On an island in the Mississippi River, Pettibone Resort occupies a unique position where campers can access sites by both car and boat. The campground sits connected to La Crosse by the Cass Street bridge, placing RV sites and tent areas within walking distance of downtown while maintaining direct river frontage.
The property divides into distinct sections, with RV sites featuring full hookups accommodating rigs up to 80 feet and a separate tent camping area. David B. notes the "park streets are asphalt with two concrete strips for your tires in the sites," describing the infrastructure that supports larger RVs. Sites closest to the water command premium positioning, with some allowing boaters to beach directly at their campsite. The tent section sits across from houseboats and includes grassy sites, though campers report this area can be damp and attracts more insects.
A camp store, bar, and propane service operate on-site, along with golf cart rentals that help navigate the spread-out property. The boat yard adjacent to the tent area provides marine services for those arriving by water. WiFi reaches throughout the campground, though cell coverage varies significantly by carrier. Shower facilities and laundry complement the basic amenities, though Janet K. found "pit toilets were disgusting but the shower house with toilets was clean."
Traffic noise from the nearby bridge affects some sites, particularly those in the tent section. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with flooding occasionally impacting the island location during high river periods. Sites fill quickly during summer weekends, and the property attracts many regular visitors who return annually.
For a different river camping experience, County of LA Crosse - Facilities Department- Goose Island Campground offers a more rustic alternative just east of the area.
Description
What We Have To Offer
Over half the rv and camping sites are waterfront
Large pull-thru sites
Beautiful sunsets around a campfire
Fishing
Security entrance
Rustic tent camping
Playground with sand pit
Basketball court, horseshoes, and canoes
Camp store and bar
Canoe rentals
Clean and free bathroom/shower facilities
Coin laundry facilities
Dump station
Easy to find
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkPettibone Resort is located in Wisconsin
Directions
From jct I-90 (exit 275-Minn. side of river) & US 14/61: Go 5 mi S on US 14/61.
Address
333 Park Plaza Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
Coordinates
43.81302938 N
91.26613228 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 min from La Crosse, WI
- 1 hr 2 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 32 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 22 min from Dubuque, IA












