Cappie's Landing operates as a state-managed campground within the Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Conservation Area near Watertown, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains this public access site, which accepts reservations and welcomes pets. Located in southeastern Wisconsin's glacial landscape, the campground provides a base for exploring the region's waterways and conservation areas.
Campers can book sites in advance through the state reservation system. The facility serves visitors exploring camping spots outside Watertown and the broader glacial heritage region. Pet owners will find this location accommodating for their four-legged companions during their stay.
Description
This 6.13 acre property is located in the Town of Watertown, within the City of Watertown’s extraterritorial boundaries. It lies between the City of Watertown and the Village of Johnson Creek in the north-central part of the County.
The landscape is primarily mowed turf grass with some low, riparian woods and wetlands. It is fairly level to gently rolling from the east to the lower areas in the west. This park provides non-motorized and motorized access to the Rock River, and provides 600 feet of river frontage for shore fishing.
This park offers an open air shelter for rent, and two walk-in primitive campsites.
Fee Info
This 6.13 acre property is located in the Town of Watertown, within the City of Watertown’s extraterritorial boundaries. It lies between the City of Watertown and the Village of Johnson Creek in the north-central part of the County.
Property address: N8625 Jefferson Road, Watertown, WI 53094
The park provides two primitive walk-in camping opportunities . The two primitive camping sites are open for walk-in camping only.
Each of the two campsites contains the following amenities: One picnic table Primitive seating Fire ring with grill Food hang Vault toilet Level area for tent placement
Reservation Info
Campsites are $20 a night for each site. Maximum of six persons per site.
NO MORE THAN NINE TOTAL CAMPERS will be allowed at the two sites.
Reservations can be made by contacting the Parks Department for a reservation form.
Campsite check-in 3pm, Campsite check-out 11am.
Off season reservations made by special permit through the parks department office.
All reservations must be made at least one week (7-days) in advance of desired check in date.
Payment (cash or check) is required at the time of reservation.
Cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled reservation will result in forfeiture of your fee.
To reserve your campsite call 920-674-7260 or, stop by the Parks Department Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, 311 S Center Ave, Room 204, Jefferson.
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Location
Public CampgroundCappie's Landing is located in Wisconsin
Coordinates
43.15720622133481 N
88.75180505873749 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 36 min from Janesville, WI
- 40 min from Milwaukee, WI
- 40 min from Madison, WI
- 50 min from Fond du Lac, WI
