The best campgrounds near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with swimming

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with swimming as your preferences, we've got you covered. With over 360 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to cool off. And with prices starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $39 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Looking for highly recommended campsites? Check out Camp Escape (223 reviews), 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾 (203 reviews), and Shady Rest Acres (171 reviews). And don't worry, popular amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires are available. If you're up for more adventure, popular activities like hiking, climbing, and horseback riding are also nearby. Happy camping!

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A canoe, paddles and 2 lifejackets are available to use during your stay is included in the rate.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with swimming as your preferences, we've got you covered. With over 360 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to cool off. And with prices starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $39 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Looking for highly recommended campsites? Check out Camp Escape (223 reviews), 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾 (203 reviews), and Shady Rest Acres (171 reviews). And don't worry, popular amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires are available. If you're up for more adventure, popular activities like hiking, climbing, and horseback riding are also nearby. Happy camping!

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1. Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

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16mi from Chippewa Falls · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Cornell, WI

Trapper Arts Retreat in NW Wisconsin has (3) waterfront sites and (1) wooded site. Located on a 1/4 mile long dead-end road (except Bob Lake West) on a 90 acre lake and only 5 minutes from the Chippewa County Forest! The Chippewa County Forest (over 10,000 acres) Hickory Ridge Trailhead is located about 5 miles away. You can enjoy miles of hiking, biking, ATV or horseback riding trails. Trails wind past small lakes and beaver ponds, as well as spectacular vistas and abundant wild life. LIST OF SITES (all of our sites now include a portable toilet, firewood, fire ring, water, power, picnic table and/or chairs). BIRCH Waterfront is named for the beautiful birch trees that frame your view of the lake that also includes soothing evening loon sounds :) It is our medium size campsite with a level gravel and grass pad with lakefront access via the long wooded dock and an included row boat for fishing and boating. EAGLE POINT Waterfront is a favorite because it is the most private, surrounded by trees and is on a elevated waterfront lot with steps down to a dock. This site has a canoe and a row boat and the best spectacular sunset views. The eagle's nest is in a tall pine tree above the steps! BOB LAKE WEST Waterfront is our only site that is not on this dead end road. It is located on the west side of the lake near the boat landing. This site has a bonus small storage shed which could be a cool kids cabin. It is partially wooded elevated site with stunning sunrise views. WOODED RUSTIC is a non-waterfront campsite for both tents or RV's that has been updated to a site with power and water and includes access to the lake and a row boat at our common access which is only about 200 yards down the road from this site. RV's can park on the gravel pad and tent guests can setup down the walking trail in the woods. This property was previously owned by Trapper Art who was well known in the area and started several successful businesses dating back to 1967 including Art's Snowmobile, Trapper Arts, and Art's Electric which was quite an accomplishment in the Wisconsin Northwoods!

2. Good Root Growers

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37mi from Chippewa Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Prairie Farm, WI

Tucked in a valley 70 miles east of St. Paul, our sanctuary of rolling hills, hardwoods, pines, and birch groves offers a peaceful escape. Explore 30 acres of meandering trails through woods and meadows planted as Monarch habitat. Enjoy nights alive with owls, coyotes, frogs, and brilliant stars. This is a full sensory experience: birdsong at dawn, chickens foraging through the yard, deer in the fields, and turkeys in the trees. A true stargazer and birder’s delight. 🌿 Shared Spaces Greenhouse: Tomatoes, peppers, ginger, and flowers Gardens: flowers, vegetable, herbs and apple trees Deck/Pergola: 28' of cushioned, shaded seating area with Roku TV. Listen to music with friends, stretch out to read a book, share a card game or relax with a drink. Ask us about hosting your event! Farm Amenities: Stainless steel sink (hot/cold water),and countertops for cooking prep or washing up, potable water fill, beverage counter, and yard games. Custom fire pits, nesting tables and shade umbrellas. On-Farm Sales: Firewood, eggs, seasonal produce, ginger and plants. Forage: kindling, wild berries, mushrooms, and wildflowers bouquets Facilities: Two ultra-clean port-a-potties, plus garbage and recycling drop-offs ⛺ 6 Unique Campsites Meadow Camp East and West – 30-amp RV/tent sites with water, near the greenhouse Hill Camp – Flexible tent/RV shaded site with scenic overviews Sumac Camp – Spacious, group-friendly tent/RV site Pine Camp – Private walk-in tent site tucked into the woods Inga's Cabin (Est 1894 - a historic backdrop that adds character to your stay 🏡 Local Flavor Don’t let our quiet town fool you—the community brims with creativity and hospitality. Within a 15-minute walk you’ll find Amish bakeries and woodworking shops. Local highlights include farm-fresh meat butchers, cheese shops, herbal apothecaries, local honey and maple syrup, goat milk products, quilt shops, microbreweries, and lively town events with music and food. 💫 Why Stay With Us We’re grateful stewards of this land and love sharing its peace, beauty and abundance. Whether you’re here for stargazing, hiking, gathering with family, or simply unplugging—this is your place to pause and breathe.

