Top Tent Camping near Lancaster, WI

Looking for tent camping near Lancaster? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Lancaster, WI (16)

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496 Reviews of 16 Lancaster Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Vel Terra
    September 3, 2024

    Vel Terra

    Wonderful Little Campground

    We stayed at this campground over Labor Day. The owner intentionally doesn't fill all of the sites in order to give people more space- a great luxury over a holiday like this. The sites are pretty small and only one 'sleeping structure' is allowed on each site but we found that Jeff was very willing to let us put up two tents (one for my wife & I 

    + one for the kids) because we were in the same family.

    The bathrooms and showers were very neat and well maintained. We didn't use the showers because they were paid but our friends did and had good things to say about them.

    The campground has a very nice playground (the favorite of the trip for one of my kids) and a lounge where anyone staying at the campground can rest with A/C, wifi, a phone charging area, and some board games.

    The primary drawback is that there isn't a lot of outdoor activities to do in the area. All the land is private so there's not great hiking (a little in the state park about 20 min drive away), IL law allows waterways to be privately owned so you can't kayak the river, etc. Galena is nearby if you want to go shopping and we really enjoyed going to Terrapin Apple Orchard and picking some apples (if you're there in the Fall). But all in all I would say this is a great campground to rest and relax at- probably not ideal for outdoor adventures.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sidie Hollow County Ridge Campground
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Ridge
    August 24, 2024

    Riverview Ridge

    Unique River and Trail Access Campground

    Two hour float trips on the North Fork Maquoketa River are available directly from the campground. There is a mix of permanent and temporary campers. The tent sites, nearest the river, are well spaced with flush toilets. Apparently there are also good trails, as many of the campers have ATV’s parked at their sites. The shower house, under the office, was spacious and clean.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grant River Recreation Area
    August 19, 2024

    Grant River Recreation Area

    Sandy and Gentleman worker=AMAZING

    I was hitchhiking thru, was dropped off by a ride that said he was buying a $14 tent site for me, come to find out he never did, I just was honest with sandy and the gentleman worker and offered the only 8$ I had, no sir, they said please stay for free and just enjoy. WONDERFUL PPL THAT CARE ABOUT OTHERS!! THANKS YALL

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue Mound State Park Campground
    August 11, 2024

    Blue Mound State Park Campground

    Great for families

    Lots of playgrounds for kids age 2-10. Pit toilets smell- I’d avoid sites around them. Hot Showers by lot 30 and at pool. Pool is not heated as stated- definitely not 80 degrees. West tower is the best for sunsets. Site 75 was nice as it was a bit back from the road and you can’t see your neighbors.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brigham Park
    July 29, 2024

    Brigham Park

    Nice spot for summer camping.

    I've visited this campground twice and it's been a hit both times.

    Pros:

    - Scenic overlook is gorgeous.

    - The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.

    - Well-kept vault toilets.

    - Close to a many points of interest.

    Cons:

    - Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated.  One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible.  14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it.

    - Using the County website to reserve the site was clunky and time consuming.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tower Hill State Park Campground
    July 29, 2024

    Tower Hill State Park Campground

    Cool spot, underwhelming experience.

    I have stayed at this campground three times in the last decade or so.

    Pros:

    - Excellent location if you're looking to recreate on the Wisconsin River or visit the American Players Theater across the way.  

    - Interesting history about the Shot Tower on site.

    - Nice little hiking trails.

    Cons:

    - Every time I've visited we've dealt with lots of mosquitos, but nothing comes close to our most recent visit!  It was a mosquito massacre.  So terrible that after coating ourselves in DEET and eating dinner there the first night, we actually booked another campsite about a half hour away (Brigham County Park - a gem!) and abandoned this site altogether.  

    - Vault toilets were fragrant.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Toms Campground
    July 22, 2024

    Toms Campground

    Great, friendly, affordable, convenient

    We needed a place after visiting the House on the Rock and couldn't find anything with hookups nearby. We stumbled upon Tom's Campground hoping to find a site. We pulled in and Tom met us at our camper as soon as we got to the top of the hill and before we even got out. He was very friendly and informative. Showers were good enough but we aren't picky, 7 minutes for $0.25. The area was beautiful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground
    July 19, 2024

    Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground

    Def do not recommend for summer 2024!

