Best Tent Camping near Beaver Dam, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Beaver Dam, WI (10)
1. Wild Goose City Park
1 Review•1 SaveHoricon, Wisconsin- Pets
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2. Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
2 Reviews•37 Photos•26 SavesLake Mills, Wisconsin- Pets
- Fires
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- Reservable
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3. Devils Lake State Park Group Campground — Devils Lake State Park
5 Reviews•29 Photos•21 SavesBaraboo, WisconsinIf you’re traveling with a larger group, family, or organization, Devil’s Lake State Park has you covered with their Group Campsites located on the South Shore. There are 8 sites available that can accommodate 20 to 60 campers, depending on the site.
The park’s group camp facilities feature modern showers and restrooms, and the location is conveniently located about a 15-minute walk via the Group Camp Trail to the South Shore day-use area and beach. Climbing groups will also appreciate the location, which is situated at the head of the CCC trail.
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4. Purplehaze Acres
Be the first to review!•2 Photos•8 SavesHartford, WisconsinPurplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences, such as the Mercantile and Mocha Vino. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
Potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and available for purchase--firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store. FYI: In addition to our private individual sites, our PEACE CAMP site is a group site perfect for the rustic camp wedding, small festivals, EAA, Harley celebrations and other fun casual events. Check out the Peace Camp listing for details.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
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$40 - $160 / night
5. Greenbush Group Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
1 Review•12 SavesGlenbeulah, Wisconsin- Pets
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6. KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
1 ReviewEagle, WisconsinDesignated backpack campsites are available by reservation at the following properties. These campsites may be several hundred yards to a few miles away from the nearest parking area and campers need to carry all gear in and out. Campsites typically feature a fire ring, seating, and a primitive privy or wilderness latrine, which may be shared with other campsites. There are also a limited number of opportunities for very primitive, remote camping on DNR lands.
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7. Cappie's Landing
Be the first to review!•2 SavesWatertown, Wisconsin- Pets
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$20 / night
8. Little Turtle Lake
Be the first to review!•2 PhotosHartford, WisconsinPrimitive camping on private pond well maintained lawns. Clothing optional.
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$50 - $80 / night
9. Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
1 Review•1 Photo•4 SavesGlenbeulah, Wisconsin- Fires
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10. Waubedonia County Park
1 Review•2 Photos•15 SavesBelgium, Wisconsin- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews in Beaver Dam
761 Reviews of 10 Beaver Dam Campgrounds
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Phillip J.
Traveler
Astico County Park
Great Count Park!
My family and I enjoy the rural setting but its close proximity to several communities. With smaller children having resources available was nice. Astico provides us the camping experience with access to amenities for a young family. It is one of our favorites for a quick get a way.
Lee D.
Legend
Sleepy Hollow Farms
Convenient to the highway
General: There is both a north and a south part to this campground with a total of 178 sites. The sites in the south part are all on a grassy field and there is a small man-made lake with an inflatable play area. The sites in the north part are a mix of full hook-up and tent sites. There are also small cabins (only one of which has a bathroom) and three “condos”. These all had air-conditioners, but I did not see the inside of them. The north unit features a pond, which I was disappointed to discover was algae-filled and completely green.
Site Quality: Some are pull-through and some back-in. Some sites have electric and water hookups, some have picnic tables, and some have fire rings (but not all sites have all of these amenities). Only a handful have concrete pads; the rest are all on grass.
Our impression of Sleepy Hollow was influenced in part by the fact that it poured rain for much of our overnight stay. The roads were all dirt and with the rain, became very muddy along with the campsites as well. When leaving the next day, we had some challenges backing out of our site with the amount of mud. There is no clear delineation between the sites other than where the electric and water hookups are placed.
Bathhouse: Was very clean (in both the north and south units of the campground). Showers are available for a fee (five minutes for$1.00) but we did not use them so cannot comment on how well they worked.