3. Kickback’s Angler Shack

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16mi from Chippewa Falls · 1 site · Lodging · Elk Mound, WI

This cabin is nestled on the banks of Elk Creek. The creek wraps around the entire property and is a Class 1 trout stream. The camp site is completely secluded and private. There is a tri-pod for cooking. The cabin comes equipped with 3 cots and a full futon. It sleeps up to 4 people. No linens or pillows are provided, so be sure to pack your sleeping bag. No running water or electricity as it is off grid. Site utilizes a composting toilet for sanitation purposes.

4. Serenity Valley

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45mi from Chippewa Falls · 1 site · Lodging · Plum City, WI

Come escape to 40 acres of peaceful Wisconsin wilderness—a true getaway from the noise and stress of city life. This is off-the-grid living at its finest. Nestled on this beautiful land is a charming 2015 Amish-built cabin that offers a cozy, rustic retreat surrounded by nature. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets on the wrap-around porch, where you’ll likely spot plentiful wildlife in their natural habitat. During the summer, the land bursts with wild raspberries and blackberries for you to pick and enjoy. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting space with a wood-burning stove, sitting area, and taxidermy décor that adds to the authentic rustic cabin atmosphere. The cabin comfortably sleeps up to six, with two double beds in the loft and one double bed on the main floor. Step outside to cook over the outdoor fire pit, or take a peaceful walk along several private hiking trails on the property. Beyond our land, you’ll find picturesque lakes, charming local shops, and cozy restaurants just a short drive away. We hope you enjoy this special place as much as we do—our little slice of paradise. 2-night minimum stay required. Please note: There is no electricity or running water. There is an outhouse for guest use. There is also taxidermy inside the cabin, contributing to its rustic, nature-inspired charm. This is 12x24 cabin with a loft.

5. River to Ridge Farmstead

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13mi from Chippewa Falls · 1 site · Tent, RV · Jim Falls, WI

Learn more about this land:Pull in and relax! Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating or swimming minutes from our campsite. Afterward, visit Leinenkugels or one of many local craft beer and pizza establishments!

6. Jeske Equestrian Campground

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44mi from Chippewa Falls · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Taylor, WI

