Best Camping near Barneveld, WI

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Barneveld, WI has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Barneveld, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Barneveld, WI (130)

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  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mendota County Park
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Mendota County Park

    Nice lakefront park but can be buggy!

    General: Small county park campground (28 sites) located on Lake Mendota 

    Site Quality: All sites were level and generous in size. Camper pads were somewhat gravel but not well-defined. Long enough to accommodate the largest RV or additional cars (friends visited us when we were there and could easily park two cars in addition to our van at the site). The power box is located at the very end of the camper pad, but extension cords are available from the camp host. Thank goodness that there were ample shade trees in most sites as it was humid and in the high 90s when we were there. 

    Bath/Shower house: Located a short walk from the campground to accommodate the day-use people as well. Reasonably clean. The bathroom had three stalls and two sinks but could have used a couple of hooks for toiletries in addition to the one small shelf. Two shower stalls, including one ADA-accessible one. There is also a vault toilet closer to the sites.

    Activities: Fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, etc. There were kayaks that looked like they could be rented but did not find information on how to do so. Basketball, Volleyball and a playground. The maintenance employee mentioned that people were catching fish with hot dogs! 

    Note that this park will be closed in spring 2025 for improvements. Note also that this park is located in a residential area, and I imagine it would be packed on weekends, but it was relatively quiet when we were there on a Monday at the end of August. Shortly after we arrived, a loud plane flew overhead, and we were worried this would be a problem, but we didn’t hear any more. The bugs (gnats and mosquitoes) were relentless, especially in the grassy areas so bring bug spray!

  • Linda N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Milton-Madison SE KOA
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Milton-Madison SE KOA

    cant wait to go back

    I ended up here because I was going to a music festival in the area, and they turned me away because I have a service animal. I wasn't going to do all that work for nothing and just go home, so I decided to look up my nearest campground and it was KOA in Milton. they made me feel welcome. they understood my dilemma. it was a wonderful weekend. lots of amenities and I just absolutely can't wait to go back next year. I'm going to try to make it a couple times. so much fun, just me and my dog. And one last the thing, my fellow campers were more than hospitable and very nice and I appreciate that very much.

  • Linda N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Minnihaha Campground
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Sweet Minnihaha Campground

    music fest

    I originally went to this campground a couple years ago for a music festival, but I discovered how much fun it was. the people were incredible. the staff was really awesome so I continue to make it back at least once a year

  • Jeff and Linda L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant River Recreation Area
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Grant River Recreation Area

    Feet from the Mississippi

    The park is on the beautiful might Mississippi river. It’s 2 miles from Potosi, WI with a large brewery with good food as well. Army Corps so half price with America The Beautiful senior discount card. If you like trains you will see many, close and going fast.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Creekview RV Park
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Creekview RV Park

    Very close to i90

    Passing through and needed an accesible camping spot for our 19 foot travel trailer. Creekview fit the bill. Right off i90, and next to fuel and food stops. Family run campground with 40 sites that have water and electric. They are cash or check only, with no online booking. Sites are snug. Decent cell service. Other than highway noise peaceful spot. Dogs welcome!

  • Jaime P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Badgerland Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Badgerland Campground

    Great little campground

    We booked a weekend here for a soccer tournament we had in Verona, so we didn’t spend a lot of time on the property. The staff was amazing! Very friendly and helpful for us new to camping people. We booked online and they were also friendly when I messed up my reservation so thanks for that too. We booked in VIP 1, which is right next to the bath house. We wanted to be close to the showers (coin op). We figured since we’re at a sporting event that might be nice. Very quiet at night. We did have a little time to go fishing at the fishing pond. We didn’t catch anything but we had fun. The fishing pond is a ways from our camping area though. It would have been a long walk so we drove. WiFi is for a fee but it was fine. The fee wasn’t expensive (less than $5). No sewer hook up but there is a dump site so no big deal. Overall good stay.

  • Brent A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Vel Terra
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Vel Terra

    Wonderful Little Campground

    We stayed at this campground over Labor Day. The owner intentionally doesn't fill all of the sites in order to give people more space- a great luxury over a holiday like this. The sites are pretty small and only one 'sleeping structure' is allowed on each site but we found that Jeff was very willing to let us put up two tents (one for my wife & I 

    + one for the kids) because we were in the same family.

    The bathrooms and showers were very neat and well maintained. We didn't use the showers because they were paid but our friends did and had good things to say about them.

    The campground has a very nice playground (the favorite of the trip for one of my kids) and a lounge where anyone staying at the campground can rest with A/C, wifi, a phone charging area, and some board games.

