The best ranch campgrounds near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Looking to camp near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and explore the ranch terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 90 options specifically tailored to your ranch preference, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $48 per night. For top-rated campsites, check out 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾 (203 reviews), Linden Camprground (190 reviews), and Shady Rest Acres (171 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and trash facilities. And don't miss out on the historic sites, fishing, and paddling activities available in the area. Start your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Prairie du Chien

Looking to camp near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and explore the ranch terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 90 options specifically tailored to your ranch preference, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $48 per night. For top-rated campsites, check out 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾 (203 reviews), Linden Camprground (190 reviews), and Shady Rest Acres (171 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and trash facilities. And don't miss out on the historic sites, fishing, and paddling activities available in the area. Start your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Prairie du Chien

1. Shady Rest Acres

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(316)

45mi from Prairie du Chien · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging

Once the site of the historic V.J. Fetzner Brewery from the late 19th Century. The land is now used as a hobby farm, honey bee sanctuary and nursery to a unique tree species normally not found in Southeastern Minnesota. Remnants of the brewery are still visible. Foundation walls outline the massive structure of the brewery. Nestled in the center of the foundation is the entrance to the sixty-seven foot deep cave that once held barrels of beer and can be accessed by canoe only. Hops have been located on the property and are believed to be ancestors of those raised to make the beer once stored in the cave. The pond that provides access to the cave was dug out in the early 1990's to create a fish out for the Spring Falls Trout Farm that used to exist across the highway. Some of the original brood stock still exist and continue to naturally stock the pond. It is not uncommon to see fish that are five to ten pounds in size. We do not allow fishing from our pond. The residents house is built to scale to the original brew master's house. While the house is only twenty-four years old it looks as though you have taken a step back in time. The name Shady Rest was given to the house by the Brew Master's wife. We thought it was appropriate to keep the name alive. Shady Rest Acres is comprised of twenty-three acres of beautiful woodlands and pasture that are protected forever in the Minnesota Land Trust. The pasture is home to Scottish Highlander cows, two miniature donkeys, five sheep, four goats, honey bees and a flock of chickens. Scottish Highlanders were selected for both their grazing and browsing abilities. They are very docile and make excellent pasture mates to the smaller species sharing the pasture. The cows are excellent forest managers. They clear out invasive species such as Honey Suckle, Buckthorn, and Barberry which can often be difficult to manage. A guided tour with the host can be taken to meet the pasture animals. The forest is comprised of many tree species. Some are unique in that they normally do not grow in this region of Minnesota. The yellow birch is a species normally found in Northern Minnesota. It's bark is golden in color and glistens when the sun hits it just right. We have a cluster of several yellow birch including one that is so big that the bark no longer looks golden but instead is grey and very rough. Years ago the largest of these trees made excellent wood for turning bowls. Blue Beech (musclewood) can also be found on the property. As the name indicates the bark is shaped like muscles. Songbirds and some other species will use different parts of the tree as a food source. Towering white pines also speckle the landscape. Mother pine requires at least two humans arm lengths to encircle the whole tree. She is a favorite resting spot for the barred owl. There is oak, elm, maple, ceders, poplars and numerous other species. Honey bees are an integral part of the landscape. We partnered with a friend and started raising honey bees two years ago in order to do our part to keep pollinators thriving. Their hives are located in the pasture where it has the perfect amount of early morning sun to get them moving and afternoon shade to balance out the summer heat. It is not uncommon to see them pollinating garden plants, trees and wild flowers around the property. One of their favorite feeding spots is the acre and a half prairie which offers a range of plants including big blue stem, wild indigo and baby blue stem, to name a few. Not only are honey bees essential to the food chain but they also provide a very enriching experience when they are observed moving about their hives. There is nothing more relaxing and fascinating than watching these amazing creatures.

2. 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

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(569)

49mi from Prairie du Chien · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Once a working farm, now a haven for wildlife and peace. Primitive, laid-back camping experience. Surrounded by Amish farms. Check out our full property for individual campsites descriptions. * 100 acres of rewilded habitat * Spring water * Creekside camping * ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 BIPOC, LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 friendly. All are welcome!

