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Nature's Touch Campground

151 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Wisconsin Dells, WI
Welcome to Nature's Touch Campground, your ultimate getaway nestled 6 minutes away from downtown Wisconsin Dells! Our campground offers a variety of tent sites, cabin rentals, RV sites, and modern amenities for our guests. The campsites are spacious and well-maintained, with water and electric hookups available. With a wide variety of RV, cabins, and tent sites, you can find the perfect one for you and your family. We have full hookup sites, water and electric sites, and 50- or 30-amp electric. Pull-through sites are available for larger rigs. For seasonal availability or information please email naturestouchcampground@gmail.com. But the magic of Nature's Touch extends far beyond its picturesque setting. Dive into relaxation at our sparkling pool, perfect for cooling off on warm summer days. Indulge in family fun at our game room, where laughter and friendly competition abound. And don't forget to explore our camp store, stocked with essentials and treasures. Something exciting always happens at Nature's Touch Campground, from themed weekends to outdoor adventures. Join us for nature hikes, marshmallow roasts, themed weekends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. So gather your loved ones, and embark on a journey to Nature's Touch Campground, where every moment is an opportunity for adventure, relaxation, and cherished family moments. We can't wait to welcome you home away from home.
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Blue Bus Hideaway

1 site · Tent40 acres · Lyndon Station, WI
Secluded tent camping on 40 acres with iconic photo ops near the Wisconsin Dells 📍Lyndon Station, Wisconsin Tucked a half-mile into private woods, Blue Bus Hideaway offers a peaceful, off-grid camping experience surrounded by towering pines, forest trails, and the quiet of your own grassy clearing. Whether you’re here to unwind, explore, or just sit by the fire and stare at the stars, this campsite gives you the space and stillness to do it. At the heart of the property is the unmistakable blue school bus—mossy, weathered, and full of character. It’s a favorite spot for campers to snap a photo or just admire the way it blends into the trees. The moment you spot it, you know you’ve arrived. Your campsite includes:     •    Flat ground for tents in a sunny open clearing     •    Screened gazebo for shade or meals     •    Fire ring with benches, plus a Solo Stove and lid     •    Compostable outhouse tucked into the trees     •    Vintage metal table and chairs beneath tall pines     •    Bikes available for riding the private path     •    Starter firewood pile (additional wood available on-site) The entire 40 acres are yours to roam—hike wooded paths, find a quiet corner, or let the kids play while you relax under the canopy. The site is professionally treated for ticks and mosquitoes, but we recommend bringing personal spray just in case. 🚗 Access note: In dry or semi-dry conditions, cars can reach the site. After heavy rain or flooding, you’ll need to walk or bike the half-mile in. If the trail becomes truly inaccessible, your reservation will be refunded. 🐾 Pets are welcome. Just keep them within the property lines. 🔥 Fire safety is required: fires must be covered while burning and fully extinguished before leaving the site. This is a forested area—safety is non-negotiable. ⸻ Nearby Highlights:     •    15 mins to Wisconsin Dells: waterparks, river tours, restaurants, go-karts     •    Mirror Lake State Park (25 min) and Devil’s Lake (35 min): stunning hikes and swimming     •    Fishing, ATV trails, and scenic drives nearby ⸻ If you’re looking for a private, memorable escape with just the right amount of rustic, Blue Bus Hideaway is your basecamp.
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Cedar Hills Campground

41 sites · RVs, Tents800 acres · Mazomanie, WI
Cedar Hills is a wonderful private campground located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from historic Sauk City, WI and its many great restaurants. Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion and many communal spaces. Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love. Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above. Cedar Hills is LGBTQ friendly. Located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from Sauk City WI and 150 miles from Chicago. Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion. Winter campers may enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and access with your snow machine Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love. Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above and LGBTQ friendly. Come and visit our 40 sites located on a breathtaking ridgeline with stunning views of the valleys below.
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Coyote Springs Farm

