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Best Campgrounds near Franksville, WI

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Campgrounds in the Franksville, Wisconsin area range from county-operated facilities to private resorts, with most concentrated within a 20-mile radius. Cliffside Park Campground offers 92 sites with water and electric hookups in a well-maintained setting near Lake Michigan, while Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort provides family-oriented camping with cabin options and extensive recreational amenities. The region includes several state recreation areas such as Richard Bong State Recreation Area with both Sunrise and Sunset Campgrounds, accommodating tent campers, RV users, and those seeking cabin rentals.

Most developed campgrounds near Franksville operate seasonally from April through October, with limited year-round options. "The campground is a mix of those you can reserve or as walk-up sites," notes one visitor to Cliffside Park. Road access is generally good throughout the area with paved routes to major campgrounds, though some sites may require advanced planning as reservation systems vary by property. Weather conditions are typical of the upper Midwest with occasional strong storms possible during summer months. Several campgrounds charge additional reservation fees beyond the nightly rate, with Cliffside Park assessing a $12 processing fee for online reservations. Cell coverage is generally strong throughout the area, with multiple reviewers noting good connectivity at established campgrounds.

Family-friendly amenities distinguish many campgrounds in the region, with Jellystone Park featuring pools, water attractions, and organized activities that appeal to children. One camper described it as having "plenty of things to do all day with the rec dept staff and lots of sightings of Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear." For those seeking a quieter experience, county parks like Cliffside offer more traditional camping with spacious sites and natural surroundings. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness of facilities at Cliffside Park, with one visitor noting "very clean and the sites are well maintained with water and electric at each." Most developed campgrounds provide shower facilities, though quality varies by location. Sites with shade are at a premium in some locations, particularly during peak summer weekends when advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Best Camping Sites Near Franksville, Wisconsin (52)

    1. Cliffside Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Caledonia, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 886-8440

    $32 - $35 / night

    "We were also pleasantly surprise when found out about the close by trail - short trail beginner friendly ravine geography. Very beautiful view of the lake from the top of the cliff."

    "Month Stayed: September Site: gravel and level Spacing: very close to others Cleanliness: very clean Surrounding: trees throughout, playgrounds, nice bathrooms Noise: some noise due to closeness Access"

    2. Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    23 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    13 miles
    Website

    "I would recommend this for anyone for starting to step out of the comfort zone for the outdoors. very simple, many paths to walk, jog, or ride a bike. a small lake is near the further parking lot. dogs"

    "Had some cool amenities like the off road park and multiple fishing spots. Has a winery and cool dive bars all within 10 min. Only downside is all the noise from the road and the drag strip near by."

    3. Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    66 Reviews
    Zion, IL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 662-4811

    $25 / night

    "The group camp site is located pretty far away from the rest of the campsites, bathrooms, trails and amenities."

    "We didn't have problems finding a spot and set up late at night as close to the lake as we could. The lake really can't be seen from any site but it's a 2 minute walk on a path to the lake."

    4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia

    12 Reviews
    Oak Creek, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 835-2565

    "This location did not dissapoint. We have not gone to this location during the warmer months but looks to be a great campground"

    5. Sunrise Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    21 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    13 miles
    Website

    "Rocket launch (bring your own,) atv (no rentals-bring your own), water fowl hunting (during season), fishing, wildlife watching, swimming at the beach, playground for kids, and my favorite- nice trails"

    "the property is HUGE and most things are about a 10 to 15 min walk from the campsites. lots of hiking, boating, swimming fishing and more! a great place for anyone!"

    6. Happy Acres Kampground

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 857-7373

    "we’ve been RV camping here for 2 months now and love it. the bathrooms are older but still nice and cleaned daily. the pool is fantastic, lots of fun playgrounds around, and there’s a neat walking trail"

    "Petting zoo, camp store, pool, lake/pond for swimming and fishing. Cell signal for ATT just one bar. No internet. Lots of full time residents. Lots of activities for kids. Pet friendly."

    7. Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks

    8 Reviews
    Muskego, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Trails that took you through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view of the surrounding area."

    "I did not stay at this park, but did drive and walk through it to get a feel for it. There are a number of sites I'd love to tent camp in.

    This park is bounded by a lake with a nice beach."

    8. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    39 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "Site was spacious but very close to your neighbors. Lots to do in the area. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The beach was not clean and very hard to walk on, very rocky."

    "Made my first visit to Ottawa Lake on a mid-March weekend. The facilities were still under their winter setup (only vault toilet, no shower available, pay in an envelope)."

    9. Wisconsin State Fair RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Wauwatosa, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (414) 266-7035

    $55 / night

    "So we just use that because no one was there. 1.7 miles on bike path to Brewer Baseball field. It was raining to we used Uber to the game and walked back for an afternoon game."

    "Very close to downtown, right off of interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient."

    10. Sanders Park Campground

    1 Review
    Mount Pleasant, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 886-6400
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  • Mark D.
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    We had such an enjoyable time at Ottawa Lake Campground.

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature at Ottawa Lake Campground. Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, this welcoming retreat offers lakeside fun, scenic hiking trails, the quiet beauty of a true Northwoods experience, all without a long drive.

    We have visited the Campground 5 times this year already, we love hiking all the trails in the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit.

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Close to "home" beautiful sites

    We've been full time RVers for 4 years and this is a beautiful campground close to "home". We stay here a couple of times each year for doctor and dentist appointments, visiting family and friends, and general relaxation.

  • K
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

    Not communicable, fraud administration

    I reserved 5 nights, paid in full. After just one night, management cancelled my stay because my service dogs(Maltese) supposedly barked. I was fully cooperative, kept them quiet, and even documented this in emails. There was a stray cat near my RV that caused the issue, but instead of solving it, they forced me to leave. No refund for 4 nights. This is unfair, discriminatory, and against ADA law.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Circle K Campground

    Horrid management, bad experience

    Management (owners Ed and Coleen) are two of the rudest people I have ever met, with Ed fabricating outrageous, completely inaccurate stories highlighting either his "heroics" (like when his personal fire truck he has was working people would call him before 911) but more often how he has been slighted because of other's inadequacies (local grocery store doesn't like him because "his campers buy all their food leaving none for the locals), and also falsities behind his rules (the U.S. Postmaster does not allow anyone else's packages/mail to be delivered to the campground).  They are completely intolerant of kids/teenagers (and, heresay from conversations with seasonal residents, special needs kids) - rules for use of the pool is that it is open after a certain time and if the air temp is above a certain level - we personally witnessed 3 young teens ask to get into the pool an hour after the pool should've been open and it was 5 degrees over Ed's stated temp, but no one else was using the pool and Ed turned them away - told them to swim in the cesspool... I mean, pond.

    Ed constantly creates new rules on a whim and is exceedingly selective (read: biased) for whom those rules are enforced. If you have a problem with the campsite (water, electricity, dead trees, ground hornets, you name it) - it is because YOU did something wrong, and if you disagree he will harass you to no end and may even kick you out. Some of the seasonal campers are nice, others (those "in" with the owners) are not. I would not recommend this campground to anyone unless/until it is under new ownership.

  • Tim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    Private sites, lots of wildlife ... and mosquitoes

    It's a wetland, mosquitoes are happening, but the trade off is just about worth it. If you enjoy bird watching or rabbit spotting, this is a great place to go. 

    We're from the south, so we are used to mosquitoes, but I have seldom been around so many all at once. Thankfully we had a pop-up screened gazebo that made sitting outside our tent much more enjoyable. I will say this though, even with there being more mosquitoes constantly attacking, I did not have the reactions to them like I do the mosquitoes back in Alabama and Mississippi. I wasn't itching much at all.

    But back to the fun part. It was pretty hot a couple days while we were there and to take a break from the heat, we enjoyed the ac in the car and drove around the recreation area and the campgrounds. I have seldom seen as many rabbits as we saw. There were relatively few campers during the week and just about every other campsite had at least a bunny or two. 

    What drew me to this campground was how private the individual sites were. Each campsite is cut back into the trees so that most are at least semi-private. This was a nice feature given that many other campgrounds you are stacked in like cord wood.

    Our first night there, we left the rain fly off of the tent and just enjoyed the stars and the satellites streaking across the sky.

    Overall, it was a rather enjoyable week. The shower/bathrooms were nice and clean, though I will admit the shower got too hot even for my wife. It is an easy drive from the recreation area to Kenosha or other points of interest and Lake Michigan is worth a visit if you aren't from the area.

  • Kaitlin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    Relaxing but no water hook up

    We love camping here. It truly feels rural. Small shower house but water pressure is amazing. It’s always quiet and the view is beautiful. Bugs were awful this stay. They are busy but spots are large and neighbors are not close by. Lots of kids. Great for families and pet friendly.

  • Taylor C.
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Harnischfeger County Park

    Harnischfeger Campground

    The campground has alot of great amenities. Theirs a mini gulf course that we had alot of fun with. Their is also a great hiking trail if you like that.

Guide to Franksville

Camping near Franksville, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds have access to scenic trails. For example, at Rock Cut State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "There are plenty of scenic photo opportunities especially during the fall season." This park features over 3,000 acres of wetlands and forests, perfect for hiking.

  • Fishing and Boating: If you enjoy fishing, Mauthe Lake Campground is a great spot. A camper noted, "Great fishing and day-camping experiences too." You can also rent kayaks and paddleboards for a fun day on the water.

  • Swimming: At Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park, visitors can enjoy a beach area. One reviewer shared, "Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay again!" Just be prepared for rocky shores.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Cliffside Park Campground said, "The bathhouse...was spotless. Showers with hot water." Clean facilities can make a big difference in your camping experience.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Ottawa Lake Campground mentioned, "Site was spacious but very close to your neighbors." This is great for families who want a bit of space.
  • Nature and Wildlife: Campers enjoy the natural surroundings. A review from Harrington Beach State Park Campground highlighted, "Spent a night here. Wish I had more time. Took a wonderful hike to Lake Michigan saw a lot of wildlife including deer."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Big Foot Beach State Park Campground noted, "Always full on weekends. Popular destination for locals and people from Illinois."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have stores or markets nearby. A visitor at Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park mentioned, "The bathrooms were old and wet. The dump station was closed." Be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Noise Levels: Depending on the campground, noise can be an issue. A camper at Sunrise Campground said, "Campgrounds were pretty tight together, lots of people during the weekend didn’t abide by the 'Quiet Hours.'"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. One reviewer at Ottawa Lake Campground mentioned, "Family friendly (parks, beach, pet friendly)."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A camper at Rock Cut State Park Campground suggested, "They have sites with electric and sites just for tents."
  • Pack Snacks and Meals: Having food on hand can save time and money. A visitor at Mauthe Lake Campground recommended, "Make sure to get fresh cinnamon rolls delivered to your site!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Electrical Hookups: Make sure your site has the right electrical hookups for your RV. A camper at Cliffside Park Campground noted, "The campground does not have a store, but sells firewood."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have closely spaced sites. A reviewer at Big Foot Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "The inner ring of the campground are smaller (shorter) sites."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Harrington Beach State Park Campground said, "No water or sewer but does have a dump station."

Camping near Franksville, Wisconsin, offers a mix of nature, fun, and family-friendly activities. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

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Which is the most popular campground near Franksville, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Franksville, WI is Cliffside Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.

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