Astico County Park, near Columbus, Wisconsin, is a charming spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors with some modern conveniences. The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, many of which are right by the water, making it easy to launch a canoe or kayak right from your campsite.

Visitors often rave about the friendly staff, who are always ready to help with firewood or answer questions. While the bathrooms could use a bit of TLC, the overall atmosphere is welcoming, and many campers appreciate the beautiful views along the Crawfish River. As one camper noted, “Great waterfront sites on the Crawfish river.”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are short hiking trails nearby and access to the Wild Goose bike trail, perfect for biking or horseback riding. If you’re planning a family weekend, this campground is a solid choice, especially if you pick a site away from the highway noise. With picnic tables and fire rings at each site, you’ll have everything you need for a cozy evening under the stars.

Astico County Park

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Great waterfront sites on the Crawfish river. 

Hidden Gem

We stayed at campsite 1, which is right in the little river. Site had extra space around it, and we could canoe right from our site or use the boat launch by site 13. Plenty of tent and a few electric sites, I’d highly recommend for rvs and tents if you stay further from the highway. This campground is very pretty, just not remote at all so you can hear the sounds of cars and trucks. Video is posted with sound. If you want a nice family weekend with easy access to water, this is a great place. There are some short hikes and a historical bridge to see. Also close to the Wild Goose bike trail, which is a flat crushed rock path for running, biking, or horse back riding. For rvs they have water fill and a dump site, so you’re covered. The bathrooms are less than desirable, but that’s not why you’re here. We would definitely come again, but would pick a spot with less highway traffic. Some sites are nestled against the woods, some are more open. Good place for groups! A 15 min drive in to Juneau or Colombus to refuel.

Small but on the water

This a dodge county campground we have been to 3 out of the 4. So fare Astico is are more favorable. There are 3 areas. River witch are electric. Point tent camping only upper, Danville are electric. There are pit toilets also a main shower bathrooms. Camp hostess are great. They help with camp wood with they ask if you want bundles or lose choose loose. They also have canoes and kayaks to rent. We will be going back. 

First time this year 

Some of the views are beautiful and everyone was so nice and helpful, but the restrooms and showers are in desperate need of updating! I get its not easy to keep that stuff up to date and most of the bathrooms are glorified port-a-johns but the mens room closest to my site had a cracked toilet seat and it pinched. I will definitely be back and hopefully soon!

Beautiful views

I thought this was a great location besides the bit of highway noise you get depending on your site. Preacher and Caroline (the workers here) are extremely friendly professional and just fun to chat with. Bathrooms need some work but again that’s part of the experience. I’d definitely come again. 

Nice spot for camping

My family and I enjoy the rural setting but its close proximity to several communities. With smaller children having resources available was nice. Astico provides us the camping experience with access to amenities for a young family. It is one of our favorites for a quick get a way. 

Great Count Park!

The sites are a decent size and well maintained. We easily backed in and leveled our pop up. The shower house is clean. The campground is busy this weekend, but was quite at dark. It was dark enough to see the Milky Way.  The toilet is quite a walk, but they are adding more. There is a big playground at the top of the hill. On other trips we’ve enjoyed the swings nearer the river and the artesian wells. The hiking trails are nice and there is a restored rail bridge. We’ve also fished and rented kayaks on previous visits. There is a small cemetery at the top of the hill to explore and learn more about the people in the area. 

Dark enough to see the Milky Way  

We enjoyed the song of frogs and the artesian well. 

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