. Camp sites were very clean and easy to access."
"Our site was a non-electric site on the outside ring, with just a thin slip of woods and a hiking trail between us and the St. Croix river."
from $25 - $90 / night
Check Availability7. Afton State Park Campground
"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."
"Afton state park is a 1700 acre park just outside Woodbury that has excellent river views from the campground."
from $22 - $85 / night
Check Availability8. Eau Galle Lake Spring Valley
"Horse camping and trails too. Private Firewood sources are right at the entrance. Bathrooms and water. Clean. Nice reservoir for kayaking."
9. Twin Springs Resort Campground
"After winding through a few roads off the highway, Twin Springs emerges from a bend in the road. The sites have a reasonable amount of space surrounding them."
"Beautiful lake. Lots of space. Friend host."
from $35 - $70 / night
Check Availability10. Pioneer Park
"We go here a few times a year, it's close to home, access to ATV trails, fishing & hiking."
Drive Time
- 47 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 59 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 44 min from Rochester, MN
- 2 hrs 12 min from La Crosse, WI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Glenwood City, WI
620 Reviews of 96 Glenwood City Campgrounds
- LLiz
GuideBrunet Island State Park Campground
Best state park I’ve been to!
Stayed here on a east/west camping trip. Beautiful state park. Sites are shaded and large. Big enough that we were able to tie out 2 large dogs each on 30 ft leads. The park has a bicycle path that walkers can also use that’s along the river. Our site backed up to the bicycle path with the river behind us. Great place to walk. Staff and hosts very friendly and helpful. Don’t be alarmed when you drive by a school and housing area to get to it! The park also has an off leash dog park. I wasn’t able to check that out though but have wished state parks would consider adding. Bathrooms extremely clean with the best state park showers Ive ever used (and I mostly camp at state parks across the US). If I get back to this area I would definitely camp here again.
Janet R.LegendInterstate State Park Campground
Expeditions at Interstate!
This is a state park on the Wisconsin side of the St Croix River, which is mirrored by a comparable but smaller state park in Minnesota on the wrst side of the river, both being part of the wild and scenic St Croix National Waterway. Although the campsites themselves are pretty run of the mill, the setting is spectacular in terms of breathtaking scenery, and myriad outdoor activities from rock climbing in the river gorge, paddling the river, hiking miles of trails, and learning geology at the Ice Age geology visitors center. If you are tenting camping, the south loop is great, and if you pick campsite 65 or 67 you will have direct access to the river which is peaceful and good for paddle opportunities. There are picnic areas with swimming along the river which is nice for group gatherings, and one is designated for folks with pets. Some of the rugged hiking trails along the bluffs and cliffs go right along the edge with minimal guard rails or walls, so keep a close eye on kids and pets because going over the edge is a possibility so utmost caution is advised.
Jennifer H.GuideTresure Island RV Park
Crowded park, nice people
We were here for a night to see a concert at the amphitheater and everyone was super friendly. It was easy to check in, and we were able to do laundry and shower which was great. It’s mostly gravel but they have some tent sites on the grass. They are dog friendly and have some grassy areas to walk your pets which was great.
Christine H.
TravelerSt Croix Casino and Hotel RV Park
Amazing
Staying here currently & they have been very accommodating, friendly & flexible. Water & electric hookup but no sewer however there is a dump station, a bathhouse with real toilets & nice showers. Pretty quiet for being so close to the main highway. My cats are able to free roam the property & my dog can be tied up outside. Usually pretty nice neighbors too.
- KKrissie S.
ScoutSt. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
No pets allowed unfortunately
We called for an RV site but they don't allow pets.
- SShari M.Guide
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Top Shelf
Beautiful, spacious, trees but open. Nice trails, clean restrooms, level sites. No alcohol allowed and no pets! Fire rings, sturdy picnic table. Electric and water.
I made reservations online and when we arrived they said I had reserved a place at Elmo Lake which was 20 miles away. Same 2 county facilities but different campgrounds. Oops my bad. Different addresses!
Ashley K.ScoutTresure Island RV Park
It’s a parking lot…
We are here for a show at the casino and thought it would be fun to bring the camper down and glamp for the weekend. It is just a parking lot but the sites are all pull through and there is plenty of room between sites and ours was perfectly level.
We have dogs so the fact that it’s all asphalt and rock is a bit of a bummer but we are close to the exercise area and they do love little walks. It also seems to be controlling some of the normal bad pet parent behavior we see at even parks. Like letting the dogs run with out leashes or tethering them all day to bark at everything.
The sites do not have fire rings but there are some community ones and it appears the other campers brought their own smokeless fire pits to use.
There is a shuttle to the casino and at 7pm folks seemed to clear out to head over. It was honestly one of the quietest campgrounds we’ve been to on a Friday night.
The bath house is newer and super clean- not a single creepy spider web in any corners.
On Verizon I have full bars so we haven’t tried the park WiFi but we’ve been able to use our chrome cast and two iPads off my cell phone with zero issues. Because it’s in a river valley the air tv single is terrible so we are glad to have the chrome cast with us- since the forecast called for a raining day.
