The best great views campgrounds near Viola, Wisconsin

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Viola, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has over 310 options tailored to your accommodation and activity preferences. With options as low as $10 per night, you can find the ideal campsite that suits your budget. Check out some of our top campsites in the area: The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), WILD3R Center and Farms (32 reviews), and 10,000 years old! (24 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like pets, potable water, and trash disposal. Plus, you can indulge in snow sports, paddling, and swimming activities. Start your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Quarry in the spring. View from the scenic overlook up on the bluff.

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Viola, Wisconsin? Hipcamp has over 310 options tailored to your accommodation and activity preferences. With options as low as $10 per night, you can find the ideal campsite that suits your budget. Check out some of our top campsites in the area: The Hill Family Camping (55 reviews), WILD3R Center and Farms (32 reviews), and 10,000 years old! (24 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like pets, potable water, and trash disposal. Plus, you can indulge in snow sports, paddling, and swimming activities. Start your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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1. Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

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43mi from Viola · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Dakota, MN

This is a very private location. In its former life this property was a limestone quarry. Evidence of it's history remain with high rock walls on both ends of the property. In the center of the property is about 5 acres that is flat and covered with wildflowers and small trees. There are several good options for camping in this area. Surrounding this area is another 15 acres of hills and trees. We have a scenic overlook open to all guests where you can relax and sit on a wooden swing while enjoying the beautiful view of the Mississippi River below. There is a boat ramp just a mile down the hill for boating or fishing on the Mississippi and the city of La Crosse, WI and La Crescent, MN are each only about a five minute drive. Great River Bluffs State Park and countless other recreational opportunities are just minutes away.

2. Bluffscapes Camping

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33mi from Viola · 3 sites · Tents · Brownsville, MN

This 235 acre property, located in the Driftless Region, has been in our family for over 100 years. From the wooded bluffs there are beautiful views of the Mississippi River and surrounding valleys. We never tire of hiking in the woods, seeing many different kinds of wildlife, or seeing the beauty of nature in any season of the year. Learn more about this land: Wooded campsites on bluff top overlooking the Mississippi River. Hardwood forest offering hiking trails, bird and wildlife watching. Convenience store, public boat landing and Mississippi River Trail bicycle route within a mile of the property. You can either take a 20 minute hike to the campsite or if conditions are dry we can give you a ride in our Ranger for a small fee. The trail does get steep in a few areas and the hike can be strenuous for some campers. NO smoking or alcohol.

3. West Fork Sports Club

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8.1mi from Viola · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Viroqua, WI

Est. 1966, the West Fork Sports Club has been a special place for multiple generations of both local community members and people from across the country. Nestled in between two valleys with 3,500 feet of stream front property on the West Fork of the Kickapoo, we truly have one of the most unique campgrounds you'll ever visit. Having avoided glacial drift during the last ice age, the Driftless area boast beautiful valleys, bluffs and rolling hills that you won't find anywhere well in Wisconsin. We are an Environmental Conservation Club always accepting new members. A temporary membership is included in camping fees and goes toward environmental conservation work and maintaining grounds, free wifi, etc. Our 20 acre property boast 3,500 feet of stream-front class 1 trout fishing on the West Fork of the Kickapoo (a top 100 trout stream in the US). Our entire stretch of stream is fully improved and excellent to fish. We have a healthy native brown trout population. We work with a local school science program to raise and stock brook trout every year. We have resident Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Oriels, Willow Fly Catchers, Hummingbirds and many other avian species. Nestled between two valleys, we frequently have stunning sunsets. We are far enough way from light pollution to easily see the Milky Way Galaxy on a clear night. The star gazing is amazing and if you keep your eyes up at night, you're pretty much guaranteed to see a shooting star, if not multiple. The West Fork Sport Club is truly a special campground. We're a short 15 minute drive from Viroqua which has a lot of great local shops, the Driftless Café (Owned and operated by Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm) and a fantastic farmer's market. We're 25 minutes from Wild Cat Mountain which has extensive hiking trails. There are also two great vineyards within 15 minutes. Even on a rainy day, you will have plenty of fun options. ***Electric sites are not reservable through HipCamp.

4. New Hartford trout camp

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47mi from Viola · 1 site · Tent, RV · New Hartford, MN

large flat Site . walking path along the creek. lots of wildlife, like Bald eagles Secluded valley site located where two trout streams come together. There is a large section of private access, as well as 1 mile of public access to the trout stream.

5. Heart of the Driftless

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10mi from Viola · 1 site · Lodging · Soldiers Grove, WI

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

Stories from the community

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Cora

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

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

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Susanna

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to West Fork Sports Club

so fricken awesome. so fricken awesome. so fricken awesome.

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Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

The host did a great job of communicating clearly where to go to get to the site. The Quarry is a great place if you want to camp in the woods with no amenities and to rough it, which is what I was looking for. I really enjoyed my stay as it was exactly what I wanted.

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Wilson

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

We loved camping at this location. The views from the outlook and from driving around the area are amazing. The camping was great and the host was attentive to all texts. We will definitely come back again.

