94% (1.5K) • 346 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ripon
Lake Ponder
1. Lake Ponder
97%
(78)
25mi from Ripon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Back in the 1800s the land conditions were ideal for a raspberry farm. The original settler's barn and farmhouse were still standing in 1960 when our family obtained the land. Since then, old buildings have diminished back to Earth. What used to be a small creek is now a small pond and trout stream. We have a cabin, outhouse, outdoor shower and other camping accommodations depending on the camping experience you are looking for!
Reconnect with nature, find your tranquility, enjoy the wildlife, be amazed by the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There's swimming, or just relaxing here!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$48
/ night
The G Farm
2. The G Farm
98%
(152)
27mi from Ripon · 1 site
Ever want to leave your job and unite with nature? Me too, after 10-plus years of tax preparation, I found myself with a desire to farm and to become closer to the food we take for granted. This farm is unique in that it was cleared and stripped of its topsoil and its fill was sold off to the state. What was left behind was a pond and some poor farmland. I purchased this less desirable property inexpensively and have been working tirelessly to regenerate the property to a farm that mimics nature and our natural ecosystem. I have planted over 1000 trees and perennial shrubs to move this property into an oak savannah-like natural farming system. In 2015 I purchased this property without any farming experience and have begun to transform this property into a beautiful destination. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into our ecosystem.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$42
/ night
Leon's Lakeview Campground
3. Leon's Lakeview Campground
98%
(112)
29mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This site is a 25-acre parcel of land which is part of the "Niagara Escarpment" and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago along with beautiful sunsets. Consists of approximately 20 acres of wildflowers and prairie grasses and 5 acres of woodlands. There are grass walking trails around the entire perimeter and three spacious campsites to choose from. Conveniently located, just minutes away from High Cliff State Park, Calumet County Park, Columbia Park, Mulberry Lane Farm, LaClare Creamery, Ziegler Winery, shopping, restaurants, supper clubs, live music venues and much more.
Pets
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Campfires
from
$50
/ night
High Cliff State Park
4. High Cliff State Park
90%
(15)
State park 35mi from Ripon · 118 sites
Soaring cliffs overlook Wisconsin's largest lake at this aptly named park.
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Showers
Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
5. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
95%
(22)
State forest 43mi from Ripon · 303 sites
One of Wisconsin’s best lake camping destinations also has a curious glacial history.
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The summer camp experience
6. The summer camp experience
99%
(142)
31mi from Ripon · 3 sites
Camp Shin-Go-Beek is a youth summer camp located in central Wisconsin. When we're not running summer camp, we open the property up to Hipcampers. We have multiple large campsites for tent camping. The property is located on 2 quiet lakes, with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The swimming area has a great beach and a diving raft (depending on the season). We also have a large dining hall for indoor activities, and several outdoor program areas. We are just south of the Chain-o-lakes and Waupaca, so there's plenty to do a short drive away.
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from
$30
/ night
Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
7. Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
100%
(11)
33mi from Ripon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a small apple orchard on 5 acres and we have a big open field. We have a small playground and some picnic tables. Also, right next to the café and ice cream and parking lot. There are porta potties outside.
It is very scenic, nestled in the Kettle Moraine Forest. Very peaceful and private property surrounded by trees. You can see the stars well at night and we often have deer on the property. Dogs are welcome.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$35
/ night
Waupaca River Retreat
8. Waupaca River Retreat
96%
(27)
34mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Located on the Waupaca River, there is plenty to do here! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, and so much more! Several routes to choose from. Amazing wildlife includes whitetail deer, turtles, bald eagles, black terns, blue herons, cranes and trumpeter swans. Conveniently located minutes from Waupaca, Hartmans Creek State Park and Chain O Lakes. Great fat tire bike trails in the area. Sites are large to stretch out. Ground is cleared woodland. Site includes picnic table and metal fire pit. Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Pets
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from
$32
/ night
Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
9. Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
95%
(10)
36mi from Ripon · 1 site
Cozy Up This Winter at Our Lakefront Retreat
Welcome to our happy place—a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath lake home perfect for a peaceful winter escape. Start your mornings with a hot drink as you watch the sunrise through the picture windows overlooking the snow-covered, private lake, or step onto the new deck to enjoy the crisp winter air.
