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Big Foot Beach State Park Campground and Elkhorn Campgrounds house upscale glamping accommodations within easy reach of Lake Geneva's recreational offerings. The park features safari-style canvas tents and cozy yurts equipped with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private picnic areas. Glamping sites are positioned throughout the wooded sections of the campground, providing a balance of privacy and access to modern facilities. The recently renovated bathhouse serves glamping guests with pristine showers and restroom facilities. Kettle Moraine State Forest's Ottawa Lake Campground also provides glamping options with scenic forest views. Sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and proximity to hiking trails. One guest shared, "Much improved with the new bathrooms. Quiet and everyone is very friendly. Hiking trails are beautiful and of course the Lake is wonderful."
The safari tents and yurts at these locations maintain comfort while preserving the outdoor experience, with several sites offering electrical hookups and seasonal amenities. Glamping accommodations remain available from April through October, with peak season running during summer months. Trails throughout Big Foot Beach State Park connect directly to glamping sites, allowing for nature immersion without sacrificing comfort. Lake Geneva's shoreline sits within walking distance of the glamping areas, providing water recreation opportunities during warmer months. The nearby Boat House Bar & Grill welcomes glamping guests, including those with pets, offering dining options just steps from canvas accommodations. According to a camper, "We love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. Dog friendly restaurant right next to the camp site."
"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"
from $19 - $37 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $21 - $39 / night
Check Availability"The trails are both wooded and hilly, but there's also a large prairie nature walk.
The campground has many secluded walk-in tent sites and a variety of sites for other types of campers.""Firewood is cheap on-site and delivered to your site on demand."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana."
"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."
"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"*** 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."
"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."
"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"
"It 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."
"Plus they have a quiet time at night.So people and kids can go to bed without a bunch of noise."
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.
The Fontana-on-Geneva Lake region sits at approximately 860 feet above sea level in southeastern Wisconsin's kettle moraine landscape, characterized by rolling hills formed by glacial activity. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing from December through February, while summer camping season offers average highs in the mid-80s. Campgrounds in this area feature diverse water access options with several properties offering lake frontage.
Explore hiking trails: At Ottawa Lake Campground, the interconnected trail system provides various difficulty levels through the Kettle Moraine State Forest. "Nice, clean, well-run campground with some electric sites and several bathroom/shower buildings if needed. Nice little lake to swim or paddle on. 20 minute drive to the awesome Kettle Moraine biking trails," notes one visitor.
Visit local farms: Within 10 miles of most area campgrounds are seasonal farm attractions with apple picking, pumpkin patches and corn mazes from September through October. "If you're looking for nature and quiet this is not the place, but if you like parties you will enjoy. Several places to eat within walking distance," reports a camper from Big Foot Beach State Park.
Kayak the Chain O'Lakes: Turner Lake South Campground provides direct water access for paddlers. "I love to kayak through here because I don't need to paddle through the river unless I'm feeling competitive. I enjoy this route for the wildlife and nature scenery. I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far," shares one camper.
Private campsites: The tent camping areas at Thomas Woods Campground offer seclusion not found at more developed sites. "Have stayed here a few times tent camping. Smaller campground in McHenry county. Good staff. Other campers relatively friendly and quiet. County police make a presence in the camp ground. Clean. Decent sites, some have hike in (kind of)," writes one reviewer.
Lakefront views: Many campers appreciate the water access at Snug Harbor Inn Campground, which features tiered camping areas. "Great three tiered camping spot. Full hookup, and great views. Has a pub/restaurant with good food. Lots to do! Definitely a do again!" reports one visitor.
Affordable options: Budget-conscious glampers near Fontana-on-Geneva Lake find value at state parks. "These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There's some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night," notes a Turner Lake South camper.
Seasonal differences: Kettle Moraine's Ottawa Lake maintains year-round availability but with reduced amenities in winter. "No showers in winter but awesome," reports one camper about off-season glamping near Lake Geneva.
Site privacy varies: At Big Foot Beach State Park Campground, sites offer differing levels of seclusion. "More of a yard style, open camping. No privacy. Lots of kids everywhere. Ok trails," notes one camper, while another observed, "Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table."
Wildlife encounters: Several campgrounds report active wildlife, particularly after dark. "We had a back-in site on the north side of the campground. We had 50 amp, but no water/sewer, although there was a water spigot next to our site that we could use to fill up jugs of water," explains a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow.
Water activities: Chain O'Lakes offers multiple kid-friendly water options. "There is so much to do at this campground. Horseback riding, archery, hiking, boating, fishing. There is also a park for the kids in several areas," writes a Turner Lake South camper.
Consider campground layout: At Fox Den Campground, the arrangement provides more privacy than nearby alternatives. "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," notes a visitor.
Seasonal activities: Family-oriented special events occur regularly at campgrounds throughout summer. "We did our first (family of 5) camping trip at Thomas Woods. We were at site 4 which is electric hookup and it was a huge area! The kids had so much space to run around and explore. They loved the well pump."
Electric hookup considerations: At Elkhorn Campgrounds, the full-service sites come with well-maintained facilities. "Such a great little place to escape to or visit if you're just passing through. Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn," reports a camper.
Dump station timing: Plan for potential wait times when departing popular campgrounds. "The dump station was near the entrance to the camping loop and had potable water. It was also very busy and we had to wait when filling up and again when dumping," notes a Honeysuckle Hollow visitor.
Site leveling requirements: Some premium spots require additional preparation. "Our site was downhill so that presented quite the challenge to level out," reports a Scenic Ridge camper, while another notes about Fox Den, "Pads are pretty level, and each site has some semblance of privacy from other campers."
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