Best Glamping near Merrillan, WI

Russell Memorial Park, East Arbutus Camp, and Hixton - Alma Center KOA provide distinctive glamping accommodations near Merrillan, Wisconsin. These sites feature premium canvas structures with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems that blend outdoor experiences with upscale comforts. "This campground has a lot of trees for plenty of shade," noted one guest about Russell Memorial Park, highlighting the natural setting that enhances the glamping experience. Lake Arbutus offers waterfront glamping with scenic views and private access points to the shoreline. The area's glamping options include unique features like fully-furnished canvas tents with real beds, wood-burning stoves for chilly nights, and private outdoor spaces for relaxing under the stars.

Wedges Creek Hideaway stands out with its rustic glamping cabins built with lumber from their on-site sawmill. One visitor described it as "a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey," praising its authentic woodland setting. The property features wood-fired pizza nights with homemade crust and occasional live music events. Hiking enthusiasts can explore 6 miles of private trails directly from their glamping accommodations. Seasonal activities include swimming at nearby Lake Arbutus, ATV trail access, and boating opportunities. Most glamping sites remain open from May through October, with some premium locations requiring advance bookings during peak summer weekends. The area's combination of forest settings, water access, and unique accommodations creates distinctive glamping experiences that connect visitors with Wisconsin's natural beauty.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Merrillan, Wisconsin (23)

1. Russell Memorial Park
4 Reviews
Merrillan, WI
6 miles
Website
+1 (715) 333-7948
"The waterfront has mostly electric only sites and run very close to size. We have a 28 5th wheel and we're snug. Site said 25 ft but the picture had a 5'er on it so we booked it."

"Office staff is super friendly. Our site is right on the water... so calm and peaceful. Family friendly. Nice and clean. We saw the sheriff’s deputy drive through a number of times at night."
2. East Arbutus Camp
4 Reviews
Merrillan, WI
7 miles
Website
+1 (715) 284-8475
"Loved our time at East Lake Arbutus. A warm shallow lake for swimming and boating, dog friendly, safe for kids."

"Right on the lake so bring water toys. Nearby you can rent canoes and kayaks which will drop off and pick up right to your site. Hiking trails and fourwheeler trails too. Full shower areas as well."

3. West Arbutus County Park
3 Reviews
Merrillan, WI
6 miles
Website
"I go there at least two or three times every year and it’s so fun there’s a lot of trails that you can just ride your bike on so it’s fun."

"The lake is beautiful for fishing or relaxing. Right now the water is down, and there is no dock at the boat landing."
4. Hixton - Alma Center KOA
3 Reviews
Merrillan, WI
6 miles
Website
+1 (715) 964-2508
"The sides are a little close to together and our gravel. We had to use boards to level our rig. There’s a swimming pool and a store and two bath houses."

"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"

5. Jackson County East Arbutus Campground
2 Reviews
Merrillan, WI
7 miles
Website
+1 (715) 333-5832
"They have good bathrooms lot of them or not just pit. They also have a few with showers. And the hole beach is sandy. They have ice and wood available. A nice playground as well"
6. Wedges Creek Hideaway
2 Reviews
Neillsville, WI
19 miles
Website
+1 (715) 386-5466
$25 - $190 / night
"Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic. "

"From the owner: Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central"

7. Pine View Campground - Fort McCoy
8 Reviews
Sparta, WI
29 miles
Website
+1 (502) 898-3517
"Situated within short distance of the Mississippi surrounded by trails and kayak friendly rivers."

"We were told to go straight to our site and setup and they will check on us later. By morning there was a marker on the pole."
8. Lake Wissota State Park Campground
35 Reviews
Jim Falls, WI
43 miles
Website
+1 (715) 382-4574
"Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries."

"The campsites are all private and secluded. We really enjoyed that it was all so unspoiled, yet all the areas/paths were well cared for and clean. We brought our dogs and they had a blast too."

9. Jellystone Park Warrens
4 Reviews
Warrens, WI
27 miles
Website
+1 (608) 378-2000
$18 - $746 / night
"Getting ready to go over there this weekend we've been to this Campground many times in the past before it's grown into what it is today we used to have family reunions at this Campground we stopped doing"
10. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
27 Reviews
Dakota, MN
45 miles
Website
+1 (507) 643-6849
"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."

"I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."

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147 Reviews of 23 Merrillan Campgrounds

Amy G.
Legend
Jan. 2, 2025
Wedges Creek Hideaway
Rustic Glamping - exactly what we were looking for
This is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey. Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic.

This is a sawmill that has it all - they run the mill when needed, but also have primitive cabins (where we stayed), full cabins with in house bath, electric RV/tent camping and more. Even wood fired pizzas with homemade crust most nights of the week and sometimes live music!

We were in cabin #3 - rustic. Yes - it did have heat! A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights. The interior was amazing - lumber that I'm sure came from the mill and ceiling planks that were gorgeous - left over planks from many years ago, stored in a shed and re-purposed for the cabin. The bed was very comfortable with clean sheets and squishy (in a good way) pillows. A small covered front porch and we just parked in front.

Bathroom - if you are in a cabin without a bath, it's very nearby. One of the largest, cleanest bathrooms I've seen. He built it himself. Women's had 2 sinks with a large vanity area, about 3 stalls (very large - you don't have to squish into them) and two very large shower stalls with full doors - not shower curtains. Heated as well.

