Best Glamping near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Lakeside Fire Campground & Waterpark and Pineland Camping Park offer upscale glamping accommodations near Wisconsin Rapids, providing comfort-focused alternatives to traditional camping. Lakeside features glamping tents with real beds, electrical outlets, and private outdoor spaces, while Pineland's luxury canvas tents include plush bedding, climate control, and rustic-chic furnishings. Both properties provide access to modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. The sites combine wilderness immersion with essential comforts, creating an ideal balance for those wanting nature experiences without roughing it. Glamping units are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining convenient access to amenities. One guest shared, "Very friendly atmosphere and more comfortable sized sites than we expected considering what we typically look for. All amenities are very nice."

Petenwell Park's waterfront glamping sites boast spectacular lake views and direct water access from luxury accommodations. The property maintains high-end geodesic domes and safari-style tents equipped with full bedding, electricity, and private decks for enjoying sunset views over Lake Petenwell. Guests can fish, swim, and boat directly from their accommodations, with boat rentals available on-site. The surrounding area offers extensive recreational opportunities including hiking trails, wildlife viewing at nearby Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, and rock climbing at Petenwell Rock. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed at sites right on the lake and they were hands down the most beautiful sites I've personally ever camped at! We didn't need to leave our site!" Most glamping accommodations remain available from April through October, with reservations recommended well in advance for summer weekends.

Best Glamping Sites Near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (36)

    1. Lakeside Fire Campground & Waterpark

    2 Reviews
    Nekoosa, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 886-3871

    $50 - $65 / night

    2. Petenwell Park

    11 Reviews
    Necedah, WI
    20 miles
    +1 (608) 564-7513

    "I have been going to this campground for years, walking around, going to the beaches, launching the family pontoon and fishing in Lake Petenwell. Everyone is always so friendly upon arrival."

    "Mostly swimming, boating, socializing, campfires. Lots of bugs"

    3. Wilderness Park (Juneau County)

    6 Reviews
    Necedah, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 565-7285

    $17 - $23 / night

    "A great campground with out of this world lake views. Most sites come with amazing lake views. Great for watching the sun rise up over the lake. Great swimming, fishing and playing."

    "Some sites will come with electric  though most are rustic.  Some sites with electric can be found with lake access.  Plenty of space between sites. "

    4. Pineland Camping Park

    5 Reviews
    Friendship, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 564-7818

    "The adult staff are friendly and helpful the younger staff especially boys could care less what you need and act as though you are the burden upon their life."

    "Nice place, friendly staff. Everything is covered in gravel and stone which is great for parking the camper but not for puppy paws. Had to remove stones 3 times from my poor pups feet."

    5. Roche A Cri State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Friendship, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 339-6881

    "Chill and relaxing camp ground in Roche A’ Cri Wisconsin State park. Sites surrounded by old growth pines and adjacent to park’s name sake, Roche A’ Cri mound."

    "We camped on site 40 which was very flat so it was easy to find a position for the tent. The sites are small but practical and offered a nice bench in addition to the picnic table."

    6. Moonlite Trails Campground

    1 Review
    Necedah, WI
    20 miles
    +1 (608) 565-6936

    "Very peaceful and full hookup available with sewer dump near. Ice and wood in property.

    Very nice hosts and helpful when we needed wood."

    7. Oasis Campground & Waterpark

    2 Reviews
    Hancock, WI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 249-3322

    $60 - $150 / night

    "Love the pool and lake with inflatables. Great bar too!! Highly recommend."

    "Great Lake floats to play on. Nice bar. Tons of carts to rent. Big pull through sites. Full hookup. Bar at the beach. Serves great food."

    9. Coloma Camperland

    2 Reviews
    Coloma, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 228-3600

    "Located Within 1.5 miles of I-39 with easy access on & off I-39. Diesel fuel & gas also available at the exit."

    "Bathrooms were EXCEPTIONALLY clean! More of an adult campground - no kids running around. Very quiet and relaxing!"

    10. Fremont RV Campground

    18 Reviews
    Waupaca, WI
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There is an arcades room, free wifi, and very well stocked general store.

    They have weekly themes throughout the summer and Yogi makes appearances that the kids love."

