Sand Ridge State Forest
Silas  H.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2020

Nice little get away

It’s a nice get away from the city. I haven’t stayed at any of the backpacking sites, but the main campground. It is located under a bunch of tall pines, and feels fairly open. You’re close to others, and there isn’t a lot of privacy, but it is pretty. There are a lot of trails, but keep in mind a number of them will have you walking in sandy paths (hence the name). You can even spot some cacti out there, which is a site when you’re in the Midwest. There is also a verse camp, which I have walked through. It has a large pavilion, and all the sites have 0 shade. It’s about 3 hours from Chicago, so I like to hit it up for a quick get-away to avoid paying Wisconsin prices. I have never seen it packed.

  • Review photo of Sand Ridge State Forest by Silas  H., January 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Sand Ridge State Forest by Silas  H., January 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Sand Ridge State Forest by Silas  H., January 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Sand Ridge State Forest by Silas  H., January 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Sand Ridge State Forest by Silas  H., January 12, 2020