Does Purplehaze Acres have toilets?

Yes — toilets are available at every site at Purplehaze Acres.

Is drinking water available at Purplehaze Acres?

Yes — potable water is available at every site at Purplehaze Acres.

Does Purplehaze Acres have picnic tables?

Yes — picnic tables are available at every site at Purplehaze Acres.

Does Purplehaze Acres have cooking equipment?

Yes — cooking equipment is available at every site at Purplehaze Acres.

How do you get to the sites at Purplehaze Acres?

2WD accessible. Park at your site.

Are pets allowed at Purplehaze Acres?

Yes — Purplehaze Acres is pet-friendly. On leash.

Are campfires allowed at Purplehaze Acres?

Yes — campfires are allowed at Purplehaze Acres. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.

What is the check-in process at Purplehaze Acres?

Meet and greet with your host Darryl at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.

What is the cancellation policy at Purplehaze Acres?

Full refund 1 week before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at Purplehaze Acres?

Check-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at Purplehaze Acres?

Same-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Does Purplehaze Acres have showers?

No — no showers at Purplehaze Acres.

Does Purplehaze Acres have wifi?

No — no wifi at Purplehaze Acres.

Does Purplehaze Acres have trash disposal?

No — no trash disposal at Purplehaze Acres.

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Purplehaze Acres

Hosted by Darryl · Rubicon, Wisconsin

9 sites · Tent, Lodging · 60 acres

98%

518 reviews

Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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. ☮

Select a site

Tent-only sites

8 sites

Site 4 Firefly Camp

100%

(100)

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Firefly is located on the edge of the woods. It overlooks a field promising a twinkling show of lightening bugs, wildlife and sunsets. This is the furthest from the main house and smallest camp--very intimate; it offers a picnic table, fire pit with grate, charcoal grill; 2-car parking at site.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 1 Fallen Tower

99%

(96)

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Located just beyond the debunked wind tower nestled among towering pines with views of stunning sunsets and wildlife. This site offers shade, picnic table, fire pit with grate, charcoal grill, and water spigot. This is the closest site to the house where we have dogs in a run behind a fence and chickens w/ Roosters that crow in the a.m. This is one of largest and most accessible sites. Parking at site.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 2 Casey's Camp

98%

(91)

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Located in the wooded hills, you will get the full dappled wonder of woodland flora--blossoms of trillium, astor, jack-in-the-pulpit and bellwort, depending on the time of year. Requires a hike (with a cart) up the hill; This site offers shade, picnic table, fire pit with grate, and charcoal grill. It is a larger site.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 3 Twisted Elm

97%

(59)

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Twisted Elm sits up on a little hill in the woods with glimpses of the field below--medium-size private site; Slight walk up from parking. offers shade, picnic table, fire pit with grate and charcoal grill; 2-car parking at site. Please park off of the two-track so other campers can get to their sites.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 6 Solitude

97%

(56)

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Solitude is situated on the most easterly edge of property past access to all other sites. If it's solitude you seek, this is the spot. Requires a hike (with a cart) up the hill; includes picnic table, fire pit with grate, charcoal grill; parking below where carts are available to haul gear.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 5 Darby's Camp

98%

(29)

Tent site · Sleeps 6

Darby's Camp is tucked away in a sun-stippled forest niche. It requires a hike (with a cart) up the hill; offers picnic table, fire pit with grate, and charcoal grill. Parking below where carts are available to haul gear.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Site 7 Bullfrog

97%

(29)

Tent site · Sleeps 6

This partially shaded camp, close to parking, will welcome you with the sounds of summer as frogs chirp from the pond that this site overlooks; offers picnic table, fire pit with grate, and charcoal grill.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Peace Camp At Purplehaze Acres

100%

(22)