Inside, you’ll stay cozy and entertained. The newly remodeled, fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for hearty winter meals, including an oven, coffee maker, electric skillet, and a Weber grill for those who enjoy winter grilling.
The main floor features a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a full bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two full beds—plus another full bath, giving everyone space to unwind.
Evenings are perfect for curling up in front of the large curved-screen TV with dozens of DVDs for movie nights. Or head to the lower level to enjoy a full-size pool table, board games, and cards—ideal for snowy nights indoors.
Outside, winter brings one of the property’s favorite features: excellent ice fishing on the private, stocked lake. Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it for the first time, the calm winter setting makes for an unforgettable experience.
While the kayaks and rowboat rest for the season, there’s still plenty to explore nearby. Westfield offers a natural spring, local pubs and grills, consignment shops, and an Amish market. The roads remain open for ATVs, making winter adventures even easier.
If you’re seeking quiet, beauty, and cozy fun, our lake home is the perfect winter retreat. We can’t wait to share it with you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$180
/ night
Hartman Creek State Park
10. Hartman Creek State Park
83%
(3)
State park 38mi from Ripon · 84 sites
Discover Hartman Creek State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
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Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
11. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
79%
(12)
State forest 45mi from Ripon · 32 sites
Live like an Ice Age human in a huge state forest near Milwaukee.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Bouressa Family Farm
12. Bouressa Family Farm
100%
(43)
37mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
There's 2 properties, both beautiful and special.
"The Twenty" is a neat campsite right on the Little Wolf River. This land has been in my family for generations. My dad tells stories of fishing the holes while they made hay when he was a kid. Definitely fishing opportunities, as well as floating down the river (tube, canoe, kayak, sup). There's a nice swimming hole right out from the campsite.
The other property is on my pasture-based farm. It's a few miles from the Little Wolf. There is the "FarmStay" Camper, as well as a couple campsites nestled in the woods with a great views of the pastures, woods, and wetlands.
We've also recently added a pond that's able to be used by our guests to swim in!
There are 100+ acres that can explored on this 100% pasture-based beef operation. We're working on improving the trails. It's beautiful out there!
Farm tours and canoe/tube rental available.
The surrounding area has a TON of activities to offer for water fun and exploring! Feel free to ask!
HipCamp STAR Host!!! woohoo!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Purplehaze Acres
13. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(963)
37mi from Ripon · 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
Maple Street Retreat
14. Maple Street Retreat
99%
(49)
40mi from Ripon · 1 site
Beautiful campsite located in a small lake community right up the street from Goose lake beach and boat landing. Get ready to pack your days with lake time goodness of all sorts! Level lot that is easy to back into. Goose lake is a 81 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. It offers great swimming, fishing and kayaking as well as wake hours from 11-5:30. We have a great campfire area and picnic table on site. The campsite is located 25 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. This is an RV/camper site with electric hookup available no water or sewer. Pets are allowed, but MUST BE LEASHED and under control at all times.
Electrical hookup
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from
$29
/ night
Pondfront RV Site near Road America
15. Pondfront RV Site near Road America
100%
(43)
40mi from Ripon · 1 site
Our pond front RV site is located on the northern tip of the Kettle Moraine Forest within 300 yards of the hiking trails. 2 miles from the gates at Road America, Elkhart Lake WI, and Elkhart’s swimming, biking trails and great restaurants. 30 Amp power and water hook ups for RV's are available. The Kettle Moraine Ice AgeTrail is just across the pond. The Glenbeulah Millpond offers fishing and kayaking and we provide free use of our kayak and row boat. Local suppliers usually have a bunch of firewood for the included firepit and we include a nice table and chairs for your picnics. Swimming is near by at Elkhart Lake and the mountain biking trails in the Kettle Moraine Forest are wonderful. There is WiFi. We have a dog that is overly friendly and will hang out near your camper. If you want to bring your pets we ask that you talk with us first to make sure they will all get along. We do not have a sewer connection for your black and grey water tanks but there is a dump station just 4 miles away. There are no toilet facilities on site.
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$40
/ night
Clear Water Camp
16. Clear Water Camp
100%
(216)
40mi from Ripon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
A private sanctuary with 30 acres located just north of Waupaca's Chain O' Lakes with groomed hiking and/or biking trails. Terrain is varied with ponds, hills, and valleys. Shower, potable water, and rec room available.
