Best Glamping near Viroqua, WI

Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground houses unique glamping sites in the stunning Driftless Region of Wisconsin, approximately 20 miles from Viroqua. The park offers cart-in glamping sites with exceptional privacy, perfect for those seeking a more upscale outdoor experience while still enjoying natural surroundings. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire ring with grill rack, and access to hot showers and clean restroom facilities. "We loved it here! What a gem! The views go on and on," one guest shared about their glamping experience in the area. Westfork Sports Club & Campground provides another notable glamping option with stunning ridge-top views overlooking the Kickapoo River Valley. Their accommodation options include Native lodges for a unique glamping experience complete with electricity and comfortable sleeping arrangements, all situated on spacious sites that offer both privacy and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The Driftless Region surrounding these glamping destinations provides exceptional recreational opportunities directly from your luxury accommodations. Hiking trails wind through Wildcat Mountain State Park with routes leading to spectacular valley overlooks where, according to a visitor, "you will look out over a fog shrouded valley through the trees" in the morning. The Kickapoo River offers premier kayaking and canoeing experiences, with outfitters in nearby Ontario providing equipment rentals and shuttle services. Stargazing opportunities are exceptional from these elevated glamping locations due to minimal light pollution, with one reviewer noting they "saw a wide array of stars and the Milky Way." Bryes Bad Axe Glamping provides a more intimate experience with a single exclusive site surrounded by natural beauty. Most glamping options in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with advance reservations strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays.

Best Glamping Sites Near Viroqua, Wisconsin (21)

    1. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 337-4775

    "NOTE; Google maps makes it look like the campground and landing are near each other. They are not."

    "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."

    2. Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park

    3 Reviews
    Newton, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-5485

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase. Electricity, potable water connections, sewer."

    "Esofea campground has a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails. The camping options range from full hookups to tent camping."

    3. Westfork Sports Club & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Westby, WI
    6 miles
    Website

    $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!"

    4. Sidie Hollow County Main Campground

    2 Reviews
    Viroqua, WI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 637-7335

    "Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level."

    "There are around 20/30 or so site. You can put a tent or small camper on any and be pleased. Nothing to do but connect with nature or take long country drives."

    5. Neshonoc Lakeside

    9 Reviews
    Bangor, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order."

    "The site are all level, have a fire pit and picnic table. They are pretty open, so you’re close to you neighbors and little shade or privacy."

    6. Bryes Bad Axe Glamping

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    Newton, WI
    5 miles
    +1 (608) 632-4826

    $100 / night

    7. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Dakota, MN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 643-6849

    "The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area."

    "I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered."

    8. Red Barn Resort and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lansing, IA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (563) 538-4956

    $25 - $39 / night

    9. Bluebird Family Camp

    2 Reviews
    La Crosse, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 781-2267

    10. Tunnel Trail Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 435-6829

    "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."

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Glamping Reviews near Viroqua, WI

115 Reviews of 21 Viroqua Campgrounds


  • D
    May. 14, 2024

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Nice Weekend Get Away

    The cart in sites all have a fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and are a short walk from the primitive toilets. There is a water spigot in the parking area. They have 4-5 wheelbarrows to use as carts to get your stuff to the site. Each site could comfortably hold 3 to 4 tents. They are on a path for an out and back hike so expect some passers by. Cart in 1 and 2 are fairly close to the parking area and are less secluded from each other. 3 and 4 are more secluded. Site 3 offers more shade and 4 looks to have recently had some trees cut down and is fairly open air. Overall the trails are well maintained and accessible from the cart in area. They provide some nice views of the river and you can easily hike the area in a day. It’s by no means a secluded area if you’re looking to get away from road noise or other people. All in all it makes for a nice weekend getaway.

  • Anna G.
    May. 29, 2019

    River's Edge Campground - Black River

    Shiocton, WI

    Water, fishing, tubing, bar, pavilion, kid and animal friendly, showers, toilets, fire pits, water/electric sites, easy booking.

  • J
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Wisconsin Riverside Resort

    Camping with all the amenities

    We came here to enjoy some river tubing! Free shuttle takes you up river for a 3 hour float trip. We reserved one campsite for 2 couples. There was a picnic table, fire pit and electric hookup onsite. Port o potties and spigot nearby and a dumpster for trash. They have non electric camp sites along with RV sites and cabins with everything you could need including kitchen and tv. Seems like a lot of people stay there for the long haul as there are some trailer homes with heavy decoration.

