Veterans Memorial Park & Campground, near West Salem, Wisconsin, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With spacious sites that come with picnic tables and fire pits, it’s perfect for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories around the fire.

This campground boasts a playground for the kids and a dog park, making it a hit for families traveling with pets. Visitors rave about the clean bathrooms and showers, ensuring you can freshen up after a day of fun. One camper noted, “Bathrooms and showers are very clean!!” 

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find direct access to the La Crosse Great River Trail, which is ideal for biking and hiking. The La Crosse River is right there, offering opportunities for kayaking and fishing, so don’t forget your gear! As one happy camper shared, “The slow peaceful kayaking almost feels like time stops for a moment.”

With friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, Veterans Memorial Park & Campground is a great choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Whether you’re here to relax or explore, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained.

Veterans Memorial Park & Campground

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Family camping on the banks of the La Crosse River with shaded grassy sites, directly on State Bike Trail, and easily accessible from I-90.

Veterans Memorial Campground is a very peaceful campground. Lots of friendly people, nice hiking, and great fishing. Plenty of space!

Great location 

Very friendly, on state bike trail and river, beautiful 

This place was wonderful. I’m a local who actually comes here often. My kid loves all the playgrounds. I love the fact that I can take her hiking here and not have to worry. The plains are a nice change to bluff hiking. The slow peaceful kayaking almost feels like time stops for a moment and you can actually reconnect with nature. I think whether you stop with your family for a day or stay a week you will not be disappointed. 
The park was very clean well-kept and organized. Staff members and all other campers were friendly and I felt like they were truly happy to be there. 

Over the bridge and a wonderful surprise awaits 

Vet's Park has direct access to the La Crosse Great River Trail where you can connect onto Elroy/Sparta Trail to the east and it directly to La Crosse Great River Trail to the northwest. You can also take the bike trail along the highway into town. It’s a great place to stop and camp while biking! 

This park has a lot to offer and is relatively large in size. Vet’s Park has baseball fields, playgrounds, a couple of group shelters, volleyball courts, and tons of space for activities. Lots of group events going on here so this place is usually pretty busy on weekends. It does quiet down at night. In comparison to the place up the road by Lake Neshonoc, this place is quiet… Not a lot of bells and whistles but peaceful. Each campsite has a fire pit, picnic table and tent pad. You can also find hot showers, restrooms with flush toilets, river access (to kayak!), shuffleboard, horseshoes, drinking water, and a camp store. Watch for down trees when kayaking!

When entering from the highway you will pass some fishing ponds and the La Crosse River (which wraps around the campground). If you're into fishing, try checking out the entrance of La Crosse River Trail. It’s a little bit of a walk but there’s some great fishing right off the “puppy trail” near the river. Enjoy!

Outdoor activities galore! 

Friendly staff, clean restrooms, quiet campgrounds. There is a drop box if you arrive after hours. Will be returning! 

Great, Clean Campground!

What a wonderful campground! Bathrooms and showers are very clean!! We set up our tent right by a beautiful river.  Paid around $23 

Do it!

Large campground with many amenities. Playground for kids and a very nice dog park. Right off the river. Will definitely be back!

Very nice campground

Bike trail access.  River runs through it.  Tons of oak trees.  Lots of playgrounds.  Clean rest rooms with showers.  Decent cell coverage. 

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