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Several RV parks near Prairie du Chien accommodate various camping needs. Wyalusing State Park Campground features both electric and non-electric sites with water hookups, sanitary dump facilities, and spacious areas for larger vehicles. Rustic Barn Campground RV Park provides 58 sites with gravel driveways including long pull-throughs and back-in spots, many offering 30-amp or 50-amp electrical connections. "Sites are level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park," notes one visitor about Rustic Barn. Skip-A-Way Resort in nearby Clermont offers full-service RV sites with 50-amp electrical, sewer, and water hookups that accommodate big rigs on level pads.
Fall through spring camping requires advance planning in this Mississippi River region. Most RV parks remain open seasonally, with Wyalusing State Park operating year-round while others like Rustic Barn Campground close from November through mid-April. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with stronger coverage at parks closer to Prairie du Chien. According to one RV traveler, "AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service" at riverfront locations. Dump stations are available at most parks, though quality varies considerably—some feature modern facilities while others offer more basic options. Pet policies generally allow dogs with proper leashing, and many parks provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Sites near the river may experience occasional train noise, particularly at night.
"Sewer, water and electric."
"This was a nice campground next to a small town- nice quiet sites. Sites were kind of close together. Mostly seasonal spots here."
"General: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio."
"Beautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay."
"Don't know if that is for all seasons. Nice pull-through, large enough for our 36' 5th Wheel and pickup tow vehicle, needed more leveling than some. Some sites have power and water, ours only power."
"There are about 30 electric site big enough for RVs, and about 35 non electric site. All are very nice sites with fairly level gravel pads."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Came to this spot with plans to drive up to yellow river for fishing but ended up with the sweetest spot along bloody run creak."
"I went fishing and hiking and it’s very scenic and beautiful area , train blairing its horn in the middle of the night sucks since it’s right by train tracks, pit toilets and clear water stream in front"
"The camp ground that we stayed at was family friendly. Hammocks were ok to put up. The only not so great experience was that 2 out of the 3 showers on the women's side were out of order."
"The park has two campgrounds and this one is non electric with pit toilets and water. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a really nice grill."
from $16 - $25 / night
Check Availability"The train tracks are extremely close to slot of sites. Very loud. K ly bsd thing. Cave tour was great but at extra cost. Lake/swimming/fishing was great. Cabin was clean and nice."
GuideFYI When we made reservations this site required a two- night minimum stay. Don't know if that is for all seasons. Nice pull-through, large enough for our 36' 5th Wheel and pickup tow vehicle, needed more leveling than some. Some sites have power and water, ours only power. There's a water pipe and dump station on the way out. Nice hiking trails, including to a beautiful river overlook.
LegendGeneral: 58 sites with various amenities. Some are long pull-throughs, some are back-in, some have 30 amp with or without a patio, and some have 50-amp electric with or without a patio. Tents are NOT allowed. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and asked to sign a waiver and given a welcome packet. The rules are extensive, but most are common sense/courtesy and not at all unreasonable.
Site Quality: All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park. Our site had a patio and decent-sized picnic table but it was chilly when we were there so we ate inside.
Bathhouse: Very clean as were the showers.
Activities/Amenities: There are many activities offered, including a dog park, basketball, horseshoes, games (cornhole, large checkerboard, and others), a barn with a television, a book library, puzzles, and a pool table. Coffee is available after 9 am. There is also a small chapel available 24/7 and a laundry room. WiFi is also available. There is a camp store with ice, ice cream, some camping supplies, clothing, crafts, and more. We were told several restaurants will deliver to the campground.
We don’t typically prefer to stay in RV-style campgrounds, but it was conveniently located with easy access off Route 151 just over the Wisconsin border from Iowa, we were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our short stay passing through. Pride of ownership was evident throughout.
RangerMud Lake is a wonderful county park near Dubuque. Beautiful views of the Mississippi River. We stayed one night on our way to Minnesota. The sites are mostly sunny. The park streets are gravel with gravel sites. The park is quiet except for the occasional train from the nearby tracks. Great value for $21. Electric and water hookups. Marina and boathouse next door.
