kelsea D.
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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.
Camping near Caledonia, WI
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The Caledonia area features several established campgrounds with varied amenities and accommodation types. Cliffside Park Campground provides 92 sites operating from April to October with facilities for both tent and RV camping. Nearby, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort offers cabin camping and glamping options alongside traditional tent and RV sites. Richard Bong State Recreation Area, located south of Caledonia, maintains both Sunset and Sunrise Campgrounds with electric hookups and recreational trails throughout the property.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-April through mid-October. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when sites fill quickly. "This is one of the most popular State Parks in Wisconsin because it's on Lake Geneva. In fact, it's the only state park within town's limits. This area has always been a summer getaway, so reservations are hard to get," notes one camper about Big Foot Beach State Park. Winter camping options are limited, with Wisconsin State Fair RV Park being one of the few year-round facilities in the greater Milwaukee area. Campground amenities vary considerably, with most offering basic necessities like drinking water, restrooms, and fire rings, while others provide full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections.
Kettle Moraine State Forest, within driving distance of Caledonia, receives consistently positive reviews for its natural setting and recreational opportunities. The Ottawa Lake and Pinewoods Campgrounds offer secluded sites with good tree cover for privacy. A visitor described Pinewoods Campground as "secluded and most sites are private and shaded. The tree cover is thick so expect shade throughout most of the day. Many trees make for good hammock camping." Harrington Beach State Park, though farther north, provides Lake Michigan shoreline access with what reviewers describe as "beautiful secluded" sites. Several campgrounds in the region feature hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and beach access, making them suitable for family camping trips. Proximity to Lake Geneva, Lake Michigan, and the various lakes within the Kettle Moraine area provides water recreation options for campers throughout the region.
Best Campgrounds near Caledonia (54)
1. Cliffside Park Campground
"We were also pleasantly surprise when found out about the close by trail - short trail beginner friendly ravine geography. Very beautiful view of the lake from the top of the cliff."
"Month Stayed: September Site: gravel and level Spacing: very close to others Cleanliness: very clean Surrounding: trees throughout, playgrounds, nice bathrooms Noise: some noise due to closeness Access"
from $32 - $35 / night
Check Availability2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia
"This location did not dissapoint. We have not gone to this location during the warmer months but looks to be a great campground"
3. Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park
"The group camp site is located pretty far away from the rest of the campsites, bathrooms, trails and amenities."
"We didn't have problems finding a spot and set up late at night as close to the lake as we could. The lake really can't be seen from any site but it's a 2 minute walk on a path to the lake."
from $25 / night
Check Availability4. Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area
"I would recommend this for anyone for starting to step out of the comfort zone for the outdoors. very simple, many paths to walk, jog, or ride a bike. a small lake is near the further parking lot. dogs"
"Had some cool amenities like the off road park and multiple fishing spots. Has a winery and cool dive bars all within 10 min. Only downside is all the noise from the road and the drag strip near by."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability5. Sunrise Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area
"Rocket launch (bring your own,) atv (no rentals-bring your own), water fowl hunting (during season), fishing, wildlife watching, swimming at the beach, playground for kids, and my favorite- nice trails"
"Plenty of space & foliage between sites and a nice network of trails surrounding the campground. Close to some small towns and the interstate as well, but not close enough to hear traffic."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability6. Wisconsin State Fair RV Park
"So we just use that because no one was there. 1.7 miles on bike path to Brewer Baseball field. It was raining to we used Uber to the game and walked back for an afternoon game."
"They work with you every step of the way and show you around the area if you wanted! Plus they have a dump station and water fill up station even if you’re not staying here or book here."
from $69 / night
Check Availability7. Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks
"Trails that took you through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view of the surrounding area."
"I did not stay at this park, but did drive and walk through it to get a feel for it. There are a number of sites I'd love to tent camp in. This park is bounded by a lake with a nice beach."
from $25 - $80 / night
Check Availability8. Happy Acres Kampground
"we’ve been RV camping here for 2 months now and love it. the bathrooms are older but still nice and cleaned daily. the pool is fantastic, lots of fun playgrounds around, and there’s a neat walking trail"
"Petting zoo, camp store, pool, lake/pond for swimming and fishing. Cell signal for ATT just one bar. No internet. Lots of full time residents. Lots of activities for kids. Pet friendly."
9. Sanders Park Campground
"Love this quaint smaller campground, close to home although you feel like you're way up north! Clean restrooms showers! Walking trails with preservation."
10. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
"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."
"Red Trail, Paradise Trail,Rice Lake are all great hikes. Great views of Lake Ottawa. The close by town of Oconomowoc has a nice place to eat, Burkes Lakeside."
from $23 - $38 / night
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Drive Time
- 5 min from Racine, WI
- 20 min from Kenosha, WI
- 26 min from Milwaukee, WI
- 1 hr 19 min from Janesville, WI
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Prairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
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Recent Reviews near Caledonia, WI
480 Reviews of 54 Caledonia 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.
- MManny A.Traveler
Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Simple and local
Simple campsite. We should have brought some leveling blocks, But otherwise my wife and I enjoyed the site for our rental RV. Short 10 minute walk to Lake Michigan. The camp store is fairly robust with friendly people working there. I appreciate that there are 2 lanes for dump/fill stations. My wife and I would absolutely stay here again.
