Best Glamping near Westby, WI

Driftless area glamping experiences surround Westby, Wisconsin with several unique accommodations blending luxury and nature. Westfork Sports Club & Campground offers Native lodges on the Kickapoo River, providing a peaceful retreat with spectacular valley views and comfortable accommodations. "We loved it here! What a gem! The views go on and on!" noted one visitor about the panoramic landscapes. Pine View Campground at Fort McCoy features glamping options including yurts, while Neshonoc Lakeside offers lakeside yurts with modern amenities. Bluebird Family Camp provides yurt accommodations with electrical hookups, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and resort-style camping experiences. These eco-friendly glamping sites generally include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to clean shower facilities while maintaining a connection to the natural environment.

The surrounding Driftless region provides exceptional backdrops for luxury outdoor stays. Hiking trails at Wildcat Mountain State Park offer stunning vistas over the Kickapoo River Valley, with one visitor highlighting "amazing cart-in experience" with "access to the parks trail system." Bryes Bad Axe Glamping delivers intimate experiences with just one site available for a completely private eco-retreat. Most glamping locations in the area provide easy access to water activities, with the Kickapoo River being particularly popular for kayaking and canoeing adventures. Several sites include firewood availability, drinking water access, and trash service while maintaining sustainability principles. Many locations remain open from spring through mid-October, with Wildcat Mountain and Pine View accommodations available year-round for those seeking winter glamping experiences surrounded by Wisconsin's scenic countryside.

Best Glamping Sites Near Westby, Wisconsin (21)

    1. Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    15 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
    9 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
    20 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. Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Dakota, MN
    34 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."

    7. Bryes Bad Axe Glamping

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

    $100 / night

    8. Bluebird Family Camp

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

    9. Pine View Campground - Fort McCoy

    8 Reviews
    Sparta, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 898-3517

    "Situated within short distance of the Mississippi surrounded by trails and kayak friendly rivers."

    "We were told to go straight to our site and setup and they will check on us later. By morning there was a marker on the pole."

    10. Tunnel Trail Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ontario, WI
    24 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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  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Chapparal Campground And Resort

    Quiet, clean, fun

    This campground is perfect for families with young children that don’t like the chaos of other campgrounds that are made for children. This ultra clean campground has amazing shower and bathroom facilities. All the camp sites are shady and super well kept. On site there is a small swimming pool that is clean and not too deep, as well as a giant beach and swimming hole. Campers me use the beach for free, but the inflatable‘s that are on the water cost extra . There is also an electric wakeboard Experience for cost. The beach is clean with a lot of shade pergolas, picnic tables, and seating. There is a restaurant on site that is not part of the campground, but makes for a good place in case of rain. They are currently building a new office which will improve the look at check-in a lot. The owners are kind and respectful, the grounds are very well-kept and bathrooms are cleaned multiple times a day. The showers take quarters, but they are hot, have good pressure, and a quarter gets you a lot of shower time. Our kids bring their bikes and have a nice time on the quiet and slow paths.

    There is firewood for sale on site as well as ice, a few necessities, and ice cream!

  • Kim L.
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Castle Rock County Park

    Loved it- lakeside camping and spacious sites

    We had site A11, and just loved the location. The A loop is overlooking the lake and close to the beach. Big pine trees so your campsite is really flexible- we had 3 sites A10-12 and just made it a big area for the families to merge in. Plenty of trees and coverage for hammocks, fire pits can be moved. The only negative is that showers cost $0.25 for 3 min. We skipped the showers and just went swimming. There’s a big beach area roped off, and a swim platform for the big kids. There’s a boat launch, and Buckhorn State park is just 15 min away if you need more trails. Dogs were welcomed, plenty of bathrooms and trash locations. They have 2 dump and fill stations for rvs. We have a 28 ft travel trailer and had tons of space at our site. So far, this may be my favorite camping location in WI! We went mid August, and didn't have problems with mosquitoes but we load up on the DEET. We are already planning our group camping trip again for next year! Also was able to get a nice 6 mile run in on roads without much traffic.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Great River Bluffs State Park Campground

    Fall camping

    Stayed here in the fall. Had a site right next to the bathroom big enough for 2 tents and 2 vehicles. Hikes here offer great views of the river and bluffs and the fall colors are gorgeous!!! site came with a fire pit with grate and a picnic table. I did not use the grate for cooking as I camp with a blackstone as grates tend to be dirty. When I do use the fire for cooking, I always use a cast iron pan rather than cooking directly on the grate. pictures are from before my friend arrived with their vehicle and tent. They parked directly in front of my car and put their tent near the parking barricade close to the bathroom. My dog enjoyed all the room he had at this site!


