The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Looking to camp along the river in Mount Pleasant? You have over 420 choices—all focused on river access, so you can cast a line, take a swim, or spot wildlife from your tent flap. Expect to pay around $50 a night, with some spots dipping as low as $40. The best-reviewed sites make it easy: Simply Maple Farm Tipi🪶🏕️🛶 (31 reviews) blends riverside camping with a tipi experience; Ice Age Retreat (27 reviews) is known for quiet water views; The Aloha Ranch (15 reviews) draws campers for its laid-back riverbank. Pets are welcome, and you can expect showers and a fire pit at most sites. If you want to fish, swim, or just listen to the water, this is the place.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp along the river in Mount Pleasant? You have over 420 choices—all focused on river access, so you can cast a line, take a swim, or spot wildlife from your tent flap. Expect to pay around $50 a night, with some spots dipping as low as $40. The best-reviewed sites make it easy: Simply Maple Farm Tipi🪶🏕️🛶 (31 reviews) blends riverside camping with a tipi experience; Ice Age Retreat (27 reviews) is known for quiet water views; The Aloha Ranch (15 reviews) draws campers for its laid-back riverbank. Pets are welcome, and you can expect showers and a fire pit at most sites. If you want to fish, swim, or just listen to the water, this is the place.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ice Age Retreat

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38mi from Mount Pleasant · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Palmyra, WI

Surrounded by the Kettle Moraine Forest, we purchased this property in October of 2022 to be closer to nature and to share this property with you. We look forward to hosting you. The forest provides many opportunities enjoy! Close to the Ice Age Hiking Trail, Blad Bluff Scenic Overlook within walking distance of our retreat. Hiking, Moutain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoe, Horse Back Riding and much more

2. Pearl Forge Conservancy

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30mi from Mount Pleasant · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · North Prairie, WI

This beautiful property is on the foothills of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. There are an abundance of natural areas such as a fen, creek, pond and walking trails. The camper site over looks the property with amazing panoramic views. The rustic campsite is tucked back on the property near a fishing pond and hiking trails. Snuggle up to a nice cozy campfire or take a nice nature walk though the woods. Guaranteed to be a memory to last a lifetime. Absolutely NO HUNTING!!!

3. Private Lake Mary Channel Camping

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23mi from Mount Pleasant · 1 site · Tent · Twin Lakes, WI

Tent Camping Site on Lake Mary’s Channel. Private place to pitch a couple tents, hammocks, enjoy a campfire, and most importantly enjoy access to Lake Mary & Lake Elizabeth via a short channel which is only steps from the door of your tent! The channel is shallow, while you cannot swim from the campsite to the lake you can easily launch kayaks and after 850ft of paddling you are out on Lake Mary! 15minute safe sidewalk or quiet neighborhood road walk to Lance Park from camping site. The park also has ample parking. Drive time from camping site to the park is only 2minutes! Lance Park has a wonderful pubic beach swimming area. The water quality of Lake Mary is amazing with great clarity and no algae or seaweed growth. It also has a public boat launch. The park also hosts the “AquaNut” Water Show every Wednesday and Saturday nights in the summer! Lance Park also has a clean and very large handicap accessible porta potty that can be used 24/7. Twin Lakes has a cute Main Street with lots of fun to be had. There are also several restaurant/bars on Lake Mary or Lake Elizabeth. Lake Elizabeth can be accessed by a small waterway that connects the lakes. Kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes can easily float under a lower foot and car bridge. Larger and taller motorized boats cannot move between lakes. This camping site offers such a fun and inexpensive way to get outdoors this summer!

4. Simply Maple Farm Tipi🪶🏕️🛶

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23mi from Mount Pleasant · 1 site · Tent, RV · Mukwonago, WI

Peace and quiet served daily-no other tents in sight! This is off the beaten path next to the Fox River with no other campers nearby. You can bring your own RV/tent/campervan or choose to stay in the tipi. There are two kayaks with life jackets labeled for guests to use during their stay. As you drive on the dirt road to the site there are farm fields to your left and the Fox River is straight ahead. If needing to to get groceries, Walmart and Aldi's are about 5 minutes away. Local towns are Mukwonago and East Troy. Chicago is 90 minutes away and Milwaukee and Lake Geneva are 30. Fork in the Road and David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon are popular restaurants in Mukwonago. Or you can try mead in East Troy at the Hive! The Alpine Valley Music Theatre is 15 minutes away. Location is near I-43 & Highway 83. Summerfest is the world's largest musical festival and it is located 30 minutes away. You can Venmo or use cash while you are at the campsite to purchase wood for one dollar a piece. There is also charcoal available with the site along with a weber grill. Lastly, the river might give you muddy toes-consider it a souvenir! But feel free to bring some water to rinse off and keep things fresh.