    I wanted so badly to love this campground experience, but just didn't. Site 19 was an easy walk-in that theoretically had nearby vault toilets, parking, and water.

    Each site only had space for one car to park before walking in. Not a huge deal, but annoying as there were 2 of us who drove separate and we had to problem solve. When we got to the site I was shocked to see that what was labeled as a tent site had literally NO flat space to actually set up a tent. Spacious site, but fully sloped.

    Also, what I would have loved to know, is that the vault toilets are closed because they are doing construction to build something new in that space. Construction that starts loudly each day at 7am. Honestly every site from about #35 down was affected by the noise because the construction is happening in the middle of the loop (and actually blocking some of the one-way road as well).

    The park in general was okay. Per the usual, the pet areas were lacking. No beach at all, just grass covered in goose poop and one cut out on the raised shore between tall grasses and foliage where a dog could potentially jump in. Certainly nowhere for a human to enjoy the water with their pups unfortunately.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clayton Hills Campground
    July 6, 2024

    Clayton Hills Campground

    Best Owners Ever

    I was looking around for a place and being the weekend after the 4th of July, I knew there wouldn't be many options. This place is literally a hidden gem and should get more focus!!! The owner had a spot for my family and me!!! When he found out that I was only tent camping, he even lowered the price!!! He didn't have to do that at all and it wasn't expected. Grassy locations everywhere. Wonderful water and electric hookups!!! A little piece of heaven here. JJ is an AMAZING host!!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue Inn Campground
    June 26, 2024

    Blue Inn Campground

    Reservations

    I made a reservation back in April 20 q24 June 26th 6 days before vacation I received a refund notice from them not in the full amount I paid less than a half

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alana Springs Lodge and Campground
    June 15, 2024

    Alana Springs Lodge and Campground

    Very quiet rural campground

    We stayed here in our tent. This is a rural campground, somewhat dated, but very pleasant. It is true that the bathrooms were an older style but they were clean and functional and we found no fault with them. Most of the residents are seasonal and we had nice shady and grassy areas for tent camping, This campground is not near a busy highway, lake, or either area where there is a lot of noise. It is nice and quiet. The hostess was very nice and welcoming. We would certainly stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bellevue State Park Campground
    June 13, 2024

    Bellevue State Park Campground

    Campsite Was Average at Best

    I took my son and one of his friends campjng to Bellvue State Park, however, we did not visit the actual park itself. The camp sites were close to one another, many had almost no privacy from the other campsites. We were at campsite 40, which had a severe incline. Also, if you prefer to hammock camp you may not be able to do so. I was able to find one tree and hook the other side up to my vehicle.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Ford
    June 12, 2024

    Baileys Ford

    Excellent campground

    What more can I say than this place was stellar. We were tent camping the site we picked was big (there were smaller sites if that’s what you need). Access to the trout stream directly from our site! The facilities were clean even for a vault toilet (regular toilets and showers available at the main building which were extremely clean) the showers had hot water and real on and off handles NOT the push to start ones. Access to the river was available and there was a boat launch site. Staff we encountered were all friendly. Firewood available to purchase on site (only available Friday and Saturday night it was $10 a bundle during our stay). Plenty of things for kids to do volleyball ball court, softball field, and several playgrounds! Many shelters available for larger gatherings. This place even had an outdoor chapel. Baileys Ford exceeded my expectations for a county campground and I will be returning 100% my only complaint was spotty service (Verizon) but then again the point of camping is to disconnect so this was not a big deal. Minimal bugs considering how close we were to the water as well!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Whitetail Bluff Campground LLC
    June 6, 2024

    Whitetail Bluff Campground LLC

    Very clean,Well kept up, Lots of things for kids to do

    This is a really nice and clean campground! The sites are very spacious and the food is good!! Really good Friday night fish fries! We will definitely be back!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sidie Hollow County Ridge Campground
    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest
    May 26, 2024

    Big Paint Campground — Yellow River State Forest

    Dream stay.