Guide to Westby

Westby, Wisconsin sits in the heart of the Driftless Region at approximately 1,260 feet above sea level. The unglaciated landscape creates a distinctive topography with steep hills, narrow valleys, and cold-water streams ideal for year-round camping opportunities. Winter glamping locations in this area regularly experience temperatures below 10°F during January and February, requiring specific preparation for cold-weather stays.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park offers multiple fishing spots across five ponds and the Bad Axe River. "Nice campground, beautiful stream runs through it. Mountains, valleys, just gorgeous. Clean bathrooms with hot water. Shed with dry wood for purchase," reports one visitor to Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park.

Hiking through tunnels: The Elroy-Sparta bike trail features three historic railroad tunnels accessible from nearby campgrounds. A camper at Tunnel Trail Campground explains, "The trail is washed out shortly to the north of the campground but at check in they let us know and told us what they thought was the best way to address the issue. We ended up driving past the wash and rode to the largest tunnel."

Winter activities: Several campgrounds remain open year-round, including Wildcat Mountain State Park which maintains winter facilities. "This is a smaller campground but makes up for it with all the access around it. Ice Cave trail was a neat, quick walk," notes a reviewer about the winter hiking options at Wildcat Mountain.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers consistently mention the spacing at Wildcat Mountain State Park. "The sites were spaced apart far enough so you weren't on top of the other campers. Very beautiful scenery, especially from the lookout. All the fire rings come with grill racks for cooking," explains a visitor to Wildcat Mountain State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: Many glamping options near Westby maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. "Site came with a fire pit with grate and a picnic table. I did not use the grate for cooking as I camp with a blackstone as grates tend to be dirty," notes a camper at Great River Bluffs State Park Campground.

Night sky viewing: The rural setting provides excellent stargazing opportunities. "The fireflies at night were an added bonus!" mentions a reviewer about their experience camping in the region, while another camper at Wildcat Mountain noted, "The site was of good size, dark and quiet."

What you should know

Military bugle calls: Campers near Fort McCoy should expect daily bugle calls. A visitor to Pine View Campground mentions, "Reveille, call to mess, retreat, tattoo and taps daily. If you was in the military and haven't heard bugle calls for awhile, this is the place."

Wildlife encounters: Prepare for local wildlife visitors at your campsite. One camper at Wildcat Mountain recalls, "We kept it in a cooler, but it figured out how to open it! We woke up in the middle of the night to find some smart raccoon (or whatever it was) had enjoyed our breakfast."

Road noise levels: Some campgrounds experience significant traffic sounds. "Highway noise from the highway running along the river and from I-90 (while not really noticeable during the day) is ridiculously loud at night," warns a camper, adding "Added to this were the half dozen trains that ran through the night (horns going off too)."

Tips for camping with families

Pool access: Several family-oriented campgrounds offer swimming facilities. At Tunnel Trail Campground, "The pool opened the day we got there and my kids enjoyed it although it was definitely too cold for me. Frogs pulled us to sleep the first night but disappeared the second."

Kid-friendly water activities: Shallow creek access provides safe play areas. "My kids enjoyed playing in that," reports a parent about the creek running through the campground, while another mentions, "My kids really liked the pond and playground. They spent most of the weekend getting tadpoles from the water then letting them go again."

Local attractions: Plan day trips to nearby features. "We drove a truck so getting up/down the mountain wasn't a problem, but if you have a low car, the front end is going to get scraped at the bottom of the mountain," cautions a family regarding access to hiking trails at Wildcat Mountain.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling requirements: RV sites vary significantly in levelness throughout the region. A visitor to Neshonoc Lakeside reports, "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."

Access challenges for larger rigs: Approach roads can be difficult for large RVs. One camper notes, "We had difficulty getting to our site as tight corners for rigs 38 feet or more," while another mentions, "The driveway leading to the campground is a bit daunting (especially if pulling a camper), but its well worth it!"

Water quality considerations: Well water is common at many campgrounds. "Keep in mind water is well so a filter may be wanted," advises an RVer, while another mentions, "Drinking water and trash dumpsters are near the bathroom."

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