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Inner Compass Camp

Hosted by Jessica · Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

97%

34 reviews

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This Driftless Area property is just shy of 40 acres with about 11 acres farmed as cropland, over 25 acres wooded with some steep slopes, and the rest as lowlands with a stream. We believe it is one of the most beautiful, enchanting pieces of land in the area and are set out to help restore the strength of its ecosystem while nurturing health and wellness in the people that come to visit Inner Compass Camp. Enjoy birding, wildlife, hiking, campfires, stargazing and some amazing sunsets, as well as a view of Blue Mounds. Sit on one of our rocky bluffs, a classic feature of the Driftless Area landscape. Explore approximately 30 acres of hiking trails and hilltop views. Bringing kids or in touch with your inner child? Explore the woods to find our enchanted forest creatures and totems! Our glamping sites include a set-up Sibley 450 Bell Tent, chopped and stacked wood, a fire pit, comfortable beds and bedding, and other stylish furnishings to support your stay. Plus, we have extras available! We can introduce you to our horses, provide art experientials, take you on a hike at a nearby county or state park, and more! Camping at its absolute finest, with all intentions to provide a healing, connected experience. Note: this glamping experience comes with the feel of a backpacking trip. The hike to the tents is steep but we do our best to make sure that you only have to bring your clothes and your food. Let us know if there is anything you need to be comfortable during your stay. Pro Tip: Bring Slippers for use inside the tent! :) Access to Blue Mounds State Park, Steward Lake, Donald Park (with equestrian trails), and Tyrol Basin are all within 15-20 minutes drive. Easy access to downtown Mount Horeb cafes and shopping.Camp for a Cause! This listing supports a local nature-based and equine therapy program. Enjoy birding, wildlife, hiking, campfires, stargazing and some amazing sunsets, as well as a view of Blue Mounds. Sit on one of our rocky bluffs, a classic feature of the Driftless Area landscape. Explore approximately 30 acres of hiking trails and hilltop views. Bringing kids or in touch with your inner child? Explore the woods to find our enchanted forest creatures and totems! Note: Site 1 is the closest to the parking area. It is a short hike. The design of this experience is like a hybrid between backpacking and glamping. Rustic glamour. Nature immersion touches of home. It is hard work to maneuver lots of gear up to the sites, which is why we provide you with everything except your own clothes, food, and comfort items. Our glamping sites include a set-up Sibley 450 Bell Tent, chopped and stacked wood, a fire pit, comfortable beds and bedding, and other stylish furnishings to support your stay. Plus, we have extras available! We can introduce you to our horses, provide art experientials, take you on a hike at a nearby county or state park, and more! Camping at its absolute finest, with all intentions to provide a healing, connected experience. Each tent includes information about local resources, shopping, and outings. Pro Tip: Bring Slippers for use inside the tent! :) Access to Blue Mounds State Park, Steward Lake, Donald Park (with equestrian trails), and Tyrol Basin are all within 15-20 minutes drive. Easy access to downtown Mount Horeb cafes and shopping.

What to expect

Short walk to site

Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal, private. Each site has its own small, private firepit. Communal spaces are available for larger group fires.

Toilet available

Composting toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Only with prior approval. Only specific tents are dog-friendly. Owners are liable for pet-related damages. Note: We do not have fences to keep pets contained from neighbors (who have dogs and farm animals). Bobcats and other wildlife are known in this area and we expect pets to not disturb wildlife or their habitat.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. Please plan to pack out as much as you can. We aim for a Leave No Trace model that only adds nutrients back to the land.

Picnic table present

Outdoor seating and tables are available upon request.

No showers

Solar heated camp shower only available during warm weather months.

Cooking equipment absent

Under development! Please plan to use your own cooking equipment.

No wifi

Decent cellular service for Verizon customers throughout the property. Good cellular service at site 3 and 4 for US Cellular customers.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

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Site 1 - Inner Compass Camp

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Camp for a Cause! This listing supports a local nature-based and equine therapy program. Enjoy birding, wildlife, hiking, campfires, stargazing and some amazing sunsets, as well as a view of Blue Mounds. Sit on one of our rocky bluffs, a classic feature of the Driftless Area landscape. Explore approximately 30 acres of hiking trails and hilltop views. Bringing kids or in touch with your inner child? Explore the woods to find our enchanted forest creatures and totems! Note: Site 1 is the closest to the parking area. It is a short hike. The design of this experience is like a hybrid between backpacking and glamping. Rustic glamour. Nature immersion touches of home. It is hard work to maneuver lots of gear up to the sites, which is why we provide you with everything except your own clothes, food, and comfort items. Our glamping sites include a set-up Sibley 450 Bell Tent, chopped and stacked wood, a fire pit, comfortable beds and bedding, and other stylish furnishings to support your stay. Plus, we have extras available! We can introduce you to our horses, provide art experientials, take you on a hike at a nearby county or state park, and more! Camping at its absolute finest, with all intentions to provide a healing, connected experience. Each tent includes information about local resources, shopping, and outings. Pro Tip: Bring Slippers for use inside the tent! :) Access to Blue Mounds State Park, Steward Lake, Donald Park (with equestrian trails), and Tyrol Basin are all within 15-20 minutes drive. Easy access to downtown Mount Horeb cafes and shopping.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Reviews

