Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Nelson, WI has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Nelson, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Nelson, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"This area is off a low maintenance dirt road. It is best to come in from the south as sometimes the gate on the river bridge to the north is closed."
"The site has a shelter for the tent as well as other places outside for it. A fire spot and picnic table. Worth the hike."
"There are a few spaces with views you can hike in to but I opted for a spot next to my car. And ideal spot for a one nighter."
RangerThis was used and built by Boy Scouts ages ago. It’s still exist, however the river changed course and is further away than it once was. There is a bike trail that had a fork in the road that leads right to it someone could walk, hike, canoe or kayak to access this campground. I haven’t camped here since the 90’s, but have visited it in the last 5 years via bike, walking, and kayak. It’s free to stay here, and doesn’t seem like people really camp here anymore. Has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and a fire ring. Ideal for tent camping via bike, kayak or canoe.
RangerThe hike up the hill to the overlook is a daunting one. We used a collapsible wagon to haul all the supplies up the hill. There are two hike in sites here at overlooks that give spectacular views. The site has a shelter for the tent as well as other places outside for it. A fire spot and picnic table. Worth the hike.
GuideThere are a few spaces with views you can hike in to but I opted for a spot next to my car. And ideal spot for a one nighter. I stopped here after a 12 hour drive got set up and even walked the trails for a few miles before bed.
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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Nelson, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Nelson, WI is Zumbro Bottoms State Forest with a 4-star rating from 1 review.
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