Stayed in campsite #35 which has no shade. It was a gravel site which shares a pull-through with site 36. There was more than enough parking for my TT and truck and grass on either side. The site included: picnic table and fire ring. Utilities were located in the rear. 20A/50A electric and water. Site was level. Neighbors were nearby.
AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 47 Mbps down, 1.3 Mbps up. Verizon data VERY SLOW. No WiFi.
Would stay here again. We camped at Mud Lake Park in a Travel Trailer.
RangerThere are about 30 electric site big enough for RVs, and about 35 non electric site. All are very nice sites with fairly level gravel pads. There are lots of trees for shade making the sites really beautiful if not spacious. We had a tight fit with our travel trailer on site 33e, but once we squeezed in it was excellent. Two bathrooms one with showers, and well kept. The best thing about this park are the wonderful hiking trails. Some are ADA accessible near the camp store, but most are a good climb with lots of ups and downs. Town of McGregor has a few cute restaurants and bars, but enjoy the park and the amazing views of the Mississippi and the Wisconsin rivers. Several big rig RVs were there, but call ahead if you’ve got a big RV to make sure you’ll fit.
There are some fantastic cycling routes near the river, with stops in all the little towns along the way. A wonderful place to spend a weekend, with apple orchards nearby.
RangerThis is a RV campground, with both seasonal and weekend sites. Coin laundry and shower room with 4 showers. They have nice level site in a grassy and sandy area, with enough tree coverage for shade but not so much you’re freaking out parking your camper. Big rig friendly. Decent wi-fi and plenty of space on your site. Dog friendly. They have a big playground for kids, and activities. For us, this was a great place for us to easily set up our camper and use it as a base camp for hiking at Governor Dodge, visiting House in the Rock, and tubing on the Pine River. The staff here was super helpful and friendly, and the seasonal campers were all nice and chatty. We have camped at another RV campground in Spring Green that has a party vibe, and this was a more relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely come here again!!
GuideBeautiful setting nice wide pull throughs. Very friendly and helpful. Good place for overnight or extended stay.
LegendI enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.
There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.
The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.
There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.
I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.
LegendThis camp South of Lacrosse Wisconsin is a great family or road tripping camp. Goose Island has very friendly staff and a nice little camp supply store at the entrance where you can also purchase firewood in two sizes of tubes. You’ll need a way to haul the wood to your site. We tent camp so we choose nonpowered sites away from the RV’s. The website refers to the camp as being on the backwater of the Misssippi. What ever it is, it is beautiful and right on the water. Bring the bug spray for the evening becasue the mosquitoes do come out in force. The camp facilities are clean and convenient. There is a small children’s playground and a small swimming area also. The camp was relatively busy in the powered RV area but clean and quite thoughout. It looked like there were some long term RV campers by the looks of their set up. You won’t regret staying at Goose Island.
LegendGeneral: This is a small (29-site) county park campground situated along the North Fork Maquoketa River. Nine of the sites are reservable, and the rest are first-come, first-served. Some sites are primitive, and some have water and 30-amp electricity hookups. There is one ADA-accessible site with a paved camper pad.
Site Quality: Most sites are level. The camper pads are gravel/grass, but not all are clearly defined. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring.
Bath/Shower: The bath/shower house was closed when we were there in November but there are vault toilets about a quarter mile from the campground (in the day-use area) that were very clean and well-stocked when we were there.
Activities/Amenities: Many activities including disc golf, three hiking trails, volleyball, two playgrounds (one in the day-use area and one by the campsites). There are two reservable picnic shelters. There is also a dump station.
We were tent camping in November on a backpacking trip so we didn’t take advantage of any of the activities but would return in our van on a future camping trip. We were the ONLY ones in the campground at this time of year!
RV camping near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin provides access to bluff-top vistas along the Mississippi River where elevations reach 1,200 feet above sea level. This driftless area features unique topography untouched by glacial activity, creating dramatic limestone outcroppings and deeply carved river valleys. Camping opportunities span from primitive tent sites to full-service motorhome accommodations across multiple counties within 45 minutes of Prairie du Chien.
Trout fishing: Access premium streams in Yellow River State Forest where stocked trout provide reliable catches. "Many different trails for hiking, biking or equestrian. Camp sites are mostly grass. Beautiful park," notes one visitor at Big Paint Campground. Multiple fishing locations throughout the forest offer year-round angling opportunities.