    "Place is filled w activities for kids, heated swimming pool large large pool, water slide, free movies on fri night cartoons sat morning, the tent sites are on a mowed grass area w porta potties, but free"

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Glamping Reviews near Wisconsin Rapids, WI

137 Reviews of 36 Wisconsin Rapids Campgrounds


  • Annabelle G.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    S’Mores Campground

    Wonderful family weekend

    I took my daughter and her friend here for the weekend, 10 years old. We rented a cabin for the weekend. Amazing cabins, amazing setup, they all have picnic tables and benches on porch. Cabin had three beds, fridge, air conditioner, two windows, plenty of plugs in. Bring your own sleeping bags/towels and etc as these are not provided. Fire ring provided down the stairs from us, even further down was the huge extremely clean pool, bathrooms, showers. Both of which were amazing! And free of use. Pool is very well maintained and kept, plenty of chairs to use and tables. Right next to the pool was a huge and brand new kids play area. They also have rock mining for kids located by the pool which the kids loved. They also liked the store; a lot of neat things in there for adults, kids, camp, and even animal friends. Commons area which is open at the front, made for a nice sitting to relax. Also located on the beach which was nice to see and the dock area was nice, kids liked it. The set up is great, a little confusing the first time but easy to learn. All of the Cabins were close except for the first two which were at the entrance of the park and bigger. They were two rooms compared to our one room. Permanent residence were extremely nice, the campsite is privately owned and operated which we loved and met the owners. We will certainly be back again! Additional information that may be helpful since I researched this campsite extensively May 15 th to October 6th is the campsites open/ closed dates. Check in for campsites and yurts are different. Campsites is at 2, cabin and hurts 3pm but we checked in early about a half hour. No additional charge. Animals welcome, must be leased and friendly. If you have visitors must be gone by 9pm- they actually let my husband stay with no additional charge or fee and accommodated our two vehicles. Otherwise one vehicle per cabin. Location was extremely easy with the signs directly off of highway. Not far from town, if you need something or go to store there; they probably have what you need. Basic sites, some with piers overlooking the beach and huge! Beautiful absolutely will camp there with our tent. Pull through and deluxe sites, seasonal sites, decks, and dogi pots(hint hint). All campsites babe electric and water, the yurt is amazing! It comes with couch, beds, tables, and so much more! It is located on the water scenery and a little more private by being set back. Yurt also has heat and ac; wouldn’t mind staying there in early May or late September. Outdoor picnic area, plenty of room for about 15 people and includes setting in a circular setting located directly by the playground/ pool and playroom. They have events as well, the kids and I not only used the mining system by the office but we watched a movie by the playground area- it was amazing and free! Camping lakeside or not lakeside. There was a secluded campsite and raised above, number 155- I’d suggest this one for anyone who want to get a way and be alone. It was a nice site and I didn’t notice it until we left. The cabin we rented was$80 a night, non refundable since it was last minute. This included two adults and up to four kids. I could see how four kids would easily fit because of the bunk beds and queen bed in our cabin. Oh forgot to mention there was also a microwave in the room and a broom, garbage bins. The door was rustic and still has a lock on it but it was the pulley door which the kids loved. To my understanding there are no pets allowed in the yurt. Also the only, one and only thing I didn’t like was that wood couldn’t be purchased else where. The wood purchased there burnt fast and didn’t last long, we only used it to cook food on our tripod due to how fast the wood burnt. Although there was also a park grill on the cabin premises too which we didn’t use; very used and had nothing to clean it with. There are seasonal sites, I don’t know how much they are but it’s a very quiet campground and everyone folllowed rules for the quiet time. Another thing I noticed is the seasonal all keep their yards very well maintained. They had beautiful landscape, yards were mowed, and nice fences- porches- decor- and sheds. Camp owner/ host lives directly across from the check in office/ store so that was comforting knowing someone was at the gate at all times. We walked down to the beach, lake area. At the tome it was being worked on but it was still beautiful and very quiet. No bugs in this area either. You can make reservations on line, see pictures on line, rates on line, and see the camp map. If i has to recommend any sites it’d be 151 for tenting and wanting to be alone, away from everyone. Campsite number 17 for camping with a tent/ pop up because it over looks the beach and has a huge deck to sit on, have dinner on or drink coffee while watching the beach another three sites I’d recommend, tents only is number 61 63 or 65. They are down further than the rest of the campsites, they are also a little more secluded and with a beach view. This would be perfect for a set of three friends camping together to rent. This is also main entrance to beach are. I also wouldn’t mind renting the first cabin when you enter campground as it’s bigger. There is one cabin I wouldn’t suggest and that’s 106. It’s in the middle of a triangle area for traffic. It was exactly across from our cabin and a lot of traffic going by it from many different ways. Finally thanks S’mores for the amazing stay; they truly accommodated us and we appreciate it.