Mindy B.
GuidePike Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit
Near Ice Age Trail, open woods
Sites are large, well-spaced, many shaded by wonderful large trees. The woods are very open with little understory, and much of the area facing the road is graveled, so you will still see your neighbors. So many hiking options - the Ice Age Trail connects to the campground only a few minutes walk away. Many hiking options, the walk to the Powder Hill Lookout tower is a must. Picnic area and waterfront are a short drive away. Bathrooms were clean and showers free, hot, and strong. Some traffic noise from highway nearby but quiet at night.
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
- kelsea D.Traveler
Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Amazing place
It’s a lot bigger than I expected it to be. Our site is great the bathrooms are well maintained. There’s plenty of things to do here. Getting wood is great and easy the only downside is paying $8 a bundle. Otherwise great campgrounds. Would definitely come back.
Chuck S.TravelerSunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Richard I. Bong State Park
Stayed in Sunrise campground. Minimal amenities available. Most sites seem geared towards tents and small units. Sunfall camp ground especially so.
Bryan A.TravelerMuskego Park by Waukesha County Parks
Always a great time
This park has always been a go to for me. As a full time RVer, I come here a lot. The scenery is beautiful, beach right next door, fishing holes not far from here. The people who come are all very friendly and the park rangers are very welcoming and always have firewood for the visitors. Highly recommend this spot for everyone.
- 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 Caledonia
Camping in Caledonia, Wisconsin is accessible throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The area sits within the Great Lakes region with elevations around 630-680 feet above sea level, experiencing humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, while summer camping season brings average highs in the mid-80s with moderate humidity.
What to do
Beach swimming: Lake Michigan access through Illinois Beach State Park offers clean shorelines with sunrise views. "Beautiful views and amazing sunrises but it is quite littered with trash and broken glass. Very busy in the summer and can get wild with people partying," notes one camper about the lake access.
Hiking: Ice Age Trail sections near Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest provide glacial terrain exploration. "Scuppernong Springs was also a treat for the kiddos although I highly recommended planning for a solid 2 mile hike if you're with kids," advises a recent visitor to the area.
Fishing: Multiple ponds and lakes around Richard Bong State Recreation Area support various species. A visitor to Sunset Campground explains: "A small lake is near the further parking lot. Dogs are welcomed on leash."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Cliffside Park Campground receives praise for its layout. "The sites are spacious with their own power and water. Sites 1-41 are available for first come if not previously reserved," states a camper, while another mentions "Lots of room between sites."
Clean facilities: Muskego Park maintains proper upkeep according to campers. One reviewer notes: "The park was really well-maintained with a camp host on site. The grass was mowed, there was no trash, and the restrooms were super clean and heated."
Natural settings: Sunrise Campground at Richard Bong Recreation Area offers abundant wildlife viewing. "If you enjoy bird watching or rabbit spotting, this is a great place to go. I have seldom seen as many rabbits as we saw. There were relatively few campers during the week and just about every other campsite had at least a bunny or two," reports one visitor.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "The fee is $30/night plus $12 if you choose to reserve a site," notes a Cliffside Park visitor. Wisconsin State Parks also require entrance stickers ($38 annual at time of writing).
Site privacy varies: Campground design affects seclusion levels. A visitor to Muskego Park shares: "Each site has water but in order to reach some of the spigots you would need more than a 50' water hose so choose your site with that in mind." Another notes: "What drew me to this campground was how private the individual sites were. Each campsite is cut back into the trees so that most are at least semi-private."
Weather considerations: The region experiences frequent summer storms. "I couldn't even sit outside at the site really. It would be better if they could cut back some," warns a camper about mosquito populations after rain at Bong Recreation Area.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Jellystone Park offers extensive kid-focused amenities. A parent shares: "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."
Budget planning: Family-friendly campgrounds often charge premium rates. "We've been to other campgrounds for Halloween, including 2 last year. We gave up standing reservations we've had for about 10 years now to spend Halloween at Jellystone only," reports one family who finds the value worth the cost.
Weekday visits: Many family-friendly campgrounds are significantly quieter Monday-Thursday. "We did a group camp and had a great site. There were 3 families and had plenty of room," notes a visitor to Muskego Park who appreciated the ample space during their stay.
Tips from RVers
Utility hookups: Most campgrounds offer electric but limited full-hookup sites. At Wisconsin State Fair RV Park, "The sewage system is strange at this park. We couldn't reach ours during our stay and a camper had blocked the dump station so we pulled through in a vacant spot to dump. The pipe is highly elevated, making the process more hands-on than one would like."
Urban access: Year-round camping options with city proximity exist. "Perfect campground for what it is! Big paved parking lot with full hookups. Very close to downtown, right off of interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient," notes a State Fair RV Park camper.
Site selection: Some RV sites have significant limitations. "The sites in the 340's are awesome," advises an Illinois Beach State Park visitor, while another cautions: "We reserved site 349 and had no idea it would be on asphalt. There are plenty of other sites that on grass with trees."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Caledonia, WI?
Which is the most popular campground near Caledonia, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Caledonia, WI is Cliffside Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.
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