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TravelerPrairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
A lot to do.
There’s a lot of things to do out here. We did some hiking with our boy. The site we were at was maintained. It’s a nice place to go camping.
Glamping near Burlington, WI
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Several luxury outdoor stays dot the countryside surrounding Lake Geneva, with Big Foot Beach State Park and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Caledonia offering distinctive glamping experiences. These destinations feature furnished yurts, safari-style tents and modern glamping units equipped with comfortable beds, electricity and climate control systems. Jellystone Park provides family-friendly glamping accommodations with private decks and outdoor fire pits, while Big Foot Beach offers a more nature-immersed setting for unique glamping experiences. One guest shared, "Clean, family friendly and basic amenities available - we love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities." The Elkhorn Campgrounds also features yurt accommodations for those seeking a blend of comfort and outdoor adventure, situated within easy reach of downtown Elkhorn's restaurants and shops.
Hiking trails wind through the forests at Big Foot Beach State Park, providing glamping guests with immediate access to nature exploration. Lake Geneva itself offers water recreation opportunities including swimming, fishing and boating, all within minutes of the upscale canvas accommodations. According to a camper, "The park has a Facebook page where they post activities. Friday night we saw a presentation on the cranes of Wisconsin, and Saturday morning we did a parkwide scavenger hunt." Guests staying in glamping units at Jellystone Park can enjoy the on-site market, hot showers, and full bathroom facilities while maintaining a luxury camping experience. Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake provides lakefront glamping with water access and electric hookups. Most glamping accommodations in the area operate seasonally, typically from April through October, with advance reservations strongly recommended during summer months.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Burlington (25)
1. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
"Lots of noise. Lots of kids. Lots of dogs. It's park area is very nice. Nice playground for kids. Volleyball nets. Lots of picnic tables and grills available. Dogs not welcome in most of the park."
"Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. trails for hiking are nice, but the overall camping area isn’t very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric. this was the first time"
from $19 - $37 / night
Check Availability2. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
"Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it."
"The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground."
from $21 - $39 / night
Check Availability3. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"
"Non-electric sites in the loop on the small fishing pond were relatively quiet, well shaded, with decent screening between sites."
4. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night."
"Biggest drawback was the road noise. You can hear whatever highway is nearby pretty clearly and constantly. But if you’re not looking for something super remote then it’s fine!"
5. Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"We stayed in the Fox Den electric sites. The campsite was very clean and the fire pit and table were in good condition. Our site was very shaded and quiet at night. The bath house was very clean."
"Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas."
6. Prairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"We stayed at the Prairie View section on site P27. It was me, my wife, our 8 month old daughter, and our dog."
"Prairie View campground is in the Chain O Lakes State Park series. This is the no services campground. We could walk to fill up with water but no electric on site. Checking in was interesting."
7. Elkhorn Campgrounds
"Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana."
"Easy access to electric and/or water. If unsure, contact office. Site, restrooms, and showers were clean. There are a lot of sites but still felt like there was ample space."
8. Mud Lake East — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"Very quiet spot with no electric short walk to Turner Lake. Spaces are well spaced, some with good shade and others in full sun. "
"There are tons of trails, a small fishing pond and ok bathrooms. The staff is very friendly. There is horse riding here as well. The views are breathtaking."
from $12 / night
Check Availability9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia
"Plenty of things to do all day with the rec dept staff and lots of sightings of Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear! Pool and Bear Paw beach are both nice, the kids had a blast at both."
"Bathrooms/showers are good. Comfortable stay."
10. Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
"Wanted someplace close to home. Familiar with the Delavan area so was excited to find Snug Harbor. Set up went well, didn’t blow anything up! Yea! Staff was great, helped me back in."