  • Dulce B.
    Jul. 19, 2016

    Fremont RV Campground

    Forest campground

    Camped with husband and two children. It's a well-maintained campground with a lot of trees throughout, but note that the trees don't separate your individual sites. However, I was pleasantly surprised for a kids-themed facility. Just make sure you don't get one of the few sites along the main road.

    The kids enjoyed the pool that had a twisty water slide, basketball hoops, a float turtle they all loved to climb, and a playground with the dumping bucket. The mini golf was really decent and we enjoyed the weekend entertainment of music on the grounds and at the pool party. There is an arcades room, free wifi, and very well stocked general store.

    They have weekly themes throughout the summer and Yogi makes appearances that the kids love. Our friends stayed in cabins a few yards away and those were a nice, comfortable choice for them with running air conditioning and a shower.

    It was nice to see that a camp ranger walked around to control noise levels, which didn't seem to be an issue. That's appreciated by us tenters.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 2, 2025

    Wedges Creek Hideaway

    Rustic Glamping - exactly what we were looking for

    This is a diamond in the rough - exactly what we wanted on our journey.  Our criteria - less than $100, pet friendly and rustic. 

    This is a sawmill that has it all - they run the mill when needed, but also have primitive cabins (where we stayed), full cabins with in house bath, electric RV/tent camping and more. Even wood fired pizzas with homemade crust most nights of the week and sometimes live music!

    We were in cabin #3 - rustic.  Yes - it did have heat!  A little ceramic heater had it so toasty when it was 30 degrees outside we actually turned it off - so it's sure to please on chilly nights.  The interior was amazing - lumber that I'm sure came from the mill and ceiling planks that were gorgeous - left over planks from many years ago, stored in a shed and re-purposed for the cabin. The bed was very comfortable with clean sheets and squishy (in a good way) pillows. A small covered front porch and we just parked in front.

    Bathroom - if you are in a cabin without a bath, it's very nearby. One of the largest, cleanest bathrooms I've seen.  He built it himself. Women's had 2 sinks with a large vanity area, about 3 stalls (very large - you don't have to squish into them) and two very large shower stalls with full doors - not shower curtains. Heated as well.

    Pets - easy pet policy. Just let the owner know and it's no problem as long as you are responsible, pick up after them and leash them when necessary.  Just a small charge for them and they were very welcomed here.

    He even has event space indoors (heated) and outdoors for weddings and such.  And hiking trails (6 miles) if you choose to take on the outdoors.

    The owner plans on adding saunas and a hot tub in the near future - so this would be the place to drop for a while if you want something out of the norm, peaceful, rustic and relaxing. It's off the main road, behind a field in Amish Country.  Lovely place to stay for the night. Very quiet.

  • 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.
    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.

  • J
    Jan. 6, 2025

    Wedges Creek Hideaway

    Off the beaten path!

    From the owner:  Wedges Creek Hideaway is on a double dead end road with several miles of hiking trails, electric hook up, cabins, fully furnished houses, and lots of stars for your next stay in central Wisconsin!  We host weddings and family events along with our popular brick oven pizza and live music weekends in the summer.  Check our our schedule, book ahead and come unwind with us!

  • Megan P.
    Aug. 14, 2019

    Arrowhead RV Campground

    Awesome Family Campground

    This is a great family campground. We just returned from a family reunion of 20 people camping together and they were great to work with. We were able to have 3 pop ups and 2 tents on 3 sites. We also rented a cabin for the great grandparents. All sites and cabin were clean. Bathrooms were also clean. Women's bathroom had only 1 working soap dispenser, but that caused minimal issues. Pool was clean and surrounding area was clean. Many activities for the family, bounce pad, volleyball, basketball, tennis, horse shoes, mini golf. We were disappointed that for$3 per person for mini golf that the course was so dirty. We did what we could to remove rocks, sticks, pine needles, etc from the holes in order to have a better family tournament. There was a good mixture of permanent and non permanent sites. Nicely wooded. We had a quiet week and on the weekend, the traffic picked up, but it was still quiet at night. My one complaint would be that since I was trying to work while camping this past week, we did not have any internet access like their website mentions. However, we did have a bad storm our first night and I believe the building was hit by lightening. Frontier was on site at least two days, but the internet did not improve. The only other odd thing was the wagon ride on Friday night. It started off great and then we went into the woods. They had all sorts of odd decorations randomly nailed to trees which distracted from the wagon ride and made us adults ready to get off of the wagon.

