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All sites are separated not on top of each other. We’ve been here quite a few times during cooler months and have been very happy with our experience.
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Several RV campgrounds surround Evansville, providing various hookup options and amenities. Milton-Madison SE KOA features well-maintained RV sites with full hookups, including 50-amp service, open from late April to mid-October. Blackhawk Camping Resort in Milton accommodates RVs with water and electric hookups, though not all sites include sewer connections. Lakeland Camping Resort offers over 270 full-hookup sites along Lake Koshkonong, while Creekview RV Park in Edgerton provides electric and water hookups with a central dump station on gravel pads. Most parks have pull-through sites, though spacing varies considerably between locations. "Sites were of decent size and fairly quiet. We reserved a water/electric site and utilized the dump station on our way out. Lines were not too bad," noted one Blackhawk visitor.
Between Madison and Janesville, RV parks typically operate seasonally from April through October. Travelers should verify road conditions when approaching waterfront properties, as some areas experience periodic flooding. Dump stations may have limited availability during peak weekends, with some campgrounds offering a "poop truck" service instead. While most parks welcome pets, restrictions apply in designated areas. Cell service remains reliable throughout the region, with Wi-Fi quality varying significantly between locations. Propane fill services are generally unavailable at these campgrounds, requiring trips to nearby towns. Sites near recreational amenities like pools and activity centers tend to generate more noise and foot traffic, while lakefront spots command premium rates and typically book months in advance.
Best RV Campgrounds near Evansville (86)
1. Lakeland Camping Resort
"Set along Lake Koshkonong this place was bursting with energy and feels more like a summer resort than a traditional campground with over 270 full-hookup sites and cozy cabins for families who don’t have"
"We came to this area to do some genealogical work and needed to be situated between Madison and Beloit. Good location for that."
2. Blackhawk Camping Resort
3. River Bend RV Resort
"WiFi was great in some areas, Non-existent in others."
"Plenty of amenities. Clean sites and lots of fun."
4. Creekview RV Park
"Passing through and needed an accesible camping spot for our 19 foot travel trailer. Creekview fit the bill. Right off i90, and next to fuel and food stops."
"Most campers appear to be seasonal. There were plenty of open sites with electrical hook ups."
5. Sugar Shores RV Resort
"It is a beautiful place with enough space for tents, The only thing missing is the store. They sell fire wood at the gate."
6. Thousand Trails Pine Country
"There’s something instantly calming about rolling into a campground wrapped in tall pines and soft breezes, and Pine Country had that peaceful, easy feeling that made all of us exhale before we even found"
"Very nice, private sites. Not many campers, lots of RVs. Folks in the office were very helpful."
7. Hickory Hills Campground
"The beach was clean sand, not real big but we never felt crowded. There were quite a few activities. Our site was nicely wooded and a decent size, but everyone was pretty close to each other."
"By that, I mean there’s is peace and solitude, while also family fun activities for kids and adults. You can rent kayaks and canoes, for the lake."
Check Availabilityfrom $42 / night
8. Pettits Lakeview Campground & Bar
"I didn't stay here but I did walk through the place to get to know it. This is an RV campground, I did not see any places for tent camping. "
"and Lake Koshkonong (to the east), which is Wisconsin’s second largest lake."
9. Sugar River Forest Preserve
"It is run by the county and was much more than we expected from a county run facility. We had a very nice cam site that allowed us to pull through with our pop up. "
"Last time we camped in site 65, next to the path to the playground & walk-in site parking which was busy."
10. Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $45 / night
Drive Time
- 22 min from Janesville, WI
- 24 min from Madison, WI
- 52 min from Rockford, IL
- 1 hr 23 min from Milwaukee, WI
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Stuart K.
LegendPrairie View Campground - Rock Cut State Park
Nice Shaded Camping Alcove With Plenty of P&Q
Prairie View CG is the very first camping oasis you will come across after entering Rock Cut SP from its northernmost entrance, with Highway 173 to the west and Harlem Road to the east. Once you enter the park, you will follow the long winding nicely paved two-lane circuit until you begin seeing the signs highlighting where to go for the various campgrounds. Once you access this road, you’ll come across a small building with a ranger where you will check in, after which, you will pass by a designated dump station before coming around a small bend where you will take your first left.
The sites begin with #500 and as you circumnavigate the simple circular loop, you will pass by about 2 dozen or so slots that are nice flat paved slots perfect sized for just about any RV or 5th Wheel. There is a single his / her restroom along with trash area at the beginning of the loop just past sites #503 and #504. To access the shower, you will need to go back to the main road and hike it down the road with your towel and toiletries, which I have to admit, is the biggest bummer about this particular campground. If having close access to shower facilities is important to you, then you may want to contemplate staying at other campgrounds here at Rock Cut SP like Staghorn and White Oak, which offer closer proximity.
One of the greatest assets here at Rock Cut SP is the very massive Pierce Lake, which is great for fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming. To launch your watercraft, you’ll head south to Hickory Hills campground where on the eastern side of this area you’ll be able to find the boat launch. In the Prairie View campground, in addition to restroom and waste disposal, you’ll also have access to running water spigots at each site along with running electric. The small community amphitheather is located centrally just past the campstore and before reaching the Hickory Hills campground. There is an excellent camp store in the middle of Rock Cut SP that offers up ice, firewood, ice cream, snacks, games, limited groceries and a number of other sundries you might need while camping. Additionally, there are 5 shelters that have electricity, with water and restrooms nearby and each shelter available through a reservation system. Two of the shelters (Red Oak and Puri Crest) also have children’s playgrounds nearby.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) IMHO the best sites here at Prairie View CG are those that are located furthest from the main road, for attaining the maximum camping bliss trifecta of less traffic, little noise and more privacy. As such, look at sites #512, #514, #516 and #518, which are all located on the exterior of the circle, thus providing the greatest amount of intimate nature experience; (2) Once you grow weary of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your cooler, fret not, and just head out of the park where you will find a handful of dining options: Tom& Jerry’s, Fresh Start Café, Waffle Shop, Golden Chopsticks Buffet, Sunrise Family Restaurant, Beef-A-Roo (in fact, there’s like 4 of these that the park is surrounded by), but one of my absolute favorites is Green Fire, which is a really nice farm-to-table joint; (3) Got bird watching on your mind? Well, you’re in luck, because here at Rock Cut SP you can spot an amazing array of winged adventurers including bald eagles, American robins, northern cardinals, barn owls, mourning doves, indigo buntings, eastern bluebirds, Canadian geese, red-bellied woodpeckers, brown thrashers and many others; (4) Tired of nature and just want to get some really cool culture in you? Then head just due south of Rock Cut SP to explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House, which is simply amazing; and (5) If you come bearing watercraft like canoe or kayak, while Lake Pierce is wonderful and great for fishing, if you want something a bit more challenging, then head due west to the Rock River, where you can drop in from a number of launch sites, however I strongly recommend Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve.
Happy Camping!
Kevin K.TravelerSky High Camping Resort
It’s a great place to stay they have lots of activities for the kids, it helps that they are year around and their prices aren’t bad.
- KKevin D.
ScoutLake Kegonsa State Park Campground
This 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. 👎
- GGladys L.Traveler
Plum Grove Campground - Rock Cut State Park
Rock Cut State Park in Rockford , Illinois
We got a campsite with a concrete pad. Electricity 30 amp site. There is a dump station close to the registration office. Boat ramp available for campers. One cabin for rental overlooking the Pierce Lake $50/night for Illinois resident. Beautiful setting. Wild turkeys roaming through our campground.
Zach G.TravelerCox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
Great campground nice drive.
Campground is nice spacious and we’re well divided. The drive from the entrance of Governor Dodge to cox hollow was a good 2-3 miles but was very scenic.
Sherry K.ScoutPearl Lake
Late night party central
The park is beautiful. The water is beautiful. They say it's a gated community, but it's open to the public 9 to 5 daily. At twenty five dollars per person. And then on friday and saturday night, the locals that park here for the summer start their party central including karaoke at the camper next door, and several others. I've never had a camcround with that loud of parties. And it's a weekend event. I like hearing and seeing people having fun but when the manager extends the curfew for the parties she's at (they kind of party hop), it starts to affect the enjoyment of the park. If we had to stay, we'd stay in the S## sites in the back, where you don't hear so much of the partying. And then during the day, the rules began. Kind of like the soup nazi.
- ppeggy R.Scout
Brigham Park
Fall camping
LOTS of acorns and walnuts dropping on the camper all day and night
- nnancy H.
GuideStaghorn Campground - Rock Cut State Park
Perfect for an overnight stop when travelling through I-90 & Rockford Ill
We are traveling mid week in September so did not make advanced reservations. The registration booth attendant assigned us site 506. (We were not permitted to drive through to pick our own location before registering). Our site was grassy and a bit muddy after some significant rains, but it was cozy with trees and tall brush on all sides. Pit toilets at each loop with a shower building just 5 minute walk away. You can hear the din of the highway about .5 miles away, but an easy place to stay if you are traveling through. Electricity on site, water spigots nearby and dump station near the entrance.