PLEASE NOTE with heavy rain all wheel drive (AWD) is needed to park next to your site. If you don't have AWD, there's parking by the rec room. We can transport you to your site if there are issues.
Firewood is available for purchase in addition to a 24 x 32 rec room/storm shelter. Kayaks and SUPs available to rent too!
The rec room offers a fun room full of games (ping pong, darts, and other fun games) and a living room area with multiple TVs. We have a kitchen area with a refrigerator (no water) with snacks, pizza, and beverages available.
Head into town for shopping, coffee, and baked treats. Or head to the Chain for crystal clear water, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, skiing, or dining at one of Waupaca's signature restaurants.
Clear Water Camping has a rich history. The location is where the stagecoach house (still standing) was built in 1847 to support the nearby granite quarry.
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from
$45
/ night
RileyCrest Farm
17. RileyCrest Farm
100%
(34)
40mi from Ripon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Riley Crest Farm is located in Amherst, Wisconsin. Close to Hartman Creek St Park, on the north side of Hwy 54. We are diversified farm. We have a small herd of dairy cows, 50 dairy/meat goats, a horse named Willow, a couple pigs In the summer, lots of cats. We specialize in goats for meat. Grazing girls roam 30 acres of pasture close to camping. Our goats are very friendly. We are currently not milking goats.
We have a spring fed 3 acre pond to paddle around if the water level is high enough. Swimming not recommended. Primitive tent and camper sites available. We welcome horses, bring your own fence. Trails on farm for walking or riding and close to Hartman Creek State Park trails. Dogs are okay, but must be on a leash for the safety of our livestock. Our on site camper offers a bathroom, no shower. Gas generator to run electricity is included for lights and basic appliances. Bring your own water containers, available to fill at the farm. We can accommodate larger groups. You can book the whole site for private setting too. Welcome to the farm!
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from
$36
/ night
Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
18. Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
100%
(17)
41mi from Ripon · 2 sites
Learn more about this land:Hi there! We are Wild Wisco Waters and we offer canoe overnight sandbar camping trips on the Wisconsin River near the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Wisconsin. Meet us at the Dekorra landing free parking lot in Poynette and we'll bring you upriver with all the paddling gear you'll need for your river adventure. Paddle downriver and find a sandbar to call your own for the night! Build a bonfire, set up your tent, and enjoy a night under the stars. In the morning pack up camp and paddle downriver to your take out where your car is waiting for your next journey. The initial price includes the Pine Island Overnight Trip Package ($100) that includes a two-day canoe rental, upriver shuttle, and all of your paddling equipment. Additional tickets include a two-day canoe rental priced per person ($25/person/day) with all of your paddling equipment. We are a family-owned and operated outfitter that can create custom trips to fit our camper's unique needs. We also offer day paddle trips and guided fishing tours. We can accommodate large groups and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Call anytime! 608.617.0998We are dedicated to connecting people with the wonders of Wisconsin's beautiful waterways and are excited to help plan your next great summer adventure!
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from
$100
/ night
Sky High Camping Resort
19. Sky High Camping Resort
100%
(10)
42mi from Ripon · 21 sites
Welcome to Sky High Camping Resort, where we offer a unique blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities that make your camping experience unforgettable. Nestled in the stunning Baraboo Bluffs of Wisconsin, our resort is designed to provide a perfect escape into nature while ensuring comfort and fun for all ages.
At Sky High Camping Resort, we pride ourselves on continuously enhancing your stay with exciting features. Our two swimming pools cater to all guests, with a popular children's wading pool that parents love. The spacious sun deck surrounding the pools offers ample seating, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to relax and soak up the sun.
Summer camping in Wisconsin is a delight, and our resort is the ideal destination to enjoy it. From Memorial Day through our festive Halloween weekend in October, we host a variety of scheduled events each weekend. Join us for hayrides, family movie nights, and other fun activities that create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.
Celebrating over 60 years of family camping, Sky High Camping Resort is dedicated to providing a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. We appreciate our returning guests and invite newcomers to discover the charm of our resort. Come experience the joy of camping at Sky High, where adventure and relaxation await!
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from
$88
/ night
Cricket Ranch
20. Cricket Ranch
99%
(344)
42mi from Ripon · 5 sites
We are honored to again be named one of the Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin for 2024. Thank you to our guests for your wonderful reviews and helpful suggestions! And a special thank you to one of our guests, Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark, for featuring Cricket Ranch in his YouTube series "Outdoors Unsupervised: Survival Season 6".