3. S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

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(63)

32mi from Prairie du Chien · 1 site · Tent, RV

Hey there Happy Campers! We welcome you to our small slice of Driftless heaven. This private campsite is located in prairie land, surrounded by agricultural and wooded property (it’s quiet). Within a few minutes drive you have access to some of the best trout streams a fishing license can buy. You're also in close proximity to amazing hiking and biking trails, agri-tourism (apple pickin' good times!), endless photography opportunities, wineries, birding, stargazing and visits to downtown Viroqua! After a long day of adventuring, come back to this quiet retreat, make some brandy old fashions and enjoy the ambiance of the stars and crackling camp fire! This site can accommodate 2 large tents with plenty of room for a camp kitchen, fire pit and seating area. There is newly constructed composting style outbuilding (please read instructions before using it) and a camp kitchen table along with solar powered lighting. Firewood and other supplies are conveniently available in downtown Viroqua. Be sure to check out the various retailers and restaurants while you're there! Hope you enjoy the camp and we just ask to please leave it better than you found it!

4. Gearhead Gulch Campground

20mi from Prairie du Chien · 1 site · Tent, RV

Off-Road Park & Camping – 6 Acres of Trails & Obstacles in Rural Iowa! Looking for a place to wheel and camp for the weekend? We’re renting out 6 acres of off-road terrain with two private campsites designed for off-roaders! 🏕 Campsites: Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, parking for one Jeep, Truck, or SUV, and access to a shared porta potty $25 per site per night (weekends only) Firewood bundles available for $5 each Located on a quiet dead-end road, just 5 minutes from Waukon, IA, where you’ll find restaurants, fuel, and entertainment 🚜 Off-Road Park: A variety of mud trails, flex tests, ramps, log trails, and more! $30 per day for access On-site shop rental available in case of breakdowns Recovery services offered—go ahead and test your rig’s limits! 🔧 Additional Info: Sign a release of liability before entry Wrench anywhere in the park or rent the shop if needed 📍 Location: Rural Iowa (near Waukon) 📅 Weekends only Message for reservations or more details!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Daphne

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Beautiful, secluded campsite with a babbling brook running through!! The region is gorgeous in the fall. The outhouse was clean and well kept. Tai + Stella’s visitor guide and map were very informative and easy to follow. Logan brought us firewood and allowed us to enjoy the area in peace. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an escape out in nature.

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Lauren

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

The site is located in such a peaceful area and we were greeted by cows throughout the day! Travis had a nice picnic table, outdoor lights, and wall barrier to help with the wind! Great stay!

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Kyle

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shady Rest Acres

Patty and Michelle are awesome hosts. Very available and acommodating if you need anything but totally out of your hair otherwise. Heart's Content was a lovely spot where you could hear the soft trickle of water flowing from pond to pond as you slept. Very close to a lot of cool spots including a great bluff hike in Reno, MN, and great boating/island hopping opportunities at Goose Island in LaCrosse, WI. The farm animals were all very chill and friendly and were very respectful of our space at the campsite, like not wandering in and being all up on us while we prepped meals or anything like that. They'd sometimes graze on the underbrush that rings the site. The goats loved being fed food scraps like carrot/potato skins, banana peels, etc. There was a very clean and well maintained outhouse on the premises and a water spigot nearby with very clean water. Great price on a generous amount of firewood that is stored in a dry shelter. Buy it in person, not through the app. ;)

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Jesse

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

Fairly private site. It is next to a not well traveled gravel road. No shade, so if you're planning on hanging out at the site during the day, bring a canopy. Very responsive owner.

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Bryan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Off the beaten path, rustic & quiet (human-wise) but lots of wildlife sounds & horse/buggies echo peacefully through the valley. Pack to be self-sufficient & it’s a wonderful piece of land to get off the grid - especially setting up next to the cold, clear stream

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Megan

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

What a gem! This magical valley offers private campsites with a meandering creek running by—perfect for cooling off on a hot day. Settle into your hammock with a book, then stargaze under some of the darkest, most breathtaking skies you’ll ever see. The resident herd of sheep adds so much charm—you can watch and listen to them as you relax. The outhouse is impressively clean and well-kept, and you can purchase nice-sized bundles of firewood right on site. Honestly, you don’t need to leave the property for a fun, restorative weekend. For a little adventure, hike up Rainbow Ridge and catch sight of the neighbor’s horses. Did I mention this place is magical? I can’t wait to come back!