Activities/Amenities: In the south unit, there is a small manmade lake with an inflatable play structure and plenty of life jackets. The color is a beautiful Caribbean blue, but it did not look natural, and I was not sure of the source of the color. We were there on a weekday in September, and no one was using the lake. There is a small bar and grill (in the north section) and a concession (south unit) on-site, but both were closed when we were there. Firewood was available (15 pieces for $10); we asked and were granted permission to use the golf cart to bring the wood to our site. Other than the lake, there really is nothing offered for recreation.
We chose this campground for its location; it is very close to Highway 41 in Oshkosh (you will hear road noise) and we were meeting family there. We checked in online the day before and arrived at 3:30 pm. No one was in the office when we arrived but the family members we were meeting had arranged for us to camp in the site next to them (not the original one we had selected). This campground is VERY close to EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), and I imagine it would be completely full during the annual EAA convention. For us, it was a convenient location but aside from spending time with our family, the reason we chose this campground.
Nancy D.Traveler
Kettle Moraine State Forest Long Lake Campground
Great place to camp!
Whether you're in a tent, popup, tow-behind, or 5th wheel, this campground has a site for you! 2 beautiful sand beaches with large grassy picnic areas, hiking, a boat launch, and a reservable pavilion.
Linda N.Traveler
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.
Abbe W.
Guide
Mukwonago Park by Waukesha County Parks
Prairie Grass and Wildflowers
Sites are large and well spaced out. The campground is clean and well kept. The rangers drive through regularly and will deliver wood to your site if requested. There are pit toilets in the camp area, but there are flush toilets, running water, and showers in the picnic area near the entrance. There are a couple of hiking trails as well. Great landscape and wildlife. We were lucky enough to have a couple of Sandhill Cranes walk through our camp early one morning.
- Abbe W.Guide
Whitewater Lake — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Nice Campground, Great Location for Hiking the Ice Age Trail
The campground was clean and quiet. We were in the East Loop. The on-site host was super friendly and helpful with firewood and ice. Pit toilets, no showers. Easy access to Ice Age Trail from the campground. Nice hike to Rice Lake.
- SSarah C.Guide
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.Traveler
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.
Monica F.
Scout
Bear Lake Campground and Resort
Love this campground!
Great campground! Shaded or Sunny sites. Level sites. Friendly staff. Sandy Beach. Swimming. Playground. Kids Activities. Themed weekends. Bar. Restaurant. Great Food! Tiki Bar on Beach. Great Fishing. Laundry.
Angie V.Guide
Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Visited for the day but plan to return to camp
We were staying at Mauthe but it was packed so we came here instead and we're glad we did. The trails, fishing pier and beach are nice. We got caught in a thunderstorm that we waited out in a little tavern in nearby Dundee, which is pretty much the cutest little town around. We plan to return next year to camp.
- Angie V.Guide
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
So-so
It was hot and crowded but we had a decent campsite with plenty of shade so we were happy enough. Showers were nice. We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better. If you go, make sure to get fresh cinnamon rolls delivered to your site!
- JJeremy B.Traveler
Pearl Lake RV Campground
80% Seasonal Campsites. Nice hosts.
This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere. The check in process was easy and quick. The roads connecting the sites are adequately wide. Just know that all of the sites are 90 degree back ins which can be tight with longer rigs- especially if your neighbor across the road has their vehicle or toys parked right up to the paved surface. The only thing I would be critical of is the bathroom/shower house. The showers are a bit odd where one door (that locks) opens to the only 2 shower stalls for your gender in the entire building. So if you’re cool showering with a buddy or your kids that’s no bid deal. This campground is mostly all seasonal campsites and some are impeccably maintained and elaborate and some are REALLY run down. I doubt you could tow some of those campers out. We stayed here for EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and it was only 40 minutes away.
Erin Z.TravelerKMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
Remote backpacking Shelter 1
Great backpack camp site. Decent walk and terrain to get to the site. There is an open shelter to put your tent if you prefer to outside. There is a fire pit, but we found our own wood around the site. (Bring a small axe). There is an outhouse, but I wouldn’t recommend using it. There is a picnic table and a bench. It’s very secluded for privacy :) we will definitely be back.
- Erin Z.Traveler
Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great Family Campground!