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Dodgeville, WI
Visit our historic farmland nested in a peaceful valley in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin. Rocky bluffs surround open pasture dotted with beautiful Oak trees, with a pristine spring-fed stream winding through the property. Enjoy mowed paths through pasture and hayfields and proximity to Governor Dodge State Park for miles of hiking in woods and prairie, swimming, boat rentals, fishing and waterfall viewing. Stay in a large, 16' canvas bell tent with an organic matress on a wooden bed frame appointed with solar twinkle lights, wool rugs, leather lounge chairs and option of adding a second bed or two. Our Tent sits above the ground on a wood platform, and looks over a private area complete with a fire ring and picnic table, just steps from a spring bursting from a hillside next to the creek, which you have access to dip your toes in or look for frogs. Leave your car in sight and walk your items down a mowed path with the assistance of a hand-cart. Watch the stars at night, listen to the frogs sing, the coyotes howl and the whip-or-will sing. We are a homestead farm, with a small flock of chickens and ducks. We live on the property with our 4 kids and two dogs. We are restoring the land we live on, adding prairie and managing the fields and pasture while raising strong resilient kids. We'd love to meet you, or let you stay in solitude and peace. Nearby Spring Green and Dodgeville offer restaurants and services, and we are just 40 minutes from Madison. Receive 15% off our guided fishing trips on driftless trout streams and the Wisconsin river when you stay with us.
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SKILLET CREEK CAMPGROUND

3 sites · Tents70 acres · Baraboo, WI
Skillet Creek Campground – Your Gateway to Devil’s Lake Adventure Located just minutes from downtown Baraboo and one mile from the entrance to Devil’s Lake State Park, Skillet Creek Campground is a family-friendly destination surrounded by the natural beauty of central Wisconsin. Whether you're here to hike the bluffs, explore nearby trails, or simply relax in a peaceful setting, this is the perfect spot to unplug and unwind. One of the highlights of the property is our beautiful one-acre swim pond—perfect for cooling off on a warm day or lounging by the water with family and friends. The campground offers a variety of site options, including wooded tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and rustic cabins for a cozy stay close to nature. Guests will enjoy clean restrooms, hot showers, a camp store with essentials, and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. With easy access to Devil’s Lake, the Baraboo Bluffs, and local attractions like Circus World and Pewit’s Nest, Skillet Creek Campground is an ideal basecamp for adventure or relaxation. Come experience the charm of Baraboo and the wild beauty of Devil’s Lake—Skillet Creek Campground is where your next outdoor escape begins.
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West Fork Sports Club

9 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · 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.
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WHY Camp Worth Healing Yourself

8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Cazenovia, WI
Bought to get grounded W.H.Y. did I purchase this 5 acres of land? This is my personal property I bought so I could get grounded while being surrounded by nature. Worth Healing Yourself is W.H.Y I invested in this land as well as myself! Enjoy rock hunting for agates, jasper, hematite, petrified wood and other mineral specimens. Property is 25 minutes from Richland Center. 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. Public land with miles of trout stream 3 miles away from the propertyy. The 400 State Trail is 7 miles away from property for bicyclists. Public road ATV and UTV trails surround WHY.  Both Lake Redstone and Dutch Hollow Lake are 10 miles away. The Baraboo and Pine River are within 10 miles. The famous Bunker Hill Tavern that hosts the cannon run is 1 mile away! Local village of Cazenovia offers two small town Tavern’s that serve food and good company. There is also a convenient store and small grocery store located in the village as well. This is not a commercial camp ground. Cancellation within Hipcamp Moderate Cancellation Policy WILL BE withheld with host discretion. Rent tax will NOT be refunded if cancelled within Moderate Cancellation Policy time frame.
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Camping in Mirror Lake State Park guide

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In the summer months, you can rent a boat, canoe, and kayak from the park's concession store. Mirror Lake offers two boat ramps, but you can't take motorized boats on the lake.

Lazing on the swimming beach area is a great way to spend the day. More than 19 miles of hiking and cross country ski trails cross the park.

You can fish from your boat or along the creek banks that feed the lake. This park has a dock that you can toss a line into. Forgot your fishing gear? You can borrow some from the park's office.

Camp among the towering pines and old oak trees in one of the 151 family campsites. These sites are located in three campgrounds around the park. At each site, you find a fire ring and a picnic table for outside dining.

This Wisconsin state park has a cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous architect. There is also a single cabin available for those who don't like roughing it. Firewood is available for sale at the ranger station.

Notable campgrounds

  • Wooded Campsites - Immerse yourself in nature with a stay at one of the park's serene, forested campsites.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your ideal campsite, as spots fill up quickly during peak seasons.
  • Consider visiting during weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings.
  • Explore nearby camping options for alternative accommodations if the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Mirror Lake State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for swimming, though it's also the busiest season. Winters are quiet, offering a stark, peaceful landscape, but some amenities may be limited.

Know before you go

  • A vehicle admission sticker is required for park entry, ensuring your visit is planned accordingly.
  • The park is open from 6am to 11pm year-round, offering ample time for exploration.
  • Check for any property notices or closures before your trip to avoid surprises.
  • Volunteering opportunities are available for those looking to give back to the park community.
  • Accessible facilities are provided, including a cabin for visitors with disabilities.
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