The best star host campgrounds near La Crosse, Wisconsin

Looking to go camping near La Crosse, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has over 350 options available for you to choose from, catering to your specific accommodation preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy campsite or a unique camping retreat, you'll find the perfect spot. With top campsites like Belle Creek Bluff (61 reviews), Trapper Arts Camping Retreat (58 reviews), and The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an unforgettable experience. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like showers, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Whether you're into surfing, climbing, or snow sports, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite activities. So why wait? Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near La Crosse

Looking to go camping near La Crosse, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has over 350 options available for you to choose from, catering to your specific accommodation preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy campsite or a unique camping retreat, you'll find the perfect spot. With top campsites like Belle Creek Bluff (61 reviews), Trapper Arts Camping Retreat (58 reviews), and The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an unforgettable experience. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like showers, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Whether you're into surfing, climbing, or snow sports, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite activities. So why wait? Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near La Crosse

1. Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

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30mi from La Crosse · 1 site · Tent

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. Picnic table at site. The driftless area hosts beautiful gravel and road biking. There are two excellent mountain bike trails within 30 miles.

2. Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

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37mi from La Crosse · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: The property is 125 acres, triangular in shape and bound by low-traffic township roads on two sides and by farmland at the back of the property. We have valleys with three ridges, total elevation is about 300 feet from low point to high point. We have two springs on the property that are the source for a small unnamed creek that feeds into Trout Creek and then the Kickapoo River.  The property has walking paths in the grassy pasture areas in the valley (partially mowed), unmowed trails up and down the hillsides and on the ridges, and a high bluff overlook. We are between the towns of Soldiers Grove and Readstown, 2 miles from the Kickapoo River and US Highway 61 on paved roads.  There are public restrooms with showers a 5 minute drive from site in Soldiers Grove, where there is also an RV dump station. One of the photos in the property overview is a trail map to give you a sense for the layout.

3. Keewaydin Farms Organic Getaway

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39mi from La Crosse · 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.

4. Cedar Springs

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45mi from La Crosse · 2 sites · Lodging

The property has been in my family for over 40 years and was originally settled in the mid 1800's. It is about 10 acres and is primarily wooded with Cedar, Oak, Maple, Hickory and Birch. The topography is diverse, having steep heights, easy flats and everything in between; which makes hiking fun and interesting. The lower College Drive side features a historic limestone homestead and quarry, also a fossil rich creek-bed and rustic (4WD) road to the top. The upper property (Hwy. 52 access) offers a secluded forest as well as a spacious meadow. The woods are filled with birds and many other indigenous wild animals. We are only a half mile from towns edge and two miles from its center (also a five minute drive from Luther College). The Decorah area is well known for its scenic natural beauty and has extensive hiking trails, biking trails, cross-country ski routes, rivers, creeks and hunting areas. People come here year round for our outdoor recreation and beauty. Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Tubing, X-country skiing, and Trail Riding are very popular activities around here. Bring a side-by-side or ATV and have a blast both on the property and around the area. Decorah has several museums, a movie theater, 2 golf courses and bowling alley in addition to dozens of charming shops and several restaurants. You'll never get bored staying at Cedar Springs.

5. Heart of the Driftless

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35mi from La Crosse · 1 site · Lodging

Forty acres of woods, meadows, and fields, in the Heart of the Driftless Area, offers space to unplug, slow down, renew and rejuvenate. On a dark night, stargazing is glorious, and some summer evenings one can barely tell where the fireflies end and the stars begin. Also available here is a sound therapy studio with gongs, crystal and metal bowls, wave drum, hoop drum, chimes, and more. Group sound sessions are available most Monday evenings, or it may be possible to schedule a personal sound session during your stay. For more photos and information see our website: lifeelemental.org Our location is about 13 miles from the town of Viroqua, which has a wonderful Saturday morning farmer's market May-October, the renowned Driftless Cafe, and the Viroqua Food Co-op, among other things. The Organic Valley Food Co-op was established in this area in 1988, and the area in known for an abundance of fresh organic 'farm to table' food. The famous 'Driftless Books' is also found in Viroqua, along with live music on Court Street every other Saturday. Music in the Parks also offers live music in the area on Wednesdays throughout the summer. We are 22 miles from the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, and a bit further North, from Ontario WI, one may embark by canoe or kayak, through some of the most stunning landscape to be found in Wisconsin. This area is called The Driftless because it lacks glacial drift, which refers to the deposits of silt, gravel and rock that glaciers would have left behind had they passed through this part of Southwestern Wisconsin. The area is unique in that the land here was never flattened by the ice that came through most of the Midwest during the last glacial period/ice age. When glaciers were in surrounding areas, the melt-water sometimes made its way into the Driftless Area and contributed to the formation of the valleys and bluffs which characterize the landscape, which is known for steep hills, forested ridges, deeply carved river valleys, and karst geology with caves and spring-fed cold water trout streams. Ecologically, the Driftless Area's flora and fauna are more closely related to those of the Great Lakes region and New England than those of the broader Midwest and central Plains regions.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Cora

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

My partner and I loved our stay at the Heart of the Driftless. The directions were clear and simple. We enjoyed the scenery and lots of amazing wildlife. Karen is such a gracious host, we were arriving a little late into the night and she had started a fire for us so the cabin wasn't cold! Thank you for an amazing weekend!