"I did not stay here, but I spend some time walking through to get a feel for the place."
from $15 - $45 / night
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- 23 min from Kenosha, WI
- 31 min from Racine, WI
- 39 min from Milwaukee, WI
- 44 min from Janesville, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Burlington, WI
280 Reviews of 25 Burlington Campgrounds
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendHoneysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lively Little Campground Beside Turner Lake
There’s something wonderfully EZ about camping where the kids can wander down toward the water and suddenly the whole weekend seems to slow down ... and that’s the entire charm of Honeysuckle Hollow. Here at Chain O’Lakes State Park, Honeysuckle Hollow is the largest and most wide open of the park’s camping areas, with electric sites geared particularly well toward RV families, although the tradeoff is noticeably less shade and almost zero privacy between nearly every campsite, compared with neighboring Fox Den, which offers up much more seclusion and shade. The greatest asset here is undoubtedly the direct access to Turner Lake (although you could also have direct access over at Turner Lake South), giving families an EZ place to fish, paddle or simply explore the shoreline, while electric hookups, picnic tables, grills and a nearby restroom/shower building keep the actual camping comfortably simple. We especially loved those unhurried moments when the boys could wander toward the lake while dinner was getting started and everyone seemed perfectly happy just being outside together. The shower facility here is convenient, although we found it just slightly more dilapidated conditions than the bathhouse located closer to Fox Den. From what we saw, I’d choose one of the better-spaced sites toward the Turner Lake side of the campground, where EZ water access helps compensate for Honeysuckle’s limited privacy. I’d recommend Honeysuckle for families who value electricity, lake access and a lively campground atmosphere, particularly if having Turner Lake practically in your backyard matters more than having your neighbors hidden behind the trees. One point to note is that the pier was in an advanced state of disrepair and so we were not able to fully maximize this particular amenity - so if accessing Turner Lake is important to you and your family, we would recommend calling ahead to verify the condition of the pier.
Renee R.
GuideWhitewater Lake Campground & Hickory Woods Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Nice Campsites
For a primitive campground, this was a nice-enough experience.
Pros:
- The sites we stayed in and the others that we noticed seemed sizeable and had nice tree-cover
- Having access to the Ice Age Trail was really neat
- Lake access nearby
Cons:
- On the continuum of vault toilet quality, these were on the less-desirable end. We joked about whether it was scarier to visit them when they were dark or when the lights were on. If you love having fly friends keep you company when nature calls, then these are the bathrooms for you! The bathrooms did get cleaned on Sunday morning, but this didn't help the situation very much.
- No showers
Hailey Adriana O.TravelerMilton-Madison SE KOA
Notable bad news
⭐ 1/5— Not a Family-Friendly Experience We have traveled by motorhome for many years and stayed at numerous KOA campgrounds. For many years ! Sadly, this is the first negative review we have ever written. Milton KOA is beautiful and clean, although the sites are somewhat crowded. Most staff members were polite and helpful. Unfortunately, the conduct of one employee was completely unacceptable. Our group included six families with children ages 3–18. This employee used profanity, including the“F-word,” toward the children and behaved in a verbally abusive and threatening manner. When one mother calmly tried to address the situation, the employee moved toward her aggressively, causing her to fear she might be struck, and shouted,“I’m sick and tired of this.” At approximately 9:45 p.m., the 18-year-olds in our group were ordered back to their campsite, even though they were simply walking around and were not being loud or disruptive. Adults were allowed to drink in the pool area, while our children were treated with hostility and disrespect just for being there. No food no drinks.No child or parent should experience profanity, intimidation, or threatening behavior from a campground employee. The campground may be enjoyable for adults traveling without children. However, based on what our six families experienced, we cannot recommend Milton KOA to families with children. We are submitting a formal complaint to KOA Corporate and requesting a thorough investigation. Also, wasp infestation beware if you have allergies .
- RRussell H.Traveler
Milton-Madison SE KOA
Great Family Spot
Wonderful family spirt. Great clean showers and bathroom. Pool. Large campstore with lots of amenities.
- MMark H.
ScoutMilton-Madison SE KOA
KOA Milton Great stay.
Staff is friendly and attentive. Well maintained sites. Definitely family friendly. Lots of kids. Nice pool and clubhouse. We will come back.
- HHolly B.Guide
Chicago Northwest KOA
A bit of a drive
It was a bit of a drive to Chicago but nothing overly horrible. We went in October and it was very busy. Lost of activities for the family. We arrived very late but the staff was very gracious and hospitable. The grounds were well kept. They had trash pick up. Nice laundry area. The surrounding area was very nice and rural. We took our dogs on the architecture boat tour.
Operation_Fun ..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.
