Ontario, WI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Ontario, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Ontario, WI. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"Walk-In Sites
If you are looking for privacy, cart-in site 119 is quite a ways off the trail and far from the parking lot, but it's a bit small."
"Our first trip was five years ago and we got portage service for our canoe from Titanic Rentals in Ontario."
$10 - $15 / night
"It was maybe around a half mile walk from the closest parking. The trails I saw were more like small roads, but still had beautiful views."
"Campsites spacious, wooded and a-lot of hiking trails. No ambient polluty, stars magnificent."
"Campground is right on the Elroy Sparta bike trail which has three old tunnels to go though."
"The Elroy Sparta Bike Trail, North America's first rails-to-trails project, runs through the Tunnel Trail Campground."
$27 - $129 / night
"The campground is super easy to get to as it is adjacent to I-90 which means you’ll also deal with highway noise."
"We stayed one night on our way through Wisconsin. The campground was very neat and tidy. The folks that ran it were very nice and friendly."
$20 - $30 / night
"A beautiful location in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Near hiking, biking, fishing attractions. The campground is well groomed with lots of camping spots available."
"Lots of bugs at night to be expected being that close to the driftless. We awoke to such views - hard to beat!"
$15 - $21 / night
"This is a walk-in campground intended for very light camping, particularly for those biking the Elroy-Sparta or Lacrosse Trails, as it is right on the Elroy-Sparta trail and only a 10 minute bike ride"
"After biking 47 miles was a welcome respite on our first day of biking the Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail. We spent a second night on our out and back along the trail."
$20 / night
"The check-in process was a bit confusing, but that was forgotten with the location. Beautiful trout stream along the sites. Great place for star gazing as well. Definitely returning."
"Situated within short distance of the Mississippi surrounded by trails and kayak friendly rivers."
"Near-by La Crosse has baseball and softball teams from the Northwoods collegiate summer league."
Travelercost at end of september, sunday night was $76/night PLUS $16 parking fee so $92 for a night at a mediocre campground with no privacy. i rarely write negative reviews, but ive been camping for a while now, and never experienced this high of a cost for just a regular campground.
LegendNot the most elaborate campground or the best I stayed at, but the price was right for what you get. The sites are large. You could add a tent or RV to any of them, but some are tighter to get into than others because of the road and how it turns.
There's a little playground and lots of open space. Each site has a fire pit, but I don't believe there's firewood available for purchase. There are some vault toilets here.
Cost is only $15 cash and it's first come first serve. No reservations.
I believe that they raised the rate on April 1st. It's now $15, but in this day and age of price gouging that's actually a bargain for a campsite. It's primitive, but it's nicely kept.
A little train noise from the distance, but if you like the sound of a train horn, it's very soothing.
LegendKOA Journey. We didn't feel like tackling Illinois at the end of the day, so we planned a stop here.
Check in was pleasant. We were in the back by the bathroom, which was my request. Lots of shady trees. This is a well established campground. As others have noted there is Interstate noise. It's easy on- easy off though.
There's a Loves nearby.
GuideWe usually stay at the east shore sites but tried the west shore this time. The shore was not as level as the east side sites but still sandy and shallow for swimming. We could hear the bar blaring music across the lake until 10 or 11pm . There are more trees now than the website pictures show so there is some privacy between sites. Mosquitos were the worst i have ever experienced. The second we got out of the car they were all over us. We used the heaviest deet possible nonstop.
GuideThe lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained. The site was good. The 202 area has a parking lot for 4 sites and a very short walk to the sites. Fire pit and picnic table were in good shape. The highway noise is loud and some military jets kept flying overhead. The raccoons were brutal. They broke into our crates twice. Smart enough to figure out the clip mechanism. Overall good site but a little noisy.
RangerNice mix of sites at this park, many with electric hookups. There’s also lots of unnumbered sites FCFS sites around the park. Only 1 bathroom/shower building, and lots of vault toilets. The west loop sites (where we camped) were a bit close together, but large and level. Even on a busy Labor Day weekend, the campground was quiet and peaceful. AT&T service was good, and T-Mobile service was very spotty. There’s a dump station and potable water on site. We will definitely be back.
RangerBeautiful, clean, peaceful, wooded campground. Its mid-week and there's only a few other campers here. Most are super respectful with the exception of one group that has the occasional outburst but they were mostly quiet otherwise. We saw some bunnies, birds and raccoons. Heard squirrels, owls and other birds. Vault toilets throughout the campground and one building with showers and flush toilets near the visitor center with plenty of parking. Water fill and dump station located at the front near the visitor station as well. We got here around 6pm yesterday and no one was at the check in so we used the kiosk to get the park pass. A bit steep for out of state visitors @ $16 but they seem to keep the park in great shape so for once it was worth it. Lots of space and shade in all spots. Many sites with electric and some without. Plenty of spots can accommodate mid-large campers. Its about half and half pull-thru or back-in/pull-in. We have a 26 foot travel trailer and had no issues. Mostly level spots as well. A lot of trees are close to the road and made it slightly challenging to maneuver the road but nothing too crazy...just pay attention if you have a larger camper. We dont make it though wisconsin a lot but we'd definitely come back here again. Easy and quick to get to from 94 and less than a mile from Walmart. Plenty of stores/restaurants nearby. Really the only complaint besides the high entrance fee for out of state is that it is close to the town and you can definitely hear traffic. It's not too bad considering the surrounding woods definitely deaden the noise. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the park better.
GuideThis campground was fabulous! Great pool, restaurant, live music, and Pickle Ball! Well kept facility. It has a security gate, which I really appreciated.
LegendWe hiked a short distance into our site. We had to pass a grassy area that was always full of bunnies! The site was of good size, dark and quiet. The shower house was close and clean.
Camping near Ontario, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Ontario, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Ontario, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Ontario, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 173 campgrounds and RV parks near Ontario, WI and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Ontario, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ontario, WI is Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 20 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ontario, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Ontario, WI.
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