    The primary drawback is that there isn't a lot of outdoor activities to do in the area. All the land is private so there's not great hiking (a little in the state park about 20 min drive away), IL law allows waterways to be privately owned so you can't kayak the river, etc. Galena is nearby if you want to go shopping and we really enjoyed going to Terrapin Apple Orchard and picking some apples (if you're there in the Fall). But all in all I would say this is a great campground to rest and relax at- probably not ideal for outdoor adventures.

  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mendota County Park
    Aug. 21, 2024

    Mendota County Park

    Quiet Spot

    Pulled into the loop, and the host greeted us immediately. Confirmed our spot and backed in. Level spot with a fire ring and metal picnic table. Our spot was back by the road but was still nice. They have very clean bathrooms with showers. Volleyball net, swings, and spots for boats. Would definitely stay again and enjoy the lake a bit more.

  • Dj Y.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant River Recreation Area
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Grant River Recreation Area

    Sandy and Gentleman worker=AMAZING

    I was hitchhiking thru, was dropped off by a ride that said he was buying a $14 tent site for me, come to find out he never did, I just was honest with sandy and the gentleman worker and offered the only 8$ I had, no sir, they said please stay for free and just enjoy. WONDERFUL PPL THAT CARE ABOUT OTHERS!! THANKS YALL

  • Jenna R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Mound State Park Campground
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Blue Mound State Park Campground

    Great for families

    Lots of playgrounds for kids age 2-10. Pit toilets smell- I’d avoid sites around them. Hot Showers by lot 30 and at pool. Pool is not heated as stated- definitely not 80 degrees. West tower is the best for sunsets. Site 75 was nice as it was a bit back from the road and you can’t see your neighbors.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Roads Motorhome & RV Park
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Country Roads Motorhome & RV Park

    adult campground prime location

    Quiet, all drive-thrus, reasonable rates, very close to the dells, clean bathhouse.

    We enjoyed our stay close to everything.  Walmart and major shopping within a half  a mile. pet friendly. I would recommend this campground

  • Renee R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brigham Park
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Brigham Park

    Nice spot for summer camping.

    I've visited this campground twice and it's been a hit both times.

    Pros:

    - Scenic overlook is gorgeous.

    - The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.

    - Well-kept vault toilets.

    - Close to a many points of interest.

    Cons:

    - Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated.  One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible.  14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it.

    - Using the County website to reserve the site was clunky and time consuming.

  • Renee R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tower Hill State Park Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Tower Hill State Park Campground

    Cool spot, underwhelming experience.

    I have stayed at this campground three times in the last decade or so.

    Pros:

    - Excellent location if you're looking to recreate on the Wisconsin River or visit the American Players Theater across the way.  

    - Interesting history about the Shot Tower on site.

    - Nice little hiking trails.

    Cons:

    - Every time I've visited we've dealt with lots of mosquitos, but nothing comes close to our most recent visit!  It was a mosquito massacre.  So terrible that after coating ourselves in DEET and eating dinner there the first night, we actually booked another campsite about a half hour away (Brigham County Park - a gem!) and abandoned this site altogether.  

    - Vault toilets were fragrant.

  • Alex A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Toms Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Toms Campground

    Great, friendly, affordable, convenient

    We needed a place after visiting the House on the Rock and couldn't find anything with hookups nearby. We stumbled upon Tom's Campground hoping to find a site. We pulled in and Tom met us at our camper as soon as we got to the top of the hill and before we even got out. He was very friendly and informative. Showers were good enough but we aren't picky, 7 minutes for $0.25. The area was beautiful.

  • Sarah B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground

    Def do not recommend for summer 2024!

    I wanted so badly to love this campground experience, but just didn't. Site 19 was an easy walk-in that theoretically had nearby vault toilets, parking, and water.

    Each site only had space for one car to park before walking in. Not a huge deal, but annoying as there were 2 of us who drove separate and we had to problem solve. When we got to the site I was shocked to see that what was labeled as a tent site had literally NO flat space to actually set up a tent. Spacious site, but fully sloped.

    Also, what I would have loved to know, is that the vault toilets are closed because they are doing construction to build something new in that space. Construction that starts loudly each day at 7am. Honestly every site from about #35 down was affected by the noise because the construction is happening in the middle of the loop (and actually blocking some of the one-way road as well).

    The park in general was okay. Per the usual, the pet areas were lacking. No beach at all, just grass covered in goose poop and one cut out on the raised shore between tall grasses and foliage where a dog could potentially jump in. Certainly nowhere for a human to enjoy the water with their pups unfortunately.