    The general store has everything you would need available for purchase and there's a large bar/restaurant attached. We were there the same day of a wedding reception. Free mini golf and swimming pool for campers. Bugs were a bit of an issue but thats expected. The river is clean with a shallow sandy bottom which attracts many parties and fun times. Not exactly the place for a quiet getaway.

  • Kim L.
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Wisconsin Riverside Resort

    Great family campground right on the lower Wisconsin River!

    Overall my family LOVED this campground. There is a decent sized pool that is clean and well-maintained with a smaller kiddie pool with a slide. There is also a man-made lake with a beach for swimming and bigger kids to enjoy the large inflatable slides and swim platforms. The campground is right on the river, and provides rentals for canoes, kayaks, and tubes. They will shuttle you as far up the river as you'd like to go, and you float or paddle back while enjoying all the sand bars along the way.

    As an RV campground, the sites were level and grassy with at least one tree per lot. In the sites closer to the pool and lagoon (swim lake), they offer little privacy but are great for multi-family groups. We got a site with some woods in the back, so it was more quiet and private. The electrical and water hook ups were conveniently located, and the site was easy to get into. There were a lot of big Class A motorhomes, so the sites are plenty big. The tent sites are further away from the action, but have easy access to another bathroom and shower. They're also close to the river, and back up to a large corn field. There's a row of pine trees for easy hammock set up, and open grassy areas to let your group sprawl. The bathrooms were clean and nice, but they do have a $1 min for a shower. There is a change machine in the laundry facility.

    The Resort also has an extensive camp shop and a huge restaurant with outdoor riverside seating. With live music and a full bar, this made for a really relaxing atmosphere if you're not up to campfire cooking. 

    We enjoyed this campground and it's friendly staff and campers. Even through there are a lot of people there so you're not isolated in the woods, it wasn't loud or obnoxious with partiers. It's Wisconsin, so everybody was drinking beers and having fun but it wasn't loud and rowdy. The best part is the location on the Wisconsin River- you can get your fill of quiet solitude on the water, or float in a tube with a case of beer if you like. We enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back! It’s a great spot to use as home base for river trips, and don’t forget the Spring Green Desert conservancy nearby. Who knew there were cactuses in Wisconsin? Total hike is about 3.2 miles round trip, with a gorgeous view of the valley.

  • Mary S.
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Visit here in the fall after the mosquitoes leave

    What's Appealing?

    This campground is nestled in the woods above the Mississippi River. There's a beautiful view from King's Bluff Overlook which is about a 2.5 mile roundtrip from the parking area. You could make it about 5.5 miles if you hike from campground. There are also short walks to a few other overlooks.

    We were just spending the night but I'm not sure there's anything else to do. The information sheet says there are 7 miles of hiking trails, but there really isn't anything interesting other than the overlooks. It was a quiet place for a one night stay.

    I think fall would be the best time to visit after the mosquitoes are gone and when the leaves have turned. Winter would also be good. There are 9 miles of groomed X-country ski trails; you need a MN Ski Pass.

    The Basics

    There are 31 pull in/back in sites (38 is the highest number but some numbers are skipped), 4 cart in sites, and 5 sites for bicyclists (off the Great River Road bike route below the campground across from the Mississippi River). The sites are spacious and shaded and have a picnic table and fire pit.

    Very Basic Campground

    There's a bathroom with toilets, showers, and sinks. The showers are push button so you get no heat control and the water shuts off after about 30 seconds. There are also pit toilets that may be closer to your site. Drinking water and trash dumpsters are near the bathroom.

    Cost

    It's $19 plus the $7 MN state park fee. There was no camp host on site, but I saw a ranger drive through. We have a MN parks sticker on our window and paid online the day we came in because the office was closed. There was no online reservation fee when we paid online on the day of our stay.

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  • Erin Z.
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Mill Bluff State Park Campground

    Secluded, but noisy.

    We were at site #9, great spot for tent. There were only trees behind us and our neighbors were far enough way we had privacy. There was no electricity, but we charged our phones and my son’s iPad at the ranger station. There was no running water so bring sanitizer. The swimming pond was great and not rocky. The hikes were good but lots of mosquitoes which made it hard to enjoy. Wish there was more to do in the area. No showers and no electricity in the bathroom near our site.

