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Tom's Campground
Overview
Tom’s Campground is a cherished family-owned destination that has welcomed travelers to Southwest Wisconsin for decades. Situated on a high ridge overlooking the historic city of Dodgeville, this park offers a quiet atmosphere and impressive panoramic views of the surrounding Wisconsin countryside. It is a departure from the crowded resort experience, focusing instead on a peaceful, natural environment where you can truly relax and enjoy the sunset from your site after a day of exploring the rolling hills.
Location & Surroundings
The park is located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, a region known for its rolling hills and unique unglaciated topography that stands out in the Midwest. Its elevated position provides a refreshing breeze and a sense of seclusion while remaining just a short drive from local services and restaurants. The surrounding landscape features lush greenery and provides direct access to the Military Ridge State Trail, making it a prime spot for long-distance cyclists and nature lovers.
Amenities & Park Features
Site options include full hookup sites with both 30 and 50-amp electrical service, as well as water and electric hookups. Many spaces are designed as pull-throughs to accommodate modern, larger rigs with ease. Guests appreciate the spacious gravel pads and the availability of fire pits at every site. On-site facilities include:
- Clean restrooms and hot showers
- A convenient laundry room
- On-site firewood and ice sales
- Pet-friendly walking areas
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Just a few miles away, Governor Dodge State Park offers over 5,000 acres of hiking, biking, and swimming across two beautiful lakes. Architecture enthusiasts will love being close to the world-famous House on the Rock, a unique Wisconsin landmark. Theater fans can catch a world-class performance at the nearby American Players Theatre in Spring Green. The area is also famous for its local cheese shops and the charming boutiques found in historic downtown Dodgeville, providing plenty of local flavor and shopping opportunities.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal fit for peace-seeking RVers who value quiet evenings and scenic vistas over loud activities and commercial water parks. It serves as an excellent basecamp for outdoor explorers, history buffs, and those visiting the region’s diverse cultural landmarks. Travelers looking for a well-maintained stopover or a simple, scenic retreat will find that the relaxed pace and friendly management here fit their travel style perfectly. It is especially popular with couples and solo travelers looking for a calm home base.
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User Reviews
Rob Wright
I've camped at Tom's Campground twice this year. Location is pretty and awesome for riding the driftless zone. Staff is consistently friendly and helpful. Bath houses could use some TLC but overall a great Campground with sites that are not....not stacked on top of each other.
Laurel Blackstone
Joyce and Craig were awesome owners and hosts. Very friendly environment. Full hookups with back in and pull through sites. Bathroom and shower house. Beautiful landscape with a lake to swim in and enjoy. They even have a mini golf course included with your reservation. One of the best campgrounds we've been to and we've been to many as full-time RVers. Would definitely come back here!
Mike Knapp
Excellent campground. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. All the camper/RV spots had 50A service and water hookup. Very clean with gorgeous views. Would definitely camp here again.
Bonnie Tiedt
Tom's campground is one of our favorites. Nice and quiet. No golf carts driving around with speakers blaring like the party campgrounds. If you want a resort feel with tons of kids activities then this isn't the place for you. Tom's is maybe 15 minutes from Governor Dodge State Park so a great place to stay if Gov Dodge is full. While the camper sites look close together they rarely book people side by side unless requested. The tent sites up on the hill are private and nice sized for a family. No lights up there so are nice for star gazing (we have stayed there for the Perseod meteor showers). There are several sites in an open area that work good for a larger group. The bathrooms need updating but are clean though if you have a camper it doesn't matter.
R.M. Christesen
We've wanted to camp here for a long time and finally got the opportunity. We used to live a few miles away so we knew the beauty of the area. The host is friendly, helpful and accessible. The sites aren't totally level but, you're in rolling pasture land so that's to be expected. Water and electric, dump station is available. Bathhouse has 3 stalls and two timed showers, if you're not used to camp showering, have a few extra quarters along. Like that they recycle and care for the land as they do.