RV camping near Menomonie, Wisconsin offers a mix of amenities across both private and public campgrounds. The area sits along the Chippewa River valley with elevations between 800-1,000 feet, creating rolling terrain and wooded campsites. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, with campgrounds operating from April through November in most cases due to Wisconsin's seasonal climate patterns.
What to do
Water recreation access: Stoney Creek RV Resort features a swimming pool and pond for campers. "There is a pool, skate park, sand volleyball, pond and concessions. The roads were perfect for our kids bikes," reports camper Erica H.
Family games and activities: Kids can enjoy structured activities at some parks near Menomonie. "They have gaga ball, a bounce pillow, an arcade, mini golf, laser tag, swimming pool, skate park, playground, basketball court, volleyball court....the list of amenities goes on and on," writes Jen A. about Stoney Creek.
Fishing opportunities: Camping near lakes provides fishing options in the region. At Tresure Island RV Park, campers can fish along the Mississippi River, and the park is "basically a parking lot with mostly pull through sites" but is "well maintained, the sites are level, the park was clean, and the utilities were in good working order."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain spotless shower and bathroom facilities. At Nelson's Landing RV Park, Jill K. found "the best part was the bathroom/shower house! There were 3-4 private shower/toilet/sink rooms with full locking doors. Everything is brand new and pristinely clean: white subway tile, white walls, white fixtures."
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room to spread out at Highland Ridge. "All sites are gravel/dirt (except for the ADA-accessible site), and most are very generous in size. Our site (7) sloped down but leveled out with plenty of room for our campervan at the bottom," notes Lee D.
Theme weeks: Campground-organized events add fun to stays. At Stoney Creek RV Resort, "The theme weeks are all fun and well planned out. You can even order fresh baked donuts on Saturday mornings," shares Jen A., who calls it "one of our favorite campgrounds around."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Mobile coverage varies significantly across campgrounds. At Highland Ridge, one reviewer notes: "AT&T service is spotty throughout the park with either 1 or 2 bars, although in the spring and fall when there's few leaves on the trees, service is fine."
Site leveling needs: Many sites require equipment to level RVs properly. At Country Quiet RV Park and Campground, Judy B. found that "sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through," though noted it's "definitely not the most private campground."
Train noise: Several campgrounds have nearby train tracks affecting nighttime quiet. At Nelson's Landing, one camper reported: "Our stay on a Friday in August was quiet except for the loud trains running along the Mississippi. We heard two around 10 pm and either there were no more until the next morning, or we mercifully slept through them!"
Tips for camping with families
Children's activities: Parks with dedicated kid spaces provide entertainment. "This is an amazing place for families to spend time camping. There are so many different planned activities for both the children and the adults to participate in," writes Jen A. about Stoney Creek, where they "have a nice pool and mini golf. A bouncy pillow and a bubble maker for kids."
Easy access campsites: North Park RV Campground offers municipal camping with multiple recreation options. Dave T. notes it has "tennis, frisbee golf, skateboard park, BB hoops, toilets, showers, boat launch, swimming. Easy walk to downtown."
Search activities: Some parks create scavenger hunts to keep children engaged. "My teen loved searching for 'moose antlers'. I think he searched the entire park," writes Jaime P. about Stoney Creek, adding that "there are plenty of activities to keep our kids occupied."
Tips from RVers
Hookup options: Most RV parks offer full hookups with varying amp service. At Stoney Creek, "The sites are huge almost state park like with ample room for your kids to play," according to Nate M., who appreciates the "nicely paved" roads for bikes.
Pet-friendly areas: RVers with dogs should check for designated pet spaces. At Treasure Island RV Park, one camper observed: "It's all asphalt and rock is a bit of a bummer but we are close to the exercise area and they do love little walks. It also seems to be controlling some of the normal bad pet parent behavior we see at even parks."
Off-season visits: Campgrounds near Menomonie offer different experiences by season. At Highland Ridge, "We've now camped here 4 times... a beautiful, densely wooded campground with fairly well spaced sites. Some sites on the short loop (28-38) are a bit smaller and slope down from the road, so be careful of the site's size when booking."
