Camping in Viola, WI, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

United States
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Wisconsin
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Viola

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🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

8 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Cashton, WI

Once a working farm, now a haven for wildlife and peace. Primitive, laid-back camping experience. Surrounded by Amish farms. Check out our full property for our dispersed campsites and additional photos. * 100 acres of rewilded habitat * Potable spring water * Creekside camping * ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 BIPOC, LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 friendly. All are welcome!

Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

1 site · Tent40 acres · Readstown, WI

We purchased this property while on our honeymoon in 1996. We camped here often from 1996 until we moved to the property in 2001. We built our home and raised our two kids here. We have enjoyed spending time in the creek, hiking the trails and spending evenings by the fire. In addition to on-site activities our area has excellent biking of all types, trout fishing, kayak/canoeing and several Amish farms where produce can be purchased. Come relax... Learn more about this land: Forty acres of wooded property with trout streams and mountain bike/hiking trails on site. Wild life is abundant. Fire pit with some wood provided. The driftless area hosts beautiful gravel and road biking. There are two excellent mountain bike trails within 30 miles.

West Fork Sports Club

9 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Viroqua, WI

Est. 1966 in a beautiful part of the county on the banks of the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. 5 Glaciers missed the area leaving no "drift", hence the Driftless Area. A Non-Profit, Private campground with modern amenities. WiFi, Showers and a step back into time. We are an Environmental Conservation Club always accepting New Members. Membership fee is included in camping fees and goes toward environmental conservation work and maintaining grounds, free wifi, etc. Our 20 acre property boast 3,500 feet of stream-front on the West Fork of the Kickapoo (a top 100 trout stream in the US). Our entire stretch of stream is fully improved and excellent to fish. We have a healthy native brown trout population. We work with a local school science program to raise and stock brook trout every year. We have resident Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Oriels, Willow Fly Catchers, Hummingbirds and many other avian species. Nestled between two valleys, we frequently have stunning sunsets. The West Fork Sport Club is truly a special campground.

Healing Hills

9 sites · Lodging, TentsHillsboro, WI

We are nestled into a hillside in Wisconsin's Driftless and amish country. Surrounded by beautiful ridges, valleys and trout streams, campers can enjoy hiking trails throughout our land, nearby streams and rivers for fishing and paddling, amish markets, famous bike trails, Wildcat Mountain and the Kickapoo Reserve. Or sit back and relax in one of our private camp sites and fall asleep under endless stars while coyotes lull you off to sleep.

Larryfest Campground

10 sites · RVs, Tents56 acres · La Farge, WI

This beautiful valley was settled by immigrants in the mid-1850's because it had a good supply of water - legend tells that there were 24 Springs in this valley so they called it "24 Valley". These springs result in beautiful little streams running through the campground. This land also has many beautiful big maple trees and Larry taps his trees to produce maple syrup. Great music performed each August on this farm during Larryfest.

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Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Dakota, MN

This is a very private location. In its former life this property was a limestone quarry. Evidence of it's history remain with high rock walls on both ends of the property. In the center of the property is about 5 acres that is flat and covered with wildflowers and small trees. There are several good options for camping in this area. Surrounding this area is another 15 acres of hills and trees great for hiking and enjoying the beautiful view of the Mississippi River below. There is a boat ramp just a mile down the hill for boating or fishing on the Mississippi and the city of La Crosse, WI and La Crescent, MN are each only about a five minute drive. Great River Bluffs State Park and countless other recreational opportunities are just minutes away.

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S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Viroqua, WI

Hey there Happy Campers! We welcome you to our small slice of Driftless heaven. This private campsite is located in prairie land, surrounded by agricultural and wooded property (it’s quiet). Within a few minutes drive you have access to some of the best trout streams a fishing license can buy. You're also in close proximity to amazing hiking and biking trails, agri-tourism (apple pickin' good times!), endless photography opportunities, wineries, birding, stargazing and visits to downtown Viroqua! After a long day of adventuring, come back to this quiet retreat, make some brandy old fashions and enjoy the ambiance of the stars and crackling camp fire! This site can accommodate 2 large tents with plenty of room for a camp kitchen, fire pit and seating area. There is newly constructed composting style outbuilding (please read instructions before using it) and a camp kitchen table along with solar powered lighting. Firewood and other supplies are conveniently available in downtown Viroqua. Be sure to check out the various retailers and restaurants while you're there! Hope you enjoy the camp and we just ask to please leave it better than you found it!