  • Kim The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Fantastic cart in sites

    I enjoy camping away from the hub bub of the family campground and opting for the backpack or cart in sites. Luckily, Great River Bluffs has some of the nicest cart ins I have encountered.

    The 5 sites are well spaced out with lots of trees, nice flat tent pads, a newer clean vault and good fresh water both within a short distance of all the sites.

    The surrounding hiking trails feature incredible views of the Mississippi River valley, high upon a bluff. The sites are away from the heavy foot traffic of picnic areas and primary hiking trails, though during the day there will be a few hikers walking the trail down the middle of the cart site trail to get to a fantastic lookout site. There weren't tons of people but it might bother those that don't want to see anyone while there.

    There are two vault toilets. One at the parking lot and one between camp site 3 and 4. If you want a shower, you have to drive up to the family campground which is a good half mile away.

  • Kim L.
    May. 31, 2021

    Neshonoc Lakeside

    Great campground for a weekend RV

    We stayed over Memorial Day Weekend at site 183. It was spacious and very well kept, with a great view of the lake. Wry easy to back in and get set up, almost level and took very little adjustment to get our spot in order. Neighbors were friendly, kids found other kids to play with, and lots of activities to keep them busy. We found the seasonal campers super friendly and nice to chat with. The sites are all flat with a gravel pad, some also have concrete patio and all have nice fire pits. While there aren’t a lot of trees or shade, it was a great site with our awning out. There is a nice sized heated swimming pool with a kid splash pad area, and you can boat on the lake. Bathrooms are well kept and clean, with nice shower facilities that area accessible. We have camped here before, and have already booked again for Labor Day weekend. The staff are helpful and friendly, and the outdoor movies on the weekend are a fun way to wind the kids down. Nearby recreation of the LaCrosse River trail for biking is a short drive away, and plenty of exploring can be done within a 30 min drive. Bring your bikes and enjoy this gorgeous area.

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2017

    Boulder Creek Campground

    Pretty Disappointed

    This park fell short in so many ways. Having stayed in other Yogi Bear's we were expecting similar accommodations. I will say they had a lot of rain and it did affect most of the campground. We booked over the phone for two nights. It was nearly $90 for those two nights. This is pretty spendy for us but we were meeting friends there. We arrived at the campground and were given site 14. It as across from our friends cabin so it should have been good. However, we got to our site on a very poorly maintained road only to find the site did not have a fire pit or a picnic table. It was extremely tiny, barely big enough for our truck and definitely not enough room for our two tents. The site was covered in sticks and debris and there was trash bags in front of the cabin across the washed out road. We went down to voice our concern that this was just not going to work and they said to try site 13. Even worse then 14. It was a grass spot, mowed out, no place to park a vehicle, which I'm glad I left at the bottom of the hill, extremely narrow, washed out road going to site 13. There still was no picnic table but there was a fire pit. Stated this is just not going to work. We paid way too much for so little accommodations. They said they couldn't refund or move us to an electric site (we didn't need electric but the two previously mentioned sites were not going to work) without talking to their boss. After already spending 28 days in a tent, across the country, I was pretty upset that this yogi bear was so bad. They did end up moving me to site 17, which was one of the few that did not have a completely flooded fire ring. Which leads to the next things, almost all of the grounds were completely flooded. Fire rings couldn't even be seen they were so far under water. To walk to any part of the park involved getting your feet wet. The playground swings were above water making it difficult for the kids to reach them without getting really wet. There had been no attempts to move any water from the storms making it difficult to enjoy parts of the park. The pool was pretty cold but I suppose it is Wisconsin. The staff did have many events going on but if you were early, you wouldn't even know the events were going on. They showed up right on time and then had to set up. But they did do a variety of races and had a pirates and princess dance. They brought in actual hair dressers to do the little girls hair for them. That was something the girls in the group enjoyed. They also had cartoons playing in the evenings. The kids also enjoyed that. Overall, I would never return, there are so many really nice parks in Wisconsin for way less money. This was not worth it at all.