    Came to learn more about Tenkara fly fishing. Had a ball. Visited the 3 lookouts including Iowa only Fire tower. Bird life is colorful. Lots of places to hike. Scenery is lush. I had no phone service. Campsites are well mown, have a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets. Easy access to water. Drink water and firewood are at the host A frame. There is no dump site. Everyone was very friendly. Helpful. Nights were quiet. Very relaxing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Peak State Park Campground
    May 20, 2024

    Pikes Peak State Park Campground

    Quaint Campground with River Views

    Loved this campground but it does have some drawbacks. Set up a lot for rv camping with site layout and connections. Some sites have the fire ring very close to the parking area and some spots have limited shade (compared to the majority of the campground that is in the trees). The bathrooms and showers are in good condition. The Mississippi River overlooks are a short walk away. There were lots of birds and spiders around the campground. There are a good number of hiking trails in the park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Peak State Park Campground
    May 14, 2024

    Pikes Peak State Park Campground

    Dramatic scenery, quiet campground

    This campground is a short hike away from beautiful trails that overlook the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. The boardwalk trails also lead to a small falls and more. Site 51, where we stayed, is near trailhead but on a slight slope. Showers, water, dump station available here, no playground

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Run County Park
    April 8, 2024

    Bloody Run County Park

    An amazing weekend

    I went fishing and hiking and it’s very scenic and beautiful area , train blairing its horn in the middle of the night sucks since it’s right by train tracks, pit toilets and clear water stream in front of the campground fishing wasn’t the best 

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Springs Trout Hatchery Campground
    March 20, 2024

    Big Springs Trout Hatchery Campground

    A slice of heaven

    This is a beautiful scenic view right next to the river and there are picnic tables fire rings and a trash can and porta potty with a water spigot for fresh water

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Run County Park
    March 20, 2024

    Bloody Run County Park

    Amazing creekside

    It was a beautiful area with the creek running right next to it only problem was there was some trash in the firing which we had to take care of. People are so lazy.



Guide to Lancaster

Camping near Lancaster, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Wyalusing State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Great hiking trails, overall a great place to stay," highlighting the park's scenic routes.
  • Kayaking: The backwaters of the Mississippi River are perfect for kayaking. A visitor at Wyalusing noted, "Awesome campground with lots of hiking trails, and access to backwaters of Mississippi."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground, offer fishing opportunities. One reviewer said, "The lake has a walking trail, kayak ramps and boat ramps," making it a great spot for anglers.

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views at Wyalusing State Park Campground. A review stated, "Lovely morning sunrise and amazing sunsets."
  • Clean Facilities: Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A camper at Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground remarked, "Bathrooms were OK and showers not great, but the park and caves are so fun!"
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often enjoy the peaceful environment. One reviewer at Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground said, "Nice campground, quiet would come back!"

What you should know

  • Reservation Fees: Be prepared for additional fees when booking. A camper at Twin Valley Campground mentioned, "This site cost us almost $60 for one night and the place was filthy."
  • Wildlife: Expect to see raccoons and other wildlife. A visitor at Blue Mound State Park Campground noted, "There is a raccoon problem here. They were definitely snooping through my things."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at Backbone State Park said, "No Tmobile service for the most part, but that was fine for me."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A reviewer at Governor Dodge State Park mentioned, "The campsites are big and fairly private, some areas are better for groups of families camping together."
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Twin Valley Campground shared, "Several sites had 3 to 4 cars/trucks and as many as 15 people per site."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A visitor at Cox Hollow Campground suggested, "There are lots of beautiful hiking trails including one that passes an old farm homestead."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Dimensions: Make sure to check the dimensions of your site before booking. A reviewer at Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground noted, "Some sites are so secluded that they are bi-level."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if you need them. A camper at Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park mentioned, "The campground is up a long 30-degree hill across from the main launch."
  • Dump Stations: Ensure the campground has a dump station available. A visitor at Pikes Peak State Park Campground said, "Dump station available here, no playground."

Camping around Lancaster, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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