Apple River Family Campground, near Somerset, Wisconsin, is a lively spot that caters to families and groups looking for a mix of fun and relaxation. With sites right alongside the river, you can enjoy tubing adventures that float you back to your campsite after a leisurely ride.

The campground boasts two heated pools, perfect for cooling off after a day in the sun. Many visitors have praised the tree cover, which provides ample shade, making it a comfortable place to unwind. One camper noted, “The river sites are AMAZING!” highlighting the beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere, especially during the week.

For those who enjoy a bit of socializing, the campground has a friendly vibe, especially on weekends when the place comes alive. While some campers mentioned that noise can be an issue during busier times, the overall experience is often described as enjoyable and relaxing. With amenities like electric hookups and a sanitary dump station, you’ll have what you need for a comfortable stay.

If you’re looking to explore, the surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Apple River Family Campground provides a great backdrop for creating lasting memories with family and friends.

Apple River Family Campground

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This this is an amazing Campground with two heated pools one up top and one down below they're also campsites located right alongside the river the campground offers tubing disc golf and many other activities when tubing they bring you to the entrance of the river and you float down the river for two and a half to three hours and climb out right at the campground even your own campsite if parked along the river no waiting for a bus after you climb out of the water friendly staff with all utilities at site except for sewage they have a dump station at the entrance of the campground very conveniently located great sights in a very nice location highly recommended for families

Perfect family and group Campground

We had a river front site (63) and the river sites are AMAZING! The tubing is obviously fun and this campground has tree cover unlike anything I’ve ever seen!

When we first arrived Friday, our site didn’t happen to have any campers around us but Saturday night we did have some directly next to us and they played music inconsiderably loud.  
The management and staff were nice but they also had little patience it seemed. Also the clubhouse and surrounding structures are falling apart and make the site look old and unkept. It needs to be cleaner is my only complaint. 



If you pick the right weekend, it can be peaceful 

We went here in 2020 so the amenities were closed and I cannot review that.

The road to get to our water view site (69) was narrow and tricky with the camper but it was worth it for that peaceful view!  

There was one night where a bunch of rowdy folks camped and threw their beer cans and trash in the river.  We kept seeing it float by.  I wasn't a fan of that but they left the next day so most nights were peaceful, calm and you could hear the river.  

Get A Water View Site!

We stayed in the upper level “The meadows” it was nice and relaxing, each site had a mature tree for shade, there were times when the sun was high that we needed to rely on a canopy, but over all excellent and quiet!. The pool was great and the staff was great! There was security that made rounds throughout the weekend. We went to check out the lower level campsites and they had much more shady areas, but also a bit more busy, with friendly folks who like to be a bit more social. We enjoyed our stay and will be back. 

The Meadows. 

Nice park on the Apple River with tubing down the river.

Nice quite campground

Lucky for us we were there during the week.  Very quiet and nice, we were right on the river.  Dirt sites which made for mud when it rained. Great pool.  Ride to 3 hour tubing right back to the campground 

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