Makayla B.GuideSt. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
Great family campground
Washington County, which manages campgrounds at both the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St Croix Bluffs Regional Park, does a great job of maintaining campgrounds, trails, and bathroom facilities at both parks. St Croix Bluffs is right along the St. Croix river - in the summer you can hang out at the sandy beach on the river and in the fall there are many trails to enjoy fall color.
There are multiple areas in the modern campground - one section is for larger rigs that has 50 amp service and water at each site, most sites in the other loops have 20 or 30 amp electric service, and there are a few non-electric tent-only sites as well. The park prohibits both pets and alcohol! There is both a volleyball court and nice play structure in the modern campground.
We camped over MEA break (mid October) at site #4 this year and liked how close it was to the bathroom building. There is a lot of open space behind the parking/tent pad on this site, which made it a perfect spot for the kids to run and play without running close to other camper's sites. Sites 1, 2, 4, and 6 have similar amounts of open space behind the campsites.
In the past we've stayed here as part of a group in the group campsite. The group campsites at this park are some of the best I've stayed in - they include sand volleyball courts, a covered picnic shelter with electricity, a primitive toilet, and access to a large play structure nearby.
Guide to Glenwood City
Campgrounds near Glenwood City are nestled in western Wisconsin's St. Croix River Valley region, characterized by rolling hills, hardwood forests, and numerous waterways. The area's terrain features elevations ranging from 900 to 1,200 feet above sea level, creating varied camping experiences from riverside sites to forested highlands. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F during the day, with cooler evenings in the 50s, making it comfortable for tent camping with minimal humidity compared to more southern Wisconsin locations.
What to do
Waterfall hiking trails: Willow River State Park offers excellent trails leading to impressive waterfalls. "Willow River falls is definitely a beautiful site to see. Definitely a place to camp if you like to be active and explore the trails. Winter, summer or fall!" as Jessica B. notes about Willow River State Park Campground.
River paddling: The St. Croix River provides excellent kayaking and canoeing opportunities within 30 minutes of Glenwood City. "I've camped here a few times. You can't even tell you're in Hudson. Nice hiking trails, nice lake that rents kayaks and canoes, and a beautiful waterfall at the end of the hiking trail," says Chris S. about Interstate State Park.
Glacial pothole exploration: Visit Interstate State Park to see unique geological formations. "The draw here is the world's largest glacial potholes. When the river ran 200' higher than it does today, tornados of water eroded smooth round, massive holes in the rock. Some are so big that they still to this day have no idea how deep they go," explains Erik R.
What campers like
Wooded privacy: Many campers appreciate the dense tree coverage at Highland Ridge. "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," notes Lee D.
Proximity to water: Access to lakes and rivers ranks high for visitors. "Serene campground and gorgeous falls to hike to!" says Kelly K. about Willow River State Park, which features both water features and trails within walking distance of campsites.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms. "The shower house needed a cleaning as well. There is no adjusting the shower temperature. Push the button and you get what you get," notes Tim about William O'Brien State Park, showing the importance of bathroom cleanliness to camper satisfaction.
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Some parks close certain features during maintenance periods. "Willow River State Park no longer has a beach or a lake, but they are working on the dam to refill the lake once again," Jessica B. mentions about Willow River State Park.
Site limitations: Research specific sites before booking. "Sites 28-38 are on a loop with a picnic pavilion in the middle with some openings for sun on the road and in the picnic area. Other than that, the rest of the campground is rather dark all the time," Mary S. notes about Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir.
Weather preparedness: The region experiences significant temperature changes. "June was the prefect time for us to go. Warm days and cool nights make for great camping and campfires," explains Keith M. about his experience at Willow River State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Clear Lake City Park offers family-friendly recreation. "Such a cute little city park!! Tent loop and camper loop are quite separated so be sure to watch the signs when you're coming in! Looks like the beach and playground is in or close to the camper loop," shares Tori K.
Swimming options: Multiple parks offer swimming areas for children. "Facilities are great no complaints, the beach is a bit over run by goose so is a little dirty, there is a great spot below the dam to cool off if needed," Ludwig H. mentions about Willow River State Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Kids enjoy spotting local animals. "We experienced wonderful customer service, tent camping, nature center and waterfalls," Joanna M. says about her stay at Willow River State Park, highlighting the educational aspects available to families.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Choose carefully when bringing larger rigs. "Many sites are placed on an incline. They got the sites are pretty flat, but it's still on a hill. Not a whole lot to do at the campground. Trails are in poor shape," notes John W. about Highland Ridge, emphasizing the importance of selecting level sites.
Electric availability: William O'Brien State Park Campground offers good electric options. "Although we did not stay in the main campground the sites are very close in there and were small," Tim observes, suggesting RVers book early for the most spacious electric sites.
Dump station access: Plan for waste disposal needs. "There is a dump station near the entrance where we got potable water and will dump on the way out," Laurel mentions about Highland Ridge, noting this essential RV service.
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