Learn more about this land:
Cricket Ranch is a crazy combo of Nature's past, present, and future. The property was a farm with 75% of it corn fields until 30 years ago. It has been virtually untouched since then and in just a few decades it has reinvented itself as a forest. Chambers Creek runs thru the west side of the property. As a headwater of the Milwaukee River, it is part of the Great Lakes Basin and a source for Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has identified Chambers Creek as an Exceptional Resource Water (ERWs), Less than 10% of Wisconsin waterways carry this designation. What we do (or don't do) now affects the Great Lakes later. And you'll find fossils in the rock walls of some of the earliest examples of complex life on Earth (from 460 mya, Ordovician, Cambrian). No digging required. Seriously. How they got there is a very long story in the making and involves ancient inland seas, plate tectonics, glaciers, German immigrants, and 19th-20th century farming.
Off the Beaten Path @ Cricket Ranch provides a true back to nature environment for campers, sometimes called "backcountry camping". Located on 50 acres of private forest, field, and valley, our campsites are very secluded and separated by acres of woodland. Each layout is unique, embracing what nature has provided. Backpacking (or wagoning) to your camp from the parking area is necessary as the 5' wide paths do not accommodate cars/trucks.
Hiking distance from parking area: (1) Camp Cricket is 600 Ft. (2) Haen Hollow is 250 ft. (3) Rocky Top is 700 ft. (4) Grapeline is 1000 ft.
Feel fee to explore the land! We are located near the Niagara Escarpment so, as previously mentioned, you might even find a 460 million year old fossil on one of the field rock walls. Keep it! So we can keep a count of how many are found, and out of an overabundance of curiosity, please let us know and send some pics of your find.
Chambers Creek provides a spot to cool your feet, stone step, or just listen to the relaxing sound of a babbling brook. The creek is overgrown with brush so access is limited but we do have a trail that follows the creek for about 300 yds. We intend to clear some more of the underbrush in the near future to allow for better enjoyment and management of this invaluable natural resource.
Near by:
Kettle Moraine National Forest is a 10 minute drive, boasting great hiking and the can't-miss-it view from atop Parnell Tower.
Lake Ellen has a nice no-fee public boat landing just 2 miles away. The lake has clear water and is stocked periodically with Pike and Walleye. It is surprising how un-busy this lake is so bring your boat, kayak, paddle board, and/or assorted flotation devices and check it out. Our parking area can accommodate boat trailers during your stay.
Pets
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from
$40
/ night
94% (1.5K) • 346 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ripon
Lake Ponder
1. Lake Ponder
97%
(78)
25mi from Ripon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Back in the 1800s the land conditions were ideal for a raspberry farm. The original settler's barn and farmhouse were still standing in 1960 when our family obtained the land. Since then, old buildings have diminished back to Earth. What used to be a small creek is now a small pond and trout stream. We have a cabin, outhouse, outdoor shower and other camping accommodations depending on the camping experience you are looking for!