The first time we viewed this property, we knew we were home. The woods, fields, wildlife, and house (created almost entirely from the lumber harvested from the land) drew us in. We purchased the home and 40 acres in 2018. Since then it has been a labor of love to make it everything we dream. A campground suitable for horseback riding was the goal for W15266. This was where the original homestead stood (firepit area). That home was transported across 95 on Davis road to become an Amish home. This area was overgrown and filled with rubbish, but still had a great deal of suitable plants hidden in the raspberries. We are continually working to groom it, and eventually, hope to better level the drive and sites and cover them with gravel. We need more and better fire pits and intend to have at least one more cabin- perhaps created from a refurbished corn crib? This cabin was refurbished in 2020 from the original homestead’s summer kitchen (where food was prepared to keep the house from getting too warm). Although it may have been easier to demolish and start over, Julie convinced Craig that the history was worth it. ;) I can’t tell you how disGUSTING it was, but we found treasures like the chair upstairs, the ironing board, and items on the walls and cupboards amongst the piles of Asian beetles and mouse chewings. Our current project you see in front is the bath/shower house. It has a toilet and shower and was completed 2021. With expansion, we will add one more toilet on the other side. The old shed in front, is a disaster. We fluctuate the same way we did with the summer kitchen: bulldoze or refurbish? It currently houses our equipment and lumber, but someday, we are hoping to have a small country Tiki bar. Craig has received the liquor license already. We love tucked away country bars with unique flavors, so we hope we can offer this to our customers. Jeske Equestrian is also a boarding/training facility. We built the horse barn in 2019, and last year we put up a 60x180 indoor riding arena. Maintaining and creating trails has been extensive. Keeping up on the signage and the trail map has been nearly impossible since Craig loves creating new ones with the skid steer on a regular basis! We are working on the pond area to be more recreational in our future as well. Thanks again for choosing us. We hope to see you again! Learn more about this land: The first time we viewed this property, we knew we were home. The woods, fields, wildlife, and house (created almost entirely from the lumber harvested from the land) drew us in. We purchased the home and 40 acres in 2018. Since then it has been a labor of love to make it everything we dream. A campground suitable for horseback riding was the goal for W15266. This was where the original homestead stood (firepit area). We are continually working to groom it. We have added more fire pits and are currently building a bath house with 2 flush toilets and shower. We offer trails and tranquility, while the nearby county parks and landscape provide even more entertainment for nature lovers. We look forward to sharing it all with you!

Public campgrounds near Chippewa Falls

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Lake Wissota Campground

5.1mi from Chippewa Falls · 118 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Wissota State Park

Brunet Island Campground

20mi from Chippewa Falls · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brunet Island State Park

Chippewa Campground

39mi from Chippewa Falls · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

Kathryn Lake Recreation Area and Campground

42mi from Chippewa Falls · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chequamegon National Forest

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Highland Ridge Campground

42mi from Chippewa Falls · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Eau Galle Recreation Area

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East Fork Campground

50mi from Chippewa Falls · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black River State Forest

Stories from the community

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Madelon

October 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to River to Ridge Farmstead

The campsite has an absolutely beautiful view. It’s rare to find a completely private spot with no other campsites. The location was easy to find and close to a small town and not far from a larger city. I will be back again!

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Karla

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Serenity Valley

We loved staying on Candace’s land! Our kids and dogs felt right at home. It was upscale tent camping. We had a great outdoor fire for breakfast, dinner, and s’mores and a great indoor fire to keep us warm on the cool fall nights. The beds were comfortable - especially when you’re used to a tent and a camping pad! And the house heated up so nicely. It was really nicely stocked - we normally bring tongs, spatula, etc. but there were some hung on the cabin which was a nice touch. It was really nice not to get service for a few days, enjoy the scenery, and bum around local towns. We’d absolutely stay again. ❤️

Cindy

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River to Ridge Farmstead

This is such a beautiful, serene spot overlooking the river with plenty of room for our dog to run off his energy! Susan was quick to get back to me with answers to my questions and was warm & friendly with replies.. She has a wonderful garden that she allowed us to pick vegetables and herbs from and she wouldn’t let us pay for them, which was so generous! This was our second time here; we’ll be back next year! Thanks so much Susan!

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Scott

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at Serenity Valley

This cabin was wonderful and exactly what we were looking for to unplug and unwind for a few days. Perfect for what we were looking for and very serene and cozy. Our dogs absolutely loved the being able to run around and play on the land and there was tons of exploring for them to do. Thank you for having us! We can’t wait to visit again!

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Taylor

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Good Root Growers

One of our favorite places! We come back every year.

