RV camping near Danbury, Wisconsin offers access to the St. Croix River valley with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The area experiences warm summers with highs in the 80s and cold winters, making May through October the primary camping season. Several campgrounds require extended water hoses due to shared spigots positioned at significant distances from some RV sites.
What to do
ATV trail access: Pardun's Jack Pine Campground provides direct access to ATV trails from the campground. "If you looking for a great ATV campground or looking for a campground under $1500, this is the place to go! Lots to do near by Legion 1.3 miles away and a great cafe as well across the street," according to one seasonal camper.
Water recreation: Oak Lake Campground & RV Sales offers boat rentals and fishing opportunities. "Great fishing lake! This campground provides boat rental and a swimming beach," notes one reviewer. The campground maintains a swimming beach for cooling off during summer months.
State park exploration: Located just half a mile from Banning State Park entrance, Banning RV Park and Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring. "Great proximity to Banning State Park. Enjoyed a great day of hiking around this state park and enjoying the water and ruins of old buildings," one camper reports. The higher elevation location also means fewer mosquitoes compared to the state park.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Country Quiet RV Park features well-spaced sites for comfortable camping. "This is a very nice RV Park. There's plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through," according to one reviewer.
Clean facilities: Grand Casino RV Resort maintains clean shower facilities. "The bathhouse offered private toilet stalls and showers, and we squeaky clean!!! If you like to golf, don't miss the 18 hole Grand National Golf Course next door," writes one visitor. Proximity to casino entertainment adds another option for indoor recreation.
Dog amenities: Multiple reviewers highlight the exceptional dog facilities at Banning RV Park. "The fenced in dog park was a big bonus for our pup. The grounds hosted outdoor games and volleyball/basketball courts," notes one camper. Another mentions, "Remarkably, in addition to playgrounds for children in different places around the campground, there was a huge dog walking and play area that was grassy and beautifully clean—and, of special interest, included a complete dog playground with all the standards elements of a dog agility course!"
What you should know
Site configurations: RV site layouts vary significantly across campgrounds. At Grand Casino RV Resort, one camper notes: "Back-in site was 90 degrees to the road - if the bathhouse parking lot wasn't across from it, wouldn't have been able to swing in on a 24' travel trailer." This challenging angle requires extra maneuvering space.
Water connections: Water hookups at Banning RV Park often require shared connections. "We were quick to learn that water hookups were shared with other sites and required 'y' connections at the spigots," explains one camper. "Ours source ended up being 75' plus from our RV. Thankfully I just happened to be carrying the extra hose for several years but never had to use it before."
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate seasonally. Boulder Campground in St. Croix State Forest operates May to November, while St. Croix Casino and Hotel RV Park runs May 1 to October 31. Only select facilities like Hole in the Wall RV Park remain open year-round.
Tips for camping with families
Choose quieter options: For families seeking tranquility, Boulder Campground provides a secluded experience. "The campsites were all pretty secluded. We got there around 10am on a Friday and there were a couple sites taken but the rest were up for grabs. Out of 22 sites I'd say about 14-16 sites eventually got filled up as the park is first come first serve," reports a visitor.
Swimming access: Oak Lake Campground offers family-friendly water activities. "Spots were right by the lake and the lake was awesome," notes one reviewer. "Sites are a little small but have a nice view of the lake. Playground for the kids was decent. The beach was ok."
Playground amenities: Several campgrounds provide recreational facilities for children. At Banning RV Park, a camper shares: "The campground pavilion, which included picnic tables, family bathrooms with showers, playground, activity center with craft classes etc, and laundry room."
Tips from RVers
Bring extra hoses: Water spigot placement requires planning at several campgrounds. "Our sites were grass that was a little long and rutted from what seemed from previous tenants. This made getting leveling a little difficult and out fold out stairs touched the ground before fully being deployed," notes a camper at Banning RV Park.
Avoid peak times for easier access: Northland Camping & RV Park provides convenient overnight options but has declining infrastructure. "This campground meets all your needs with electric, water, sewer, laundry, shower rooms; even a pool. Unfortunately it appears the place is winding down it's tenure and it's reflected in the 'curb appeal' and infrastructure," according to a recent visitor.
Leveling challenges: Multiple campgrounds in the area have uneven terrain that complicates RV setup. "After leveling in the dark we began searching for our full hookups. Found the sewer in the tall grass and electric, but the water supply was no where to be seen," reports a camper about their experience at Banning RV Park, highlighting the importance of arriving during daylight hours.