Reconnect with nature, find your tranquility, enjoy the wildlife, be amazed by the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There's swimming, or just relaxing here!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$48
/ night
The G Farm
2. The G Farm
98%
(152)
27mi from Ripon · 1 site
Ever want to leave your job and unite with nature? Me too, after 10-plus years of tax preparation, I found myself with a desire to farm and to become closer to the food we take for granted. This farm is unique in that it was cleared and stripped of its topsoil and its fill was sold off to the state. What was left behind was a pond and some poor farmland. I purchased this less desirable property inexpensively and have been working tirelessly to regenerate the property to a farm that mimics nature and our natural ecosystem. I have planted over 1000 trees and perennial shrubs to move this property into an oak savannah-like natural farming system. In 2015 I purchased this property without any farming experience and have begun to transform this property into a beautiful destination. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into our ecosystem.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$42
/ night
Leon's Lakeview Campground
3. Leon's Lakeview Campground
98%
(112)
29mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This site is a 25-acre parcel of land which is part of the "Niagara Escarpment" and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago along with beautiful sunsets. Consists of approximately 20 acres of wildflowers and prairie grasses and 5 acres of woodlands. There are grass walking trails around the entire perimeter and three spacious campsites to choose from. Conveniently located, just minutes away from High Cliff State Park, Calumet County Park, Columbia Park, Mulberry Lane Farm, LaClare Creamery, Ziegler Winery, shopping, restaurants, supper clubs, live music venues and much more.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
High Cliff State Park
4. High Cliff State Park
90%
(15)
State park 35mi from Ripon · 118 sites
Soaring cliffs overlook Wisconsin's largest lake at this aptly named park.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
5. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
95%
(22)
State forest 43mi from Ripon · 303 sites
One of Wisconsin’s best lake camping destinations also has a curious glacial history.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
The summer camp experience
6. The summer camp experience
99%
(142)
31mi from Ripon · 3 sites
Camp Shin-Go-Beek is a youth summer camp located in central Wisconsin. When we're not running summer camp, we open the property up to Hipcampers. We have multiple large campsites for tent camping. The property is located on 2 quiet lakes, with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The swimming area has a great beach and a diving raft (depending on the season). We also have a large dining hall for indoor activities, and several outdoor program areas. We are just south of the Chain-o-lakes and Waupaca, so there's plenty to do a short drive away.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
7. Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
100%
(11)
33mi from Ripon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a small apple orchard on 5 acres and we have a big open field. We have a small playground and some picnic tables. Also, right next to the café and ice cream and parking lot. There are porta potties outside.
It is very scenic, nestled in the Kettle Moraine Forest. Very peaceful and private property surrounded by trees. You can see the stars well at night and we often have deer on the property. Dogs are welcome.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$35
/ night
Waupaca River Retreat
8. Waupaca River Retreat
96%
(27)
34mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Located on the Waupaca River, there is plenty to do here! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, and so much more! Several routes to choose from. Amazing wildlife includes whitetail deer, turtles, bald eagles, black terns, blue herons, cranes and trumpeter swans. Conveniently located minutes from Waupaca, Hartmans Creek State Park and Chain O Lakes. Great fat tire bike trails in the area. Sites are large to stretch out. Ground is cleared woodland. Site includes picnic table and metal fire pit. Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
9. Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
95%
(10)
36mi from Ripon · 1 site
Cozy Up This Winter at Our Lakefront Retreat
Welcome to our happy place—a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath lake home perfect for a peaceful winter escape. Start your mornings with a hot drink as you watch the sunrise through the picture windows overlooking the snow-covered, private lake, or step onto the new deck to enjoy the crisp winter air.
Inside, you’ll stay cozy and entertained. The newly remodeled, fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for hearty winter meals, including an oven, coffee maker, electric skillet, and a Weber grill for those who enjoy winter grilling.
The main floor features a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a full bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two full beds—plus another full bath, giving everyone space to unwind.
Evenings are perfect for curling up in front of the large curved-screen TV with dozens of DVDs for movie nights. Or head to the lower level to enjoy a full-size pool table, board games, and cards—ideal for snowy nights indoors.
Outside, winter brings one of the property’s favorite features: excellent ice fishing on the private, stocked lake. Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it for the first time, the calm winter setting makes for an unforgettable experience.
While the kayaks and rowboat rest for the season, there’s still plenty to explore nearby. Westfield offers a natural spring, local pubs and grills, consignment shops, and an Amish market. The roads remain open for ATVs, making winter adventures even easier.
If you’re seeking quiet, beauty, and cozy fun, our lake home is the perfect winter retreat. We can’t wait to share it with you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$180
/ night
Hartman Creek State Park
10. Hartman Creek State Park
83%
(3)
State park 38mi from Ripon · 84 sites
Discover Hartman Creek State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
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Toilets
Campfires
Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
11. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
79%
(12)
State forest 45mi from Ripon · 32 sites
Live like an Ice Age human in a huge state forest near Milwaukee.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Bouressa Family Farm
12. Bouressa Family Farm
100%
(43)
37mi from Ripon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
There's 2 properties, both beautiful and special.
"The Twenty" is a neat campsite right on the Little Wolf River. This land has been in my family for generations. My dad tells stories of fishing the holes while they made hay when he was a kid. Definitely fishing opportunities, as well as floating down the river (tube, canoe, kayak, sup). There's a nice swimming hole right out from the campsite.
The other property is on my pasture-based farm. It's a few miles from the Little Wolf. There is the "FarmStay" Camper, as well as a couple campsites nestled in the woods with a great views of the pastures, woods, and wetlands.
