99% (532) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elkhorn
Purplehaze Acres
1. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(956)
48mi from Elkhorn · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging
Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
We offer a variety of camping alternatives, with 7 tent sites, 1 group site, and a cabin. There is potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and, available for purchase, firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
Pets
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Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Cambridge Wood-fired Pottery
2. Cambridge Wood-fired Pottery
94%
(9)
33mi from Elkhorn · 1 site · Lodging
Located just 20 minutes from Madison, the property is at the dead end of a long lane and home to a pottery shop that has been in business for 35 years. The cabin is surrounded by farm fields and woodland were you will experience solitude and privacy yet have easy access to our local community that hosts shops and restaurants. The property is also adjacent to The Dane County Camrock Park system known for premier mountain biking as well as walking paths.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
Rockford Ski Club Camping Area
3. Rockford Ski Club Camping Area
99%
(90)
43mi from Elkhorn · 20 sites · Tents, Lodging
Here's a refined version of the description for the Rockford Ski Club:
Discover the Rockford Ski Club:
Nestled on 33 acres of diverse landscape, the Rockford Ski Club offers a unique blend of prairie, forest, gardens, and open fields. The property is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and foxes, and leads directly to the Kishwaukee River—perfect for kayaking or canoeing adventures. Enjoy stunning views of the river valley from the camping field, and embrace the spirit of community that has made this cooperative club a local treasure for decades. Members continue to ski and sled here, keeping tradition alive.
Conveniently located just off Interstate 39, the club is only a 10-15 minute drive from Rockford, with a gas station just half a mile away.
Camping options are available for tents, cars, vans, campers, or RVs in our maintained grassy area. While there is a well for non-potable water (suitable for washing), we recommend bringing your own drinking water. Electricity is available for basic needs like charging phones or powering lights and small devices, but it is not sufficient for RVs.
For more information, feel free to reach out to our club president, Steve, at (815)-979-4888.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
4. Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
100%
(2)
185 sites · Channel Lake, Illinois
Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rock Cut State Park
5. Rock Cut State Park
100%
(6)
266 sites · Loves Park, Illinois
Four seasons of fun await at this rock-cut wilderness within day-trip distance of Chicago.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
99% (532) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elkhorn
Purplehaze Acres
1. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(956)
48mi from Elkhorn · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging
Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
We offer a variety of camping alternatives, with 7 tent sites, 1 group site, and a cabin. There is potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and, available for purchase, firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Cambridge Wood-fired Pottery
2. Cambridge Wood-fired Pottery
94%
(9)
33mi from Elkhorn · 1 site · Lodging
Located just 20 minutes from Madison, the property is at the dead end of a long lane and home to a pottery shop that has been in business for 35 years. The cabin is surrounded by farm fields and woodland were you will experience solitude and privacy yet have easy access to our local community that hosts shops and restaurants. The property is also adjacent to The Dane County Camrock Park system known for premier mountain biking as well as walking paths.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
Rockford Ski Club Camping Area
3. Rockford Ski Club Camping Area
99%
(90)
43mi from Elkhorn · 20 sites · Tents, Lodging
Here's a refined version of the description for the Rockford Ski Club:
Discover the Rockford Ski Club:
Nestled on 33 acres of diverse landscape, the Rockford Ski Club offers a unique blend of prairie, forest, gardens, and open fields. The property is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and foxes, and leads directly to the Kishwaukee River—perfect for kayaking or canoeing adventures. Enjoy stunning views of the river valley from the camping field, and embrace the spirit of community that has made this cooperative club a local treasure for decades. Members continue to ski and sled here, keeping tradition alive.
Conveniently located just off Interstate 39, the club is only a 10-15 minute drive from Rockford, with a gas station just half a mile away.
Camping options are available for tents, cars, vans, campers, or RVs in our maintained grassy area. While there is a well for non-potable water (suitable for washing), we recommend bringing your own drinking water. Electricity is available for basic needs like charging phones or powering lights and small devices, but it is not sufficient for RVs.
For more information, feel free to reach out to our club president, Steve, at (815)-979-4888.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
4. Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
100%
(2)
185 sites · Channel Lake, Illinois
Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rock Cut State Park
5. Rock Cut State Park
100%
(6)
266 sites · Loves Park, Illinois
Four seasons of fun await at this rock-cut wilderness within day-trip distance of Chicago.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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ALEX
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Stayed at the cabin during winter. Wonderful small cabin. Wood stove and great views. Host was responsive and available. Would stay again.
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Michelle
December 2025
With pets
I planned an impromptu getaway and Darryl was wonderful about the last minute notice. It WAS a little more “rustic” than I had planned but it was still great. A much needed peaceful and relaxing trip!
