Mindoro sits in Wisconsin's Driftless Area, characterized by steep ridges and deeply carved river valleys untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. Most RV campgrounds near Mindoro, Wisconsin provide electrical hookups ranging from 30-amp to 50-amp service, with sites typically open from mid-April through mid-October. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with occasional thunderstorms.
What to do
Water recreation: Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort offers kayaking on Lake Neshonoc, a 600-acre lake approximately 11 feet deep at its deepest point. "Great place to go kayak, decent place to fish, and good access to bike trail. Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Muskie, Pike, Walleye, and Bluegill can be caught at this location," notes Megan S.
Biking trails: Pettibone Resort provides easy access to La Crosse's trail system. "About a 10 minute walk over the Cass St. bridge and you are in the heart of downtown La Crosse," reports Sara M. The campground's location makes it convenient for cyclists looking to explore the city.
Amish country exploration: The area surrounding Whiskey Creek Family RV Park features Amish communities. According to Tim M., "The park is near an Amish community giving the region a great country feel." Sparta, with its shops and amenities, is less than ten minutes away.
What campers like
Swimming options: Whiskey Creek Family RV Park features a distinctive swimming area. "They have a beautiful white sand beach around a 1-acre swim pond. The water was the color of the Caribbean with these huge blow-up toys and slides in the middle. Kids loved it," shares Whiskey C.
Family activities: Stoney Creek RV Resort offers numerous planned events. "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," explains Jen A. The resort includes a bounce pillow, arcade, mini golf, and laser tag.
Peaceful setting: Blueberry Fields Forever provides a unique camping experience on a working blueberry farm. "This campground is unique, and very beautiful. The setting is a blueberry farm, and the scenery is gorgeous! It is very quiet," reports Mike H. The campground features just three sites, creating a secluded atmosphere.
What you should know
Site spacing: Campsite density varies significantly between properties. At Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground, "The sites were spaced apart far enough so you weren't on top of the other campers," according to David F. In contrast, at Pettibone Resort, "Neighbors are close," notes David B.
Shower facilities: Most campgrounds offer shower facilities with varying quality. Camp Everyday Winona features "exceptionally clean" bathrooms according to Patti M., who noted "Hubby and son had a good hot shower, mine took awhile to heat up and stay heated."
Connectivity: Cell service availability fluctuates. At Stoney Creek RV Resort, one camper experienced exceptional connectivity that allowed them to "even got to see the northern lights our first night here," according to Jaime P.
Tips for camping with families
Family-friendly amenities: Stoney Creek RV Resort caters specifically to families with children. "The grounds are well maintained and very clean. The roads are nicely paved for bikes. Highly recommend!!" shares Nate M. The resort includes a bounce pillow, pool, lagoon, skate park, volleyball and basketball courts.
Weekend activities: Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort hosts special weekend events. "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," explains Kim L.
Swimming options: Multiple RV parks near Mindoro feature swimming amenities. At Whiskey Creek, "The water was the color of the Caribbean with these huge blow-up toys and slides in the middle. Kids loved it," notes Whiskey C. Neshonoc Lakeside features "2 swimming pools, daily activities, movies, and a full ice cream shop."
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Many Mindoro area RV campgrounds feature level sites. At Peterson City RV Park, Amy E. reports, "The RV sites have electricity, water, and sewer, and they are level– we were only staying one night and didn't even need to unhook our pickup."
Hookup accessibility: Some campgrounds require extra preparation for connections. "Note that depending on the site and how far you back in, the electric hookup may be a distance," advises Amy E. about Peterson City RV Park. At Pettibone Resort, "Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/30A electric and water."
Pad types: RV campgrounds near Mindoro typically offer gravel or concrete pads. At Neshonoc Lakeside, "The sites are all flat with a gravel pad, some also have concrete patio and all have nice fire pits," according to Kim L. Pettibone Resort features "asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites."