We've also recently added a pond that's able to be used by our guests to swim in!
There are 100+ acres that can explored on this 100% pasture-based beef operation. We're working on improving the trails. It's beautiful out there!
Farm tours and canoe/tube rental available.
The surrounding area has a TON of activities to offer for water fun and exploring! Feel free to ask!
HipCamp STAR Host!!! woohoo!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Purplehaze Acres
13. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(963)
37mi from Ripon · 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
Maple Street Retreat
14. Maple Street Retreat
99%
(49)
40mi from Ripon · 1 site
Beautiful campsite located in a small lake community right up the street from Goose lake beach and boat landing. Get ready to pack your days with lake time goodness of all sorts! Level lot that is easy to back into. Goose lake is a 81 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. It offers great swimming, fishing and kayaking as well as wake hours from 11-5:30. We have a great campfire area and picnic table on site. The campsite is located 25 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. This is an RV/camper site with electric hookup available no water or sewer. Pets are allowed, but MUST BE LEASHED and under control at all times.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$29
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Pondfront RV Site near Road America
15. Pondfront RV Site near Road America
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40mi from Ripon · 1 site
Our pond front RV site is located on the northern tip of the Kettle Moraine Forest within 300 yards of the hiking trails. 2 miles from the gates at Road America, Elkhart Lake WI, and Elkhart’s swimming, biking trails and great restaurants. 30 Amp power and water hook ups for RV's are available. The Kettle Moraine Ice AgeTrail is just across the pond. The Glenbeulah Millpond offers fishing and kayaking and we provide free use of our kayak and row boat. Local suppliers usually have a bunch of firewood for the included firepit and we include a nice table and chairs for your picnics. Swimming is near by at Elkhart Lake and the mountain biking trails in the Kettle Moraine Forest are wonderful. There is WiFi. We have a dog that is overly friendly and will hang out near your camper. If you want to bring your pets we ask that you talk with us first to make sure they will all get along. We do not have a sewer connection for your black and grey water tanks but there is a dump station just 4 miles away. There are no toilet facilities on site.
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Clear Water Camp
16. Clear Water Camp
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40mi from Ripon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
A private sanctuary with 30 acres located just north of Waupaca's Chain O' Lakes with groomed hiking and/or biking trails. Terrain is varied with ponds, hills, and valleys. Shower, potable water, and rec room available.
PLEASE NOTE with heavy rain all wheel drive (AWD) is needed to park next to your site. If you don't have AWD, there's parking by the rec room. We can transport you to your site if there are issues.
Firewood is available for purchase in addition to a 24 x 32 rec room/storm shelter. Kayaks and SUPs available to rent too!
The rec room offers a fun room full of games (ping pong, darts, and other fun games) and a living room area with multiple TVs. We have a kitchen area with a refrigerator (no water) with snacks, pizza, and beverages available.
Head into town for shopping, coffee, and baked treats. Or head to the Chain for crystal clear water, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, skiing, or dining at one of Waupaca's signature restaurants.
Clear Water Camping has a rich history. The location is where the stagecoach house (still standing) was built in 1847 to support the nearby granite quarry.
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RileyCrest Farm
17. RileyCrest Farm
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40mi from Ripon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Riley Crest Farm is located in Amherst, Wisconsin. Close to Hartman Creek St Park, on the north side of Hwy 54. We are diversified farm. We have a small herd of dairy cows, 50 dairy/meat goats, a horse named Willow, a couple pigs In the summer, lots of cats. We specialize in goats for meat. Grazing girls roam 30 acres of pasture close to camping. Our goats are very friendly. We are currently not milking goats.
We have a spring fed 3 acre pond to paddle around if the water level is high enough. Swimming not recommended. Primitive tent and camper sites available. We welcome horses, bring your own fence. Trails on farm for walking or riding and close to Hartman Creek State Park trails. Dogs are okay, but must be on a leash for the safety of our livestock. Our on site camper offers a bathroom, no shower. Gas generator to run electricity is included for lights and basic appliances. Bring your own water containers, available to fill at the farm. We can accommodate larger groups. You can book the whole site for private setting too. Welcome to the farm!
