New Glarus Woods State Park

Star4.05
98 reviews
New Glarus Woods State Park
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Quick Facts

1,089 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

39 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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New Glarus Woods State Park
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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

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What Campers Say

4.05

Satisfactory

Based on 98 reviews

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"Mixed reviews: visitors consistently praise the well-maintained trails, wooded setting, and convenience to New Glarus and the brewery, while many campers criticize the primitive vault toilets, lack of showers, and highway/truck noise affecting some sites."

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New Glarus Woods State Park

New Glarus Woods State Park

42.7869, -89.6306

Nearby supplies
New Glarus — town with restaurants, brewery and a public pool (shower access historically used by campers) a short drive from the park.

Best Time to Camp at New Glarus Woods State Park

Plan your visit with the seasons in mind: warm-weather campers should come prepared for active mosquitoes, bees, and ticks that thrive in the lush woodland environment. For a quieter, more intimate experience, consider a mid-week visit when the campground takes on a peaceful rhythm—weekends can bring livelier crowds and increased activity, especially during peak summer months.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Hardwood forest and rolling hills make this attractive for fall color and cooler weather visits.

Planning Tips

    About New Glarus Woods State Park

    Tucked into Wisconsin's scenic Driftless Area, New Glarus Woods offers a peaceful woodland retreat where shady, secluded campsites nestle beneath a canopy of mature hardwoods and rolling hills invite exploration on well-kept trails. While the campground keeps things rustic with vault toilets and County Highway 69 does bring some traffic sounds to certain sites, you're just minutes from charming New Glarus and its famous brewery—the perfect blend of nature and small-town convenience.
    Rustic, primarily tent-oriented camp area with drive-in and walk-in sites; group and primitive camping options referenced in reviews.

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    Amenities available

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    Activities you can enjoy

    Well-maintained, rolling trails through mixed hardwood forest and prairie openings; popular for hiking, biking to town, and wildlife viewing. Close proximity to New Glarus adds dining and brewery visits as common park-adjacent activities.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsInsects (mosquitoes, bees, ticks) including at least one reported ground bee/bumble hive incident; uneven or sloped tent pads; traffic noise from Hwy 69 (including truck engine braking).

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    Reviews

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    4.1
    98 reviews
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    Satisfactory
    New Glarus Woods State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Mixed reviews: visitors consistently praise the well-maintained trails, wooded setting, and convenience to New Glarus and the brewery, while many campers criticize the primitive vault toilets, lack of showers, and highway/truck noise affecting some sites.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 98 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Well-groomed, varied hiking trails through woods and prairie; walk-in campsites are often described as spacious and heavily wooded; convenient proximity to New Glarus (restaurants, brewery) and...
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    Based on 98 reviews

    Common Concerns

    • **Vault/pit toilets in poor condition** – this is by far the most common negative. Multiple TripAdvisor reviews describe the pit toilets as “atrocious,” smelly, lacking toilet paper, and in urgent...
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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