The La Farge area sits within Wisconsin's Driftless Region, characterized by steep valleys, sandstone bluffs, and meandering rivers that escaped glaciation during the last ice age. Camping options near La Farge range from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks, with most campgrounds positioned along rivers or nestled in forested valleys. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region due to the hilly terrain, with stronger signals typically available on ridgetops.
What to do
Kayaking on the Kickapoo River: Paddlers can access the Kickapoo River from Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground. "Great location for kayaking and hiking. The facilities are well maintained and clean. Ontario to bridge 5 was 2.5 hours," notes a visitor to Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds offer on-site disc golf. "This park has some nature trails, disc golf, and a good size dog run. It's well kept and maintained," reports a camper at Fox Hill RV Park & Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes and rivers provide diverse fishing options. "Lake Neshonoc is great! 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. Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Muskie, Pike, Walleye, and Bluegill can be caught at this location," explains one visitor.
Hiking trails: The region offers varied terrain for hikers of all abilities. "Hiking trails were pretty close and we had quite the exercise going up/down the mountain," shares a camper who stayed at Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground, adding that "Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk. The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river."
What campers like
Swimming options: Campers appreciate the variety of swimming opportunities. "With 2 swimming pools, daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop you won't be bored here. The top one is very large and new with a splash pad area. The lower pool is older and smaller, and where grown ups tend to go for a dip," shares a visitor to Neshonoc Lakeside.
Quiet, wooded sites: Many campers value the natural setting. "The sites were spaced apart far enough so you weren't on top of the other campers. Very beautiful scenery, especially from the lookout," notes a Wildcat Mountain State Park visitor.
Family activities: Organized events enhance the camping experience. "They had all sorts of odd decorations randomly nailed to trees which distracted from the wagon ride and made us adults ready to get off of the wagon," reports a camper at Arrowhead RV Campground, highlighting the unique wagon rides offered.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high in camper satisfaction. "Despite the very crowded campground, the bathrooms were immaculate. Even the Men's room was super clean. They have 3 indoor showers in each gender bathroom, and a couple of outdoor shower stalls," notes a Fox Hill RV Park visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds operate from mid-April through mid-October. "We stayed over Memorial Day Weekend at site 183. 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," reports a camper at Fox Hill RV Park.
Weather considerations: The region experiences all four seasons distinctly. "We when's when it was very hot. And raining. There was a small general store that had food and ice cream. And a small game room. They even have a pool," shares a visitor to Arrowhead RV Campground.
Water quality: Some campgrounds have mineral-rich water. "Make sure to use a water filter outside your camper. The water left an orange residue in our dog bowls, sinks and pipes," advises a camper who stayed at Ho-Chunk RV Resort.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds are near roads or other facilities. "We found this site through Bring Fido, because we were bringing our pup with us. However, there is a dirt track with racing just adjacent to the campground, so our poor guy was pretty nervous the whole time. The race ended at 11 and we had no problem sleeping," explains an Arrowhead RV Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Proximity to attractions: Choose campgrounds based on planned activities. "This campground is only 10 to 15 minutes from everything that you would want to do in the WI Dells. We did do some traditional Wisconsin Dells things while camping. One of which was riding the Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Boat Tour. While the jokes are super cheesy, the scenery is beautiful and the driver let our son drive the duck boat in Lake Delton," recommends an Arrowhead RV Campground visitor.
Kid-friendly campgrounds: Look for sites with dedicated children's activities. "Great campground for the family. Hosts provide plenty of activities like a DJ, breakfast, and lunch and donuts! Rentals for golf carts are available and a store on site. Arcade for the kids," notes a visitor to Yukon Trails Camping Resort.
Playground access: Consider proximity to play areas when selecting a site. "Our spot, F-2, was right across from the playground and great for my kiddo. Only neighbors to the sides and woods behind," shares a Fox Hill RV Park camper.
Evening entertainment: Many campgrounds offer nighttime activities. "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," reports a Neshonoc Lakeside visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for RVs near La Farge: Consider the layout and access when choosing an RV site. "The new section will be a lot better next year, but just finished construction and it is still a wide open area. It was dusty and hot because the grass isn't gown in yet, there's still a ton of sand, and no trees. So the new sites currently have little to no shade," advises a Fox Hill RV Park visitor.
Hookup placement: Be prepared for varied utility locations. "Bring extension cords for electrical hook ups.... Odd outlet placement," recommends a visitor to Arrowhead RV Campground.
Leveling challenges: Many rv sites near La Farge, Wisconsin require additional equipment. "Our site was very unlevel side to side. It took two 2x6 and a 1x6 under the camp side to be level. That made the first step into the coach, and last step out of the coach extremely high off the ground," reports a Fox Hill RV Park camper.
Seasonal considerations: Access and amenities vary by season at camping areas near La Farge. "Great place to go kayak, decent place to fish, and good access to bike trail. The campground is more for motorhomes/rvs and the 'glamper' types. Not ideal for tent campers. You can also rent cabins of all sorts of sizes," notes a visitor to Neshonoc Lakeside.
Full hookup availability: Whiskey Creek Family RV Park offers complete services. "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," reports a visitor.