97% Recommend45 ratings · 34 reviews

The campsite offers a lovely blend of nature and comfort, with well-appointed tents and thoughtful touches like fire cooking supplies. Guests appreciated the peaceful environment, engaging wildlife sounds, and ample land to explore, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and connection with nature. While most guests enjoyed the experience, some noted the steep hike to the campsite and basic toileting facilities as challenges. Overall, the site is well-suited for those who appreciate a mix of traditional camping and modern comforts.

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· October 2026

With pets

Great site, the tent stayed warm in freezing temperatures and the stargazing was beautiful

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· October 2022

With pets

My daughter and I absolutely loved camping here. The tents were gorgeous and they had fire cooking supplies and lots of small touches that you could see the care and thought put into it. Listening to the owl and coyotes at night was amazing. Plenty of land to explore and cozy furniture by the fire.

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· September 2022

Very accommodating. The healing garden is beautiful!

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· October 2021

A Cozy + Peaceful Stay

This was by far my favorite hipcamp I've been to in a while! If you're new to camping or just looking for a peaceful place to unwind this is the perfect spot! Everything you could possibly need was taken care of like an outdoor kitchen, firewood, and a composting toilet. Jess + Elizabeth are phenomenal hosts that go above and beyond to make sure their guests have a great stay! I highly recommend adding on their equine experience even if you've never had prior interactions with horses. You'll go through a very healing + beginner friendly session with their therapy horses! No matter how much (or little) you choose to do, you'll leave feeling more relaxed + in tune with yourself. I cannot recommend the WILD3R Camp enough!

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· September 2021

Great first 'camping' experience!

Group trip

We had such a wonderful time at WILD3R Camp! It was our first time "camping" with our 2 yo and 5 yo and this was the perfect way to start. The tent was perfect with two single beds and one full and still space for a small table and our clothes. We added on the kids kit and they included some books, rocking horse, stuffies and kids camp chairs. Our kids loved all of it! We also rented the camping kit and so didn't need to bring anything but food which was also a win. I wasn't sure how the 'hill' up the campsite would be but it is not that big and my 2 year old could walk up it. It added to the adventure aspect. Their property was lovely and the campsites were nicely spaced out so you felt secluded. We also did the horse experience was a wonderful introduction to horses for our boys who had never seen horses up close. Jess and her partner did an amazing job making them feel comfortable around the horses and making it memorable. Jess was very responsive and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience that I highly recommend and we can't wait to go back to!

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· September 2021

A nice mix of hike in and glamping. Make sure you take all your water, fuel, snacks, etc with you, but it’s such a cozy environment to stay in. Our hosts were wonderful and met us even when we pulled up late at night.

Mixed feelings

· September 2021

This is NOT glamping. Pack light.

Group trip

We arrived after dark and Jessica was in the parking lot to meet us. She was very kind and informative. The walk to the camp site is not for the faint of heart. Jessica suggested that we leave some things behind until morning as the hill is quite steep. We had a rolling cooler with a bin bungee corded to the top. Also had a beach wagon to load our things, and a small dolly with 2 smaller bins. We also each had a backpack with personal effects. It was a very difficult hike up the hill pulling our wheeled bins. Even with my husband, 2 kids and Jessica helping. It had rained earlier so things were a little muddy and slick which probably made it worse. The first 1/2 of the hill is very steep then it becomes more gradual and manageable near the top. I don’t think any of the reviews i read truly described the hike to your campsite very well. It would be best to treat this as a backpacking trip. The tents were lovely and comfortable and well appointed. We did not have a picnic table at our site though i had emailed prior to confirm there was one. We had a small patio set with a small coffee table. The fire pit was great and had a cooking grate over it. The toileting facilities were less than desirable. It was a small hunting tent with a small portable composting toilet, a small garbage can for your toilet paper and a small table with hand sanitizer and baby wipes. There is absolutely no running water and no electricity. There is a small water cooler at the bottom of the hill for fresh water. It states there is hot water but it is really room temperature and you have to hike up and down the hill to access it. Also remember to bring something to put the water in. Camp is very remote and quiet and tents are spread apart so that’s nice for privacy. I would only recommend this site for experienced campers that don’t mind truly roughing it. This is NOT glamping. Jessica was lovely and very helpful.

