Best Campgrounds near Knapp, WI

Camping options around Knapp, Wisconsin include several established campgrounds with mixed-use facilities for different camping styles. Highland Ridge Campground, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, features wooded sites with electric hookups and accommodations for both tents and RVs. Glen Hills Park Campground provides seasonal camping from May through October with electric sites and shower facilities. The area offers diverse camping experiences ranging from standard tent and RV sites to specialized accommodations like the yurts at Red Cedar Glamping and cabins at Nugget Lake County Park.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from late spring through fall. Highland Ridge operates from April through November, while Glen Hills Park welcomes campers from May through October. Eau Galle Reservoir recreation area provides water activities near the campsites, though some campgrounds require a short drive to reach water access points. Cell service varies throughout the wooded areas, with visitors reporting spotty coverage at several locations. Many sites require reservations through recreation.gov or county reservation systems. A camper noted, "Highland Ridge is only a few miles from the highway but is a beautiful and quiet, natural environment with lots of trees."

The camping experience in this region features predominantly wooded settings with varying degrees of privacy between sites. Visitors to Highland Ridge consistently mention the spacious sites and peaceful atmosphere as highlights. The heavily forested environment provides ample shade but limits solar panel effectiveness at some locations. Several campgrounds offer amenities like showers, dump stations, and electric hookups while maintaining a natural setting. Campgrounds near water bodies like Eau Galle Reservoir attract visitors for fishing and paddling opportunities. A recent review observed, "This is a beautiful, densely wooded campground with fairly well spaced sites," while another visitor commented on the "tremendous spacing" between sites that enhances privacy despite the lack of thick undergrowth.

Best Camping Sites Near Knapp, Wisconsin (131)

    1. Highland Ridge

    15 Reviews
    Spring Valley, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 778-5562

    $24 - $280 / night

    "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."

    2. Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir

    5 Reviews
    Spring Valley, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 778-5562

    "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."

    3. Willow River State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Hudson, WI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 386-5931

    "There is a newly filled lake after the reconstruction of the dam. This is a non motorized lake for paddling, swimming and fishing."

    "Fun to play in the water, go behind the waterfall and a good hike up 200 steps to view the falls from above!"

    4. Glen Hills Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Glenwood City, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 265-4613

    "The adjacent golf course is fun!"

    "very nice lake to fish and paddle board."

    5. Twin Springs Resort Campground

    3 Reviews
    Menomonie, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 235-9321

    $35 - $70 / night

    "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."

    6. Red Cedar Glamping

    1 Review
    Menomonie, WI
    14 miles
    Website

    $69 - $120 / night

    "With comfortable beds, firewood, firewood starters, and trails, this property has it all. Secluded but close to town. Book them today and leave them a review here!"

    7. Frontenac State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Frontenac, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 345-3401

    "Quiet, pretty hiking trails, nice people, close to home but tucked away enough to be away from everything"

    "The ranger station was small and charming, stocked with board games to rent, and it’s clear the staff cares about creating a positive camping experience."

    8. Nugget Lake County Park

    3 Reviews
    Elmwood, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 639-5611

    "The trails and playgrounds are really nice. The bathrooms are heated. The showers are pay showers."

    "Nice grass trails. Looked like a decent playground."

    9. Butternut Park

    1 Review
    Elmwood, WI
    13 miles

    $20 / night

    10. Afton State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Denmark, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 436-5391

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Knapp, WI

539 Reviews of 131 Knapp Campgrounds


  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Frontenac State Park Campground

    Great hiking trails NICE Bathrooms

    The campground is well maintained, all of the sites are clean and laid out nicely. Some sites are kinda close but there is brush growing between sites.

    There are a LOT of NICE TRAILS at this park. Many nice prairie trails and some fun trails in the bluffs along the Mississippi River too. One trail down along the River can be challenging because of MANY STAIRS.

    Large drive in picnic areas away from the campground that many people drive in to us and had a nice overlook on the Mississippi River. There are 2 nice overlooks that are great to walk to in the dark and watch the calmness and peaceful nature of the river and forest.

    The men’s bathroom and showers are GREAT! There is also very nice large full handicap bathrooms. The SHOWER WATER IS VERY HOT so be careful!

    Dump station is sloped so it makes it easy to drive in either direction to help dump waste water easily. Also fresh water at the dumping station.

    Always Plenty of firewood in the shed next to the office.

  • Larry K.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Willow River State Park Campground

    Never again

    Never again, $81 for an electric only site. Come on Wisconsin let's jab the out of .staters. Entry fee to parks, extra for out of staters. The site was secluded but not close to level. Not close to the facilities. I am going back to SD. They don't add fees because you are from out of town, they actually encourage out of state tourists. Last trip to a Wisconsin state park . And the showers were closed for the season, this is 10/9/25. But still full price and just an electric only site. No thanks Wisconsin

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Frontenac State Park Campground

    Cleanest Campground Bathrooms Ever!

    Frontenac State Park had some of the nicest campground bathrooms and showers I’ve ever seen—clean, and modern. The ranger station was small and charming, stocked with board games to rent, and it’s clear the staff cares about creating a positive camping experience. I also loved the little free library outside the bathrooms.

    The downsides are that the campsites run small, usually only fitting two tents at most, and there aren’t many trees for hammocking. It’s also a popular park, so it can get pretty loud at times.

