The best star host campgrounds near Baraboo, Wisconsin

Looking to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure near Baraboo, Wisconsin? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 347 options available in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite that suits your accommodation preference, whether it's tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $35 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Want to know where the locals go? Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), Legacy Creek Acres (38 reviews), and WILD3R Center and Farms (32 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water. Don't miss out on the exciting activities the area has to offer, such as whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and wind sports. Start planning your camping getaway today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Baraboo

Looking to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure near Baraboo, Wisconsin? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 347 options available in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite that suits your accommodation preference, whether it's tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $35 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Want to know where the locals go? Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), Legacy Creek Acres (38 reviews), and WILD3R Center and Farms (32 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water. Don't miss out on the exciting activities the area has to offer, such as whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and wind sports. Start planning your camping getaway today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Baraboo

1. SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

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(55)

2.4mi from Baraboo · 3 sites · Tents

Skillet Creek Campground – Your Gateway to Devil’s Lake Adventure Located just minutes from downtown Baraboo and one mile from the entrance to Devil’s Lake State Park, Skillet Creek Campground is a family-friendly destination surrounded by the natural beauty of central Wisconsin. Whether you're here to hike the bluffs, explore nearby trails, or simply relax in a peaceful setting, this is the perfect spot to unplug and unwind. One of the highlights of the property is our beautiful one-acre swim pond—perfect for cooling off on a warm day or lounging by the water with family and friends. The campground offers a variety of site options, including wooded tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and rustic cabins for a cozy stay close to nature. Guests will enjoy clean restrooms, hot showers, a camp store with essentials, and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. With easy access to Devil’s Lake, the Baraboo Bluffs, and local attractions like Circus World and Pewit’s Nest, Skillet Creek Campground is an ideal basecamp for adventure or relaxation. Come experience the charm of Baraboo and the wild beauty of Devil’s Lake—Skillet Creek Campground is where your next outdoor escape begins.

2. Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

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(43)

42mi from Baraboo · 3 sites · Tents

Welcome to our certified organic farm. Located at the end of a dead end lane in the heart of the hill county of southwest Wisconsin our rustic sites offer you a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of our modern life. Our farm has ridge top views, abundant wildlife, and some of the best night skies a person could hope for. Our property is 200 acres and we have lots of nice hiking trails and place high value on the peace and quiet of our beautiful natural environment. This is a active farm growing fresh organic produce, cut flowers, culinary herbs and fruits. We also host on farm workshops throughout the year through our nonprofit called Driftless Curiosity. Visit our website at driftlesscuriosity.org for a full list of activities. Our farm is minutes away from Camp Creak a class A trout stream as well as an easy drive to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and the Kickapoo River. The town of Viroqua is about 20 miles away with it's vibrant food scene and unique shops. Our sites are rustic in nature and spread out over our farm so you can expect a relatively private experience.

3. Finally A Farm

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(41)

33mi from Baraboo · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

The original log cabin is still part of the farmstead that originated back in the 1880's. The site was a family farm until around the 1940s. Also, the land was the Eastern banks of a large logging mill lake/pond 150 yrs ago, so the shoreline slopes do not allow campers in/out of the pasture areas. A popup would be feasible with a full size 4 wheel drive utility vehicle in river bottom/shorelines. Tents /Low impact camping are best. In 2019 a transition to Animal Therapy, Fishing Therapy, and Pastured pigs from New Zealand which originally were almost extinct because of their friendly nosey nature at times gets them into trouble. They graze on open pasture most of the year and rest in the sun next to a trout stream. Learn more about this land: We are a working farm with mostly rescued farm animals. Many of the animals have special needs here and live their lives as free-range animals. The river in the back is home to wonderful Brown Trout and smallmouth bass. Also at times, there will be a couple dogs being trained and worked with too. You select your location for your primitive camping experience. If any special needs for a person arise, such as cane, charcoal grill, camp lantern We keep a small shed with supplies even items like tarps, cots, sleeping bags, even fishing rods. The owner is a highly achieved angler that has been filmed for the "Discover Wisconsin" Television TV show. and is available for guided fishing adventures and education in the area for all species. Also, certain times of the year are excellent for wild plants and mushroom foraging. Note this is the Driftless area of Wisc. where no glaciers came through. We have bluffs and streams around every curve of the road. The Wisc. Rivers very close too and has great fishing as well. The neighbor of this farm also rents and performs livery service for kayaks, canoes on the Pine River. Many times of the year, fresh meats are sold right at the farm as well as homemade fishing lures ready for fishing adventures. Note: Many times I am at the river fishing or in the pasture planting and reforesting this former GMO corn farm after years of heavy spraying. With Maples, Willows, apple, pear, plum, oak while trying to manage the evasive plants too. Please understand rainfall, safety of small rivers/waterfront changes. If river front takes on water, camping is all moved from water edges. We do not allow any camper over 15 feet and you must have vehicle that can get through wet mowed fields if it rains since we are along a river/wet lands, if it were to rain we move vehicles to higher dry ground if they a low to the ground . We have a gentle sloped hillside here so always dry areas to park. Other vehicles park at the top of the pasture, in farm front yard and we transport all gear to the river front. Small low to the ground cars are not wise here as there are 4 rain water trenches in the bottom 10 acres the keep rain water draining to ward the river.