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· September 2021

Best chill time ever

Group trip

I couldn't have asked for a better experience camping with my 8 year old. The drive was beautiful and the parking area felt welcoming with the colorful plants integrated into the natural landscaping. We were met promptly by Jessica who led us up the hill to our campsite. It was just like in the pictures - clean, welcoming and my kid loved it right away. They had many other accommodations at the campsite including a big table (for food prep and eating), chairs, and a grill grate over the fire pit. Lots of lights in the tent as well. I was able to leave several of our packed items in the car. The forest is absolutely beautiful. Trails were defined yet not so defined that you felt like you were making it your own. The composting toilets were as clean and inviting as they can be. The lights helped make it a fun experience and we had no issues. We were there when it was raining which made the climb up a bit challenging. I recommend good hiking boots with treads and definitely hike everything in. I made the mistake of using a wagon to haul stuff up and I'd it wasn't for nice people, I would have yard-saled on the way up. I learned my lesson and hiked everything down, no issue. My kid helped too, but definitely a lesson I learned the hard way. The nearby town, Mt. Horeb is worth the trip. Grumpy Troll has good food, just get there early if Wisconsin is playing football. Sugar Troll is also worth a visit. I had a hard time finding a store in town with fire fuel after I used mine up, so bring what you need. Jessica came to our aid and helped get a fire started for us on Saturday night. Many thanks to her! I would 100% go back. My child wanted a chill time and that is exactly what we got.

Mixed feelings

· August 2021

Group trip

The walk was too far from our vehicles & so many spiders we had to deal with its glamping the rugged way but the tent was very clean no issues,Did not care for the outdoor bathroom how to walk a good distant for that also my advice bug spray & off and you will be fine the host was very nice & always fast on responding .

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· July 2021

Delightful wooded setting

Group trip

A beautiful drive to the campsite through rolling hills, with heritage farms all around you. Arrived to a delightful wooded setting. Expansive sturdy tents, thoughtfully curated with comfort items. Our site had a swing away grill over our fire pit so we didn't even need the smoky joe we brought, and firewood was provided and plentiful. Fairy lights at the tents and unique decorations on the trails enhance the magical setting, with fireflies and butterflies floating around you. It's rustic, no running water or electricity...but isn't that why you camped in the first place? With cold and hot water available on demand at the bottom of the hill, you're covered. My one piece of advice is to bring a cooler with wheels and a willingness to exert yourself for a short climb...there is a brief uphill hike to the top of the ridge where the sites are located from the parking area. It's worth it for the feeling of seclusion and privacy you won't find at a state park. And nothing beats arriving to a tent that's ready to go for you. Our hosts were kind and gracious. We daytripped to Devil's Lake and had a blast.

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· July 2021

Group trip

The hospitality was wonderful! So much to explore right on the property. We stayed there through a fair amount of rain and an all-night-long thunderstorm - we felt safe and secure (and stayed dry) in the tent. We did the horse experience with our two kids (4 and 7) and Jess and Elizabeth were patient, warm, and thoughtful facilitators. Our kids loved it. We’d love to come back!

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· July 2021

Great escape for the weekend!

Group trip

Jess & Elizabeth have a beautiful piece of land that we were fortunate to enjoy during our mother/daughter weekend getaway. The tent is great, the site is large and the surroundings are incredible! We will definitely recommend to friends. Thanks for a great weekend!

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· July 2021

What an amazing place to relax! I stayed in site 1. The bed was super comfy, the tent was sooo cute, and there was even a couch! The hosts were also so kind and thoughtful with the extra touches they put in. I highly recommend packing your belongings in a backpacking pack or backpack to get it to the camp site. I also recommend bringing food in a rolling cooler. I got perfectly great cell service in my tent which was unexpected and nice. I could have easily stayed there for longer. Highly recommend.

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· July 2021

Peaceful

Jessica & Elizabeth were kind & very attentive to our requests. The kitchen kit was a great addition & contained all needed items. It is a walk up a hill for some of the tents, which is great exercise, if you are able. Very peaceful & the tents & beds are awesome! We slept so well on them!