    This campground is only 10 to 15 minutes from everything that you would want to do in the WI Dells. We did do some traditional Wisconsin Dells things while camping. One of which was riding the Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Boat Tour. While the jokes are super cheesy, the scenery is beautiful and the driver let our son drive the duck boat in Lake Delton. I would recommend this tour. I do not know how it compares to the Army Duck tour. We also ate lunch at MACs, which is an all Macaroni and Cheese restaurant. The Jalapeno Mac was so spicy it made our nephew cry and even my husband said it was spicy. Everything we ate here was great, including the Jalapeno Mac. We would highly recommend.

  • Brenton S.
    Jul. 9, 2020

    Buffalo Lake Camping Resort

    A hidden gem!

    What a great little get away spot! The owners and thier staff on site are all absolutely amazing people. So helpful, respectful, and really know how to make everyone feel welcome. Lots of fun things for the kids to do in the campground. The seasonal site folk are also very wonderful and inviting. Everyone knows everyone in the campground and they make it a point to know the weekend warriors and make them feel as welcome as possible. Me and my family will definitley be returning!

  • Jeannie D.
    May. 25, 2023

    Holiday Shores Campground

    Wonderful experience

    Best base camp for any trip to the Dells. 

    On-site laundry, pools, golf carts, boats, and that floating obstacle course... There are so many more ameneties available that we didn't have time to experience them all. All our needs were met, and our stay was plesant. The staff here was just so so very kind and accomodating... We definitely plan a return to Holiday Shores.


Guide to Wisconsin Rapids

Wilderness camping options near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin include several county parks with diverse accommodation types. Lake Petenwell, Wisconsin's second-largest lake, forms the centerpiece of camping in the region with 23,000 acres of water surrounded by sandy shorelines. Campgrounds in the area range from basic sites with pit toilets to fully developed facilities offering waterparks, boat rentals, and specialized glamping accommodations including yurts.

What to do

Fishing adventures: Petenwell Park provides excellent fishing opportunities with multiple species available. "Great fishing in lake for walleye," notes one camper at Wilderness Park (Juneau County), adding that the "campground is clean and has showers."

Rock climbing: The unique geological formations in the area create climbing opportunities for adventurous campers. "Into rock climbing, nearby Petenwell Rock provides some of the best climbing in the state," mentions a visitor at Wilderness Park. This 500-foot quartzite outcropping rises dramatically from the otherwise flat terrain.

Wildlife viewing: Roche A Cri State Park Campground offers excellent wildlife spotting chances. "This park is absolutely beautiful. Out has great trails, a viewing tower that will leave you breathless, prehistoric petroglyphs on a natural monolith, plenty of wildlife viewing," shares a camper. The observation tower requires climbing 303 stairs but rewards with panoramic views.

What campers like

Private waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate the lakeside camping options. "We stayed in sight number nine which is right on Lake," shares a visitor at Wilderness Park. The direct water access allows for convenient fishing and swimming without needing to travel from your site.

Clean facilities: Coloma Camperland receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Bathrooms were EXCEPTIONALLY clean! More of an adult campground - no kids running around. Very quiet and relaxing!" reports one camper. Their commitment to cleanliness extends throughout the property.

Spacious camping areas: Many sites offer good separation between campers. "Nice separation from other campers, Great Lake view, boating, swimming, picnic area, showers clean and well kept up!" shares a camper at Wilderness Park. The extra space provides privacy without feeling isolated.

What you should know

Highway noise considerations: Some parks experience sound from nearby roads. At Roche A Cri State Park, a camper notes, "Adams County is rather flat and sound carries. You will hear cars on the highway at night in the distance." Despite this, they praised the "amazing sky with no light pollution."

Seasonal conditions: Spring camping may encounter wet conditions. At Pineland Camping Park, a visitor cautions, "Make sure before you get there your campsite isn't underwater." Another mentions, "Prior to our stay they had excessive rain which flooded a lot of parts of the campground and also caused it to be unbearable with mosquitoes."

Limited supplies nearby: Some locations require bringing everything you need. At Petenwell Park, a camper advises, "Great area, nice boat lunch, but bring what you need as the closest gas station is 15 mils away."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Wisconsin Rapids, WI is Lakeside Fire Campground & Waterpark with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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