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Shiloh Farms Treehouse

1 site · Lodging200 acres · Mount Sterling, WI

We are located near the famous Gays Mills Apple Orchards. We have trout streams nearby, biking the back country roads, canoeing nearby, Mississippi River 7 miles from us, Historic sites to visit, like Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, Pikes Peak and Effigy Mounds. We are in the Ocooch Mountains, so whether you are in the hills or valleys, you are always surrounded by the beauty that nature provides. We have a treehouse on our property that we rent out and offer the use of an updated outhouse that has been here for decades. We also provide an outdoor shower. The treehouse has a small Keurig, toaster and microwave. We have a 36 inch Blackstone griddle on our large deck for your cooking needs. Please wander over this way and enjoy what Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Area has to offer. You can bring your own towels, bedding, pillows, etc., but if you forget or don’t have room, I have some all ready for you to use when you come. Just let me know and I will bring it to you or let me know ahead of time and I will have it in the treehouse for you.

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WHY Worth Healing Yourself

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Cazenovia, WI

Bought to get grounded W.H.Y. did I purchase this 5 acres of land? This is my personal property I bought so I could get grounded while being surrounded by nature. Worth Healing Yourself is W.H.Y I invested in this lan d as well as myself! Enjoy rock hunting for agates, jasper, hematite, petrified wood and other mineral specimens. Property is 25 minutes from Richland Center. 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. Public land with miles of trout stream 3 miles away from the propertyy. The 400 State Trail is 7 miles away from property for bicyclists. Public road ATV and UTV trails surround WHY. Both Lake Redstone and Dutch Hollow Lake are 10 miles away. The Baraboo and Pine River are within 10 miles. The famous Bunker Hill Tavern that hosts the cannon run is 1 mile away! Local village of Cazenovia offers two small town Tavern’s that serve food and good company. There is also a convenient store and small grocery store located in the village as well. This is not a commercial camp ground. Cancellation within Hipcamp Moderate Cancellation Policy WILL BE withheld with host discretion. Rent tax will NOT be refunded if cancelled within Moderate Cancellation Policy time frame.

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Amish Cabin

2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Readstown, WI

This 14'x14' Amish log cabin was built in 2017. It features a 14'x8' gabled outdoor kitchen and a spacious 8'x22' deck. This cabin has a private glorified outhouse with flush toilet and hot shower. This is the perfect couples retreat destination and also has a large grass lawn for tents if more guests would like to join in. If you need more room look to book either of the other two cabins (Rustic and Leona's) which are right next door.

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Creekside field campsite

1 site · RV, Tent125 acres · Soldiers Grove, WI

Learn more about this land:The campsite is in a fenced pasture that is no longer used for animals, and is alongside a small unnamed creek that feeds into Trout Creek and then the Kickapoo River. Property has some walking trails (partially mowed), a high bluff, and is between the towns of Soldiers Grove and Readstown, 2 miles from the Kickapoo River. There are public restrooms with showers a 5 minute drive from site, along with an RV dump station There is a mowed path and small, medium and larger cleared areas on level grassy ground depending on where you want to set up. Cars have room to turn around and go back out the entry path, larger vehicles are welcome to pull through past our house on arrival to avoid turning. (Pulling through on arrival will have your curb-side of a camper facing the creek during your stay).

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Echo Valley Farm

4 sites · Lodging46 acres · Ontario, WI

See the Milky Way on 46 acres of sustainably cared for land located in beautiful Driftless Wisconsin. Adjacent to Wild Cat Mountain State Park and near the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. We are a working farm with sheep, mules, chickens, ducks, multiple gardens and an old apple orchard. Our onsite bakery has seasonal offerings and more. Our twenty year effort to create a regenerative and sustainable farm allows us to offer our unique space and cabins for enjoyment and for learning.

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Camping near Viola guide

Overview

With meandering rivers and deep ravines, Wisconsin’s Driftless Area around Viola beckons campers with a blend of adventure and peacefulness. About 13 miles north of Viola along WI-131, Kickapoo Valley Reserve invites paddling enthusiasts to the iconic Kickapoo River, where outfitters offer guided rafting trips and kayak rentals on both rapid and relaxed waters. Vehicle-accessible and canoe-accessible tent camping is available with basic amenities like shared potable water and bathrooms at the visitor center. Head north to Wildcat Mountain State Park for a getaway back on land. Embark on rugged hiking and biking trails, like Old Settlers Trail which leads to Taylor Hollow Overlook and a bird’s eye view of Ontario below. Family campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms with flush toilets, showers, and an on-site dump station. Horseback riders can also use the seasonal equestrian campground with a corral and hitching posts. As night falls, the designated International Dark Sky Park treats stargazing fans to an unparalleled celestial canopy of stars.