Site was spacious but very close to your neighbors. Lots to do in the area. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The beach was not clean and very hard to walk on, very rocky. Electricity on site and water near by. Great trails close by.
- Abbe W.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Lovely Pine Forest, Quiet, Clean Campground
Stayed one night (Friday) and really enjoyed the location. We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. We did walk over to the other loops where there was more of a party atmosphere at some sites with larger groups, music, and kids.
The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain. Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight. The pit toilets are about 3 sites away, a short walk. There is room for two tents.
There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area. We did not experience that, just chipmunks and birds.
Erica L.Traveler
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.
- JJulia H.
Ranger
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.
- kkelly B.Scout
Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park
Nice but traffic noise
Beautiful facility but the traffic noise was atrocious.
- Larry A.Guide
Cliffwood Campground — Mirror Lake State Park
Bring ear plugs
The campground is really nice. The facilities are excellent. However it's really close to the interstate and the road noise is awful.
- JamesScout
Cedar Hills Campground
Cedar Hills Campground
They have RV for sale or rent, large lots start at $2495 to $3495 for the yr.
- ttony K.Traveler
Madison Campground
Basic
While the location is great for fast travels into Madison, or getting to great hiking areas. My only complaint is that not every pull through is provided with a fire ring to burn wood (they almost seem random) and that the check in building is a bit bare. Otherwise, great location, great (partial) amenities, and good customer service.
Kim J.Traveler
Waupun Park Campground
Nice campgrounds
We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well
- Kim J.Traveler
Grand Valley Campground
Great campgrounds
We stayed there in July alot of activities for everyone pool was so nice bathrooms very clean everyone so nice Amish came sat morning selling there goodies we will return definitely
- Kim J.Traveler
Hattie Sherwood Park
Beautiful Camp
We enjoyed our stay it was so beautiful and clean and very quiet for the most part we loved it will definitely be going back
- TTaylor B.Scout
Ledge County Park
Great Park!!
It was our first time visiting Ledge Park & we would absolutely go back! The sites are natural feeling and the park is very, very clean (including the bathrooms)… the views from “The Ledge” are hard to beat.
- Jaime P.Traveler
Fox Hill RV Park & Campground
Stopped for one night but will come back again
We rented a pull thru site for the evening since we came into the Dells for a wedding. The campground offered a variety of activities for kids which was something that would draw us back to the campground again. The sites for RVs are spaced nicely so you don’t feel like you’re right on top of another RV. Good sized sites too. Grounds appeared well taken care of. Staff was very friendly upon arrival. Will definitely come back again. Only draw back is the price, but everything is pricey in the Dells. WiFi is spotty and Verzion cell service isn’t “good” as stated.
Steve D.Ranger
Bluewater Bay Campground — Mirror Lake State Park
So peaceful
Pretty secluded. Trees EVERYWHERE which we like. Bathrooms are a little rough but not too bad.
Guide to Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, offers a variety of tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the area. From well-reviewed campgrounds to unique amenities, there's something for everyone.
Tips for tent camping near Beaver Dam
- Wild Goose City Park provides a great stop for bikers on the Wild Goose bike trail, featuring a playground and public restrooms for convenience.
- Sandhill Station State Campground is ideal for those seeking a remote experience, but be prepared for a hike-in and pack light due to limited access.
- KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site offers a secluded spot for privacy, complete with a fire pit and picnic table, perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Local activities for tent campers
- At Cappie's Landing, enjoy a boat-in camping experience that allows for fishing and exploring the nearby waters.
- Purplehaze Acres is a fantastic choice for those wanting a farm stay experience, where you can immerse yourself in the rural landscape.
- Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp is easily accessible from Milwaukee and offers a great base for hiking and exploring the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Unique features of nearby campgrounds
- Waubedonia County Park features electric hookups and is located near a river, making it a comfortable choice for families looking to enjoy nature.
- Little Turtle Lake allows campfires and has firewood available, creating a cozy atmosphere for evening gatherings.
- Greenbush Group Campground boasts large grassy sites surrounded by trees, perfect for groups and those who enjoy hammocks.
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