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GuideGreat River Bluffs State Park Campground
Nice place
Nice 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.
Glamping near Holmen, WI
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The Neshonoc Lakeside campground in West Salem houses luxurious glamping yurts and premium cabin accommodations in close proximity to Holmen. Situated along the serene lakeshores just 15 minutes from Holmen, these glamping sites feature essential amenities including full electric hookups, water service, and sewer connections that blend outdoor adventure with modern comfort. Bluebird Family Camp in La Crosse, approximately 20 minutes from Holmen, offers distinctive yurt accommodations with electricity, drinking water, and shower access. Both locations maintain clean shower and toilet facilities, fire pits with provided firewood, and picnic tables at each site. The glamping accommodations provide a cushioned sleeping experience far removed from traditional camping. One reviewer highlighted, "This campground is pricier than a lot in the area but has a lot of activities for kids including jumpy pillows, pond and floaters, arcade, and weekly activities/themes."
River's Edge Campground features glamping accommodations along the Black River with exceptional water activities including fishing and tubing. The sites provide electric and water hookups with nearby shower facilities and communal gathering spaces. Hiking opportunities abound at Great River Bluffs State Park where glamping options provide convenient access to stunning overlook trails. According to a camper, "The views are breathtaking! We saw a cardinal and 3 hummingbirds because they came to hang out right in our campsite! The fireflies at night were an added bonus!" Most glamping sites in the Holmen region operate seasonally, with Neshonoc Lakeside available from April 15 to October 15 and Bluebird Family Camp open from mid-April to mid-October. Many locations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when these luxury outdoor accommodations fill quickly with families seeking comfortable camping experiences.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Holmen (26)
1. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
"The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."
"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
2. Neshonoc Lakeside
"It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."
"We had people offer basketballs for our kids to use while they were away from their site."
3. River's Edge Campground - Black River
"Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking."
"There is a bar and restaurant within walking distance. A lot of people camp there, the sites are small we still managed to have a good time. We had four campsites next to each other for our group."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $40 / night
4. Bluebird Family Camp
5. Minneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park
"Drinking water had already been turned off for the season, but the bathroom still had running water and flush toilets in mid-October. Easy access to hiking trails."
"Site 53 was close to the showers and water spigot and it was a big enough spot for 2 tents while being private. It was a 10-20 minute walk to anywhere else."
23 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $250 / night
6. Pine View Campground - Fort McCoy
"Situated within short distance of the Mississippi surrounded by trails and kayak friendly rivers."
"We were told to go straight to our site and setup and they will check on us later. By morning there was a marker on the pole."
7. 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 next weekend
from $19 - $110 / night
8. Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
"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."
"Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals. This facility is clean and very well kept."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $46 / night
9. Pietrek County Park
"Walking trails were nice but recommend pants as the grass was long in spots. Plenty of wildlife and could not hear the cars from the highway."
10. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park
"Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."
"Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails. The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
Drive Time
- 14 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 6 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 16 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 22 min from Wausau, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Holmen, WI
201 Reviews of 26 Holmen 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.
- HHannah P.Guide
Mill 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
- MMichael E.
TravelerPine View Campground - Fort McCoy
Pine view campsite, Ft McCoy Wisconsin
It's hard to find using my car GPS. It doesn't work well here. But it's a very good place.
Midwest N.
RangerWildcat Mountain State Park Campground
Tucked away driftless
Traveling along the road from Ontario to Wildcat gave a little Appalachia feel. The park is situated above the Kickapoo River valley and is a great base for trout fishing.
If you are in the driftless region looking for camping, this is the spot.
Charles C.TravelerEast Arbutus Camp
Very nice with lots of water sites
Dog friendly, quiet and nice showers. The water sites enjoy a beautiful view across the 640 lake. You can pull your boat right up to many of the sandy beach campsites and swim right there too. Great campground for family groups.
Crystal B.
LegendMinneiska Campground — Whitewater State Park
Newer campground at gorgeous Whitewater State Park
This campground is on the opposite side of the road as the park office… but on the same side as the beach. Nice new shower building and nice roads. Some sites are a bit on the smaller side, but there are some drive through sites as well. There are also group sites and cabins.