    Favorite sites: 37 – Shady and on the edge with just one neighbor (though the main road is on the other side). Decent privacy and potential for hammocking.

    21 – Nice views, but likely best for just one tent/car.

    22 – Very private, though the ground looked a little uneven.

    Other solid tent sites: 36, 25, 48, 49, 51. Site 57 also looked spacious with no neighbors, but it does border the visitor parking lot.

  • Maria D.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Interstate State Park — Interstate State Park

    Lovely River, Too Much Hustle

    Interstate State Park has some nice features, but overall it wasn’t my favorite. Many of the exterior loop sites have river access, which was a highlight, and we didn’t have to deal with mosquitoes thanks to being right on the water. The nearby towns are also very charming and worth exploring.

    That said, the campground is small and very crowded, likely because it’s so close to the Cities and popular with canoe rentals. Expect a lot of traffic noise, and in the fall, migrating geese can be very loud (which didn’t bother me, but might for some). The ranger office had limited hours, and since firewood is locked up, there’s no self-serve option. Another downside: a riverboat cruises by frequently, blasting music in the evenings and giving tours during the day.

    The sites are close together, with RVs and tents mixed on one loop, so generator noise is common. It wasn’t a terrible stay, but just too small and busy for my preference—I don’t think I’d return.

    Best sites seemed to be 21 (great river views, less private), 23 (fun detached tent pad), and 18 (most private). Sites 4–5 were also lovely but close to the bathrooms and camp host, so expect more foot traffic.

  • L
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Holden Park Campground

    Fall Ride in Ocotber

    Our group has been camping at the Holden County Park for 4 years now, this will be our 5th year.

     We are so happy that the shower/restrooms are finally done, its a great plus and we feel that more people will camp there now. 

    We love how quiet it is when we return from our daily rides, its like its our own place as there aren't many if any at all other campers there. This year may be different and if it is we won't mind at all, hopefully they don't either as we do stay up late by the fire but aren't wild crazy loud.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Haycreek Valley Campground

    Beautiful surroundings

    Red Wing, Minn might be the prettiest small town in the US. Rolling hills, greenery, the Mississippi River, and genuinely nice people in a small city with lots of attractions.

    The campground is about a 10 minute ride from the city center. The amenities are sparse and aged, but the sites are level, plentiful, and reasonably priced.

    Be aware however…..The Dyrt is wrong. There are no sewer hookups at this campground. They have a dump station and will pump for a fee.

    There is a perfectly average pub on site. The food is okay, the price is reasonable.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Reicks Lake Park

    Didn’t stay the night

    Based on picture, we planed to stay at this campsite. It is right in the side of the highway, so too much noise and traffic for us. The picture this site provides is actually the other side of highway, over a hill, so you can’t see it from campsite. but there’s a view of marshlands. It’s $20, have showers and toilets. There’s a small playground for kids. We came across people That said they camp there all the time and love it.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Zumbro Bottoms State Forest

    State Forest Dispersed Camping

    This area is off a low maintenance dirt road. It is best to come in from the south as sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed.

    There is a parking spot near a known dispersed camping site with easy vehicle access next to it. There are hiking trails that pass by this site.


Guide to Knapp

Camping near Knapp, Wisconsin, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're in a tent or an RV.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area." The park also features stunning waterfalls that are a must-see.
  • Water Activities: At Afton State Park Campground, you can enjoy swimming and kayaking. A reviewer said, "The eagles soar as you swim in the sandy, shallow warm river stream."
  • Family Fun: Check out O'Neil Creek Campground for tubing and swimming. One family shared, "This place has all kinds of activities for children and large pull-thru sites."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Frontenac State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Great showers with DRY AREAS to dress after taking a shower. Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Highland Ridge. One camper said, "Highland Ridge...tremendous spacing makes up for it."
  • Wildlife and Nature: Campers love the wildlife at Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir. A reviewer mentioned, "Plenty of wildlife and can hear the owls talking to each other."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Apple River Family Campground, lack certain amenities. A camper pointed out, "Dirt sites which made for mud when it rained."
  • Noise Levels: Expect a lively atmosphere at certain times, especially on weekends. One visitor at Apple River Family Campground said, "When we first arrived...some directly next to us...played music inconsiderably loud."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots like Eagle Ridge Campground can fill up quickly. A camper advised, "Only campground that had open availability at the last minute."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly options like O'Neil Creek Campground, which offers a variety of activities. A parent shared, "Great place for families...there is a creek flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to pack for fun activities like tubing or swimming. One camper mentioned, "Can tube down the creek, very shallow so even littles can do it too."
  • Safety First: Keep an eye on younger kids, especially near water. A reviewer noted, "The site was waterfront...they were extremely helpful."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Plenty of space to park a 21 ft trailer."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Eagle Ridge Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper noted, "Full hook up, and firepit conveniently located."
  • Stay Connected: If you need internet, check for campgrounds with good reception. One camper at Eagle Ridge Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms were sparkling clean."

Camping near Knapp, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Knapp, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Knapp, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 131 campgrounds and RV parks near Knapp, WI and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Knapp, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Knapp, WI is Highland Ridge with a 4.3-star rating from 15 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Knapp, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Knapp, WI.