  • Erica L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wisconsin Dells KOA
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Wisconsin Dells KOA

    TIGHT, bad customer service!

    We actually stayed in a deluxe cabin at this campground, while our friends were in a camper. The deluxe cabins were $300 a night, very poor air circulation and constantly felt wet. Toilets were impossible to flush and were backing up every time a shower was taken.  

    Our friends have a 40' camper and could barely fit in the space provided. There was no space to hang out as their camper took up the entire space. If we wanted to start a fire, we couldn't because their fire pit (more like a rusted out ring) was directly under a tree.

    Customer service was horrible - manager basically told us it wasn't their problem and wouldn't help the situation. We will not return.

  • Christie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green County Fairgrounds
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Green County Fairgrounds

    Ok but you have to work around the events going on because you have to leave when they are going on!

    Nice quiet place no neighbors usually bothering you showers and toilets could be better but overall ok

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Madison Campground
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Madison Campground

    Cute campground - near Madison

    We were in Site# B1. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-thru. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site. My jeep though did not fit. The site was easy to level.

    Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a larger sized lot with our neighbors not too close (but we did choose a premium site with a patio and paid extra to be on the end).

    This specific lot comes with a concrete patio The lot comes with a picnic table and fire hole in the ground.

    They have a community Outdoor kitchen-y area with picnic tables.
    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a Swimming pool.
    There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes and a volleyball court.

    They have a great general store.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes but there are great places to ride bikes outside of campground, especially around Middleton and Madison.

    They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

    They have one shower house. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept mostly clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine.

    They have a fenced in dog park and many grassy areas to walk dogs.

    There were no trails to hike in the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Saturday Farmer’s Market in Madison and multitude of bike trails.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hills Campground - Clothing Optional
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Cedar Hills Campground - Clothing Optional

    Great size RV lots for rent!

    You can plant a garden or flowers, build a deck and have a shed also on your lot starting $2995 to $ 3500 yr and you can leave your rv there in off season. Rent now they have RV for sale for just taking over the site? Call Dennis 608.795.2606



Guide to Barneveld

Camping near Barneveld, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, this area has something for you.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Wyalusing State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Awesome campground with lots of hiking trails, and access to backwaters of Mississippi."
  • Kayaking: Enjoy kayaking on the Mississippi River. A visitor shared, "Great hiking, kayaking, and fantastic views of the valley below."
  • Fishing: Try your luck at fishing in nearby lakes. One reviewer noted, "The best beach around, crystal clear, shallow water was perfect for our young kids to play in."

What campers like:

  • Beautiful views: Campers rave about the stunning scenery. A review from Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park states, "The hikes were the nicest I’ve seen in the surrounding areas and the campground is still my favorite!"
  • Privacy: Many sites offer good spacing between campers. A visitor at Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park mentioned, "The campground remained quiet."
  • Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds like Wisconsin Dells KOA have playgrounds and pools. One camper said, "The campground is kid-friendly, with a playground and a pool."

What you should know:

  • Limited privacy at some sites: Some campgrounds can feel crowded. A camper at Quartzite Campground noted, "Overall a pretty much wide open campground with virtually zero privacy."
  • Bathroom upkeep: Some facilities may not be as clean as expected. A visitor at Ice Age Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms could use more upkeep."
  • Noise levels: Be prepared for noise from nearby roads or other campers. One reviewer at Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park said, "The vibe here wasn’t for us. Various sites had music playing loud enough for us to hear."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose campgrounds with amenities: Look for places like Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground that offer picnic tables and fire rings. A camper shared, "Great beach, lots of space with picnic tables."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of fun things to do. One family at Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground enjoyed the "walking trails and a volleyball net."
  • Pack for comfort: Bring extra blankets and games for downtime. A visitor at Wisconsin Dells KOA mentioned, "The sites are a reasonable size that you can park on."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger RVs. A camper at Wisconsin Dells KOA noted, "Tight spots and narrow roads but convenient location."
  • Look for electric hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a lifesaver. A visitor at Cox Hollow Campground appreciated the "clean bathrooms and showers."
  • Be aware of slopes: Some sites may have uneven ground. A camper at Blue Mound State Park Campground mentioned, "Many sites have a slight slope."

Camping near Barneveld, Wisconsin, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Barneveld, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Barneveld, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 130 campgrounds and RV parks near Barneveld, WI and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Barneveld, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Barneveld, WI is Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 28 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Barneveld, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Barneveld, WI.

  • What parks are near Barneveld, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Barneveld, WI that allow camping, notably Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 and Coralville Lake.