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Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake welcomes pets at its lakefront sites with electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground provides pet-friendly walk-in sites with enough privacy from other campers while maintaining proximity to amenities. Kettle Moraine State Forest offers multiple pet-friendly camping options including Ottawa Lake Campground with its dedicated dog park and pet-friendly beach area. Campers find the park's pet policies reasonable with dogs allowed throughout most areas when leashed. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside designated off-leash areas, though enforcement varies by location. Several reviewers noted that despite posted leash requirements, some campers allow dogs to roam freely, particularly at Circle K Campground.
Hiking trails throughout Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit accommodate leashed dogs with multiple access points from campgrounds. The Ice Age Trail sections accessible from Pinewoods Campground provide excellent terrain for dog walking with relatively flat, well-maintained paths. Loop 1 at Pinewoods enforces 24-hour quiet rules with no pets allowed, while other loops welcome dogs. Campers should note that summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels for pets, particularly at sites with limited shade. Water access points at Ottawa Lake and Rock Cut State Park allow dogs to cool off, though swimming areas designated for humans typically prohibit pets. The William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground provides campsite admission to a nearby dog park approximately half a mile away. Most campgrounds sell firewood on-site, allowing campers with pets to avoid leaving their animals unattended while gathering supplies.
"We love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. We chose a walk in site #16 which was nice but I wish we chose one a bit further in."
"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"
"It pays to drive through the camp ground and note a couple sites that you are interested in and then book your site at the entrance during walk in days. "
"For us it's close to home, shopping and an RV dealership so it's pefect to "shake out" the camper and we can easily get anything we forgot or get stuff to repair anything that's not working."
from $12 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round"
"Some have a beautiful view of lake. Some water fountains did not work, however sinks were always working. So many little trails all throughout the campsite."
"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
Check Availability"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."
"Not many frills but quiet and within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn."
"You are in walking distance of the lake with boat ramp, kayaking and water inflatables. I loved it! Also, there is a store with full kitchen."
"Easy access to Ice Age Trail from the campground. Nice hike to Rice Lake."
"Making reservations at the group site was easy and ensured no other campers were near us. Beach access and a great tree canopy allowed for comfortable tent camping."
"No radios or pets allowed. I'm not sure about children!"
"I've stayed here twice, both times in August (of different years), both times in Loop 1 which is the quiet loop (no pets, no radios or other noise, 24 hours a day)."
from $18 - $30 / night
"No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!"
"I'm going to try to make it a couple times. so much fun, just me and my dog. And one last the thing, my fellow campers were more than hospitable and very nice and I appreciate that very much."
"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"
"Pros: great hiking trails, nice lake to kayak on, family friendly beach and picnic areas Cons: Not great fishing, no dog friendly swim area, the beach/fishing pier/boat launch are all pretty far from"
GuideFriendly staff and a nicely stocked store. Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow! The sites are spaced out well and there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy or big group sites for a big party.
GuideWe love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. We chose a walk in site #16 which was nice but I wish we chose one a bit further in. Bathrooms where very clean. Trails are great. Pet friendly - we brought our small, quiet dogs. Dog friendly restaurant right next to the camp site.
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuideAbsolutely beautiful, reasonable prices, electric available. Tons of restrooms, showers, laundry, and wonderful camp hosts. Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round
LegendWe enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September. There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone.
The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.
The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant. There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore. There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground. The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.
About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.
Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.
GuideWe stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. We drove to the park in our jeep at nine am on a Sunday to check availability. If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them. Check out time is three pm but weekend people often leave earlier in the day and that is what occurred for us. Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available. The campground has showers and bathrooms but this is a county park so understand these are not hotel facilities. They are adequate for campIng. There are biking and hiking trails in and through the park and trail users also share the restrooms. The park is close to Madison. There is WiFi but the signal is variable. The ranger and campground hosts were friendly and helpful. Four legged campers on leash can walk with you on the trails and there is s nearby dog park.
TravelerGreat park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range. Campsites were ok, not much separation or privacy at all. Pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often. We had very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene. Very convenient that they drive through the Campground to sell/deliver firewood tho. I'd stay here again because the park overall is great, but I would try to choose a better site. #9 looked alright, and in the 20#s looked a bit more tree lined and bigger.
