Camping in Ripon, WI, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2023

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Purplehaze Acres

9 sites · Lodging, Tents60 acres · Rubicon, WIPurplehaze 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. Also a little drive away is the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine. Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping experiences, such as the Mercantile. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away and featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres. Overall, this is a great "peace" of earth. ☮NEW at Purplehaze Acres! Potable water, charcoal grills, and firewood (available for purchase)!Your approach is over the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators and just a lot of plain old peace! ☮

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Toadally Natural Garden

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · WIPaul, Jane, Jane's Mom and their children have lived on this simple organic hobby farm nestled in the rolling hills of the Kettle Moraine, just 4 miles North of Hartford since 1997. Paul and Jane established Toadally Natural Garden (TNG) in 2011 as a "naturist" destination offering like minded, those needing/wanting full sun exposure or those just wondering what a true naturist is all about, a safe environment out of the general public's eye. We try to be good stewards teaching respect of self, earth, and each other...just being free in the sun...when Wisconsin weather permits. *Day Campers- Park in the designated parking area by the shed or as instructed. *Overnight Campers- If the soil is wet or rain is in the forecast please ask us where to park BEFORE driving down by the pond. We respect those who do not share our view and ask for respect in return. The farm house was built in 1920 to replace the log cabin (1847) still on the property. 13 acres is rented to our neighbor and 15 acres is designated for clothing optional use. We follow a strict policy of NO overt sexual conduct. No soliciting, No drunkenness. No illicit anything. Please bring your own food, beverages and anything else you need.

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Decadent Dreamz

4 sites · Tents5 acres · Milwaukee, WIMy family's residential property has 5 beautiful acres of woods and trails leading to an endless prairie. Escape the city without leaving Milwaukee! AMENITIES: -Pet friendly -Vehicle access at sites -Outdoor bathroom, shower -Microwave, coffee bar -Wildlife (deer, turkey, and a coyote family howling at night - don't worry, we know where they live) RULES: -Quiet hours after 11PM -No burning unpermitted wood -Collect microtrash (bottle caps, wrappers, nut shells, cigarettes)

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Echo Valley Farm

4 sites · Lodging46 acres · Ontario, WISee the Milky Way on 46 acres of sustainably cared for land located in beautiful Driftless Wisconsin. Adjacent to Wild Cat Mountain State Park and near the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. We are a working farm with sheep, mules, chickens, ducks, multiple gardens and an old apple orchard. Our onsite bakery has seasonal offerings and more. Our twenty year effort to create a regenerative and sustainable farm allows us to offer our unique space and cabins for enjoyment and for learning.

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

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🦫 Flutterby 🦋 Farm 👩🏽‍🌾

8 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Cashton, WIOnce 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 our dispersed campsites and additional photos. * 100 acres of rewilded habitat * Potable spring water * Creekside camping * ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 BIPOC, LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 friendly. All are welcome!

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Camp Kettlewood

3 sites · Lodging80 acres · East Troy, WIFounded in 2020, Camp Kettlewood is actually the second campground to have operated on this beautiful land. The property previously belonged to the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin- Badgerland Council. The Girl Scouts hosted outings and events here from 1967 through 2018. That's over 50 years of learning, laughing, building friendships, and making memories in the great outdoors! We knew that this land was special when we bought it. So, when we decided to turn this campground into...well...a campground, we wanted to respect that rich history and honor it in a new way. You'll notice the campsite signs are new, but the campsite names- like The Hilton, Mushroom Gulch, and Last Resort- are all original. That was purposeful, not only because we couldn't think of any better names (it's harder than you think!) but mostly because we wanted to show respect to what was here before us. We even created a new campsite and named it Oakwood Knoll, which was the previous name of this property. If you keep an eye out, you'll be able to see more subtle nods to the Scouts program incorporated into our decorations at the campsites! Our campsites are each set spaciously apart, so guests can have more privacy than they would at a traditional campground. Our premium sites are also designed for comfort and ease. When you arrive, the campsites are ready for you, so there's no setting up or tearing down. You'll also get to sleep in real beds, as opposed to sleeping in a bag on the ground. Guests can expect to enjoy electricity, flush toilets, coffee makers, propane grills, and the warm ambiance of string lights hung at each site. These sites are perfect for both campers and glampers. We're confident you'll get the perfect mix of relaxation, nature, and comfort during your stay. You'll also certainly get some great Instagram-able photos! Also, while you're here, check out the many places and activities located just a short drive from Camp Kettlewood. As our name suggests, we're adjacent to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, as well as many other parks and nature preserves. You can also enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, boating, and fishing in several nearby lakes. All within 20 minutes or less of our camp, making day trips a breeze! Thank you again for your interest in staying at Camp Kettlewood. We’re very excited to share our summers with you and we're honored to carry on the tradition of this property as a place for making memories- not only as a campground, but also as our home! We are blessed to live on-grounds in the renovated lodge, which was previously the Girl Scout's cafeteria and club house. We've put a lot of hard work into this land and we're pretty proud of what we've been able to accomplish. We hope you will be, too! Sincerely, - Simona & Jeremy Ebner, Owners Camp Kettlewood, Est. 2020

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Property Beach, Site R4 is located in the lower left side of the beach while Site R3 is located on the upper middle next to the beach.

