1 campground with availability this weekend
Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit offers premium glamping accommodations with modern amenities and scenic surroundings. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds, climate control options, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy the natural beauty of Wisconsin's landscape. One visitor noted, "The sites are spacious and most seem to have shade for at least part of the day, with picnic tables and fire pits that are perfect for evening relaxation." These upscale accommodations combine the tranquility of nature with essential comforts, making them ideal for travelers seeking an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing convenience.
Scenic Ridge Campground and Snug Harbor Inn provide additional glamping options with distinctive features like lakefront views and proximity to hiking trails. According to a camper, "The grounds are very clean, with several bathrooms and showers that are well-maintained." Guests can explore the nearby Ice Age Trail and Scuppernong Spring Nature Trail, or enjoy water activities on the adjacent lakes. The glamping resorts in this region are typically open from April through October, with some locations offering extended seasons. Each glamping site comes equipped with electrical hookups, comfortable furnishings, and convenient access to modern bathroom facilities, creating a perfect balance between wilderness immersion and comfort.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $21 - $39 / night
"Nestled in the heart of lake country (Waukesha County) and accessible from the Lake Country Trail and Ice Age Trail, this county park is perfect for those just passing through or families looking for a"
"Very windy weekend but I imagine during the summer it’s a great spot to camp near their big beach and lake access."
from $25 - $80 / night
"Decent walk and terrain to get to the site. There is an open shelter to put your tent if you prefer to outside. There is a fire pit, but we found our own wood around the site. (Bring a small axe)."
"There are miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range and I’m sure I’m missing more."
"We stayed with a group of people here with no electricity but was able to use my generator during the day while camping in my pop-up. Hot shower, public lake to go kayaking in."
from $25 - $80 / night
"We camped at the Whitewater Lake Campground and it was well maintained. It was very quiet and peaceful."
"The on-site host was super friendly and helpful with firewood and ice. Pit toilets, no showers. Easy access to Ice Age Trail from the campground. Nice hike to Rice Lake."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 - $90 / night
"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."
"Bathrooms are extremely clean"
"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
"Very clean and friendly staff, the pool is meh as the hot tub was cold but the grounds were real nice. Big fire pits, they pick up your garbage. Lots of stuff for kids to do"
"They have everything from just electrical hook up to full hookup to drive through spots. The pool and bath house is very nice. You can rent a golf cart too."
"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"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 - $37 / night
"So I think my impression of this campground mostly has to do with the fact that although it’s an actual campground unlike what we usually do (dispersed camping), it was completely secluded."
"Super friendly staff, rates are reasonable and it is big rig friendly."
ScoutThis campground charges both a site reservation fee ($33 for a primitive mosquito infested tent site) AND an additional day use fee on top of that - a $16 fee on top of that! $49????? For a no hook up single tent site???? Of course the fees aren’t actually published anywhere so you have to reserve it to actually know what you’ll be paying. It’s nothing special so these fees aren’t actually warranted for this place. 👎
TravelerVery friendly and very clean. 1 swimming pond 2 fishing ponds volleyball courts and 2 off leash dog areas. Showers are free and they have a huge kid play area along with a seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.
ScoutWe have been seasonal campers for many years! When we first started, everyone was very nice and we always had a great time. Each years the rules change a bit which is common.The last three years have been horrible! We have had nothing but issues that I brought up to the staff many times. I have had the workers ask me if I was f***in stupid, people stealing stuff off our lot, telling our guest we don’t camp there( even tho they knew they were coming for my daughters birthday party), and much more. They are extremely Strict on the 5 mph. They will scream at you if they see Gravel dust as you drive. The campground is not well maintained. I wish things would not have ended the way it has. I’m happy we found a better family friendly campground to be at where my kids are not scared to be playing in our lot!
TravelerThere’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.
LegendThere’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.
GuideFor 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
Traveler⭐ 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 .
TravelerWonderful family spirt. Great clean showers and bathroom. Pool. Large campstore with lots of amenities.
ScoutStaff is friendly and attentive. Well maintained sites. Definitely family friendly. Lots of kids. Nice pool and clubhouse. We will come back.
Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit sits at approximately 850 feet above sea level in Wisconsin's glacial landscape. The region features kettle lakes formed by retreating glaciers during the last ice age, creating a unique topography of rolling hills and depressions. Winter camping is available at some locations with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February.
Visit natural springs: Explore Scuppernong Springs, a short distance from Ottawa Lake Campground. One visitor remarked, "Hiking to see the natural springs which is the coolest!! Drank fresh spring water!" The springs maintain a constant temperature year-round and are accessible via a 2-mile loop trail.
Swim in clean lakes: The water quality at Big Foot Beach State Park provides swimming options. A camper noted, "Lake Geneva swimming, friendly staff not far from Lake Geneva and stores for food and supplies the fall is beautiful and less crowded." The beach area is small but maintained regularly.
Winter camping: Some areas remain open during colder months. A visitor to Ottawa Lake commented, "No showers in winter but awesome." Winter campers should bring additional insulation and check ahead for water availability as some services close seasonally.
Proximity to trails: Many glamping locations near Dousman, Wisconsin offer convenient access to hiking paths. A visitor to Menomonee Park stated, "The park has a lot of trails for hiking, biking and some horse trails. The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing." Most trails are moderate difficulty with minimal elevation gain.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain restrooms and shower buildings regularly. At Whitewater Lake, a camper noted, "The campground was clean and quiet. We were in the East Loop. The on-site host was super friendly and helpful with firewood and ice." Pit toilets are standard at some locations while others offer flush toilets.
Spacious sites: Many glamping options close to Dousman provide adequate room between campsites. A visitor to Ottawa Lake mentioned, "The site was spacious and clean, complete with the basics (fire ring, flushing toilets, showers, drinking water)." Site dimensions typically range from 30-50 feet with both shaded and open options.
Seasonal crowding: Summer weekends see high visitor numbers. A camper at Ottawa Lake observed, "The lake is very clean and the site are a good size. Gets very busy on the weekends!" Reservations are recommended 2-3 months in advance for peak summer dates.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. A visitor noted, "The road noise is absolutely noticeable. It was incredibly loud when we drove through the loop closest to the highway and was significantly better even just one section over." Sites further from main roads provide quieter conditions.
Weather preparedness: The region experiences variable conditions. Pilgrims Campground provides drainage features for rain. A camper mentioned, "These sites are placed just due southwest of the grounds and are pitched perfectly in a tree-lined meadow... providing excellent drainage." Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with occasional thunderstorms.
Beach activities: Several locations offer swimming areas with additional features. A visitor to Menomonee Park stated, "The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. There is a beach with life guards." Most beaches have shallow entry points suitable for younger children.
Playground access: Some glamping sites near Dousman include play equipment. At Snug Harbor Inn, campers appreciate the outdoor activities. A visitor mentioned, "Great three tiered camping spot. Full hookup, and great views. Has a pub/restaurant with good food. Lots to do!" Most playgrounds are centrally located near camping areas.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities to observe local animals. A camper at Pilgrims Campground noted, "These sites are placed in a tree-lined meadow, encircled by freshly cut corn fields, where you'll find no shortage of amazing animals coming to graze throughout the day (and night) from deer, raccoons, opossums and endless tag teams of squirrels." Early morning and dusk offer best wildlife viewing times.
Dump station access: RV campers should plan for servicing needs. A visitor to Menomonee Park advised, "There are a few group sites separate from the family camping. Large but in wide open fields." Most dump stations close seasonally from November through April.
Site leveling: Terrain varies across campgrounds. A camper at Scenic Ridge mentioned, "Our site was downhill so that presented quite the challenge to level out." Bringing additional leveling blocks is recommended as many sites have slight grades.
Electrical options: Various hookup configurations are available. At Big Foot Beach State Park, campers can access electrical service. "Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. 30 sites with electric." Amperage typically ranges from 20-50 amps depending on the specific site.
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