- Crystal B.Legend
Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground
Nice traditional rural campground
This is in a rural area and has many seasonal sites. Transitional sites too. There is a restaurant/bar on site. The river is behind the property.
Ken B.TravelerGreat River Bluffs State Park Campground
Very nice
I arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in. Very clean including the showers and bathroom. View of the Mississippi is amazing!
Guide to Holmen
Glamping opportunities around Holmen, Wisconsin extend beyond the primary sites mentioned in area guides. The region sits within the Driftless Area, characterized by deep valleys, rolling hills, and diverse ecosystems untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. Winter camping options remain available at select locations, with some sites offering heated accommodations year-round when temperatures can drop below freezing between November and March.
What to do
Hiking at King's Bluff: Great River Bluffs State Park offers accessible hiking trails with distinctive overlooks. "I spent a day here hiking and had a blast! I hiked up Chimney Rock and then looped back to tackle part of the Dakota trail! The hiking paths were well taken care of," notes one visitor at Great River Bluffs State Park.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Local parks maintain fishing access with stocked ponds for anglers of all skill levels. "There is good trout fishing at this campground. Recommended spots are one of the 5 ponds or the Bad Axe River," according to a camper at Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park.
Biking the Root River trail: Connected trail systems allow campers to access multiple towns on paved routes. A reviewer at Eagle Cliff Campground explains, "This campground has it all. Situated right along the Root River next to the bike trail. They offer kayak, canoe and tube rentals and shuttles. They also have bike rentals."
What campers like
Water recreation options: Rivers and lakes provide multiple ways to enjoy water activities. "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," shares a visitor at Neshonoc Lakeside.
Clean facilities: Many sites maintain well-kept shower and restroom facilities. According to one camper at Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging, "This facility is clean and very well kept. Even the shower rooms are very nice and sanitary."
Minimal insects in some areas: Unlike typical Wisconsin camping, certain locations report fewer mosquitoes. One Whitewater State Park visitor notes, "Great campground! Awesome hiking, nice swimming beach. Big nature store with lots of great stuff. Lots of spots for great fishing. Best part: very few mosquitoes!! (The cold, constantly moving water helps keep them away.)"
What you should know
Noise considerations: Some sites experience sound from nearby transportation. A camper at Great River Bluffs explains, "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night. Added to this were the half dozen trains that ran through the night (horns going off too) AND the light aircraft flying into Lacrosse airport."
Seasonal operations: Most glamping sites have limited operating windows. The Eagle Cliff Campground operates from "Apr 15 - Oct 20" according to their information.
Reservation requirements: Many sites recommend advance booking. "We arrived late in the day and the office was closed but they have all the instructions and QR codes for an online reservation and check in," reports a visitor at Whitewater State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Activities for children: Certain campgrounds provide structured entertainment options. At Neshonoc Lakeside, "With 2 swimming pools, daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop you won't be bored here. The owners were super friendly and helpful. If you're looking to escape into nature, this is not your park. If you want full hook ups and a summer camp family experience, this is great."
Spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with adequate room for multiple tents. "Stayed here in the fall. Had a site right next to the bathroom big enough for 2 tents and 2 vehicles. Hikes here offer great views of the river and bluffs and the fall colors are gorgeous!!! site came with a fire pit with grate and a picnic table," shares a camper at Great River Bluffs.
Waterfront options: Sites along water features provide natural entertainment. A reviewer at Wildcat Mountain State Park explains, "We kayaked the Kickapoo river and stayed here for a night. We didn't reserve a site so the only spots left were the walk-in sites. There were carts to use and parking wasn't too far so it wasn't bad at all."
Tips from RVers
Level sites availability: Many campgrounds offer prepared surfaces for easier setup. "The sites were spacious and the property offered a large pool, hot tub, restrooms, showers, laundry room, fishing and canoeing. This is a pet friendly park," notes a visitor to Neshonoc Lakeside.
Military-adjacent considerations: Fort McCoy sites come with unique features. "Large sites. All type of rentals available. You name it, they have it. North impact area is North of campgrounds. Mortars shooting one evening when we was there. Reveille, call to mess, retreat, tattoo and taps daily," explains a camper at Pine View Campground.
Full hookup options: Several sites provide complete utility connections. "Our site was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Very easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order," reports a Neshonoc Lakeside visitor.
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