5. The Aloha Ranch

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38mi from Mount Pleasant · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Harvard, IL

We have 26 acres of land to have fun on and enjoy nature! Turtles, rabbits, deer, possums, and snakes are just a few of the wildlife that you may encounter. The Kishwaukee river runs along the property bringing a variety of creatures as well as a nice place to cool off on hot days. You can find wild berry trees and beautiful flowers. Enjoy campfires and gaze upon the vast sky full of stars at night. There are multiple camping sites, some surrounded by trees and others in open fields to suit your preference and camping vehicle. Learn more about this land: Welcome to our 26 acres surrounded by the Kishwaukee River. Small trails, secluded yet near food, shopping and activities. Pet friendly, bon fires, barbecuing, gorgeous sunrises and tranquil sunsets. We are a family run small farm with dogs, horses, ponies and chickens. Only 1 hour 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and 1 hour from Ohare airport. Near Wisconsin border, Fox River, Lake Geneva, Rush Creek, Volo Museum & Antiques. Look up things to do in McHenry as well.

Public campgrounds near Mount Pleasant

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Illinois Beach Campground

19mi from Mount Pleasant · 224 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Honeysuckle Hollow Campground

24mi from Mount Pleasant · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Fox Den Campground

24mi from Mount Pleasant · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

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Turner Lake South Campground

24mi from Mount Pleasant · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Prairie View Campground

24mi from Mount Pleasant · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL

Stories from the community

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Kasie

November 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Ice Age Retreat

Nice private location with great access to trails including the Ice Age Trail. Another site located across field at a good distance allowing plenty of space for all. Will definitely be back.

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Anne

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Pearl Forge Conservancy

Yet another great time at Peter's spot! (See prior review from Sept 2023). The spot was cozy and lovely, even in the rain! The hosts are good people; highly recommend as a go-to to enjoy the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine! See ya next year, guys!!!

Heidi

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

We have stayed here in the past and have enjoyed the peace and quiet. It's a perfect camping spot. Chris is an awesome host!

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Viviane

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Chris was accommodating and helpful. The site came with water and wood. A lot of room. Dogs loved it too!

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Megan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Lake Mary Channel Camping

My family and I had an awesome time camping at Steve’s thoughtfully laid out campground. The ground was soft and level so the tents were super comfy. Lots of seating on stumps surrounding a clean fire pit. Watching the moon reflect on the water was magical!

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David

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Great site! Host is friendly. Plenty of firewood, well-maintained compost toilet. Good access to hiking and regional attractions. No complaints.

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Malaika

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Lake Mary Channel Camping

Steve’s campsite was a lovely quiet spot that was private enough that we felt comfortable sleeping in the tent without the cover up. It was really peaceful and the trees covering the spot made it very secluded despite being in a neighborhood! Steve was very responsive and attentive as a host. 11/10 would stay there again!

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Katie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Great spot to relax and view the stars at night! It feels really secluded when you get to your site, there’s 1 more in the vicinity but you still have plenty of privacy. You may hear some road noise during the day but it gets quiet and serene as it gets dark. Host was kind and communicative, she even came by around checkout to see if we needed any help. All around a great time, I can’t wait to spend another night here again in the future

Camp site/RV/tent (teepee not in this picture)

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Jeremy

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Simply Maple Farm Tipi🪶🏕️🛶

Loved the site. Totally private and beautiful views! Picnic table, garbage, tippi, and torches a big plus.

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Christian

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Quiet and secluded campsite with lots of space. The site came with lots of good firewood which was super nice to not have to worry about.

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Joseph

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Ice Age Retreat

We camped w a 20 ft trailer rv. It was a nice quiet semi remote site. Nature and peace n quiet. And mosquitoes. We had tiki torches n citronella n spray n really enjoyed our stay. Firewood was supplied n great quality. Until it rained, lol. Definitely will be coming back again. Thanks for the great spot

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Pat

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Beautiful place. And great location -- near the Ice Age Trail, and Old World Wisconsin. Great hosts!

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Elizabeth

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Pearl Forge Conservancy

Really lovely view of pond and woods, good stars, feels very rejuvenation! Had a lovely time, great to have the picnic table and firepit included as well!

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Aloha Ranch

If you’re looking for a peaceful and untouched place to camp, the Aloha Ranch is it! Bobby was very communicative, and went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. She helped set us up at a local fishing venue with a beautiful castle and we spent two days enjoying the weather and solitude. Our campsite also had excellent stargazing! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a private getaway.

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Yasmine

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Lake Mary Channel Camping

This spot is perfect for a one tent camp. You could tell the owner put a lot of work into this spot. The two dogs we brought did really well off leash and loved diving off the docks at Lake Mary. Check out Cup of Joe in town for good coffee. Make sure to bring your kayaks ( we did not ) as the little creek does take you straight to the lake. Lastly this spot is hidden within a neighborhood just as an fyi, but I definitely think it’s worth trying out.

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Nicholas

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Ice Age Retreat

Very quiet and secluded. Free firewood available so that was nice. Lots of bugs when we were there, but we were prepared.

Phil

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pearl Forge Conservancy

Beautiful, secluded property. We loved our stay and will be back! Thank you for the hospitality.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pearl Forge Conservancy

The site is gorgeous and private, and the hosts were communicative and kind! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot and can’t wait to return! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Connor

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pearl Forge Conservancy

100% recommend! Rebecca & Peter were the nicest hosts! We will certainly be back! The property is gorgeous and my dog had the time of his life running around. We stayed in the RV, which was very well kept and comfortable! Thanks again, Peter & Rebecca!

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William

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

3 nights at Ice Age Retreat

Good spot for us. Places to walk, nice cleared area to camp. Thank you.