Guide to Viroqua

The Driftless Area surrounding Viroqua, Wisconsin remains unglaciated, creating a unique landscape of steep ridges, deep valleys, and winding streams. This topography provides secluded camping opportunities with elevations ranging from 685 to 1,719 feet above sea level. Campsites in the region typically experience cool nights even in summer, with average temperature drops of 15-20°F after sunset.

What to do

Kayak the Kickapoo River: Access the winding Kickapoo River directly from Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground, which provides prime river access for paddlers. "We took the opportunity to kayak down the Kickapoo and had a blast - make sure you do some exploring while you are here," suggests one camper who considers this "a top pick of ours and well worth a try."

Hike Ice Cave Trail: Explore the unique geological formations on this short trail accessible from several campgrounds. "Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk. The trails around have gorgeous views of the driftless area and Kickapoo river," notes a visitor to Wildcat Mountain.

Stargaze from elevated sites: Take advantage of the minimal light pollution at Sidie Hollow County Main Campground for exceptional night sky viewing. "The winding roads that lead to this special little park show some of Wisconsin's prettiest views," with open spaces perfect for stargazing during clear nights.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers consistently praise the spacious layouts at Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park, where "the sites were spaced apart far enough so you weren't on top of the other campers." This arrangement provides a sense of seclusion even when the campground is full.

Clean facilities: Visitors appreciate the well-maintained amenities at many campgrounds in the region. "The bathroom facilities are close and clean" at Wildcat Mountain, while Esofea offers "clean bathrooms with hot water" and a "shed with dry wood for purchase."

Abundant wildlife: The natural setting provides frequent wildlife encounters. At Wildcat Mountain, one camper recalls passing through "a grassy area that was always full of bunnies!" Another notes that "mountains, valleys, just gorgeous" terrain at Esofea creates ideal habitat for local wildlife viewing.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most yurt camping near Viroqua, Wisconsin operates between mid-April and mid-October. Neshonoc Lakeside specifically runs "April 15 to October 15," while other sites have similar seasonal restrictions due to weather conditions.

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential for specialty accommodations. "Book online before you get there!!!!" advises one visitor to Great River Bluffs State Park. Sites with electricity or yurt camping options fill quickly during peak season.

Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have challenging approach roads. At Wildcat Mountain, "the driveway leading to the campground is a bit daunting (especially if pulling a camper)," and another visitor cautions, "if you have a low car, the front end is going to get scraped at the bottom of the mountain."

Water quality considerations: Well water is common at campgrounds in the region. At Tunnel Trail Campground, "Keep in mind water is well so a filter may be wanted," which applies to many camping areas throughout the Driftless Region.

Tips for camping with families

Explore small ponds and streams: Children enjoy the natural water features at several campgrounds. At Esofea, "There are around 20/30 or so site. You can put a tent or small camper on any and be pleased. Nothing to do but connect with nature or take long country drives." Another visitor notes it has "a shelter, several ponds and streams, and some nice hiking trails."

Take advantage of family amenities: Bluebird Family Camp provides specific family-oriented facilities. "It has a playground with a busted slide. Basketball and volleyball courts, a man made swimming pond fed by a creek, and lots of trails. My kids really liked the pond and playground. They spent most of the weekend getting tadpoles from the water then letting them go again."

Consider cart-in sites for an adventure: Wildcat Mountain offers an adventure option with their cart-in sites. "We hiked a short distance into our site... The site was of good size, dark and quiet." Another visitor notes, "There were carts to use and parking wasn't too far so it wasn't bad at all. We were close to a vault toilet and the flush toilets/showers weren't too far away."

Tips from RVers

Level sites available: Many campgrounds provide well-prepared RV pads. Sidie Hollow has "Nice grassy sites next to a cool creek. Electric but no water hook up. There is an RV fill up and a dump. Stayed in site #34 which has shade all afternoon. Also very level."

Size limitations: Larger RVs may face challenges at certain campgrounds. Tunnel Trail Campground warns, "We had difficulty getting to our site as tight corners for rigs 38 feet or more." Always call ahead to confirm your specific RV length can be accommodated, especially for specialty accommodations like yurt camping in Viroqua, Wisconsin area.

Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer complete services. Esofea provides "Electricity, potable water connections, sewer" while others have more limited hookups, making it important to verify utilities when booking yurt or specialty camping options.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Viroqua, WI is Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 20 reviews.

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