Top Tent Camping near Holmen, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Holmen, WI (18)

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    1. Houston Nature Center

    4 Reviews
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    7 Saves
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    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
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    2. Shady Rest Acres

    2 Reviews
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    22 Saves

    Camp along a Mississippi tributary beside the Minnesota-Wisconsin line in this whimsical farm paradise. Run around the pasture, take a walk in the forest or dip your toes in the flowing creek at Shady Rest Acres. You are welcome to sit back, relax, and observe the farm animals. No guest are allowed inside the fenced off area of pasture without a host with them. We do have 4 well behaved dog's an 8 indoor outdoor cats, cows, goats, sheep, mini donkeys, ducks, chickens, turkeys and honey bee's. Tent Sites Pitch a tent in the field beside a fire pit and get a great view of the night sky or pitch a tent beneath the walnut trees beside the creek and relax in a hammock. Bee Relaxed Studio If you would rather stay indoors, kick back in the fully furnished studio with a wood burning stove and vinyl record player. Please no pets in the studio. No matter where you decide to stay at Shady Rest Acres you will be in close proximity to the Mississippi River, Beaver Creek Valley State Park, and Great River Bluffs State Park. This area is great for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. When making reservations please include in your total any person over the age of two.

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    • Firewood Available

    $40 - $120 / night

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    3. Sparta DNR Campground

    4 Reviews
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    14 Saves
    • Fires
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    • Reservable
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    • Group
    • Dispersed

    $15 - $21 / night

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    4. Justin Trails Resort

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    If your dream vacation is full of details like soft forest light, colorful leaves, and winding trails—that is, if you are thinking of disconnecting and disappearing into the countryside for a few days—then resort camping at Justin Trails Resort eight miles from town is just the ticket. Rejuvenate your spirit and refresh your body with a hike around our 200-acre property or try your hand at disc golf. We have the #1 Disc Golf Course in all of Wisconsin!

    Songbirds chirp in the morning, wild turkey and deer cross the property, and an owl hoots as the sun sets over the ridge. Ready to make a booking at Justin Trails Resort? Review your options and make a booking with us online.

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    • ADA Access
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    6. Aefintyr

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    Aefintyr campground is located in the scenic woods of the Whitewater River Valley in the Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota. We offer beautiful blufftop hike-in camping and glamping and cozy treehouse inspired camper cabins. The hike-in camp/glamp sites offer a backpacking like experience (1460 ft hike with a 230 ft elevation gain) and are great for people who like to get some exercise and want to immerse themselves in a woodland setting. Perfect relaxation destination or home base for your Whitewater Valley adventures. Aefintyr is a small operation that values peace, quiet and quality over quantity. Get away from crowds and get into the woods! Onsite, enjoy a campfire, stargazing, hiking and observing the amazing animals, plants and fungi.

    Nearby recreation opportunities include:

    Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant within a mile in the town of Elba. Whitewater Wines Winery is also just a few miles up the road!

    Shared amenities:

    Bathhouse with individual rooms, with a hot shower, vanity and composting toilet

    Outhouse with composting toilet on top of the bluff within 400 feet of each campsite

    Community area (requires short hike) with tent shelters (2, each 10' x 20'), outdoor furniture, tables, chairs, propane grill w/ side burner, firepit w/ cooking grate/skillet.

    Propane Gas Grill (at base of the hill by the bathhouse)

    Stargazing area with reclining chairs

    Cell service: AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.

    Wi-fi: Available at the bathhouse and parking area, data speeds up to 25 Mbps.

    **Parking: **On site, 2 vehicle limit, no vehicles larger than a full-size truck, no trailers.

    **Host accessibility: **Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site.

    **Security: **Campground community areas are under video surveillance.

    Setting: Aefintyr campground is located in the hilly, wooded, blufflands of the Whitewater River Valley just north of the tiny town of Elba, MN. Views are primarily of the woods and valleys. The campground is off of a 2 lane county highway so there is some intermittent road noise. It is otherwise very peaceful and filled with the sounds of nature, including lots of birds and other wildlife.