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The English Pale Campground

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents70 acres · WIThe English Pale Campground is located on the Black River in Jackson County, west of the Village of Melrose. The main campground, 70 feet above the river has 4 RV/Travel Trailer/Tent sites in addition to the Manor House which are available for rent. Two additional rustic beach front sites can be found right on the river. The property has a total of 70 acres, which includes the 4+ acre beach, a mile of river front and trails through the woods that connect them all. The English Pale is a new and growing 21+ campground property that offers a reasonable expectation of privacy. We are an adult only property but not a nudist campground. We do not prohibit nudity for the purpose of sunbathing on the beach, campsites or sundeck but it is not allowed in general common areas. Our complete campground information can be found on our main web page at The English Pale Campground and Resort.

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Indigo Banks

7 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Racine, WICamp next to the historic Root River Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent (or tent can be provided ) right next to the historic Root River, & allow the soothing sounds to surround your slumber. Wake up with the sun glistening off the water, cook a breakfast over the fire & launch multiple kayaks or canoes right from your personal beach as you set off for a day of adventure. 2 kayaks can be included with your stay - additional kayaks are available upon request for a Riverside Experience with Down River Indigo - Campers can choose an interactive & immersive experience with their host : Military Veteran, Nature Artist & Water Advocate with more that 25 years experience on the River. Have your group safely guided & educated on the local plants & wildlife that inhabit the area! Take home your own hand carved & one of a kind wooden memento to remember your stay & all of the memories created.

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Shady Rest Acres

3 sites · Lodging, Tents23 acres · Brownsville, MNOnce 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.

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Hibernian Farm

3 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Ludington, MIWe are a family-run farm working to return the land we steward back to healthy balance. The barn was built in 1898 and the house in 1899 by 2 Olmstead brothers. The property has had orchard for much of it's homestead history, growing peaches, cherries and apples. There was cattle on the property at some point as well. We bought the farmhouse and 40 acres in 2017, from the 5th generation of Olmsteads to have lived here. The house had been left empty and in extreme disrepair. The property had been leased for the previous 12 years by a local apple producer. We have spent our first few years years rehabbing and renovating the farmhouse, intent to bring it back to as much of it's original beauty as possible, with some modern updates, as there was originally no electricity or indoor plumbing. We have largely let the land have time to heal and renew. We brought with us our goats, who cleared much overgrowth around the big barn and cottage. Our goal is sustainability through non-chemical, organic practices, that build and enhance biodiversity of ecosystems. We have had goats and chickens for 9 years. They are protected by our Livestock Guardians; Finntan & Eva. We have added ducks and plan to add sheep in the Spring of 2021, as well as cattle soon after. There are many things happening at Hibernian Farm, including our second year of organically grown apple sales & U-Pick and a farm market store in 2022. Keep an eye out and follow our Hibernian Farm Facebook page.

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Oak Meadows

23 sites · RVs, Tents27 acres · MIPark your RV or pitch your tent at Oak Meadows. You will have access to our almost 30 acres of a beautiful meadow, hardwood forest, or secret field. Each camp sight comes with access to a private fire ring. Oak Meadows is minutes away from all of West Michigan's popular destinations: Michigan Adventures (3 min drive), ThunderBird Raceway (2 min drive), bike trails to endless destinations (3 min drive), Duck Lake State Park (12 min drive), Whitelake Pier & Lighthouse (14 min drive), 5 major Motorcross / Snowmobiling trails (13-50 min drive), 1000's of acres of National Forest, and surrounded by many lakes and rivers to fish, canoe, boat, kayak, paddleboard, and ski.

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Ranch Retreat

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Winona, MNOur ranch has been in our family for 14 years and prior to that belonged to one family for over 200 years. Jolene (me, - owner) and my two sons, Riley and Logan put a lot of time and dedication into our ranch. Our ranch is located on 40 acres where anyone can find their little piece of “peace.” We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our guests, making them feel at home the instant they step onto our land. We will do our best to accommodate your needs in any way possible. Our WIFI is not always 100% reliable. If you absolutely need WIFI at all times during your stay, please bring another option with you, such as a hotspot on your cell phone, in case ours is not dependable. From the crew who loves to share a little piece of our life on Stone Roller Road, – Jolene, Riley, Logan, Scotch (the yellow lab) Hops (the chocolate lab) and Scrappy (the late ranch dog)

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