4. Oxbow Island on the Pine.

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(3)

33mi from Baraboo · 1 site · Tent

On the back of my farm surrounded by the Pine River is an Oxbow. It is totally natural. Wild grasses, forest river drifts by . This is a totally natural location for tents only. You can drive within 100 feet of the area. As of 15 June the grasses are now 3 feet tall. Two areas close to each other one has 10 x 10 foot clear area where grassed were salted to control growth, the second area is only managed with the occasional use of tents , human anglers, deer, my foraging pigs, maybe a sheep . A fire ring is available. This is only Primitive camping where campers use catholes.

5. CampStaysAtCamp

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(8)

36mi from Baraboo · 1 site · Tent, RV

Very secluded with trails and lots of trees and abundant wildlife. This is an ideal location for star gazing. Level campsite with fire pit and picnic table. If you are tent camping check with me on a grass site not shown here.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Erik

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Finally A Farm

Gary was an exceptional host and very generous We arrived late and Gary was communicative over the app and set us a fire before we even stepped foot on the property. The property was beautiful even in late fall with lots of animals and trees. Highly recommend going!!

Tim

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to CampStaysAtCamp

I stayed at the RV site. Good size for about an 18 foot RV, more length may be pushing the space to its limit. There is water and power at this site. There is a remarkable (Best On HipCamp it seems) outhouse approx 100 yards from the site as well. Nice walking trail, and plenty of star gazing, moon gazing. Owner has wood for sale on site. Owner is also a super nice guy, and can accommodate pretty much anything you need. There is another site more in the woods, primarily for tent (RTT) camping that the owner may advertise for rental later this year (2025). This site is more remote/private, very well maintained, large (approx 50 meters X 30 meters), and should easily fit 3 or 4 tents if your traveling in a group. There is a remote possibility the owner may open a very primitive, solo tent camping location......... stay tuned. All sites are accessible by auto/truck, but you could also park in the lot and just hike into the tent camping locations, or drop off your gear and park in the lot to save space at your site. Overall a great three days / two nights staring at the fire and moon with my dog.

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Yah

October 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to CampStaysAtCamp

Joe’s homestead is lovely and the outhouse is world-class. The stargazing is unbeatable and the forest is as still and quiet as night. Joe has a great sense of humor and made the trip nice and easy!

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Malinda

October 2025

20 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to CampStaysAtCamp

Nice, quiet stay! When we saw the ATV signs on the roads to the camp, we worried it would be loud, but it definitely wasn’t. Very cute and host was super nice. Pit toilet was immaculately clean.

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Adam

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

Nice place, friendly people. Site was isolated, although this also means the water source was very far away.

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Astrid

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Oxbow Island on the Pine.

Gary was so warm and welcoming, the property was gorgeous. He was kind enough to show us where we could find wood, and in the morning we took a nice swim in the creek. The pigs (Tommy, mama, and more), horse (matrix), dogs (big one named Togo), and sheep were so much fun to see and interact with. Was a lovely time, can’t recommend enough

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Laurie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

It was a fantastic place! WOW! So much to do, beautiful spaces, ponds, and a great hiking trail that my pups loved! Very well kept and the bathroom/shower was much appreciated! Only spent one night, but would be great for multiple days.

