RV camping near Osceola, Wisconsin provides access to the St. Croix River Valley region with its unique geological features formed by glacial meltwater. The area features diverse terrain from rolling prairies to densely wooded riversides with elevation changes of 100-300 feet throughout the region. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F while spring and fall camping seasons experience wide temperature swings that can drop below freezing overnight.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing on the Rum River: Country Camping RV Park offers river activities with shuttle service for tubing. "Love this place. Close to the Twin Cities, right on the Rum River. Great tent sites right on the river. Tubing! They have a bus that takes you into town float back to the campground, love it," reports one camper.
Hike nearby state parks: William O'Brien State Park Campground features multiple trail systems through prairie and riverside ecosystems. A camper mentions, "We loved the trails. It was easy to takes hikes of varying lengths. There were so many different kinds of birds, and the wildflowers were blooming and ferns were unfurling -so many shades of green!"
Visit Franconia Sculpture Garden: Located near Wildwood RV Park & Campground, this unique outdoor art space offers quirky installations. "Be sure to check out Franconia sculpture garden if you're staying here and have the time! It's such a fun and quirky place," recommends a visitor who stayed at both RV and tent sites.
What campers like
Private tent camping areas: Camp Waub-O-Jeeg offers secluded sites away from the main camping areas. "I really liked the Robin site- it was spacious, flat, great sandy soil for driving in tent stakes, has privacy from your closest neighbors, and it is off in its own corner so there wasn't a lot of car or foot traffic that went back there," shares a camper.
Family-oriented atmospheres: Country Camping Tent & RV Park provides activities for children of all ages. A family notes, "The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus. Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off then it was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max. Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults."
Off-peak camping opportunities: William O'Brien State Park Campground offers quieter experiences on weekdays. One camper reports, "My first time solo camping was at William O'Brien State Park on a Sunday evening. Weekends have been packed and reservations scarce for months at state parks in Minnesota. Arriving on a Sunday afternoon was a dream—very few people in the campground loop."
What you should know
Campground road conditions: Some private campgrounds have challenging access roads. At Camp Waub-O-Jeeg, a visitor noted, "The roads are rough in spots. A lot of the negative reviews about this campground come from people who encounter issues trying to drive through here with campers, but I didn't expect to have issues driving through here in a sedan."
Site privacy varies significantly: William O'Brien State Park has inconsistent vegetation between sites. "Compared to Wild River State Park, the sites at Savannah are pretty cramped with inconsistent vegetation between sites. I wouldn't want to stay here when the loop is fully reserved," explains one camper.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies throughout the region, particularly at more remote sites. "Cell reception for T-Mobile was minimal to non-existent. Wifi is available in the visitor center parking lot," reports a William O'Brien State Park visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Country Quiet RV Park and Campground offers open spaces for children to play. "This is a very nice RV Park. There's plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through," notes a visitor.
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds feature pools or water access. At Country Camping Tent & RV Park, families appreciate the water amenities: "We've stayed at Country Camping for years! Great variety of things to do for everyone. Group sites, tent sites, covered wagon sites! Floating on the Rum River, swimming pool with splash pad, little camp store, Golf cart rentals! Our grandkids love it too!"
Kid-friendly river activities: Many campgrounds offer age-appropriate water recreation. "Through a short weekend trip the camp site was a great size for us. Everyone was nice and friendly especially camp staff. The kayaking/canoeing was an amazing adventure that everyone should try. It was even great for kids 3 and 6," reports a Wildwood RV Park visitor.
Tips from RVers
RV site accessibility: Grand Casino RV Resort offers level sites but challenging maneuvering. A visitor notes, "Virtually every site in the park is a blind back in from the driver seat. You're trying to back your trailer into a site on the right side without being able to see anything over there. Additionally, the site number pedestals for each site are right against the corner of the driveway where you have to back around them without being able to see them."
Overnight convenience versus ambiance: When choosing between RV parks, consider your priorities. "If you were here to spend an evening gambling at the casino, the place is roomy and well maintained. If you just want to spend the night, and not spend half of it trying to get into your site and set up, there's got to be someplace close that would be better to go," suggests an RV camper.
City-adjacent RV camping: North Park RV Campground offers urban amenities with camping convenience. "Easy in & out. Just far enough off road to be fairly quiet. In city park. Tennis. Frisbee golf. Skateboard park. BB hoops. Toilets. Showers. Boat launch. Swimming. Easy walk to downtown," says a camper about this municipal option.