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· June 2021

Peaceful and Refreshing Retreat

Group trip

Peaceful and refreshing. The Tent and the place were very peaceful and well maintained. Jessica was so kind and very much understanding as a host. My kids enjoyed the kid friendly tent setup (toy horse and books etc…). The horse interaction arranged by Jessica and Elizabeth were enjoyable. My kids did not want to leave the place. Looking forward for many more trips to this place. Last but not the least fireplace setup and availability of woods was great.

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· June 2021

Glamping at it's finest!

Group trip

Jessica does a great job at providing a quality glamping experience! This was our first time using Hicamp and it was flawless. We got there later than expected and Jessica still showed us everything we needed to know. She even hiked up to the campsite with us! We stayed 2 nights, but longed for more! If you're looking for q secluded peaceful getaway, look no further.

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· May 2021

We had a great time. Even though we were pretty close to the road, the site felt private and it was nice to spend some time “away.” We went for a long walk at Donald County Park, a fifteen minute drive away, and it was gorgeous! Jessica was very helpful with pointing us in the right direction when we arrived.

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· May 2021

My Boyfriend and I decided to camp here over Memorial Day weekend to get away for a while and we had a really great time! The land was beautiful and only about 10 minutes from town, there is hiking and biking trails all around, Jess included the parks worth seeing in the info binder. I would definitely recommend to a friend!!

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· May 2021

Glamping with spring flowers

My husband and I had a lovely stay at WILD3R camp. The woods were abloom with wild geraniums--we camped in a sea of purple. The tent was clean and comfortable. The linens provided by the hosts were a pleasure and the mattress very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed sleeping "outside" without having to set up and sleep on the hard ground. Can't wait to go back!

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· May 2021

Fantastic spot! Highly recommend.

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· May 2021

Great getaway

Group trip

Such an incredible getaway in the woods! The tent set up was great and Jessica was so friendly. We got the kids set up add on and the horse encounter experience, both of which my toddler son absolutely loved. Pro tip: be aware that this site requires a bit of a hike up a hill. It was a difficult to get all our stuff with our 2 year old to the site. (It’s also steep so a wagon or stroller won’t really help).

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· May 2021

Connection

Group trip

Four families, one weekend, gentle wind, lovely sun, full of surprises, a weekend of connections. Connecting with each other, connecting with Mother Earth, connecting with Universal Love. This beautiful campsite paired with Horsemanship classes made for one memorable weekend indeed. All four families are scheduling the next camping! Jessica and Elizabeth, thank you for the wonderful gifts!!!

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· May 2021

A magical, special weekend for all

Group trip

There were so many unique, personalized touches to the weekend that make my kids' first camping trip a success. I am not sure that any other camping trip will quite live up to this one! The yurt was about a mile hike. We did the foraging and horse experienes. Jessica was very good about building off the interests of the kids and making them feel comfortable. Both were super fun for the my two prek-age kids and the two adults. The yurt had bedding, a foldout foam coach that we used for beds, tables, books, small toys for the kids, and a rug to make it feel homey. Additional small touches that made the camping even better were sparklers, a package to make the campfire colored, a few snacks, and adult and kid chairs. We also had fun searching for the small figurines throughout the site. I already booked another weekend!

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· April 2021

The campsite was great! It had everything we needed and the tents were great. The outdoor furniture at each site was greatly appreciated too!

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· April 2021

Girls weekend

This place was exactly what I was hoping for! The tents, bedding, and other furniture looked just as crisp and modern and comfy in person as they do in the photos. We really loved our stay, and would totally make an annual tradition of it.

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· December 2020

Relaxing, warm, and peaceful stay! Jessica was a wonderful host and the tent was beautiful.

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· November 2020

Group trip

My family had a wonderful weekend at WILD3R camp. This place was perfect for having fun with my kids.

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· November 2020

The perfect glamping set up!

Group trip

This is a very beautiful, secluded and interesting glamping set up. Sites are large and every detail well thought out. A short hike in. Very cool area with close access to Wisconsin DNR bike trails. We will definitely be back!

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· November 2020

My husband and I were looking to unwind for the weekend and Jessica's place was exactly what we were looking for! She met us at the parking lot and escorted us to the site. The space was so lovely with Tiki torches at the entrance. It was very quiet and private. The yurt was very clean and comfortable. The welcoming kit ( Tea, Hot chocolate, hand warms, hand sanitizer, hand wipes and apples) in the yurt was a very nice touch. She provided the fire wood too. She made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. We would definitely come back.

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· November 2020

Can’t wait to come back!

This site was perfect! Everything my boyfriend and I were hoping for. Would recommend 100% and cannot wait to stay here again!

Location

Mount Horeb, Dane, Wisconsin, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Inner Compass Camp

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