    Aefintyr is a peaceful place with chill vibes and we like to keep it that way! It is not a place for parties or rowdy groups. We like to listen to nature, not loud music or rowdy people blabbering into the night. Please see our rules/polices to know what to expect.

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    $29 - $139 / night

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          10. Black River Falls State Forest Canoe Campsite Near Hawk Island

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          Two primitive canoe campsites are available south of Black River Falls. These campsites are on the east side of the river and include a picnic table, fire ring and portable toilet. The sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to a one-night stay. A free Special Camp permit is required and can be picked up at the Castle Mound campground or the Black River Falls DNR Service Center. The permit can be filled out online or, if you’d like us to mail you one, please see our contact information. For additional information, including a map of canoe landings, see our Paddling the Black River brochure: https://p.widencdn.net/ixm7ly/Paddling-the-Black-River

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Holmen

        424 Reviews of 18 Holmen Campgrounds


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          Oct. 13, 2024

          Prairie Island City Campground

          Not my type of camping

          We went here as a last minute decision. We were placed in the middle of the seasonal crowd who were loud. Music was playing all day loud enough for half the campground to hear. When the music went up so did their conversations. I go for peace and quiet. If I wanted to be at a concert. I would have gone to a concert. Showers seemed ok but some areas to me seemed kinda junky.

        • Mike L.
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          Sep. 27, 2024

          Sparta DNR Campground

          Non-resident upcharge ($30 vs. $15 plus fees)

          Sites are basic with water, pit toilets, tables and fire rings. I originally planned to stay here but came across the non-resident charges (my state does not do this). I made reservations at the Village of Norwalk and the town of Hillsboro instead. Both have City parks with free tent camping. Norwalk even has showers and RV spots. I've added both to The Dyrt library.

        • TThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Valley State Park
          Sep. 19, 2024

          Beaver Creek Valley State Park

          Beautiful & peaceful

          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.

          Very nice hiking trails, make sure to check the map to plan easy hike up and steep hike downhill! Beautiful vistas on the Switchback trail.

          The Mossy Seep trail has interesting plants and unique growth.

          Big Spring Trail boarders the campground, easy walk to see the Spring. Tried to dip feet in the water but couldn’t leave them in the COLD water for long! Water is crystal clear and flowing fast.

          Bathroom (men’s) if functional, has running water at the sinks and showers work well.

          NO PHONE SERVICE which we appreciated.

          The Restaurant “Good Times” is 4 miles away and has good food and service. Also a grocery store in town in case you need more supplies.

          Leaves are just starting to change in September.

        • Tanner D.
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          Aug. 26, 2024

          Sidie Hollow County Ridge Campground

          Great place to get away

          My wife and I went there for the weekend and it was great. Clean and spacious sites. The bathrooms were even clean. They also provided free showers. The wood was a reasonable price and easily available at any time of the day. It was also pet friendly. I do wish that they hadn't cleared away so many trees. A little more shade would have been nice since we were in a tent. But other than that was was perfect.

        • Jarrett G.
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          Aug. 7, 2024

          Great River Bluffs State Park

          One of my favorites!

          Beautiful area with very nice trails. 20-30 mins to Winona, 20 mins to La Crosse. Not a huge site selection, but very nice sites. My wife and I try to go there as much as we can!

        • Nanette M.
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          Aug. 5, 2024

          Sleepy Hollow Campground

          Horrible service

          My husband made a reservation for our 25th wedding anniversary and he was rushed in the hospital for an emergency surgery. We notified you 3 days in advance and you refused to give us even a partial refund! We only had that money to celebrate. You didn't even offer another date for us! We are now not able to enjoy our 25th! That's terrible that you will do nothing in such an emergency situation. I will be making this public in every venue I can. Disgusting that you will probably get paid by another person to stay there. How disappointing that you would offer us nothing! Very bad business.

        • wThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hixton - Alma Center KOA
          Aug. 5, 2024

          Hixton - Alma Center KOA

          Nice clean place to stop

          We were coming back from a koa in Minnesota and decided to stop for the night, nice clean campground and a beautiful heated pool. Definitely would go back again

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park
          Jul. 24, 2024

          Perrot State Park

          Private Sites Beautiful Park

          We spent 2 nights at this park and enjoyed our stay. The sites are well spaced and well separated by trees. The potable water has high nitrate levels so we had to buy drinking water as filters don’t remove nitrates.

        • Erin Z.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mill Bluff State Park
          Jul. 21, 2024

          Mill Bluff State Park

          Secluded, but noisy.

          We were at site #9, great spot for tent. There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station. There was no running water so bring sanitizer. The swimming pond was great and not rocky. The hikes were good but lots of mosquitoes which made it hard to enjoy. Wish there was more to do in the area. No showers and no electricity in the bathroom near our site.

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          Jul. 7, 2024

          Whiskey Creek Family RV Park

          Great family park!

          This is a great destination RV park if you are looking for a family getaway or just a quiet trip for two. 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. My wife and I have a special needs adult son that they welcomed and fully accommodate. The park is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. Sparta (Walmart plus other shops) is less than ten minutes away. The park is near an Amish community giving the region a great country feel.

        • Stacey N.
          Camper-submitted photo from Perrot State Park
          Jun. 9, 2024

          Perrot State Park

          Lovely!

          A newly paved road leads into the park with lots of gorgeous views along the way. Very friendly staff. Bathrooms buggy… to be expected… but clean. Shower has ample hot water. Some sites are close together but nicely wooded for privacy. Some sites have water views.

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          May. 29, 2024

          Sidie Hollow County Ridge Campground

          Decent Camp Ground

          Book this campground last minute over the phone for a weekend of trout fishing in the driftless area. Fishing was great. The upper ridge campground did not have hardly any grass so it got muddy fast when it rained. The pit toilets were kind of dirty though toilet paper was always stocked so that’s a plus. I explored the other 3 campground at sidie hollow while I was there and this is my take. The main campground had nicer facilities and a play ground for kids. The boat landing campground is convenient if you have a boat. The upper ridge campground has the most shade out of all 3 campgrounds (cooler in the summer). The locals sell firewood for $5 a bundle which is awesome. I would stay at this campground again.

        • Eugene O.
          Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging
          May. 20, 2024

          Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

          Good campground, rude and unprofessional management

          If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

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          May. 20, 2024

          Eagle Cliff Campground and Lodging

          Management is beyond horrible. Very unprofessional.

          If you want to experience very rude and unfair treatment where you will be mistreated and ripped off by the staff and ow era you must come to Eagle Cliff campground. Was double charged for the room without any options and negotiations and knees delivered to us after we already left the campground. Staff is very rude and unwilling to be reasonable, professional and understanding. Campground looks good but rules are ridiculous and staff and owners are very shady and make non sense decisions. Stay away if you want nice peaceful stay and don’t want to be ripped off.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Great River Bluffs State Park
          May. 14, 2024

          Great River Bluffs State Park

          Nice Weekend Get Away

          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. They have 4-5 wheelbarrows to use as carts to get your stuff to the site. Each site could comfortably hold 3 to 4 tents. They are on a path for an out and back hike so expect some passers by. Cart in 1 and 2 are fairly close to the parking area and are less secluded from each other. 3 and 4 are more secluded. Site 3 offers more shade and 4 looks to have recently had some trees cut down and is fairly open air. Overall the trails are well maintained and accessible from the cart in area. They provide some nice views of the river and you can easily hike the area in a day. It’s by no means a secluded area if you’re looking to get away from road noise or other people. All in all it makes for a nice weekend getaway.

