Golden Maple Camp, Trails & Biking

98%

64 reviews

· Beldenville, Pierce, Wisconsin · 60 acres

Hosted by Johnathan H.

Canvas tent

· 4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 4 beds · 1 toilet

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Our beautiful property has been farmed by our family for many years. We have enjoyed preserving the woods with our mountain biking trails turned snow shoe trails in the winter. The woods are full of golden maple trees which is where we got the name for our personal campground. Come visit to see for yourself! Learn more about En Gedi, your tent site: You'll be staying in a private safari tent overlooking a 100 year old maple tree above a secluded hollow in our woods. With access to over 2 miles of marked out mountain bike trails and hiking trails here on the property. Outhouse, picnic table, fire pit with 4 chairs and 4 cots are provided (2 extra large, 2 large), sheets are provided for the 2 extra large cots. Drinking water is provided (2 gallon jug). Firewood is available for purchase at the campsite ($5/ten pieces of wood). You can also use whatever has fallen in the woods. Located at the end of a well worn field road access you'll need to hike in if you have a low clearance vehicle. Its about .25 mile long hike with a 100' ascent. Access in 4x4 can be limited in wet and muddy weather. We also have access to a class A trout stream about 1 mile away to enjoy swimming, fishing and lounging. We are a short 10 minute drive to many great local activities like Whitetail mountain bike trail in River Falls or Kinnickinnick river kayaking. Fantastic local Forestville Winery is less then 2 miles away with great wine and food options. Add on an experience to your stay like mountain bike classes or feeding our baby cows! Get the full country experience while you're camping!You'll be staying in our private safari tent overlooking a 100 year old maple tree above a secluded hollow in our woods. With access to over 2 miles of marked out mountain bike trails and hiking trails here on the property. Outhouse, picnic table, fire pit with chairs and 4 cots are provided (2 extra large, 2 large), sheets and pillow provided for the 2 extra large cots. Drinking water can also be provided. Firewood is available for purchase. Located at the end of a well worn field road access you'll need to hike in if you have a low clearance vehicle. Its about .25 mile long hike with a 100' ascent. Access in 4x4 can be limited in wet and muddy weather. We are a short 10 minute drive to many great local activities like whitetail mountain bike trail in river falls or Kinnickinnick river kayaking. We also have access to a class A trout stream and local Forestville Winery less then 2 miles away.

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

Toilet available

Composting toilet

Pets allowed

On leash

Drinking water available

Tap, hose

Bins available

Trash bin

Picnic table present

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

To park right at the campsite, 4WD and high clearance is required. But any vehicle can park at the bottom of the hill and hike in.

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

2 hr early check inexperience

$25.00

Make the most of your stay with an extra two hours!

Mr. Buddy Propane Heaterrental

$25.00

Indoor rated propane heater. Runs on 16oz propane tank. Bring your own tank or buy one from us for $10.

Single 16 oz propane tankgood

$10.00

Propane for heating tent with our Mr. Heater

Extra tent siterental

$20.00

Make your stay more social - use our extra tent site! Bring your own tent or rent our 6 person Kelty tent.

6 Person Kelty Tentrental

$35.00

We'll set up our 6 person Kelty tent for you. It fits 4 comfortably on our extra tent site. (requires you to book our extra tent site)

Bike rentalsrental

$50.00

If you rent a bike through UWRF we can arrange transportation of the bikes. (see link below) https://www.uwrf.edu/CampusRec/FalconOutdoorAdventures/RentalCenter.cfm

Mountain Bike Basics Workshopexperience

$25.00

1 hour class on mountain bike basics and a guided bike ride. Bike rentals are available at UWRF.

Reviews

98% Recommend74 ratings · 64 reviews

Golden Maple offers a tranquil and private camping experience with beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the well-equipped site with clean amenities, including comfortable cots, a clean outhouse, and helpful hosts. While most feedback is positive, some guests noted minor issues like a broken tent zipper or uncomfortable cots. Overall, it's a peaceful retreat with plenty of natural beauty and activities like hiking and biking.

Summary AI-generated from real reviews

Andy B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· November 2024

Definitely coming back!

This place is so lovely! It's just as beautiful as the photos. It's very private. This is what you camping to be, you're off on your little piece of land just relaxing in nature. Really a little slice of heaven. I will for SURE be back!!

Holly M.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

With pets

This is our 2nd time at Golden Maple and we love it! Perfect for our family of 4 and dog. Gorgeous property less than an hour from the Twin Cities. Clean. Comfortable cots. The mountain bike trails were great for walks, the trees were showing off their golden glow. Perfection!

Eric S.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Great experience!

With pets

We really enjoyed our stay here. The site was private and well-equipped, Jonathan was very helpful, and the bike trails were a hoot! Looking forward to another stay next year :)

Jeannine B.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Beautiful wooded property & set up. The cots weren’t the most comfortable for sleeping but the greetings from the sweet cows made up for it!!

Felicia H.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Beautiful campsite, the hosts were very accommodating and had everything you needed, table, chairs, water, outhouse which was extremely clean, lanterns which has usb connect, fire starter, grill grate, wood and an axe. Just bring yourself and food and you’re all set. It was a bit cold overnight so we opted to purchase the heater/propane mainly for our pups, lasted about 5 hours on high. We have a Jeep and did well up the rocky incline to the site. Smaller vehicles may not to as well. So fun!

Diamond M.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

With pets

Very cute private location. The road was visible but not a problem at all, very few vehicles went by. The tent was spacious, clean, and bug free - a relief from the few mosquitos outside. The bike trails were fun and well maintained for it being a private trail, a few ruts from critters, but our one wheels made it through most of the trail - minus the more difficult built obstacles that would be great on a bike. Hosts were friendly, courteous, and provided drinking water. The outhouse was very well kept. We had a nice relaxing weekend, and Jonathan was kind enough to accept our booking a few hours before check-in and got everything ready for us.

Location

Beldenville, Pierce, Wisconsin, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking