Campgrounds near Evansville, Wisconsin range from state parks to private facilities in terrain that's predominantly flat to gently rolling. Most camping areas sit between 800-1,000 feet in elevation with temperatures averaging 45-55°F in spring and fall, dropping to 15-25°F in winter months. Access roads throughout the region are well-maintained, with most campgrounds requiring no specialized vehicles for entry even after moderate rainfall.
What to do
Kayaking and tubing: Sweet Minnihaha Campground offers direct access to Sugar River for water activities. "Easy access to on and off the river for tubing," notes one camper, while another highlights that "they provide at no charge kayaks and a shuttle to a drop-off point which you can kayak back down to the campground which takes about an hour and a half."
Golf nearby: Creekview RV Park sits adjacent to a par-3 golf course, making it convenient for campers who enjoy hitting the links. A visitor observed, "Behind this is a small golf course, so break out the nine irons and enjoy the links here while you can."
Hiking trails: New Glarus State Park Campground offers several walking paths through prairie and wooded areas. "There are some really shallow tent spots though, so make sure you reserve in advance," advises a camper, while another mentions "There are some nice short walking trails and very close to a good biking trail."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Several campgrounds offer generous camping spaces. At Badgerland Campground, "The sites were of decent size, some smaller than others and some very generous sites," and another camper noted "Large VIP drive through sites."
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain their amenities well. A visitor to Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground reported "Clean facilities, friendly staff, and great trails. No bugs!" Another camper mentioned "My site was right next to camp hosts, and very near showers which were clean and lots of hot water."
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer fishing access. At Hickory Hills Campground, campers can fish in Rice Lake where "you'll catch no shortage of blue gills, small and large mouthed bass, bullheads and crappie."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. At Milton-Madison SE KOA, campers note "With over 200 sites, the campground is clearly geared toward RVs and fifth wheels, but it also offers a few cabins and tent sites."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience road noise. At Creekview RV Park, "The campground is very close to the freeway and there is a constant din of traffic noise that remind you how close you are to the highway."
Seasonal limitations: Many facilities have restricted operating seasons. Sweet Minnihaha Campground operates from April 15 to October 15, while Badgerland Campground runs from mid-April to the end of October.
Site privacy varies: Some campgrounds offer more secluded spots than others. A camper at New Glarus State Park noted, "The walk-in sites have a good amount of space between each site, however the sites on the east side of the bike trail get less level the further you get from the parking lot."
Tips for camping with families
Children's activities: William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground provides recreational options for kids. "There was a playground as well for the kids," reports a camper, with another noting "Adjacent to the shower house was a nice wooded picnic area with playground equipment for the kids."
Swimming areas: Several campgrounds feature swimming facilities. At Milton-Madison SE KOA, "the kids were thrilled with the heated pool that even has a waterfall, the playgrounds, gaga ball, arcade, and weekend rides like the barrel train and hayrack."
Weekend events: Many campgrounds schedule family activities. At Badgerland Campground, a visitor mentioned, "We liked the tractor ride through the campground for Halloween and have a blast at bingo!"
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and accessibility. At Lake Kegonsa State Park, a camper warns, "Major CAUTION for RVs: there is an oak tree near entry with low branches and it took the AC off our friend's fifth wheel. There is also a low hanging overpass and it took the roofs off TWO fifth wheels while we were staying there."
Utility connections: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. At Badgerland Campground, "The Dyrt lists them as having sewer hookups and they DO NOT have sewer at any site on the campground, though they do offer a pump-out service to come by and empty your tanks (for a fee…$15, I think)."
Access roads: Most campgrounds in the region have well-maintained entrance roads. At William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground, "We stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow... Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available."
