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Just stopped for one night. Very friendly and helpful camp staff. Nice trees, electrical and sewer.
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Southern Wisconsin's driftless region surrounding Blanchardville features a diverse range of camping experiences within a 30-minute drive. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground, located directly in Blanchardville, serves as a central option with both RV and tent sites in a wooded setting around a 455-acre lake. McKeller City Park offers basic camping within the town limits, while more developed options extend to Blue Mound State Park Campground and Governor Dodge State Park, which contains both Cox Hollow and Twin Valley campgrounds. These state parks provide a mix of drive-in sites with electrical hookups and more secluded walk-in tent sites for those seeking greater privacy.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter camping options. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity. According to camper Brian O., "Yellowstone Lake State Park is a very large state park located halfway between Mineral Point and New Glarus, with sites more secluded from each other than you'll find at most parks." The region experiences typical Midwestern seasonal patterns with humid summers and occasional severe thunderstorms. Mosquitoes can be problematic in certain areas, particularly near marshy sections of lakes and rivers. Cell service remains reliable near larger towns but can become spotty in more remote camping areas.
Campers frequently mention the fishing opportunities as a highlight of the region. Yellowstone Lake is known for panfish, bass, and northern pike, with boat rentals available during peak season. Road noise affects some campgrounds, particularly those near highways. As one reviewer noted about nearby New Glarus Woods State Park, "The downside to the walk-in sites is their proximity to a major highway." Brigham Park receives praise for its scenic overlooks of the driftless area and consistent breezes that help keep insects at bay. The Blanchardville area offers both developed and more primitive campgrounds that showcase the region's rolling topography, from lakeside sites to elevated positions with panoramic views of the distinctive unglaciated landscape that characterizes this part of Wisconsin.
Best Campgrounds near Blanchardville (111)
1. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground
"It has a large lake with three boat launches, a main one with a motor ramp, a canoe launch near the marshy end, and a fishing pier."
"The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc."
from $18 - $110 / night
Check Availability2. Blue Mound State Park Campground
"Overall, the park has well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails, extraordinarily clean and well-kept vault toilets, and ample access to drinking water."
"This is another Wisconsin gym sitting in Southern West Wisconsin."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. New Glarus State Park Campground
"New Glarus Woods is a small State Park tucked away in the Southern Wisconsin countryside. Drive-in sites come with nice amenities."
"The park itself isn't that interesting, but it is worth noting that it is located across the road from New Glarus Brewery. The brewery is an easy walk or bike ride from the walk-in campsites."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability4. Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
"The sites on the "inside" of the loop are rather close to one another. 21 has a nice view of the lake, and you can walk back to the fence to look over the bluff 24 is quite private and very large 26,"
"Had to set our tent up right next to the fire ring, as that was the only spot that wasn’t muddy, so we couldn’t have a decent fire. During the rain the water was ankle deep under the picnic table."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability5. Twin Valley Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
"Lakes, trails, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding, fishing. Hidden gem of Wisconsin. The campsites are pretty private, nestled in trees. Some shaded, some have sun and shade."
"Site 271 was just enough of a walk to feel remote but not so far that I couldn't carry all my stuff."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability6. Blackhawk Memorial Park
"Pit toilets/shelter/playground near the entrance. Two boat launches.
Variable availability for firewood; the Cenex on the west end of Argyle reliably sells it if there isn't any at the park."
7. Brigham Park
"It's up on a hill, so there's good views of the driftless area of Wisconsin. Plenty of open walk up camp sites, but it might be more full in the summer."
"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."
8. McKeller City Park
9. Toms Campground
"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."
10. Governor Dodge State Park Backpack Campsites — Governor Dodge State Park
"Lots of access to pit toilets and water fountains from primary camping sites!"
"Great hike threw out the state park. 2 main lakes with great fishing is a plus. Lots to do for the whole family"
from $25 / night
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Drive Time
- 44 min from Madison, WI
- 1 hr 7 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 7 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr 17 min from Rockford, IL
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Recent Reviews near Blanchardville, WI
736 Reviews of 111 Blanchardville Campgrounds
- IIrene M.
TravelerFireside Campground
Cute campground with great hosts.
Found this campground by chance after the campground I had planned to stay at was a complete disaster. Luckily, they were able to get me a campsite for two nights where I could regroup do a little laundry and chill out also took a bike ride on the bike path.
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GuideYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson
A midwest gem… I guess
Our friends have a permanent camper here so we joined them for the weekend. I’ve never experienced a place like this. It’s not what I would consider camping. It’s basically people’s second trailer park home. The frog pond that was turned into a swimming hole with ridiculous inflatables completely ruined the peaceful atmosphere in that area of the park. If you enjoy being surrounded by people, noise, and teens cruising in golf carts, you’ll love this place. We do have fun when we are with our friends here, but it is definitely not a typical peaceful camp.
Rob R.
RangerBlanding Landing
Pretty but very uneven
The campground is very nice but most of the sites are not level. I’m not talking about just put down the leveling blocks, they’re like backing into a ditch. Thankfully I’m staying when it’s not busy but I had to circle the campground three times to find a site I could make work and call reservation.gov to change my reservation. It’s a shame because it is a very scenic location and the camp hosts have been superb.
- ccurtis B.Guide
Blackhawk Memorial Park
Hidden gem!
