Blue Mounds Tipis Campground
Blue Mounds Tipis Campground
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Blue Mounds Tipis Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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ProviderWhat Campers Say
4.46
Recommended
Based on 101 reviews
656 Google reviews
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viewssceneryquietpeaceful
Some mention
noisecrowded
About Blue Mounds Tipis Campground
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits in a restored tallgrass **prairie** landscape beneath **Sioux quartzite cliffs** that rise about 100 feet above the surrounding terrain.[5][2] The rock often appears pink rather than blue, creating striking color contrasts with the green prairie and summer wildflowers.[5][2] Open skies make sunsets, star‑gazing, and distant horizon views a major draw, and several trails from the camping area lead through wide‑open grasslands with views of the park’s **bison range**.[2][5] Campers describe the area around the tipis and carry‑in sites as a beautiful prairie setting with lots of visible wildlife and fireflies at night.[1]
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- Pets are not allowed
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Dec 14
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 10.9 mph
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Common complaintsSome reviewers feel **campsites are close together** in parts of the campground, which initially looks crowded, although noise was reported as surprisingly low.[1] There are occasional complaints about **park upkeep in certain areas** and variability in bathroom cleanliness between different bathhouses.[1][2] Campers also mention the **loss of the lake and swimming beach** due to past flooding/dam failure, which disappoints visitors expecting a water‑recreation focus.[1] A few note temporary **water system or contamination issues** that required using bottled water.[1] The distance between the campground and interpretive center/visitor facilities can also be an annoyance for some guests expecting everything in one cluster.[1][2]
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Blue Mounds Tipis Campground
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.5
101 reviews
Blue Mounds Tipis Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 101 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers consistently praise the **quiet, peaceful atmosphere**, restored prairie scenery, and unique **bison‑and‑cliffs landscape**.[1][2][5] The chance to **sleep in a tipi** is frequently described...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Campers recommend bringing plenty of water on prairie hikes—many trails are in full sun with little shade, and summer heat can be intense.[1] One review advises checking with the park about **current...
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