Jessica

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

This is such a lovely campsite! Nestled into a picturesque Driftless valley, right by a small crystal creek. Suzie was a great host. It was really easy to find the site, there is even a clear "Welcome HipCamp" sign at the turn, which is a rarity and super helpful when we arrived in the dark. The outhouse was very new and clean. We enjoyed exploring the property with it's maze of trails. Just a short drive from Viroqua. Would love to stay again!

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LeAnne

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

What an amazing weekend we had at Hilltop cabin! The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The setting was beautiful and very private. It was the perfect base camp for exploring all that the driftless area has to offer! We will definitely be back!

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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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Alex

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

Picturesque river valley area with the perfect solo secluded site. Communicative, pleasant host. Simple but clean outhouse. Awesome mini hiking trail system carved into the property. My pup had a blast.

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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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Bethanie

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

I had an absolutely incredible stay at this Hipcamp. It felt like I had been transported to the mountains, not Wisconsin! The views in the driftless region were stunning. I reached out to host Andy in advance, and he graciously let me stay in the fenced dog park area, which featured a crystal-clear spring-fed pond. The trails on the property were amazing, perfect for exploring with my dogs, and the location itself is out of this world. It's right in the heart of Amish country, with Amish horse and buggies riding right past the campsite. Andy was fantastic, welcoming, helpful, and full of great local recommendations. If he was working near the campsite he kept me informed, but otherwise gave me my privacy and it really felt like I had the place to myself. Andy even loaned me a corkscrew after I forgot mine. Although the listing says no cooking equipment, the site was set up with a campfire grill grate which was so helpful for cooking over the open fire. I purchased the wood add on and Andy provided more than enough wood right beside the fire for two days. He also suggested a nearby Amish home-based bakery, which had some of the most delicious baked goods I’ve ever tasted. Every detail of this stay was thoughtful, peaceful, and memorable. I only wish I could have stayed longer! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a serene, stunning, and unique camping experience.

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Tori

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

Great place for a night with dogs. Gorgeous property and easy set up. Gracious hosts.

Eric

September 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

Andy and Marla are wonderful hosts. Their property is clean, well organized, and beautiful! The location is close to all of the spots that people would find interested while touring in the area. Make sure to stop by Readstown for the licorice ice cream!!! Fantastic stay, will return.

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paige

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

Awesome accommodations and views! The weather was perfect and cabin was comfortable! 10/10 would recommend.

Gorgeous Swallowtail kept us company by the tent

Molly

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

My partner and I enjoyed our camping experience very much, Suzie’s spot provided much needed time to unplug. The little stream is very peaceful, great places to set up hammocks, and the road was very quiet. Bugs were not an issue at all. Zero cell service for ATT and Verizon — which is exactly what we hoped for, but just fyi.

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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!

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Brian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

7 nights at Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

The land and campsite are beautiful, the stream behind our tent lulls you to sleep. Excellent stay.

Pete

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

This was our second trip to this spot in a week. The hosts are so gracious. When I let Andy know that we were returning to watch the Perseid meteor shower, he offered to mow an extra area away from the designated site so we'd have more sky to watch. These folks really want you to feel like you are at home. Another real treat: during a summer that has been very wet, we have encountered zero mosquitoes on this property during either of our visits. I expect to return frequently, and highly recommend.

Adrienne

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

The cabin was very nice and well equipped. The toilet and shower situation were easy to use. It was a very private site with beautiful views.

Pete

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

Exactly what I needed. I'm nursing a back injury, and this spot made a night outside effortless. Clean toilet, firewood right there. Creek babble all night and we had good skies for stars. So grateful for the hospitality and the efforts they've put in to provide this little retreat.

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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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David

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tent camping on secluded 40 acres.

Camping on Suzie’s land was a real treat! My partner and I hiked around a little bit on the 40 acres, yet felt like we barely scratched the surface. Beautiful spring fed brook running through the site and it was even close enough to hear while drifting off to sleep. There are many worthwhile activities close by including the viroqua farmers market on Saturdays and the inviting Kickapoo River. I’d highly recommend checking out this gorgeous piece of the driftless with two wonderful hosts! I’m looking forward to the next time we can make it out yonder! Thanks Suzie!

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Justin

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Driftless Haven 125 Acres & Creek

The property is beautiful and easy to find. I’ll gladly camp there again.