Swimming and river sports: Cool off during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 85°F. "This campground has a lot of fun activities from April 15 thru Oct 15. Some weekly activities include canoeing, tubing down the Turkey River, swimming, fishing and paddle boats in the Lake, a splash pad for kids," according to a camper at Skip-A-Way Resort. Water temperatures typically reach the mid-70s by late June.
Hiking the backbone trail: Experience unique limestone formations while traversing ridge paths. "Great trails and campsites & lots of geocaching!" reports one visitor about Wyalusing State Park Campground. The park maintains over 21 miles of marked trails with varying difficulty levels and provides trail maps at the entrance station.
Scenic vistas: Enjoy unobstructed river valley panoramas that showcase the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. "We stayed at the Homestead Campground, which consists of four loops named after cardinal directions," explains a camper at Wyalusing State Park. "This campground's sites are mostly among trees, and have a fair amount of privacy (forest understory growth) between sites."
Clean facilities: Access modern shower buildings with regular maintenance. "Let me wax poetic about the new bathroom/shower block. While I didn't take photos (should have) this is one of the nicest public bathrooms I've ever been in," notes one reviewer about Wyalusing State Park Campground. Many facilities have been renovated within the past five years.
Recreation options: Take advantage of on-site activities without leaving the campground. "Outdoor games set-up on the grass like Cornhole, croquet, etc. The store had firewood, ice, but grocery type items were very limited," writes a visitor to Rustic Barn Campground RV Park. Most campgrounds offer both structured and unstructured recreation options from May through October.
Train noise: Prepare for overnight train disruptions in riverside locations. "Only weird thing is it's along the Canadian pacific railroad so a train comes through at 10pm and 3am every night almost," reports a camper at Bloody Run County Park. Trains follow the Mississippi River corridor with regular schedules and audible warning horns at crossings.
Reservation policies: Book well in advance for peak summer weekends and holidays. "This is a great place to stay but make sure you get your reservations in early if you plan on staying on the weekend," advises a visitor to Six Pines Campground. Most reservations open 6 months prior to arrival date and fill quickly for holiday periods.
Water quality concerns: Check swimming advisories before planning water activities. "Lakewater often unsafe for swimming. To the extent the beach had weeds growing on it," notes one camper about certain area lakes. Local water conditions can change rapidly with rainfall and temperature fluctuations.
Playground access: Select campgrounds with dedicated play areas for children under 12. "There are lots of things for kids to do!" reports a visitor at Skip-A-Way Resort. "They have a beach for swimming. Boats for renting but they were out of order for repairs when we were here. You can rent kayaks, bikes. They have mini golf but you have to pay 8 dollars for that."
Evening entertainment: Plan for nighttime activities that accommodate early bedtimes. "There is a store and bar on the grounds as wellas a pavilion for use any time where they also have children's movies every Saturday night during season," notes a reviewer about Skip-A-Way Resort. Most structured activities conclude by 9:00 PM.
Educational opportunities: Incorporate learning into camping trips with ranger-led programs. "The nature program was great for our son who was 2 at the time," shares a visitor to Six Pines Campground. Programs typically run 30-45 minutes and cover local wildlife, geology, and history topics appropriate for children aged 4-12.
Leveling requirements: Bring adequate leveling blocks for sites with natural terrain. "All had gravel driveways and looked level. Decent separation between sites although they are close together, as would be expected in an RV park," explains a visitor to Rustic Barn Campground RV Park about site conditions. Most RV sites require minimal leveling but preparation ensures comfort.
Seasonal campground operations: Confirm opening dates before planning early spring or late fall trips. "Was very thankful to find a place to overnight in mid-November. Not a lot of free parking options in this part of Iowa. No water, electric, or dump station," shares a camper at Big Paint Campground. Many facilities reduce services or close entirely between November and March.
Wind exposure: Secure awnings and outdoor items in bluff-top locations. "This campground is noted for its rip-roaring winds, one camper told us that during the rainy and wind night before, their shelter took off and tumbled down the valley," warns a visitor about Wisconsin Ridge Campground. Wind speeds can exceed 20 mph on exposed ridge tops, particularly in spring and fall.
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