Glamping accommodations near Belgium, Wisconsin offer multiple stay options from April through October, with some sites available year-round. The area sits along Lake Michigan's western shore at approximately 675 feet above sea level, featuring mixed hardwood forests, wetlands, and coastal dunes. Temperature fluctuations can be significant with lake effect conditions creating cooler summers and milder winters than inland locations.
What to do
Disc golf at local parks: Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground provides an 18-hole disc golf course and a nine-hole soccer ball course. A camper noted, "They have an 18 hole disc golf course and a nine hole soccer ball course. Brand new play ground added."
Beach activities on Lake Michigan: Kohler-Andrae State Park offers extensive beach access with swimming areas. A visitor mentioned, "Really nice state park right on Lake Michigan. Sunrises so, so beautiful. This campground has everything! Trails, dunes, marshes, forests, and Lake Michigan."
Quarry swimming and water sports: Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks features a quarry for water activities. According to one review, "The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. There is a beach with life guards."
Trail exploration on various terrains: Menomonee Park offers multiple trail types. A reviewer explained, "There are miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range and I'm sure I'm missing more."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Plymouth Rock Camping Resort offers various site configurations. A visitor mentioned, "The amenities are pretty great, and the campground is decent, but the noise is annoying early in the morning and throughout the day. It is really close to a racetrack."
Family-focused amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia provides extensive recreational options. A camper shared, "There are a ton of activities here to include two bouncy pillows, three play grounds, a pool, water slides, a kids water activity area, beach, water obstacle course, inflatable slide, RC car track, laser tag, mini golf, giant chess, and I'm sure I'm missing something."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The Playful Goose Campground offers natural settings with wildlife. A camper noted, "We were situated where the seasonal campers are and near the edge of the campground. Then there is a farm field and I saw deer every day which was lovely."
Indoor swimming options: The Playful Goose Campground provides weather-proof recreation. According to a visitor, "They have a small store and an indoor pool which is nice with Wisconsin weather being unpredictable."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Kohler-Andrae State Park requires advance planning. A camper advised, "If you plan to camp for a weekend, you must make a reservation way in advance."
Seasonal water levels: Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground has fluctuating water conditions. A visitor warned, "Went to this campground to specifically use our kayaks but the marshes were drained to replicate drought conditions. Make sure you check if the marsh is filled when reserving this campground."
Site privacy varies: Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks offers diverse site configurations. One camper observed, "The campground area is nice and wooded. Provides ample privacy from other campers. Although the road ways are a little tight."
Noise considerations: Plymouth Rock Camping Resort has noise from nearby attractions. A reviewer mentioned, "It is really close to a racetrack. The great thing about this place is there is a lot to do. They have an outdoor movie, and lots of other activities."
Tips for camping with families
Character visits for children: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Caledonia offers character experiences. A parent shared, "You can pay $6 to have Yogi, Boo Boo or cindy come visit your site and bring juice and a cookie."
Multiple playground options: Menomonee Park provides play areas for different age groups. A visitor noted, "Great park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range."
Educational wildlife viewing: The Playful Goose Campground offers nature observation opportunities. According to a visitor, "This is an older family Campground, lots of seasonal campers. Great sites along the Rock River, just a few minutes from the Horicon Marsh. Bird watching was abundant!"
Weekend activity planning: Jellystone Park offers structured entertainment. A camper mentioned, "Lots to do! They have events almost every weekend."
Tips from RVers
Site size considerations: Naga-Waukee Park has limitations for larger rigs. A camper noted, "The family sites are small - and there are only toilets available - but there is a main building down a steep hill to get to nicer facilities and showers."
Water hookup logistics: The Playful Goose Campground requires equipment planning. A reviewer pointed out, "One spigot for every four sites for water so 100 foot hose is required."
Road navigation challenges: The Playful Goose Campground has road layout constraints. A camper explained, "The roads in campground were all very narrow so we had to drive on it if a car was coming. If they could widen the roads a bit it would be helpful for driving as well as save their grass more."
Seasonal site options: Menomonee Park offers limited non-electric sites. A visitor reported, "We stayed with a group of people here with no electricity but was able to use my generator during the day while camping in my pop-up."
