Friendship, Wisconsin sits about 80 miles north of Madison in the Central Sand Plains ecological region. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F while winters can drop well below freezing with significant snowfall. Most camping facilities in the area operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with campsites often situated on level, sandy soil that drains quickly after rainfall.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Multiple campgrounds near Friendship offer disc golf among their recreational amenities. At Fox Hill RV Park & Campground, visitors can enjoy an on-site course. "There are well kept large outdoor games like chess, connect 4, and checkers," notes a camper, adding that the grounds allow "plenty of space to play your own game, like frisbee."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide water recreation beyond standard pools. Arrowhead RV Campground maintains two swimming pools according to a visitor who remarked, "Great campground for families with kids and teens. Tons of activities all around the campground... two pools, huge trampoline, volleyball nets, disc golf, and a Christmas in July festival all happening when we were there."
Nature trails and hiking: The area offers multiple hiking opportunities within short driving distance. One camper at Ho-Chunk RV Resort & Campground appreciated the natural setting, stating "We stayed here for 1 week and enjoyed the fall colors... We also enjoyed the trails around, but had to pick a ton of ticks off our dogs!"
What campers like
Level sites with reliable utilities: Many RV campgrounds in Friendship, Wisconsin feature well-maintained campsites. "Beautiful area, sites are situated with the terrain which can make them interesting to get into. They're gravel and mostly level. Good wifi which is purchased separately. Full hook ups and friendly staff," reported one camper about Arrowhead RV Campground.
Proximity to Wisconsin Dells attractions: Located approximately 30 miles from Friendship, the Wisconsin Dells offers additional entertainment options. A visitor at Country Roads Motorhome & RV Park appreciated being "so close to plenty of fun things to do and shopping! The park had inexpensive laundry, well maintained grounds, horseshoe pits, front porch rockers for the early risers and a good layout for walks."
Camp stores and food options: Several campgrounds offer on-site stores and food services. At Yukon Trails Camping Resort, campers enjoy "Amazing events every weekend!" according to one review, while another mentioned, "Hosts provide plenty of activities like a DJ, breakfast, and lunch and donuts! Rentals for golf carts are available and a store on site."
What you should know
Electrical hookup locations: Some RV parks have unusual utility placement that requires planning. At Arrowhead RV Campground, one camper advised, "Good size sites but bring extension cords for electrical hook ups.... Odd outlet placement, very clean and friendly office personal."
Seasonal operation limits: Most RV campgrounds near Friendship operate from April through October. Fox Hill RV Park runs from "Apr 24 - Oct 12" while Yukon Trails operates from "April 15 to October 15."
Water quality concerns: Water quality varies between campgrounds. One camper at Ho-Chunk RV Resort cautioned, "Make sure to use a water filter outside your camper. The water left an orange residue in our dog bowls, sinks and pipes."
Road conditions after rain: Some campgrounds experience drainage issues during wet weather. A camper at Yukon Trails noted, "They could have used a little TLC on the roads into the sites as the rain created large holes and puddles which were a bit hard to navigate a trailer or motorhome but when we were in our site all was well!"
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate amenities: Lake of the Woods Campground receives high marks for family friendliness. "Nice family campground, very family oriented a lot of stuff for kids to do, planned events every weekend. Bar has great food. Pool and kiddie pool were clean and the beach/pond was so nice," reported one visitor.
Group camping options: Several campgrounds offer dedicated areas for family gatherings. Lake of the Woods Campground features exceptional group facilities: "The group campsite it's phenomenal... tons of space for each family and a great community area for your group. They have a store, a bar, coin op laundry, a pool, a clean little pond & a great playground... tons to do to keep busy!"
Weekend activities: Special events are common at many campgrounds, particularly on weekends. A Fox Hill RV Park visitor mentioned they "had some fun activities for the kids, but it was a challenge to maintain safe distancing with all of the interested people."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: For larger rigs at Fox Hill RV Park, campers suggest specific areas: "The B sites are shaded and seem larger than the rest. We stayed at site B6, which as far as I could tell is the largest site at fox hill."
Delivery services: Several RV campgrounds near Friendship, Wisconsin provide convenience services. A Fox Hill camper noted, "They deliver ice and firewood," while at The Reel Inn RV Campground a visitor appreciated "Great Place; Central to many key places with very low rates. Clean and Friendly Next to a huge restaurant and bar that have the lowest prices for above average food."
Leveling requirements: Be prepared for uneven sites at some campgrounds. One RVer at Fox Hill detailed: "Our site was very unlevel side to side. It took two 2x6 and a 1x6 under the camp side to be level. That made the first step into the coach, and last step out of the coach extremely high off the ground."
