1 campground with availability this weekend
Elkhorn Campgrounds and Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest offer upscale glamping accommodations within Wisconsin's scenic countryside. Both locations feature yurts and luxury canvas structures with electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. The spacious sites provide private fire pits, picnic tables, and easy access to modern shower facilities. According to a camper, "The sites are spacious and most seem to have shade for at least part of the day. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill that folded in and out, not sure if all have it." Elkhorn's glamping options are particularly convenient, located within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, while Ottawa Lake's luxury accommodations blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings of the state forest.
Hiking trails throughout Kettle Moraine State Forest provide glamping guests with immediate access to outdoor recreation, including the popular Scuppernong Trail on the Ice Age Trail. Water activities abound at nearby lakes, with swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities just minutes from luxury camping sites. One visitor noted, "The beach is great, open and lots of room to set up for the day either on the grass or sand." Seasonal events at the Elkhorn fairgrounds add entertainment options for glamping visitors, while the boutique camping experience is enhanced by on-site amenities like fire pit cooking equipment and grill grates. Winter glamping is available at Ottawa Lake Campground, which operates year-round with heated accommodations, though most luxury camping options in the area are available from April through October.
"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 $20 - $38 / night
"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 $18 - $36 / night
"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
"Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana."
"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."
"Bathrooms are extremely clean"
"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 $20 - $90 / night
"*** 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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
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. 👎
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.
GuideIt 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.
GuideOur 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.
Kettle Moraine State Forest surrounds Elkhorn, Wisconsin with glacial terrain that includes kames, kettles, moraines and drumlins formed during the last ice age. Camping elevations range from 800 to 1,200 feet above sea level. The region experiences cold winters with average January temperatures around 22°F and summer camping season temperatures averaging 70°F, with July being the warmest month.
Kayaking on Turtle Lake: Snug Harbor Inn Campground provides direct lake access with boat rentals available on-site. "Great campground. Full weekend but very quiet and relaxing. Staff very nice," notes Jeffery S., describing the Labor Day experience at the Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake.
Hiking winter trails: Ottawa Lake Campground remains open year-round, offering unique winter hiking experiences. "No showers in winter but awesome," reports David H., who enjoyed Ottawa Lake Campground during colder months when fewer campers visit.
Fairground events: Camp at Elkhorn Campgrounds during special events. One visitor noted, "This weekend had their annual Ribfest. Great food and music that you can walk to from your site (~2 min walk)," sharing the convenience of staying at the fairgrounds during festivities.
Multiple lake activities: Chain O'Lakes State Park offers seven connected lakes for paddling. "We chose Chain O Lakes because we enjoy kayaking and with 7 lakes connected by small tributaries this fit the bill," explains Aida K. about Fox Den Campground, adding that "Rangers were helpful and delivered firewood to our site daily."
Proximity to downtown: Elkhorn Campgrounds provides unusual urban camping access. "Not many frills but quiet and within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn," notes Charles S. about Elkhorn Campgrounds, highlighting its convenient location for campers wanting to explore local shops.
Clean swimming areas: Whitewater Lake in Kettle Moraine offers pristine swimming conditions. "The campground was clean and quiet. We were in the East Loop," states Abbe W. about Whitewater Lake Campground, adding that the "on-site host was super friendly and helpful with firewood and ice."
Site variations: Fox Den Campground offers more privacy than other nearby options. "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," explains Ian C.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare for raccoons and insects in the area. "The raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched," warns Meg from Turner Lake South Campground, recommending early dinner and thorough cleanup.
Road noise considerations: When glamping in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, campsite selection matters for noise levels. "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," explains Linda N. about her experience at Ottawa Lake.
Kid-friendly recreation: The Milton-Madison SE KOA offers extensive family amenities near Elkhorn. "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 her family's experience at Milton-Madison SE KOA.
Contained play areas: Set up screen enclosures when glamping with small children. "With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. Luckily our screen house pop up on a tarp that was sprayed ahead for tick repellent plus a blanket on top of that did the trick," advises Meg from Honeysuckle Hollow.
Spring hiking with kids: Scuppernong Springs offers accessible trails for children. "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," notes Linda N. from her family's experience at Ottawa Lake Campground.
Site selection strategy: Carefully review site maps before reserving. "I would recommend viewing their map and comparing to google maps. They do allow you to pick your site if your willing to pay $10 extra," advises Marc W. about Milton KOA, adding the helpful insight that "We had a back in site which was easy to navigate into and was mostly level."
Electric hookup positioning: At Fox Den, electrical access is more convenient than at nearby options. "Fox Den is superior to Honeysuckle Hollows because each site has an individual electric post. Sites in Honeysuckle have electric posts to far from parking pad," explains Debra M., pointing out an important distinction for RV campers seeking luxury camping near Elkhorn.
Pull-through availability: Some sites accommodate staying hitched for overnight stops. "The pull through space was level and allowed staying hooked up to truck. Full hook ups was nice for the last stop before parking til next trip," notes Jeff G. about his experience at Milton KOA.
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