Minna

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Good Root Growers

I’m so grateful for my time at Hill Camp. It felt like a dream waking up every morning as the sun rose over meadows full of aster and goldenrod. Sue and Allen were warm and kind and gave me great tips for places to check out, including an Amish bakery nearby! At night, you can see the Milky Way and hear full convos between owls and katydids and even (I think!) coyotes. During hunting season, you might periodically hear gun shots in the distance, but only during the day. In terms of amenities, the port-a-potty is very close, and if you need access to a sink or electricity, they have both at their cute little greenhouse down the way. This was my first time camping at a farm, and I can’t wait to come back and do it all over again 🥹🌾✨

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Diana

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

8 nights at Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Camping at Eagles Point is the most relaxing, beautiful spot I’ve ever camped at. Quiet, sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing that remarkable place! The hosts are fantastic!

Gary

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

It's a peaceful, beautiful site. The lake is especially gorgeous in the mornings. Everything was clean and ready to go when I got there and I couldn't ask for anything more. I had a great stay.

Briana

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

We had water & electric hook ups at our site. And we caught some good sized bass and small sun fish. We didnt have any luck with northern but also unfamiliar with the area so that'd be on us. ;) we are used to goijg to places where campers are on top of each other with lots and lots of amenities because we have little kids. This place was the opposite but we loved it just as much! This trip was for just my husband and myself for our 9 year anniversary. We'd definitely come back with our kids but would probably stay at the Eagles Nest campsite for that trip just for the dock. But could totally do the same one with our kids too.

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Diana

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

I extended my trip because it is so beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend!

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Patrick

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Beautiful, spacious site. On a very picturesque lake. Took out boat and canoe. Went swimming on sandy bottom. Great for playing yard games and good space for our group of 6 adults. Took nice hike at Hickory Ridge Trail, 4 miles away.

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Becki

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Beautiful, private site above Bob Lake in gorgeous tall pines. Lovely setting for a gathering of friends. Hiking nearby at Hickory Ridge was a nice 3.5 mile hike. Canoeing, row boats and swimming made us hungry for pizza making and a game night. Even the rain didn't dampen our fun! Can't wait for another trip!

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Diana

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Beautiful property! Peaceful and everything you need is here. Amazing place.

View of the dock (tiny on the right) from middle of Lake Bob

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Becca

September 2025

10 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

We LOVED this site and would absolutely come back. I truly hope to!! It's a great set up, directions were easy to follow to get there (also such a pretty drive in) and Brenda/Mike made sure that we knew they were readily available, should we need anything. I was a little ehhh about $100/night for a site since we do not use electricity and water hookups, but if you want to kayak/swim/paddleboard...the location is SO WORTH IT. Lake Bob is beautiful for sunrises and sunsets, to watch the eagle fly around the lake or the fish jump out of the lake, to paddle around or to try to catch the Northern Lights, like we were lucky enough to do so. We took advantage of Lake Wissota State Park nearby (beach, biking, hiking) and visiting Eau Claire, Cornell and Chippewa Falls. Enjoy your stay at this great camping spot!

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Pritam

September 2025

Tent

1 night at River to Ridge Farmstead

This was a pleasant surprise. Nice and remote location on a small hill with horses close by. You may hear dogs barking from afar but not disturbing. Fire pit also there.

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Kari

September 2025

21 ft toy hauler

With pets

5 nights at Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Very large and private site! Lots of wood made available that we made use of. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to make it back in the future.

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Taylor

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River to Ridge Farmstead

Loved the site! Incredible views and the hosts were great and provided us water and firewood. He even mowed the grass to make the site neat and comfortable. Our dog had a great time running around and enjoying nature too!

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Grace

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Such a beautiful site! We had a wonderful time. We backed in our camper so we were facing the lake and had plenty of room leftover to hang out.

Michele

September 2025

20 ft campervan

4 nights at Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Personally I like to camp in areas where I'm not surrounded by a million campers like a trailer park. I also like to camp with a waterfront. It was a very peaceful campsite I even had my own dock to the lake. It's a huge campsite so there is plenty of room to situate yourself without the concern of others staring at you. I had a restful week there it was worth it. Also I felt safe there and I was a camping solo female.