Pets - easy pet policy. Just let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible, pick up after them and leash them when necessary. Just a small charge for them and they were very welcomed here.

He even has event space indoors (heated) and outdoors for weddings and such. And hiking trails (6 miles) if you choose to take on the outdoors.

The owner plans on adding saunas and a hot tub in the near future - so this would be the place to drop for a while if you want something out of the norm, peaceful, rustic and relaxing. It's off the main road, behind a field in Amish Country. Lovely place to stay for the night. Very quiet.
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Dylan W.
Traveler
May. 14, 2024
Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
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.
Anna G.
Traveler
May. 29, 2019
River's Edge Campground - Black River
Shiocton, WI
Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking.
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Donella L.
Guide
Jul. 11, 2021
Lake Wissota State Park Campground
Beautiful family campground
Beautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries. Several stairways down to the lake, no beach at these spots but good for taking the dog in the water since they aren’t allowed on the beach. Wonderful staff in the visitor center. Firewood and ice sold on site. Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center. Clean bathrooms with showers. Lots of boat noise from the lake and a plane noise from a nearby airport. Close to Chippewa Falls for restaurants and stores. A great family destination, not so great for a peaceful couples weekend.
Mary S.
Legend
Aug. 17, 2018
Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
Visit here in the fall after the mosquitoes leave
What's Appealing?

This campground is nestled in the woods above the Mississippi River. There's a beautiful view from King's Bluff Overlook which is about a 2.5 mile roundtrip from the parking area. You could make it about 5.5 miles if you hike from campground. There are also short walks to a few other overlooks.

We were just spending the night but I'm not sure there's anything else to do. The information sheet says there are 7 miles of hiking trails, but there really isn't anything interesting other than the overlooks. It was a quiet place for a one night stay.

I think fall would be the best time to visit after the mosquitoes are gone and when the leaves have turned. Winter would also be good. There are 9 miles of groomed X-country ski trails; you need a MN Ski Pass.

The Basics

There are 31 pull in/back in sites (38 is the highest number but some numbers are skipped), 4 cart in sites, and 5 sites for bicyclists (off the Great River Road bike route below the campground across from the Mississippi River). The sites are spacious and shaded and have a picnic table and fire pit.

Very Basic Campground

There's a bathroom with toilets, showers, and sinks. The showers are push button so you get no heat control and the water shuts off after about 30 seconds. There are also pit toilets that may be closer to your site. Drinking water and trash dumpsters are near the bathroom.

Cost

It's $19 plus the $7 MN state park fee. There was no camp host on site, but I saw a ranger drive through. We have a MN parks sticker on our window and paid online the day we came in because the office was closed. There was no online reservation fee when we paid online on the day of our stay.

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Erin Z.
Traveler
Jul. 21, 2024
Mill Bluff State Park Campground
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.
Kim
Guide
Sep. 14, 2020
Great River Bluffs State Park Campground
Fantastic cart in sites
I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered.

The 5 sites are well spaced out with lots of trees, nice flat tent pads, a newer clean vault and good fresh water both within a short distance of all the sites.

The surrounding hiking trails feature incredible views of the Mississippi River valley, high upon a bluff. The sites are away from the heavy foot traffic of picnic areas and primary hiking trails, though during the day there will be a few hikers walking the trail down the middle of the cart site trail to get to a fantastic lookout site. There weren't tons of people but it might bother those that don't want to see anyone while there.

There are two vault toilets. One at the parking lot and one between camp site 3 and 4. If you want a shower, you have to drive up to the family campground which is a good half mile away.
Kim L.
Ranger
May. 31, 2021
Neshonoc Lakeside
Great campground for a weekend RV
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. Neighbors were friendly, kids found other kids to play with, and lots of activities to keep them busy. We found the seasonal campers super friendly and nice to chat with. The sites are all flat with a gravel pad, some also have concrete patio and all have nice fire pits. While there aren’t a lot of trees or shade, it was a great site with our awning out. There is a nice sized heated swimming pool with a kid splash pad area, and you can boat on the lake. Bathrooms are well kept and clean, with nice shower facilities that area accessible. We have camped here before, and have already booked again for Labor Day weekend. The staff are helpful and friendly, and the outdoor movies on the weekend are a fun way to wind the kids down. Nearby recreation of the LaCrosse River trail for biking is a short drive away, and plenty of exploring can be done within a 30 min drive. Bring your bikes and enjoy this gorgeous area.
Annie C.
Legend
Apr. 28, 2019
Pietrek County Park
Nice little county park
This was an interesting little campground sandwiched between the road and the Trempealeau River. The backstory on the park is that the gentleman who originally owned the land had asked that when he died that it be preserved as a wildlife area. His death came much sooner than anyone thought, and the family worked with the county to donate the land to the county as a park. There are about six tent only sites set back near the river, with three of them in close proximity to each other (I think it is used as a group camping area). When I was there the sites were poorly maintained and only had two fire pits and tables for all six sites combined. There are 25ish RV type sites with either just electric or electric and water. Some of these sites are set up back to back in an open field, which is not very appealing. The grass had been let to grow very long before the recent cutting, so it was like walking through freshly mown hay. There is a horse arena (very muddy when I was there), and it looks like you can camp with your horses on the edge of the RV area. The showers were really nice and fairly new.