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Hixton / Alma Center KOA
- N9657 State Road 95
- Alma Center, WI 54611
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New camping studio lodge with bathroom is now ready for you!
Located between Eau Claire and Madison, WI, 3 1/2 miles off I-94 on State Hwy. 95 the campground is conveniently located and allows easy access to activities in the surrounding area. We have kamping kabins, both one and two room, and new this year, one camping lodge with a bathroom that sleeps 4. When you stay at the Hixton Alma Center Wisconsin KOA campground you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning as you take a peaceful stroll through the campground's meadows and woodlands. Songbirds provide a cheerful serenade as you keep your eyes open for deer, opossums and raccoons. Accented with multihued flowers, the campground includes an ancient Native American site called Silver Mound. The well-stocked fishing pond, heated swimming pool, giant jumping pillow and bike rentals are hits with kids of all ages. Wagon rides and ice cream socials are summer Saturday treats. The pavilion is the perfect location to hold your anniversary parties, family reunions, rallies or meetings.
Staying here at the campground puts you close to many outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking at Lake Arbutus and the Black River. The Trempeleau River offers great trout fishing and is just a mile away. Wazee Lake is the former site of an iron mine and is the deepest lake in Wisconsin, so it is perfect for scuba diving. Hiking, biking and ATV trails, Ho-Chunk Nation powwows, museums, antique stores and flea markets are also popular activities in the area. Campground offers FREE Wi-Fi, cable on all sewer sites and friendly service. Your hosts, Jim and Donna, will make sure your camping needs are taken care of. The campground store is convenient for those forgotten or needed items. RV, tent or cabin campers, this campground offers you the wonderful camping experience families use to build memories. Kids of all ages are having a great time on the new jumping pillow, and we DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA for the jumping pillow!
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Meet Your Hosts
For Jim and Donna Rankin, owners of the Hixton / Alma Center KOA in Wisconsin, the camping world offered the allure of freedom.
Tired of the corporate world, and feeling the desire to be their own boss, Jim and Donna took a road trip in 1987 and stayed at their first KOA. While there, they envisioned the changes they would make to the campground if it were theirs. After returning from their road trip, the Rankin's decided to contact KOA to see if any campgrounds were for sale.
Unsure that they could afford to purchase a campground, Jim and Donna didn't know if their dream was going to become a reality. KOA contacted them about a fixer-upper, and it has been their total life ever since. This year marks the 24th anniversary of their entrance into the campground business.
"The business runs us," says Jim with pride. "And we love it that way."
Avid gardeners, Jim and Donna are especially proud of the campground gardens. They have planted well over 4000 bushes and trees and even more flowering plants. They have had "workampers," to help them the past 10 years, but before that, they handled it alone.
Campers tell them, they return not only because it is a beautiful campground, but that it is so peaceful and the atmosphere's friendly.
Campground Amenities
- Cable TV with all Full Hookup Sites (no charge)
- Immaculate Bathrooms
- 1 one room studio lodge with bath room, refrigerator, micro wave
- Convenience Store
- Playground
- Basketball
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Water and Electric Sites (available with charge)
- 3 one room kamping kabins
- New Satellite Bath House
- Planned Activities Available
- Pool Table
- Soccer
- Families
- Heated Pavilion/Meeting Room (available with kitchen)
- 4 two room kamping kabins
- Laundromat
- Huge Jumping Pillow NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Horseshoes
- Acres of Woods and Rock Areas to Explore
Campground Activities
Weekend ice cream social, FREE wagon ride and pancake breakfast
We also have crafts and on rainy Saturdays we do have games in the pavilion after the ice cream social. Please note that in our campground the jumping pillow is free to registered campers every day of the week as is the kids fishing pond. The wagon ride on Saturday is also included in your camping fee. Our bathrooms and shower facilities are immaculate and there is NO extra charge for their use.
Local Attractions
The Highground -- War Memorial
The Highground is a 140-acre Veterans Memorial Park located three miles west of Neillsville, Wisconsin. From the point of the plaza you can see one-half million acres of spectacular woodland scenery and glacial moraine. Visit The Highground online for more information.
The Field of Honor Park
Visit The Field of Honor Park, located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to honor veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. For more information, see The Field of Honor Park website.
The Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum
The Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum invites you to take a nostalgic trip through beautiful farmlands where two unusual museum buildings are located with collections of antique dolls and steam locomotive artifacts and memorabilia. There is a sheltered picnic area with tables and grills, an outdoor Garden Railroad, a full-size caboose tour and children's train rides. For more information, visit The Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum online.
The Elroy-Sparta State Trail
The Elroy-Sparta State Trail is the property of the State of Wisconsin and is part of its State Trails System. The trail is 32 miles in length on the abandoned Chicago & North Western Railroad bed and passes through three rock tunnels. Trail passes are required for bikers 16 years of age and older and bike rentals are available for a fee. For more information, visit The Elroy-Sparta State Trail online.