- MManny A.Traveler
Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
Simple and local
First time RV’ing with my wife and we were able to navigate pretty easily in our rented 30’. Arrived on a Monday, and as posted, there was no one so we checked in online(they sent an email to check in). Simple camp site with tons of space(almost double our RV), a long wood picnic table and a fire pit. Everything was great until we left. Dumping was straight forward, but the person in front of me was taking a little while to dump. They had came up to my RV and let me know the dump tank was backing up, which I had also experienced when I tried dumping. I called to ask for assistance on Thursday and they said they would send a ranger out. 45 minutes of waiting and a couple other RV’s after us and we ended up giving up and going to another site closer to home to dump. Great experience otherwise.
Guide to Burlington
Camping options near Burlington, Wisconsin range from simple tent sites to upscale accommodations. The area sits within the glaciated landscape of southeastern Wisconsin, featuring rolling hills and kettle lakes formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from December through March, while summer camping season runs primarily April through October with daytime temperatures averaging 75-85°F.
What to do
Kayaking on connected waterways: Chain O'Lakes State Park provides excellent paddling opportunities across multiple connected lakes. "I love to kayak through here because I don't need to paddle through the river unless I'm feeling competitive. I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far," reports a visitor to Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park.
Hiking the Ice Age Trail: The Kettle Moraine region features unique geological formations and well-maintained trails. A camper at Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit mentions, "The campground was close to our intended hiking trail — the Scuppernong section of the Ice Age Trail. It's absolutely gorgeous and will be why we come back again."
Fishing in calm waters: Multiple lakes in the region offer good fishing opportunities, particularly for families. "The lake was very clean and you could see the fish swim by," notes a camper at Turner Lake South, adding "The water was very clear and you could see the fish swim by. This loop is best for tent camping."
What campers like
Affordable glamping options: For those interested in glamping in Burlington, Wisconsin and surrounding areas, some campgrounds offer budget-friendly yurt accommodations. "These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. There's electricity, however those sites are $25/night," shares a reviewer about Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park.
Lake access and views: Many campgrounds feature direct water access or scenic lake views. At Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake, campers appreciate the elevated vantage points: "Great three tiered camping spot. Full hookup, and great views. Has a pub/restaurant with good food."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region generally maintain good standards for their amenities. A visitor to Big Foot Beach State Park Campground noted, "Clean sites, Lake Geneva swimming, friendly staff not far from Lake Geneva and stores for food and supplies the fall is beautiful and less crowded."
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most luxury glamping options near Burlington close during winter months. "We've been full time RVers for 4 years and this is a beautiful campground close to 'home'. We stay here a couple of times each year for doctor and dentist appointments, visiting family and friends, and general relaxation," shares a camper at Ottawa Lake Campground.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience higher traffic during peak season. "It was incredibly loud when we drove through the loop closest to the highway and was significantly better even just one section over. Although it didn't disturb our sleep, certain loud vehicles were more noticeable throughout the day and night," reports a visitor to Ottawa Lake Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Campers should be prepared for insects and local wildlife. At Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park, a camper warned: "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks... Also - the raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched."
Tips for camping with families
Water attractions for kids: Several campgrounds offer water recreation beyond just swimming. "This is a great campground. The bathroom facilities have a bit to be desired but still very functional. If you like to kayak or canoe this is a great place to be," notes a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow.
Organized activities: Check for scheduled events during your stay. At Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort, families appreciate the balanced atmosphere: "Very big campground with mostly seasonals. Atmosphere is the perfect balance of fun and relaxing. Lots of fun activities."
Playground access: Many campgrounds feature play areas for children. According to a Fish Lake Beach camper: "The camp store sells treats and pizza, very convenient and makes for a more relaxing camping experience when traveling with young kids! We're going back this summer. This is not private or rustic camping but still very fun and relaxing."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Check electrical hookup proximity before reserving specific sites. A camper at Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park observed: "Fox Den is superior to Honeysuckle Hollows because each site has an individual electric post. Sites in Honeysuckle have electric posts too far from parking pad."
Site size and privacy: Research your specific site number when booking glamping options in the Burlington area. "Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas. Pads are pretty level, and each site has some semblance of privacy from other campers," advises a Fox Den visitor.
Dump station logistics: Factor in potential wait times when planning departure. "The dump station was near the entrance to the camping loop and had potable water. It was also very busy and we had to wait when filling up and again when dumping," explains a camper who stayed at Honeysuckle Hollow.
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