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Bubbling Springs
97%
(15)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Picnic table
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97% Recommend18 ratings · 12 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Tent ·
Bubbling Springs
The door of the out house doesn’t close right when it’s hot. It’s definitely in a weird place as well. It’s quite a walk but you also have to cross a little bridge to get there. The route to the out house isn’t marked. There are holes in the yard that my husband twisted his ankle in.
However the site is definitely nice. If it’s clear the sky is beautiful full of starts! So many lighting bugs! Between the sound of the spring and the crickets and the owl. Waking up to the mist/fog! The hills on the way there make you feel like you are in mountains. There is very limited recreation. If it wasn’t for the amazing host giving us the Wi-Fi we would’ve been SOL.
Samantha P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Bubbling Springs
The site was gorgeous. However, because the area is so lush, the bugs were relentless. Bug spray worked only temporarily and had to be reapplied every hour. If I decide to come back in the future, I will definitely bring a screened canopy. The only other caveat I have is the outhouse. It is quite far and not fun to go to at night. Also, it is quite cramped inside and the seating area has shelves that take very precious space. There were also a lot of bugs so some maintenance before guests arrival would have been ideal. I sat with many spiders which was not fun.
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Allan X.
2 reviews
I loved camping here. We were the only group and it was stunning and private, very peaceful. Kid friendly, cats, dogs, and some wild bunnies!
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Gracie B.
3 years on Hipcamp
I came down for a motorcycle event and loved the one night I stayed at the site. Dispersed camping is at Ashley's family home's "back 40" acres as it's called in WI. House is withing view of the campsite; and it's a small walk to get to the water spigot, and outhouse, but pitch black at night and the camping area is very well maintained as the host uses it for her photography business.
Getting to the house requires some gravel riding, and getting to the campsites requires some riding on grass, but this wasn't an issue as the roads and yard are well-maintained.
The creek and woods provided an amazing acoustic backdrop to a night of rest.
10/10 would love to stay again.
Sean W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Bubbling Springs
This sight was stunning! Surrounded by wildflowers and the sound of a nearby creek we had the best time here. Ashley was helpful and a great host. Our sight included both a picnic table and a fire pit which made the whole weekend even easier than we had anticipated. Plus sleeping with plush grass under our tent made for an extra soft landing at the end of the day. Private, peaceful, and all five of us had plenty of space! We do recommend making sure you pack extra bug spray as the greenery is lush on site!
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Emma B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Bubbling Springs
This was a a beautiful spot to camp. The creek is small but had enough water to make a nice little creek sound, it was very relaxing to listen to at night. The outhouse is well-built and wasn't too cold at night, and it didn't smell! Potable water is available and it tasted fine to us. It was great to be the only campers, and the campsite felt very quiet and private. We saw a friendly and helpful host early on, but after that we didn't see anyone else.
The walk to the water and outhouse might feel long if you're used to state parks, but it's a nice walk. Bring some containers for water, though.
On the down side, it was very hard to find! Google Maps took us down a gravel road and then said we had arrived when there was nothing around us but fields. I don't want to give the host's address to the world, but here are some tips that might help. We were coming from Madison.
1) The host's address is on XX Dr.
2) The address is right on the intersection of two country roads. We were driving along YY Rd, but that turned into XX Dr without any notice at all! The change happens right at the intersection.
3) At the intersection, Maps told us to turn onto a gravel road. This road is part of XX Dr, but not the part you want. You want to be on the paved part of XX Dr.
4) We texted ahead of time to let Ashley know about when we expected to arrive. When we showed up, we basically parked by the little bridge and looked confused. A host soon showed up to tell us where to go.
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Pacia H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Tent camping here was great! Loved the grass site and how big it was, which was awesome for our toddler to run around, and the birds and nature sounds were also great. I appreciated the shade in our camp site. The outhouse was clean and nice to use, though I do wish it was a little closer. Was glad that there weren't many mosquitoes, though the gnats were annoying. Also, a note to future campers that fire rings don't have grills, so we had to bring our own. A few things that I wish were different - (1) a sign! Definitely needed to tell you where to turn off the road. We drove back and forth like 5 times with our screaming toddler in the backseat - was not ideal. (2) the water situation - it was a little hard to figure out where to fill up our water container, (3) firewood on site. My spouse went to a nearby store to get the number for Kyle, who was able to tell us where to pick up wood from his property. I wish the hosts had just had Kyle's number ready, so we wouldn't have had to make the two stops! and (4) I would have loved if the hosts had had some recs for local nature sites on the booking
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Lizzy A.
5 years on Hipcamp
My partner and I loved tent camping on Ashley’s land. It was a particularly hot one, but we found plenty of relief by dipping our feet in the cold creek nearby and keeping to the shade provided by the many trees. The only downside we found was that it was very difficult to find where we are supposed to go since there are no Hipcamp signs posted or even a driveway to drive in on (we eventually found out that we were supposed to drive on the side of the owner’s lawn after seeing vehicle tracks). Overall, great private spot and we’d definitely recommend it.
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Meg E.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent ·
Bubbling Springs
Ashley’s property is lovely with a flowing creek and weeping willows. Very quiet and peaceful. Best outhouse ever! Ashley was very welcoming and gracious. This is beautiful farm country.
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Leslie H.
4 reviews
This Hipcamp was good, but has the potential to be outstanding with a few minor updates.
Pros:
It’s beautiful — settled in a valley with a field of wildflowers on one side and a small creek on the other.
It’s secluded — we never heard or saw our neighboring Hipcampers arrive or leave.
The host family was friendly.
Cons:
It wasn’t easy to determine which site was which. The hosts plan to put up signs in the future.
Only two campsites have fire pits right now, although the hosts plan to put them at every site in the future. If a fire pit is important to you, you might want to confirm with the hosts before you select your site or pay for wood. Thankfully our neighboring Hipcampers arrived late and left early the next day, so we walked down to their fire pit.
Additional notes:
We had zero cell service for probably a mile or two in any direction. Next time, we’ll plan ahead better so we can really enjoy being off grid!
Because it’s in a valley, the grass is always dewy. Bring your hiking boots and extra socks and you’ll be fine.
Brian W.
4 reviews
This is a lovely, secluded and peaceful spot. You'll hear nothing but the creek and the sounds of nature when you sleep at night. Ashley and her husband take good care of the site, very well maintained. Even the pit toilet was nice, I didn't know you could make one as neat, clean and smell free as theirs. We will be staying here again the next time we are in this area.
Sean M.
8 reviews
The Hipcamp sites at Ashleys "Scenic creek with rolling hills" really exceded all expectations. Gorgeous well maintained sites in a picturesque Driftless Region hollow. We used our stay to launch adventures to all sorts of local natural areas. The host's gave us plenty of privacy but when approached with questions or for suggestions they were more than happy to help.
I would defintely return to this spot. A trip with the guys or a trip with my family, it's suitable for either. I'd keep it a secret to myself but these folks are more than deserving of your business.
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Karl M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Blue River, Richland, Wisconsin, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ashley P.
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