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Kelley

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

We loved camping in Erica’s quarry! The views were beautiful and there was a state park 10 minutes away for even more beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Even with a couple other groups on the property, it was quiet and secluded in our little corner. The end of the drive was marked with a camping symbol and the instructions provided were clear. Would absolutely come back.

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Luca

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

I was arriving at night, and Erica was super responsive and gave me great directions on how to find my site. Awesome spot with the quarry cliffs and view over the Mississippi! Sites feel spread out enough.

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Jawad

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

The campsite is beautiful and very well maintained. I got the last minute reservation at the Rocky road by the floor of the bluffs. Communication with Erica was a breeze. She explained everything from directions to view point trail.

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David

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

Fantastic place to see! Very quiet and well laid out area. Directions were very easy and host was very accommodating. Stars were beautiful at night. Couldn’t ask for a better place! Highly recommended if you’re coming through the area!

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LeAnne

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Heart of the Driftless

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

Sarah

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Group trip

3 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

It was as described in the listing. The porta potty was very clean when we arrived. There was plenty of space between the sites for privacy. One thing that I was hoping for that didn't happen was to sit on the bench swing at the top of the Bluff with the Beautiful view, because it was broken. Erica did inform me that it was not yet fixed when we arrived. Also I think some should be aware that there is a steep gravel road that heads to the Quarry site. We did have to use 4 wheel drive to get there. Other than that it was great. I would recommend.

Make sure this gate stays latched after you go in or out. It keeps the cattle where they're supposed to be. ;)

Heidi

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Bluffscapes Camping

A beautiful campsite and close to hiking, kayaking or canoeing, fishing. Allen is a great host and takes very good care of the sites and his land. The views are stunning and its very peaceful. Breeze helps to keep bugs away mostly.

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Sarah

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to New Hartford trout camp

As stated in every other review, the camping spot is very scenic, nature filled and beautiful. Gregory is great as a host as he let us have our privacy, but checked in as we were driving or walking by. Just a note to get to the site: when you pull in the driveway, turn left and drive in front of the house. Then right after the house take a right and that trail leads you back into the woods by the river. I think he has a map that works great. Lacrosse and Lake Crescent are not far from this site if you wanna make a trip into town. The site itself is very open no backing up as needed. Just pull in where you wanna be. Big enough for a couple of campers and tents.

Harold

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

Wonderful view of the river. Secluded as well. Just the two of us but would be ideal for a larger group. Would ne hesitate to book again.

My Babies…Maya and Colton Enjoying Camp Life:)

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Sara

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to New Hartford trout camp

A Phenomenally Beautiful Campsite with a lot of Area to Set up your Camp. The Streams were Gorgeous and Had Beautiful Sunsets. Gregory Drove to our Campsite in the early morning, waking us up, to Advise my Husband and Myself of the Rising Waters and the Next Huge Storm Surge coming our way! This is Unheard of, That A Man not only Checked out his Land, he Informed us of the Big Storms and Concerning Weather On the Front. Also, Delivered our Farm Fresh Eggs to our Campsite! Highly recommended!

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Jeff

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

We enjoyed our stay. The campsite was private and clean. It was fun exploring the quarry and taking in the views.

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Brian

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at New Hartford trout camp

Long story short: great site, great host, 100% recommend. BIG site. Lots of room for either multiple tents or just choosing a perfect location for a single tent. Very level ground as well. The trout stream is small, but very fishable. I had a blast fly fishing the water right at the campsite, as well as the mile of public water upstream of the site. The site is private, but I wouldn’t call it “secluded”. There are a couple other houses and a main road nearby. I would compare the general noise level similar to what you’d find in a suburban neighborhood. In my opinion, this is actually more acceptable than what I’ve found in popular state park campgrounds, which often have “party noise” later into the night, and much closer neighbors making noise. Once the sun goes down, this site is quiet and sleep came easy. I opted to have an early check in time as well as a dozen fresh eggs from the camp host’s chickens and ducks. I had fresh duck eggs for breakfast for the first time…they were great! The camp host couldn’t have been better. Just a regular guy that didn’t interfere with my stay at all. Communication through the app was very good and really all that was needed. I did speak with him briefly in person and it was a pleasant conversation.

Todd

September 2025

21 ft campervan

3 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

If you're looking for a secluded and private spot to set up, this is it. I was in La Crosse for a work conference and wanted a quiet camp instead of booking a busy conference hotel. The Quarry is only 15 minutes from La Crosse and we enjoyed relaxed nights by the camp fire with nobody nearby, no road noise, and nothing but the owls and crickets. We unfortunately never crossed paths with Erica, being busy and away during the day, but her communication and care was very present. Funny side note, my partner's father knew exactly where we were staying, having grown up in the area in the 60s. I'm sure it's under much better hands now!

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Laura

September 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff MN

Very nice and clean. Met the owner and she was very accommodating.

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Aaron

September 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to West Fork Sports Club

My wife and I have now been traveling to this wonder of a campground for a couple of years now, and it is utopian, peaceful, and something akin to magical. I'm hesitant to leave a review because its wonder lies in its seclusion and solitudinous beauty, but I would be dishonorably unforthright to the proprietors of such an estate to withhold the proportionate praise that sharing a paradisiacal place of tranquil respite deserves to garner.