Tent site · Sleeps 58

SUMMER: Peace Camp (Site 1 - Group) The perfect location for the Summerfest, EAA and gatherings like Harley-Davidson Anniversary Celebrations. Only 50 minutes from Milwaukee and Oshkosh! Accommodates 12-15 tents w/potable water, cooking compound, fire pit, composting privy, regulation horseshoe pit. Peace Camp is separate and distanced from private/quiet campsites. Plenty of motorcycle parking short, grass runway for aviators. $200/night for up to 10 campers. $10/night for each additional camper. If you book two nights, it's $160/night for up to 10 campers. We opened it up to one night bookings so groups wanting to have a one-day, overnight gathering could enjoy the space more affordably. 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 natural treasures of the the Ice Age Trail for hiking, Pike Lake for swimming, the great Horicon Marsh, Wild Goose Trail for biking, and Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River for canoeing/kayaking/fishing/boating*. Also a little drive away is 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 and featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres. Overall, this is a great "peace" of earth for your group celebration. ☮ WINTER: Look what's up for WINTER at Purplehaze Acres! Experience the season at its purist with a post-solstice camping experience in a genuine IGLOO! An amazing once-in-a-lifetime winter camping experience--THE IGLOO of Peace Camp (Site 2). It is an 11' diameter "real" snow igloo with ambiance and heat provided by propane fire pit. Sleeps 2 (maybe 4 ?). $85/night ❆Think snow for the big finish❆. There are some short cross-country trails on the property with access to extended trails for other winter travel. There's also the Ice Age Trail nearby for even more Nordic fun. Alpine skiing is also within several miles at Little Switzerland, in Slinger, or Sunburst, in Kewaskum. Gear sled available for use. Ask for more details. Weather Dependent . We're working on the details of this site's experience--Staying here will offer unique challenges to traditional camping. Find a new way to experience camping-- just add winter ! *Despite the Hipcamp site stating we are near Harrington Beach and Kohler-Andrae, we are actually 58 miles (over an hr) away. There are many attractions much closer.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Lodging

1 site

Stone Ridge Tiny House

97%

(206)

Cabin · Sleeps 3 · 1 bed

Here's your chance to check out this comfortable little rustic off-grid cabin in the woods with it's southern exposure views. Rustic comforts include loft sleeping area with queen bed, indoor compost toilet, water catchment and filtering system, cook stove, wood stove, and solar-powered lighting system. Additionally we have added a non-electric propane furnace, a solar powered 12-volt refrigerator, and we supply firewood for wood stove. These additions make it a more relaxing experience not having to worry if you are fire-starter challenged or if you check-in late. Escape the carbon footprint jungle for a weekend or a week. We have you covered. ALLERGY WARNING: We are dog friendly, so cabin is not conducive to campers with gander and dust allergies. Winter note: There are some short cross-country ski trails on property and nearby trails. 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 natural treasures of the the Ice Age Trail for hiking, Pike Lake for swimming, the great Horicon Marsh, the Wild Goose Trail for biking, and Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River for canoeing/kayaking/fishing/boating*. Also a little drive away is the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine. Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping experiences. 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. ☮ *Despite the Hipcamp site stating we are near Harrington Beach and Kohler-Andrae, we are actually 58 miles (over an hr) away. There are many attractions much closer.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Picnic table

Reviews

98%· 689 reviews

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Review summary
Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
This campsite offers a serene and private experience, surrounded by nature's sounds like frogs and roosters, perfect for those seeking a slice of tranquility. The host, Darryl, is consistently praised for being friendly and accommodating, often going the extra mile to ensure guests have what they need, including fresh eggs for breakfast. Each campsite is well-equipped with essentials like a fire pit, charcoal grill, and access to water, making it easy for campers to enjoy their stay. While the setting is beautiful and peaceful, some guests mention the uphill access which might be a slight challenge, but overall, the site is a popular choice for repeat visitors.
Lisa J.
Tent camped at Site 1 Fallen Tower with pets, Oct 2026.
Recommends
Love this campsite, return visitor!
Amanda L.
Camped at Stone Ridge Tiny House with pets, Sept 2026.
Recommends
I loved my stay and the Hosts were so kind and responsive! This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Just be aware of the lil creatures at night! Lil Chipmunks run on the roof and the fruits that fall hard on the ground from the trees, freaked me out the first night. The Host came and told me this info and explained the noises and I felt much better to sleep lol. So glad I got to experience this gem! Will be coming back here.
Phillip E.
Camped at Peace Camp, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Darryl is awesome and Peace Camp at Purple Haze is a great group site! Highly recommend.

Amenities

Fire pitsPrivate fire pit at each site · Firewood provided, Firepit, Wood burning fireplace
Composting toilets
Potable waterSpigot, Tap, Pump or well
Picnic tables
Cooking equipmentPrivate, Stovetop or hot plate, Fridge, Cookware, Cooking utensils, Dishware, Cutlery, Sink or other dishwashing station, Grill over firepit, BBQ
No showers
No wifi
No laundry
No trash disposal
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

2WD accessiblePark at your site.
Pet-friendlyOn leash.
Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
Check-in processMeet and greet with your host Darryl at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.
Cancellation policyFull refund 1 week before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.
Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.