Cyclists flock to Elroy, Wisconsin, for the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, America's first rail-trail with three hand-dug railroad tunnels. Five RV parks anchor right here, steps from the 32-mile path through driftless hills. Park your rig and bike into biking legend without driving miles.
Elroy anchors the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, a 32-mile crushed limestone route linking five small towns. Bikers plunge through three pitch-black tunnels carved in the 1870s: the 3/8-mile Norwalk Tunnel, Wilton, and Sparta Tunnel. Trailside wildflowers bloom in June, while anglers cast for trout in the nearby Baraboo River. Fall hunters spot whitetails amid oak ridges.
ELROY CAMPGROUND suits families with full hookups near Main Street cafes. DNR Elroy-Sparta Walk-In Site draws minimalist bikers pitching tents trail-adjacent. Schultz City Park fits quick-stay RVers with showers, electric hookups, and drinking water by the fairgrounds. Albert Field Memorial Park provides open sites for baseball fans watching local games. Pet lovers choose Elroy Campground on the State Trail, complete with drinking water and leashed pup policies.
Elroy earns fame as the gateway to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. This 32-mile rail-trail boasts three historic railroad tunnels bored through rock in the 1800s. Over 100,000 visitors bike or hike it each season, May through October, amid rolling Juneau County hills.
Five RV parks cluster in Elroy: ELROY CAMPGROUND, DNR Elroy-Sparta Walk-In Site, Schultz City Park, Albert Field Memorial Park, and Elroy Campground on the State Trail. Most hug the bike trail or downtown for easy access. Amenities range from full hookups to primitive walk-ins.
Yes, Elroy Campground on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail allows pets. Leashed dogs enjoy drinking water access and trail walks nearby. Always confirm policies at other spots like ELROY CAMPGROUND, as rules vary by park management.