LegendMy first impression when I first arrived here was the overwhelming scent of a newly minted campground, what with the freshly laid gravel, the mint condition security gates, finely manicured and recently raked greenery (as it was October when we visited, it might be better described as brownery) surrounded by a fairly decent gated enclosure lined with perfectly pruned tall towering oaks. Upon arrival, you’ll find what looks to be a brand-spanking new log cabin office on the right after passing a seemingly freshly-minted activities center / community lodge complete with in-ground heated swimming pool and jacuzzi on the left.
Amenities? As you could guess, this pet-friendly 60-acre RV resort has all the attractions in spades from pickleball, playgrounds, volleyball, log pergola patio, full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water & sewage), picnic tables, fire pits, BBQ grills, wagon rides, river access, picnic areas, bathhouses w/ showers & restrooms, cable TV WiFi (pretty poor connection though), gaga ball, game room, community room, billiards table, playground, wet bar, tabletop shuffleboard, community living room with large screen TV, DVD player w/ DVD library, clubhouse, dog park, horseshoes, hot tub, covered pavilions with picnic tables, catch & release ponds, inflatable water toys, jumping pillow, laundr-O-mat, propane refueling station and dump station.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) This place isn’t EZ to find – for some reason, if you plug the campground into your GPS, you’ll literally be on the wrong side of the tracks, where you will arrive at a dead end with a sign that says you are in the wrong place and that you’ll need to double-back, cross the train tracks heading north and turn right just before arriving to High Road School of Belvidere (so if you see a school, you’ve gone too far); (2) You will want to take note that yes, you actually cross train tracks to get to this campground, so if you’re sharp, you’re going to want to ensure you haven’t booked a site right next to where trains will shoot through every few hours, this specifically means avoiding sites #E1-#E5 and #FS23-#FS36 as well as #FE1-#FE20; (3) If you’re a tent camper, you can certainly stay here, but you will want to note that this is very much an RV outpost; (4) The best sites IMHO are those on the northernmost perimeter, as far away from the train tracks as you can get and that also border the Kishwaukee River with sites #S9-#S20 being excellent, as well as #S25-#S81, which are equally amazing; (5) If you are planning on using that amazing pool that you saw as you came in, make sure you call management a good day or two before you come in to ensure that they turn on the heater – when we were there for 2 days, by the time we left, the pool was still too cold to go for a dip; and (6) When you grow weary of trying to conjure up a meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler and want to venture out to try some local fare, just a short walk into the nearby town is Garden Prairie Café, which has a very simple menu offering no shortage of fried everything (fish, shrimp, chicken, etc.) and then there’s Pleasant Street Tavern, but that’s mostly cheap national beers and frozen pizza fare, so if you want something a bit more substantive, head west of here to Miles Bar N’ Grill that serves up typical Midwestern fare like cheese curds, pork tenderloin, Italian beef and a variety of fried fish like blue gill, cod and catfish.
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RangerI was here for three months this time as i get to business completed. The park was still kept up very nicely and this time I was here long enough to be able to see how. The grass is mowed every week. There is patroling at all hours for security. The laundry machines are great the dryers ore good. The dog park is clean and secure. The lake is natural and kept free of litter and garbage. The park is much bigger than i thought it was last year. The store has many items you may need. The showers are cleaned and work great. The camp water is high in Iron. The pot roads need service as thay do have a lot of pot holes. Good thing for the 5mph speed limit.
Delavan area campgrounds feature terrain shaped by glacial activity from the last ice age, creating distinctive kettle formations and diverse landscapes across the region. Winter temperatures can drop below 0°F while summer camping season temperatures typically range from 70-85°F during the day. Most campgrounds near Delavan operate from April through October with reduced services during shoulder seasons.
**Fishing opportunities: Anglers can access Turtle Lake at Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake where multiple tiers of campsites provide lake views. "Beautiful views overlooking Turtle Lake. Friendly and helpful staff," notes Carole X., who appreciated the campground's layout. The campground sells firewood and rents boats for visitor convenience.