        • Jon M.
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          Mar. 24, 2024

          Big Joes Little Campground

          Never Again

          It is not meant for weekenders. The campground is 97% concrete pad sites for people who want to park their camper and ent for the year. The two "weekender sites they do have are over 100 yards away and the water smells like sulphur. The owner will also personally take the time to drive out and chew you out if you inadvertently park on the grass. Bottom line, they care about getting their cash and trying to make it look like Augusta National golf course. I will never go back.

        • Angie A.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Mondovi Town Park
          Oct. 2, 2023

          Mondovi Town Park

          Tucked away treasure

          Great find! Small yet only us and one tent couple camping. Toilets clean. Water and electric … so score! Close to restaurants and taverns. Recommend for a quick getaway!

        • Leslie R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Castle Mound Campground
          Sep. 17, 2023

          Castle Mound Campground

          Convenient stop from MN to Milwaukee

          We hadn't picked a place to camp in advance, because we wanted to see how far we could get on the drive. We were able to reserve a spot online at 8:30pm same-day on a Wednesday in July. Nice hot showers available for free.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Houston Nature Center
          Sep. 15, 2023

          Houston Nature Center

          Great Campground for Cyclists

          Spacious, level, well kept, quiet. $10/night, which is great. Spotless showers and bathrooms, access to drinking water. The International Owl Center was a welcome discovery. Best tent campground on the Root River Trail.

        • Stacey N.
          Camper-submitted photo from South Campground — Merrick State Park
          Aug. 27, 2023

          South Campground — Merrick State Park

          Back again

          Our second time camping here.. this time at the South campground. Definitely bring everything to repel the bugs… thermacells are a must. Waterview sites are amazing. Very little park staff presence that I could see. Showers and flush toilets at the north campground which is a quick drive or a very long walk. They were clean, but showers could use a refresh. Pro tip: there are wheelbarrows full of firewood for sale across from the entrance of the park. Only 5 dollars buys a generous amount that burns well.



        Guide to Holmen

        Camping near Holmen, Wisconsin, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Whitewater State Park. One visitor mentioned, "Hiked a trail with lots of steps," which adds a bit of a workout to your adventure.
        • Fishing: The Beaver Creek Valley State Park is known for its great trout fishing. A reviewer noted, "Good trout fishing here, some sites are primitive, some have electric and water."
        • Canoeing and Kayaking: The Wildcat Mountain State Park is perfect for water activities. One camper shared, "This was our second visit to this park... canoeing the scenic Kickapoo river."

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Great River Bluffs State Park said, "The facilities are great. Very clean bathroom with nice showers."
        • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer generous space between sites. A reviewer at Coon Fork Campground mentioned, "The sites are very generous with a lot of green between spaces."
        • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Stoney Creek RV Resort provide plenty of activities for kids. One parent noted, "There are plenty of activities to keep our kids occupied."

        What you should know:

        • Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Whitewater State Park mentioned, "Spotty cell service."
        • Reservation Fees: Some parks have additional fees for reservations. A visitor at Wildcat Mountain State Park pointed out, "Charge the site fee... but then a $8 reservation fee."
        • Wildlife: Expect to see various wildlife, including raccoons. A camper at Beaver Creek Valley State Park noted, "Good trout fishing here... raccoons frequent the park."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Stoney Creek RV Resort. One family shared, "There are plenty of activities to keep our kids occupied."
        • Pack for Comfort: Bring items like hammocks for relaxation. A reviewer at Coon Fork Campground mentioned, "While not a lot of the sites are ideal, there are a few that are."
        • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours, especially if you have younger campers. A visitor at Eagle Cliff Campground noted, "Quiet hours start at 11pm."

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Great River Bluffs State Park mentioned, "The sites are short and tree branches low."
        • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with good facilities. A reviewer at Wildcat Mountain State Park said, "The bathroom facilities and showers are clean."
        • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Stoney Creek RV Resort noted, "I wound up sleeping in my car to have an added barrier between me and the freeway noise."

        Camping near Holmen, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Holmen, WI?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Holmen, WI is Houston Nature Center with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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