Cain's Orchard
Cain's Orchard has 20 acres of apples (20 varieties), 20 acres of highbush cultivated u-pick blueberries, a retail/gift shop, and in September and October free weekend tractor and wagon rides. Visit Cain's Orchard online for more information.
The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center
The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center has a newly designed exhibit hall, ice cream parlor, taste test kitchen, resource library and gift shop in downtown Warrens, Wisconsin. To learn more, visit The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center online.
Warrens Cranberry Festival
Join us for the Cranfest! The Cranfest is held the last full weekend in September and has something special for everyone. Delicious food, incredible shopping, and rare educational opportunities are all waiting for you in Warrens, Wisconsin. Visit The Cranfest website for more information.
The Sand Creek Brewing Company
The Sand Creek Brewing Company offers free tours to the public every Friday afternoon at 3:00. Stop by the brewery in Black River Falls and see how we make our fine ales and lagers. Visit The Sand Creek Brewery online for more information.
Majestic Pines Casino
Majestic Pines Casino and Hotel is nestled in the beautiful Jackson County Forest near Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Visit Majestic Pines Casino online for more information.
Wazee Lake Recreation Area - Scuba diving
The lake was the site of the former Jackson County Iron Mine quarry and is now the deepest inland lake in the State of Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 355 feet. Remnants of the mining operation still remain visible underwater and divers often find artifacts. Massive boulders and sheer cliff faces create challenging and interesting features for the more experienced recreational diver. Novice divers will enjoy the gradually descending roadways, which are found throughout the quarry and may encounter several groups of fish cribs. For more information, visit The Jackson County Forestry & Parks Dept. online.
Black River Country - Driving in county and state parks
For more information about travel in our area:
www.blackrivercountry.net
Golf Course - Black River Falls
Enjoy a game of golf at Black River Falls. It is very beautiful, and only 12 miles from the campground.
Diving in Lake Wazee
Lake Wazee is located only 19 miles from the campground. It offers the outdoor enthusiast 15 miles of hiking, biking trails, fishing, boating and Scuba Diving.
Canoeing on the Black River
Only 12 miles from the campground, this river is famous for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
Wildlife Observatory -- State Park
Located on Rustic Road #54 in the Black River State Forest, this observatory is only 29 miles from the campground.
Blue Moo Barefoot Water Skiing Lake
Sports National Barefoot Waterski Championships - Blue Moo Barefoot Water Skiing Lake. See www.cowzrus.net for details, stories and pictures.
Antique shops
Elroy Sparta Bike Trails
Very Famous
Several Great Places to Dine to within minutes of the campground
- Castle Hill: Supper Club Fine Dining
- Club 95: Supper Club, Fine Dining
- Timber Valley Restaurant at the Hixton Travel Plaza - 3.5 miles - open 6 am to 10 pm offers family breakfast, lunch and dinners.
- Jans place Bar & Grill in Alma Center - 3.5 miles - has the best homemade pizza and burgers in the area.
- The Depot Bar and Restaurant: Merrillan
Campground atmosphere
Our campground is very beautiful and is noted for its peacefulness and quiet restful atmosphere.
Nature trails
Enjoy the nature trails, there are many birds to watch and many flowers to enjoy.
Campground location
We are located in the country and away from city noise -- quite country camping! We are on a historic site, Silver Mound.
Cain’s Orchards
Open daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during apple season. Famous for blueberry picking in July! At Cain's you'll find family fun with weekend tractor and wagon rides, Orchard and packing barn tours, nature hiking trails and a picnic area and playground. They offer RV and bus parking.
Barefoot Water Skiing
World champions participate and give lessons in barefoot water skiing at Blue Moo Lake, just across the road a bit from the campground. For pictures and info see www.cowzrus.net Regional competition July 22-23; Chick Fest July 30.
Upcoming Events
May
Memorial Day Celebrations, Highground War Memorial - huge flea market/ Antique Stores open
June
June Dairy Days, On the Farm Breakfast 1st weekend June
Taylor Old Fashioned Days 1st weekend June
North Bend Days Festival 3rd weekend June
Strawberry Festival 4th weekend June
Festival in the Park, Last Saturday of June
July
4th of July fireworks
Giant Flea Market 4th of July weekend
Blue Moo Barefoot Water Skiing Regional Competition July 22-23- and Chick Fest July 30
Karner Blue Butterfly Festival 2nd weekend July
Field Days Picnic, 3rd weekend July
August
Jackson County Fair 1st weekend
Corn Broil, 2nd weekend
York Northfield Rodeo, 2nd weekend
Field Days Celebration 3rd Weekend
September
Labor Day Pow-Wow
Giant Flea Market
Cranberry Festival, Last full Weekend September
October
Black River Falls Fall Festival, 1st weekend Oct
November
November 19 - Opening Rifle Deer Season and Widows Craft Show
December
December 15, ATV trails open
Morning coffee for Care Camps
Coffee is available every morning.
Corn Boil every Saturday night in season
Hayride and ice cream social
Saturdays - Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends