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Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
18. Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
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41mi from Ripon · 2 sites
Learn more about this land:Hi there! We are Wild Wisco Waters and we offer canoe overnight sandbar camping trips on the Wisconsin River near the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Wisconsin. Meet us at the Dekorra landing free parking lot in Poynette and we'll bring you upriver with all the paddling gear you'll need for your river adventure. Paddle downriver and find a sandbar to call your own for the night! Build a bonfire, set up your tent, and enjoy a night under the stars. In the morning pack up camp and paddle downriver to your take out where your car is waiting for your next journey. The initial price includes the Pine Island Overnight Trip Package ($100) that includes a two-day canoe rental, upriver shuttle, and all of your paddling equipment. Additional tickets include a two-day canoe rental priced per person ($25/person/day) with all of your paddling equipment. We are a family-owned and operated outfitter that can create custom trips to fit our camper's unique needs. We also offer day paddle trips and guided fishing tours. We can accommodate large groups and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Call anytime! 608.617.0998We are dedicated to connecting people with the wonders of Wisconsin's beautiful waterways and are excited to help plan your next great summer adventure!
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Sky High Camping Resort
19. Sky High Camping Resort
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42mi from Ripon · 21 sites
Welcome to Sky High Camping Resort, where we offer a unique blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities that make your camping experience unforgettable. Nestled in the stunning Baraboo Bluffs of Wisconsin, our resort is designed to provide a perfect escape into nature while ensuring comfort and fun for all ages.
At Sky High Camping Resort, we pride ourselves on continuously enhancing your stay with exciting features. Our two swimming pools cater to all guests, with a popular children's wading pool that parents love. The spacious sun deck surrounding the pools offers ample seating, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to relax and soak up the sun.
Summer camping in Wisconsin is a delight, and our resort is the ideal destination to enjoy it. From Memorial Day through our festive Halloween weekend in October, we host a variety of scheduled events each weekend. Join us for hayrides, family movie nights, and other fun activities that create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.
Celebrating over 60 years of family camping, Sky High Camping Resort is dedicated to providing a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. We appreciate our returning guests and invite newcomers to discover the charm of our resort. Come experience the joy of camping at Sky High, where adventure and relaxation await!
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Cricket Ranch
20. Cricket Ranch
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42mi from Ripon · 5 sites
We are honored to again be named one of the Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin for 2024. Thank you to our guests for your wonderful reviews and helpful suggestions! And a special thank you to one of our guests, Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark, for featuring Cricket Ranch in his YouTube series "Outdoors Unsupervised: Survival Season 6".
Learn more about this land:
Cricket Ranch is a crazy combo of Nature's past, present, and future. The property was a farm with 75% of it corn fields until 30 years ago. It has been virtually untouched since then and in just a few decades it has reinvented itself as a forest. Chambers Creek runs thru the west side of the property. As a headwater of the Milwaukee River, it is part of the Great Lakes Basin and a source for Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has identified Chambers Creek as an Exceptional Resource Water (ERWs), Less than 10% of Wisconsin waterways carry this designation. What we do (or don't do) now affects the Great Lakes later. And you'll find fossils in the rock walls of some of the earliest examples of complex life on Earth (from 460 mya, Ordovician, Cambrian). No digging required. Seriously. How they got there is a very long story in the making and involves ancient inland seas, plate tectonics, glaciers, German immigrants, and 19th-20th century farming.
Off the Beaten Path @ Cricket Ranch provides a true back to nature environment for campers, sometimes called "backcountry camping". Located on 50 acres of private forest, field, and valley, our campsites are very secluded and separated by acres of woodland. Each layout is unique, embracing what nature has provided. Backpacking (or wagoning) to your camp from the parking area is necessary as the 5' wide paths do not accommodate cars/trucks.
Hiking distance from parking area: (1) Camp Cricket is 600 Ft. (2) Haen Hollow is 250 ft. (3) Rocky Top is 700 ft. (4) Grapeline is 1000 ft.
Feel fee to explore the land! We are located near the Niagara Escarpment so, as previously mentioned, you might even find a 460 million year old fossil on one of the field rock walls. Keep it! So we can keep a count of how many are found, and out of an overabundance of curiosity, please let us know and send some pics of your find.
Chambers Creek provides a spot to cool your feet, stone step, or just listen to the relaxing sound of a babbling brook. The creek is overgrown with brush so access is limited but we do have a trail that follows the creek for about 300 yds. We intend to clear some more of the underbrush in the near future to allow for better enjoyment and management of this invaluable natural resource.
