Campgrounds and RV parks near Park Ridge, WI

Park Ridge is a small village inside the Stevens Point metro area in central Wisconsin, sitting between the Wisconsin River to the west and the Plover River to the east. RV travelers use it as a base for the Stevens Point recreation network, including the Green Circle Trail, Lake DuBay, and the county park system managed by Portage County. Most campgrounds within a short drive are privately operated, with a smaller number of county parks nearby. Ridgewood Campground and River's Edge Campground are close-in options, followed by Vista Royale Campground Ltd to the south and Lake Dubay Shores Campground on the reservoir north of the city. Cozy Inn Motel and RV Park in Wisconsin Rapids adds a compact hookup option on the western side of the region. Portage County and neighboring Marathon and Wood counties add public options with electric sites, dump stations, and lake access. Rib Mountain State Park sits near Wausau and leads to the summit of Rib Mountain, the highest point in central Wisconsin, and Hartman Creek State Park near Waupaca is reachable for day trips.

Private campgrounds around Park Ridge, including Ridgewood Campground, River's Edge Campground, Vista Royale Campground Ltd, Lake Dubay Shores Campground, and Cozy Inn Motel and RV Park, each take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone. Summer holiday weekends often require a two or three night minimum, and waterfront pull-through sites should be booked several months out. Wisconsin state park campsites use one shared reservation system. Camping reservations are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance of the planned date of occupancy, online or by calling 1-888-947-2757. The online portal is wisconsin.goingtocamp.com. A vehicle admission pass is required for any motor vehicles brought into the property; a 12-month pass covers all state parks and forests for 12 months from purchase, while a daily pass is valid for the date of issue and a camper without a 12-month pass needs one daily pass for each night of camping. Nonresident campers also pay an additional per-night fee at state properties.