Best kept secret in the area. Very low rates (5 dollars a night Sunday through Thursday .
- DDarwin A.Scout
Twin Valley Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
Beautiful campgrounds everything else not so much.
First of all I have never paid so much for a state campground. By the time they were done tacking on fees it $72 a night, $15 extra for being out of state. There is only one dump station for over 320 sites. There was no water available in the campground, they were all torn up. Fortunately, the weather was fairly cool so we didn't need to run our air. Every time we tried to run more than 2 things at a time it tripped the 30 amp breaker. Very dissapointed for the price paid.
Jay W.
LegendBlue Mound State Park Campground
Beautiful Blue
Welcome to Blue Mound State Park! This is another Wisconsin gym sitting in Southern West Wisconsin. It isn't too far from the city of Madison, but the closest town of Barneveld and Town of Mount Horeb are closer and offer a place to pick up any necessities you may need.
The park offers excellent hiking trails and 112 campsites with approximately 31 of those being electric. The park offers modern flush toilets and shower buildings.
The park also offers a rustic accessible cabin for people with disabilities. Also with an accessible flush toilet and shower building about 200 ft from this campsite. You can have a maximum of six people to occupy this rustic cabin.
One of the greatest things is this park offers a pool and splash pad for kids and this is a relatively good size swimming area! And also near a couple to her destinations, the most famous being Cave of the Mounds! I recommend checking this out if you have the chance!
- MMichael Z.Traveler
Hickory Hills Campground
Best of both worlds
This is my second time camping here (June / July). This campground is the best of both worlds. By that, I mean there’s is peace and solitude, while also family fun activities for kids and adults. You can rent kayaks and canoes, for the lake. Fishing pier, nice size beach with the inflatable obstacle course. On the weekend they have activity’s on the beach such as sand castle building competitions, obstacle races and then they have beach bubbles. It’s is fun to watch all the little kids running around like little marshmallows.
The golf carts are all newer with long lasting batteries. The campsites have lots of tree shade. On our arrival, our site appears to be cleaned. Even our fire ring was cleaned out. Golf cart was there waiting for us fully charged. They bring firewood out to you when you buy it from the store. The store has a nice array of items such as food, ice cream, clothing, little toys an such. The mini golf course is new and some obstacles are made from an artist with recycled tires that are painted.
There is lots or grass at our campsite (mud too if you’re here when it rains). The roads are a VERY hard packed gravel that electrical scooters can ride on. So yes, electric scooters appear to be permitted here. Be careful tho as there are quite a few pot holes and dips.
There is a heated pool that goes to 9ft. A balloon launching area, jumping pillow and I’m sure others that I’m missing. By the store, they have picnic tables in shade with activities on each one with little blocks. Karaoke on the weekends. And if you like to socialize, you might run into the “booze cruise”. This is a group of seasonal people that ride their golf carts around playing music trying to get more people to join the ride. They’re entertaining to watch as they stop and start dancing like they’re 12yrs lol.
Great place to camp. Quiet when you want it, fun when you need it, great free WiFi, activities, shade, well maintained campground with staff that will literally help anyway they can if it’s within their power. Hope all this helps someone make their next camping trip as well as ours have been!
- CChad M.Scout
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has very good food at reasonable prices. The store has a nice selection of most anything you may have forgotten or run out of. The sites are decently spaced. They have 2 pools, one more smaller child and family where the other is more adult and teenagers. Overall we had a great time with a great experience.
Guide to Blanchardville
Blanchardville, Wisconsin features several established campgrounds within a short drive of town, including Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground and McKeller City Park. Developed campgrounds offer a range of accommodation options for tent and RV campers, with varying levels of amenities and services. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground provides electric hookups, showers, and drinking water with both tent and RV sites available. Most campgrounds in the region maintain picnic tables and fire rings at individual sites. The surrounding state parks, including Governor Dodge and Blue Mound, expand camping possibilities with additional tent and RV sites, some offering cabins for those seeking more shelter.
Seasonal considerations affect campground operations throughout the area. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground typically operates from April to November, while some facilities like McKeller City Park may have more limited seasonal availability. Several campgrounds in the region require reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. Electric hookups are common but not universal across area campgrounds, with water and sewer connections varying by location. Vault toilets serve many campgrounds, though shower buildings are concentrated in larger state park facilities. A visitor noted, "This is a rather large state park. Some of the sites have nice buffers around them others do not. There are a lot of bigger rigs but some of the sites would be too small for them."
Campers report high satisfaction with water access at Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground, which features a beach area and boat launch facilities. Site privacy varies considerably across the region's campgrounds, with some offering secluded wooded sites while others provide more open layouts. Wildlife viewing opportunities enhance camping experiences in the area, particularly at state parks with established trail systems. According to one visitor, "We had an owl friend spend two days with us in a tree! Beautiful sites and the paved roads are great for biking!" Mosquitoes can be prevalent during summer months, especially near water bodies. Campground terrain often includes sloped sites that may present challenges for tent placement. The region's campgrounds generally provide good access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and other outdoor recreation activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Blanchardville, WI?
What camping is available near Blanchardville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Blanchardville, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Blanchardville, WI and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Blanchardville, WI?
Which is the most popular campground near Blanchardville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Blanchardville, WI is Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 36 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Blanchardville, WI?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Blanchardville, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Blanchardville, WI.
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