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Ethan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

We stayed at the second campsite in Beaver Haven. An amazing spot with the stream looping around it. Outhouses are in top notch shape! Fresh spring water was a plus too! The hosts are great at communication and offering assistance to their guests.

Jody

September 2025

10 ft campervan

1 night at S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

This was a nice property but with no privacy as it was next to a public road.

Beautiful springtime view from the north side of the tobacco barn.

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AJ

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

The camp was absolutely beautiful and Tai and Stella were great, leading us to the site and showing us around. The farm is picturesque and the spring water was icing on the cake. There is a spring that flows through the farm and you wake up in the morning to birds and a babbling brook.

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Grace

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Flutterby Farm was the most magical place to camp for the weekend! We can’t wait to return someday. My partner and I stayed at one of the campsites in Beaver Haven and enjoyed listening to all of the sounds of the local wildlife, stargazing, and dipping our toes in the creek that runs through the campsites. Tai was so kind and showed us around when we arrived. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to experience the magic of the Driftless Region!

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Katianna

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

This space is like a dream, definitely not like any campground I've been to before. The winding country roads passing by buggies and neighbors waving were signs we were going to the right place. Our site was surrounded by a babbling creek that we splashed around in during the day. The dogs especially enjoyed that part! Each site was spread out and private, with the creek joining the grounds together. The compost outhouse was awesome and I never had to wait in line even with all of the spots occupied. It was so peaceful and tranquil but we also felt able to let loose and have joyful moments. Having spring water and firewood available was amazing and we only had to leave the property once to reup on supplies (theres poor service but reliable wifi to upload maps to the nearest stores, noted on the welcome guide). If you have dogs or children there are spots that are more secluded to choose from. We liked Coyote to camp by our cars but our pups are still practicing not barking hello every time a neighbor passed by. We felt so lucky to have to found this slice of bliss amongst the acres of farmland and rolling forests. Being there exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to go back.

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Ethan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shady Rest Acres

Shady Rest Acres was amazing. I had high expectations and they were exceeded. The donkeys and goats were really friendly when they approached you to check things out and the cows were great to watch. The hosts were super friendly and answered any questions right away with helpful information. Secluded area which was very peaceful and where I could check out the milky way at night. 12/10 would book again

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Lydia

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

It was my second time at Flutterby Farm. I really love this property and I’m so thankful Tai and Stella and Logan are so generous to share their slice of heaven with the rest of us. The star gazing is unbeatable and having creek access at each campsite is a huge bonus. My Labradors were loving the water. My friends and I have always felt safe and welcomed and I plan to return again in the future!

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Brittney

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

There aren't words to express how gorgeous this place is. If you get a chance to go, do it! The hosts are so gracious and the sites and perfectly maintained.

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Corelia

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

The area was beautiful, the outhouse very clean and the kids loved playing in the creek.

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Kimberly

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to S-Camp at Turtle Head Rock

This site was exactly what I was hoping for! It's secluded and set in beautiful, rolling hills. If you're looking for a very peaceful camping spot this is the right one for you.

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Zachary

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Always a peaceful and calming time at this driftless gem!

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Kelsey

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Amazing setting for a camping trip! The stream weaves around and through the campsites and allows for a lot of fun water play activities. My kids did a lot of bark boat racing, and splashing around. Kept them busy for hours. At the end of the day they put themselves to bed they were so tired. The prairie and trails are beautiful as well. So many bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Great place for some private rest and relaxation. We'll definitely be back again!

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Courtney

August 2025

Tent

1 night at 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

Definitely off the beaten path— no cell service in the immediate area. But the site is private, the land is expansive with many spots to explore, and it is absolutely gorgeous. We had an excellent time with a campfire and a great night’s sleep. Tai and Stella send a great guide to the site and the area and we were able to have an awesome meal at the Driftless Cafe nearby. Wish we had more time here!

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Leo

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

I loved camping here! It was beautiful and peaceful with essentially no mosquitoes. Our campsite was private, while simultaneously right in the middle of everything. It was the best of both worlds. The firewood was an amazing benefit to have!