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Josh

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Finally A Farm

Very relaxing property with friendly animals. Gary was a very nice host.

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Phillip

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

A beautiful slice of driftless paradise. Rufus is great guy and host. Highly recommend this quiet getaway!

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jessica

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

The campground was nicely maintained and the staff were friendly. Very clean restrooms and showers.

Cheryl

September 2025

24 ft Class C

1 night at CampStaysAtCamp

Great spot. Easy parking. Great sunset and star viewing. Hand made privy is that of a craftsman. The property is gorgeous and remote.

View of our site from a path down the river

Danielle

September 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Finally A Farm

We had a phenomenal time staying on Gary’s land! He’s such a nice guy with a plethora of knowledge to share. He had the fire going for us when we arrived and brought us hot coffee the next morning :) The animals were incredible! Many are free roam and we got to encounter several different ones. We felt very safe knowing To Go protects the land and keeps coyotes, etc away. The river is beautiful and quiet. The entrance is through two gates by his house; you can come and go as you please and he’ll meet you when you arrive to get acquainted with the simple-to-use system. It’s close to town and Gary is a great resource for any questions! We would absolutely stay again.

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Jacob

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Finally A Farm

Beautiful land. Everything was super chill. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a laid back place to hang out or use as a launching spot for the region.

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Greg

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

Very clean campground with a lot of amenities. It felt like a KOA. Friendly staff. They had a cancellation so I was able to upgrade. Would stay again if in the area.

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Jeff

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

This is a private, spacious campsite, and Rufus and family are great hosts! It's a very natural setting, with a large prarie surrounding most of the campsite. The weather was all over the place on us being hot and humid, with storms and rain popping up at random. We ended up shortening our trip a night just so we didnt have to pack everything up soaking wet the next morning. You have a long distance view of the south sky which made for a really nice light show of storms that were south of us. The exposed south does make it extra hot in the midday sun, so bring some shade in the summertime. We recommend getting the vegetables as well, as they are excellent! Thanks Rufus!

Jake

August 2025

26 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to CampStaysAtCamp

Joe’s place was perfect for a weekend getaway from the city. Private and quiet with many amenities. The property also has numerous trails to walk with your dogs and even has a viewing area to catch a beautiful sunset. Joe was an exceptional host and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Highly recommend staying at Joe’s place! We would love to stay here again in the future.

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Jennifer

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

We love it so much here! It’s so beautiful and peaceful. We cannot get over the lack of mosquitoes. It is our second time camping here, and I’m sure we’ll be back!

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Carisa

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to CampStaysAtCamp

Joe’s place is GREAT. He has done a wonderful job with the site. Electric and water hookup were easily accessible. The privy is clean - the nicest privy I’ve ever used. His property is meticulously maintained. Joe was a great host - very friendly and fun to chat with. He took us up on our invitation to share conversation and drinks by the campfire. We felt the site was reasonably private. You’ll be surrounded by nature. I admit I am reluctant to post this glowing review because I’d prefer to keep this little gem a secret so it’s always available to us. Thanks for a great stay, Joe!

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Tyler

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

Campground was super nice and well maintained. Staff were excellent and very helpful. No shade at site 239 so it got a little hot in July. Had some pretty noisy neighbors behind us for two nights and some loud ones next to us in the morning but didn’t ruin the trip! Would definitely recommend this campground! (also loved the kitties running around :)

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Susan

July 2025

18 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at CampStaysAtCamp

We had the best time ever! We had the whole place to ourselves to roam and explore. It’s absolutely quiet and remote, extremely dark at night for sky watching. The smell of the pines was intoxicating. The owner encouraged us to walk his trails which were immaculately groomed. Right before dark the owner showed us another place to watch the sky that was breathtaking. He has a great fire pit in another part of the woods that also has a swing that is tied a good 30-40 feet up in an oak tree. I probably spent a dreamy hour swinging. Our site was close enough to the outhouse (the Cadillac of outhouses) to make it a pleasant walk. Our site was very well groomed and featured a nice fire pit with plenty of split wood. The location is remote enough to forget that the rest of the world is out there. It’s a very nice place with a neat and interesting owner. He made sure that we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this site.