Lake Pepin Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you rent an RV near Lake Pepin Campground, you'll be able to enjoy the many attractions that the area has to offer. Lake Pepin is a lake on the Mississippi River that is known for being the birthplace of water skiing. Today, there are plenty of fun things to do on the water. You can opt to rent a boat and go water skiing or jet skiing, or just go swimming when the weather is warm. Paddleboarding is another fun and relaxing activity to enjoy while you are motorhome camping in the area. Lake Pepin is also known as a popular place to fish, with healthy populations of pike and bass.If you head north along the river and cross to the Minnesota side, you will encounter Frontenac State Park, near the town of Red Wing. This is a very popular place for bird watching. In particular, it is known as a place to see bald eagles. It features stunning views of Lake Pepin, which you can see from the top of Garrard's Bluff. The park has a very rich history, and it is worth taking the time to walk around and explore the area's many trails. You'll find stunning natural rock formations that were created during the Ice Age as well as picturesque forest scenes. In the winter, it's a popular place to go sledding, and there are also some trails that allow skiing or snowmobiling.In the same area, you will find the Richard J. Dorer Memorial State Hardwood Forest. This is a huge area with many recreation opportunities. Parts of it are state-owned, and other sections are privately owned. There are many fun outdoor activities available there, including numerous horseback riding trails, hiking trails of various difficulty levels, and places to fish and camp. Camping with an RV in this area puts you in proximity to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest.

Exploring The Area

Although the town of Pepin is small, there are plenty of fun things to do there. It is most well known as the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House on the Prairie series, and is home to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. This small but charming museum is home to many interesting artifacts related to the writer. A short drive away, you can visit the Little House Wayside Cabin, which is a re-creation of the cabin where she was born.The nearby cheese factory and deli in Nelson is another fun place to visit, where you can learn more about Wisconsin's famous cheese-making traditions. While it is no longer a working factory, it is one of the best places to sample cheeses and other foods from around Wisconsin. They also have a charming wine tasting room. The winery in Pepin is another local institution that's worth visiting. You can tour the winery or just enjoy a tasting in their Mediterranean inspired venue.When you book an RV in Pepin County, you'll have access to all of the travel essentials you need, without sacrificing the charm of being in a small town. There are convenience stores and a gas station where you can fuel up and buy snacks for the Pepin camper rental. Since the town is a popular weekend getaway destination, there are many charming cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal out. While there aren't any large supermarkets in town, there is a small grocery store where you can pick up cooking ingredients as needed.