Guide to Evansville
The campgrounds near Evansville, Wisconsin sit amid the rolling glacial terrain of southern Wisconsin, where the elevation ranges from 800-900 feet above sea level. This region experiences four distinct seasons with summer highs averaging in the 80s and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Seasonal operation typically runs mid-April through mid-October, with many RV sites near Evansville, Wisconsin closing before the first heavy snowfall.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Pierce Lake at Rock Cut State Park offers 40 miles of hiking trails alongside fishing. "Got bird watching on your mind? Well, you're in luck, because here at Rock Cut SP you can spot an amazing array of foul including bald eagles, American robins, northern cardinals, barn owls, mourning doves, indigo buntings, eastern bluebirds, Canadian geese, red-bellied woodpeckers," notes Stuart K.
Water activities: Explore the floating obstacle course at River Bend RV Resort during summer months. "This place is a young kids heaven. Tons of activities! All included with admission... four wheel bikes to take out, jumping balloon, pool with multiple water slides, pond with blow up floating slides and climbing activities, canoes," describes Darren L.
Biking trails: Access Madison's bike network from Lake Farm County Park campground. "There are trails right through the campground that are on Madison's trail system. There is a daily fee for the trails but I think it was $5 for the day," explains Melissa K. The Capital City Trail connects directly to downtown Madison, making it possible to bike to the farmers market on Saturdays.
What campers like
Organized activities: Weekend events at Hickory Hills Campground include themed weekends and entertainment. "On Saturday there was a live band playing on the beach, people were dancing, cheering and having the best time of their lives," writes Magda D. The campground schedules regular weekend programming throughout the camping season.
Recreational amenities: Pool facilities with waterfall features can be found at Milton-Madison SE KOA. "The kids had endless options to keep them busy from 2 swimming pools, a sandy beach, playgrounds, mini golf, sports courts, and even planned activities and themed weekends," shares Maria Mercedes M., highlighting the range of options available.
Fishing access: Direct lake access at Blackhawk Camping Resort provides fishing opportunities without leaving the property. "The biggest attraction here though hasn't changed, which is the quick and EZ access to Clear Lake, which is actually a combination of 3 different lakes: Mud Lake, Clear Lake and Duck Lake, which basically surrounds the entirety of Blackhawk Camping Resort and offers up endless fishing, kayaking and boating opportunities," notes Stuart K.
What you should know
Seasonal challenges: Flooding can affect campground access in low-lying areas near water. "Half of camping sites closed due to flooding. Big sites, not a lot of bugs or critters, electric available, pool but was closed at our visit," reports Annabelle G. from Lakeland Camping Resort.
Utility reliability: Older electrical systems in some parks may struggle with high-demand periods. "We called the Rangers and asked them to look at our site breaker since it kept tripping. They came, told us the park was old and not updated... we ended up having to go back to camping world to get an adapter to use the 50 amp," explains Rebecca C. about Rock Cut State Park.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity at Creekview RV Park creates background noise. "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," reports Josh F. Sites furthest from main roads typically offer more peace and quiet.
Tips for camping with families
Book kid-friendly sites away from water: Choose sites with playground access but at a safe distance from water features. "My mom tips? Book a site away from the pools if you want peace and quiet, treat yourself to dinner at Fredrick's Supper Club, sneak out early for a serene paddle on the lake," advises Maria Mercedes M. from Lakeland Camping Resort.
Plan for varied weather: Bring both swimming gear and rainy day activities as weather can change quickly in the region. "We had rain all of our first day, and our site didn't flood just a few puddles here and there and the ground was mushy for about another day and a half," explains Nikki G., noting how quickly conditions can change.
Verify activity schedules before arrival: Not all amenities operate continuously throughout the season. "For Memorial Day weekend the pool wasn't open, porta-potties near the lake and lodge were still padlocked/closed, and non stop golf cart traffic," reports Michael T. about a stay at Hickory Hills Campground. Early and late season campers should call ahead to confirm which amenities will be available.
Tips from RVers
Level site selection: Look for recently graded sites with stable parking pads. "Sites are very very close, better like your neighbors being in your business. Sites are expensive but full hook up," reports Mike W. about Sugar Shores RV Resort.
Internet connectivity solutions: Cell coverage varies significantly throughout the region. "No cell carrier works well here at all, so non-functional WiFi areas can be a deal-breaker for connected campers unless you get a spot where WiFi is really good. There are several areas of great coverage, the dead spots just need some work. Starlink works in many areas, though the heavily wooded sites will need an elevated 'dishy' to make it work," advises J T S.
Dump station timing: Plan for potential wait times at shared facilities, particularly during peak checkout periods. "We reserved a water/electric site and utilized the dump station on our way out. Lines were not too bad for the dump station which was good," notes Marc W., suggesting mid-morning on non-checkout days as optimal timing for using dump stations.
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