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Lottie
November 2025
With pets
Super nice area! Spacious and lots of camp sites to offer. Staying in the cabin was really cozy. The stove and usb charging was really nice. Wood burning to stay warm, was something new that we enjoyed.
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Shayna
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This was our second time staying at Darryl’s property and absolutely loved it. They provide all the perfect elements for a beautiful grounding get away.
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Mohan
October 2025
With kids
We really loved staying at the Tiny house (cabin). My 3 year old son didn't want to leave. This was our 1st time camping at an off grid cabin and it was a cool experience. Everything inside the cabin worked. The lights, gas stove, wood stove and the water pump. Also, 1st time using a composting toilet. It worked out well. Outside, there's a fire pit, some chairs, picnic table, gas grill and a charcoal grill. We got to meet Darryl and Linda, and they were very welcoming.
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Lauren
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This was our third time camping on Darryl’s land, and our second time staying at the tiny cabin at his stone ridge location. We were super impressed with the upgrades made since our last stay. It was clean, with clear instruction. Every time we stay there we drive away saying, “best stay yet!”
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Bee
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Another wonderful weekend at this tiny cabin! We appreciated the extra firewood already at the site and the addition of a little store for any small items you may have forgotten or need like bug spray, first aid kits, emergency ponchos, lighters, charcoal, etc etc.
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Tony
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Great spot for a weekend getaway. Cozy little cabin in the woods.
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Nicholas
August 2025
With pets
Excellent second stay at the cabin, can’t wait to return!
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chie
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
i loved the quaint vibe of the cabin! it was such a fun experience.
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Alec
May 2025
With pets
Mark's cabin was very pleasant. It was behind his house, so if help was needed, he was available by text, or his son was. There was a nice fire stove, and a nice fire put behind the cabin. Be aware though, there is a composting toilet, so you have to make sure you don't make it overflow, or else it wouldn't be such a nice experience cleaning up. Water was based out of containers, which you would need to refill in the house (literally 2 seconds from the cabin). The property is beautiful, my dog loved seeing the beautiful birds that fly by the bird feeders, the deer and the wild turkeys. Beds were quite comfortable. Electricity and WIFI is available in the cabin, which is awesome. There's also a nice little train across the street, which i enjoyed picking flowers on!
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Ashleigh
May 2025
With pets
It was a wonderfully relaxing weekend with me and my dog. We loved the wood stove and the trails!
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Dominic
May 2025
2 nights at Purplehaze Acres
Had a relaxing time at the cabin. Darryl responded quickly to bring us a lighter for the fire and even gave us some fresh eggs. It was great to find somewhere dog friendly but contained for safety. We have tent camped here previously so it was nice to return. The solar panel gave us plenty of nighttime lighting/phone charge and while it wasn’t necessarily cold enough to require the indoor wood burning fire, we did use it and sleep with the windows open and we were all comfortable. As mentioned the bathroom is not private but as a first time compost toilet user it was pretty straightforward and we did not notice any unpleasant smells. Thanks Darryl!
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Hillarie
April 2025
With pets
Needed a break from the city and found it at this solar-fueled tiny house at Purple Haze. Darryl will go out of his way to ensure you have what you need and will meet you (after you call) to make sure you see the home features (compost toilet, solar lights with light switches, pump sink, stove and wood burning stove). I had hoped to bring my dog up to the loft to the bed but she couldn’t do the ladder and is too gangly to carry. Yet, she was in dog heaven. Beautiful land and home… definitely recommend if you’re looking for a break and would like to enjoy some creature comforts.
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Ben
April 2025
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David
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Cambridge Wood-fired Pottery
This place is excellent and Mark is a great host!! Super cozy and unique!
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Amy
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This location is the coziest spot for a relaxing and simple soul~refreshment ✨
There is zero I would change~everything about my time at the Stone RidgeTiny house felt like a gentle hug for my frayed nervous system!
I cannot recommend highly enough!
I can’t wait return!✨
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Hattie
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
We had the most magical stay at the tiny house. Darryl and Linda were truly so hospitable and warm. It’s clear they love the land and the creatures that inhabit it. We especially loved the big window by the loft bed and making breakfast on the stove. Can’t wait to come back and stay again! Thanks so much again ⭐️
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Meghan
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
My girlfriend and I had such an amazing time at Darryl's tiny cabin. It was so fun to tend to the wood stove and enjoy the beautiful nature around us. We felt very cozy and comfortable.
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Sara
March 2025
2 nights at Purplehaze Acres
Two best nights of sleep in so long. What an adorable cabin. We loved every minute of it. Be prepared to bring backup charging for your devices if you need it, there’s only solar electric with USB-A ports. We only had USB-C so were without phones, etc. (it was a welcome problem to be honest!)
Great spot, I’m definitely coming back!
We heard owls, Sandhill cranes, I saw several hawks and an eagle. It was so nice.
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