Near by:
Kettle Moraine National Forest is a 10 minute drive, boasting great hiking and the can't-miss-it view from atop Parnell Tower.
Lake Ellen has a nice no-fee public boat landing just 2 miles away. The lake has clear water and is stocked periodically with Pike and Walleye. It is surprising how un-busy this lake is so bring your boat, kayak, paddle board, and/or assorted flotation devices and check it out. Our parking area can accommodate boat trailers during your stay.
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Amber
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This place is truly magical. The perfect getaway. It’s a must visit.
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Bailey
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Staying at Stone Ridge cabin was an amazing escape from city life. A perfect place to curl up with a good book around the woodstove. Very please with the ammenities and cooking supplies. The bed and sheets were dirty, but nothing we couldn't handle.
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Mia
February 2026
With pets
This was such a special stay and Darryl was incredibly accommodating and generous. Brought us freshly laid eggs:) the campsites look so cute too. We stayed in the tiny house and had such a cozy weekend with beautiful stars and sunsets:)
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Denise
February 2026
With pets
Great experience and great hosts! The view was spectacular and the cabin warm.
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Mitch
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Second visit, many more to come. The cabin is such a gem and a wonderful place to disconnect for a quick weekend away. Darryl has been extremely helpful and responsive.
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Lora
January 2026
With kids
Nice place to enjoy nature, very peaceful. The wood-burning stove keeps the cabin warm and cozy.
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Sam
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Fantastic place! Can’t wait to come back. It was perfectly warm and comfortable in the cabin even with snow outside. Darryl’s systems were intuitive and easy to use. Super proactive and responsive host who clearly cares about the property. Definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a lovely escape.
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jon
January 2026
2 nights at Sandstone Rustic Retreat
What stood out were all the little touches that made the stay special.
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ALEX
December 2025
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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Rose
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The G Farm
What a cozy, snowy retreat at the G Farm. I was looking for picturesque solitude and I got it!
The tiny house was perfect for just me and my watercolor paints. The space heater kept me plenty warm even though it seems that we are actually having a proper winter this year in Wisconsin. Comfy, cozy, and very private.
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Jessica
December 2025
Tent
Darryl is a fantastic host and we had so much fun camping here! The sites are perfect and we really enjoyed being able to grab some hot cocoa packets from the camp store! Would definitely like to come back!
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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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Jacob
October 2025
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Yah
October 2025
16 ft campervan
Friendly owners and great spots! Stayed at camp Twenty and it was amazing. Very private and very picturesque! The sites are a good distance away from each other and this site was a ten minute drive from the main farm. Very nice!
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Zac
October 2025
15 ft campervan
Amazing view I had a blast owners are super nice and friendly I felt right at home definitely coming back next year I give it 15 out of 10 lol
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Ashley
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Clean, private, and spacious. Easy, wide walk in with wagons. Jay brought us a big haul of firewood. Would recommend.
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Red Rosie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Above and beyond! That's how Brenda and her family role. They are the most genuinely kind and caring people. They truly treat you like family.
I took my 2 kiddos (ages 8 and 9) and our dog, for a fall camping adventure. The property is absolutely beautiful. Their are 3 campsites right on the river. We happened to be the only people there, so we had it to ourselves! But, would be a perfect spot if you have a larger group to book all 3 sites together.
Brenda and her family truly made us feel like family. We had a couple bumps in the road- it was my first time taking my kids camping by myself, but they made me feel like I had a safety net, in case anything happened. I felt completely safe and it put my mind at ease.
My daughter said if she could rate her stay, she'd give it "450 trillion out of 5 stars". My son said, the experience was, "one for the books"- meaning he had so much fun, he can't stop talking about it. :)
Aside from the top notch host, they offer things to do, like kayaking and fishing. They will even drive you to a place to start and you'll finish at your campsite. They have 2 docks right on the river, which offer gorgeous views of sunset and sunrise. Also, just to bask in the peacefulness surrounding you.
I could go on and on about how amazing our experience was... but you should check it out for yourself!
We can't wait to go again!! We're already planning our next adventure there!
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Jess
October 2025
Tent
Very cute site, so private and peaceful with a beautiful setting. Plenty of dry wood available for purchase, and love the little outdoor store. Thank you for sharing your space.
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