**Hiking variety: Explore multiple trail systems within a 30-minute drive radius from Delavan. Thomas Woods Campground offers both wooded and prairie trails within walking distance from campsites. "What we enjoyed the most was the variety of hiking trails. They aren't the longest but we were able to vary the route up to keep it fresh for our dog to sniff out her adventure. Some of grass and others were dirt," explains Art S., highlighting the trail diversity.
**Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide lake access for cooling off. "The lake is very clean and the site are a good size. Gets very busy on the weekends!" shares Neysha R. about Ottawa Lake. For families looking for more structured water activities, Scenic Ridge Campground features water inflatables and dedicated swimming areas with a small doggie beach separate from human swimming zones.
**Private tent sites: Many campers appreciate the secluded tent locations available at Thomas Woods Campground. "I stayed in one of the tent camping sites with a little walk up (parking for a car available about 50 feet away). Nobody else was camping within sight of me, which was nice," reports Emily H., who biked to the campground from a nearby train station.
**Multiple camping loops: At Rock Cut State Park, campers can choose from seven distinct campground areas, each with different amenities and settings. "If you've been up and down the I90 corridor in Illinois and haven't had the chance to swing by Rock Cut SP... you'll want to ensure you stop by this multi-campus campground gem," recommends Stuart K., who details the park's extensive facilities.
**Camp store convenience: Several campgrounds offer on-site stores with basic supplies. "They have a nice clubhouse where you can purchase snacks and ice cream," notes Erin B. about Milton-Madison SE KOA, where family-friendly amenities include playgrounds and recreational fields. Some campgrounds even provide food delivery services directly to campsites.
**Quiet vs. family sections: Several campgrounds designate specific loops for different camping experiences. At Pinewoods Campground, "The quiet Loop was a wonderful idea however, the campsite next to us was blasting music and at 11:30 pm someone randomly started playing a flute," reports Kendal R., suggesting inconsistent enforcement of noise policies even in designated quiet areas.
**Limited shade at some sites: Summer heat can be intense at unshaded campsites. "We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain," explains Abbe W. about Pinewoods Campground, noting the importance of site selection for comfort.
**Electric reliability varies: Older campgrounds may have electrical issues during peak season. At Rock Cut State Park, one camper encountered significant problems: "The electricity wasn't working. It was 93° on a Saturday. We called the Rangers... They came, told us the park was old and not updated but then ultimately told us it was our trailer." Travelers with electrical needs should consider bringing backup power options.
**Playground proximity: For families with young children, site location relative to play areas matters. "Great place to bring our three boys. There are 2 playgrounds, a nice pool, games and activities for the kids over weekends, and the rv sites are well spaced," shares Erin B. about Milton-Madison SE KOA, where scheduled weekend activities keep children engaged.
**Beach considerations: Not all campground beaches are equally child-friendly. "The beach is about 10 feet of sand off a busy road and is not pet friendly," notes Melissa B. about Big Foot Beach State Park, highlighting potential safety concerns. Parents should research beach locations and proximity to traffic before booking.
**Ranger programs: Several area campgrounds offer educational activities for children. "Pick Up the activity book for kids it is a great adventure lots to do at the lake!!!" recommends Jill G. about Kettle Moraine State Forest camping, where structured activities teach children about local ecosystems and wildlife.
**Site leveling challenges: RVers report varying experiences with site levelness across the region. At Scenic Ridge Campground, "Our site was downhill so that presented quite the challenge to level out," warns Steven P., suggesting campers bring adequate leveling equipment when visiting this location.
**Dump station access: Weekend departure congestion can create long waits at dump stations. "Upon leaving, we were in line at the dump station for about 40 minutes which was frustrating, and the road up to the dump station did not allow for cross traffic," reports Kyle K. about Scenic Ridge Campground. RVers should plan departure timing accordingly or consider using dump stations during off-peak hours.
**Seasonal site considerations: Many campgrounds near Delavan have large numbers of seasonal campers with permanent setups. "This is a family owned park with primarily seasonal spots. Everyone has had free reign to decorate or add stuff at will. Some are nice sites and some are a dilapidated mess," explains Cheryl W. about Scenic Ridge, noting that short-term sites are typically grouped together in separate areas from seasonal residents.
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