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Big Foot Beach State Park Campground welcomes pets across its 100 campsites located minutes from downtown Lake Geneva. Campers can bring their dogs to both tent and RV sites, with spacious options in the outer ring better suited for RVs with pets. The campground features newer bathroom and shower facilities kept clean throughout the day. Happy Acres Kampground provides another pet-friendly option with cabin accommodations for those traveling with dogs. Richard Bong State Recreation Area's Sunset Campground allows pets at its sites, which include tent, RV, and cabin options. Pets must be kept on leashes no longer than 8 feet throughout most park areas. Several reviewers note that while Big Foot Beach is pet-friendly, dogs aren't permitted in large portions of the park including the beach area. The camping areas themselves remain pet-accessible with sufficient room for dogs to move around at most sites.
Hiking trails throughout Big Foot Beach State Park provide exercise opportunities for leashed dogs, though pet owners should conduct frequent tick checks as numerous ticks can fall from trees in the area. Chain O' Lakes State Park campgrounds including Honeysuckle Hollow feature multiple pet-friendly loops with electric sites and nearby access to water recreation. Pet owners staying at these locations should pack all pet food securely at night, as active raccoons are known to scavenge after dusk for anything food-related. The proximity to Lake Geneva offers additional recreational options, though most beaches have restrictions for pets. Dog-friendly dining is available at establishments like the Boat House Bar & Grill located adjacent to Big Foot Beach State Park, providing a convenient option for campers with pets who want to enjoy a meal without leaving their dogs behind.
"We love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. We chose a walk in site #16 which was nice but I wish we chose one a bit further in."
"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 $18 - $36 / night
Check Availability"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"
"Pros: great hiking trails, nice lake to kayak on, family friendly beach and picnic areas Cons: Not great fishing, no dog friendly swim area, the beach/fishing pier/boat launch are all pretty far from"
from $20 - $38 / 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"
"Campsite is nice, we're pretty close to our neighbors but not as bad as other places I've been. Walking distance to a fishing dock!"
"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"
"Plenty of space & foliage between sites and a nice network of trails surrounding the campground. Close to some small towns and the interstate as well, but not close enough to hear traffic."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"In the Turner loop, the pit toilets are next to the path to the fishing pier, while the showers and full restrooms are between Turner and Fox den, there is a short path between sites 60& 61."
"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!"
"It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, but it is close to everything. "
"However there is plenty of space around to find a spot on your own. The campsites are a nice size and have electric hookups. Water was at central locations and a dump is on the way out."
"Prairie View campground is in the Chain O Lakes State Park series. This is the no services campground. We could walk to fill up with water but no electric on site. Checking in was interesting."
"It was me, my wife, our 8 month old daughter, and our dog."
"They are busy but spots are large and neighbors are not close by. Lots of kids. Great for families and pet friendly."
"Driving into rural northern IL felt like leaving the craziness behind. I brought my dog to an animal-friendly area of the beach, which was small and secluded."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"This State Park isn't too far off the beaten path which is nice. Fairly close to gas stations, convenience stores, etc. The park is clean, and has the bathrooms and utilities that would be needed."
"There are numerous sites that are on a small lake with great sunset views. Sites are decent size but not much privacy in between sites. Lots of wooded trails within the campground."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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"
GuideWe love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. We chose a walk in site #16 which was nice but I wish we chose one a bit further in. Bathrooms where very clean. Trails are great. Pet friendly - we brought our small, quiet dogs. Dog friendly restaurant right next to the camp site.
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuideAbsolutely beautiful, reasonable prices, electric available. Tons of restrooms, showers, laundry, and wonderful camp hosts. Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round
TravelerGreat park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range. Campsites were ok, not much separation or privacy at all. Pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often. We had very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene. Very convenient that they drive through the Campground to sell/deliver firewood tho. I'd stay here again because the park overall is great, but I would try to choose a better site. #9 looked alright, and in the 20#s looked a bit more tree lined and bigger.
LegendMy first impression when I first arrived here was the overwhelming scent of a newly minted campground, what with the freshly laid gravel, the mint condition security gates, finely manicured and recently raked greenery (as it was October when we visited, it might be better described as brownery) surrounded by a fairly decent gated enclosure lined with perfectly pruned tall towering oaks. Upon arrival, you’ll find what looks to be a brand-spanking new log cabin office on the right after passing a seemingly freshly-minted activities center / community lodge complete with in-ground heated swimming pool and jacuzzi on the left.
Amenities? As you could guess, this pet-friendly 60-acre RV resort has all the attractions in spades from pickleball, playgrounds, volleyball, log pergola patio, full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water & sewage), picnic tables, fire pits, BBQ grills, wagon rides, river access, picnic areas, bathhouses w/ showers & restrooms, cable TV WiFi (pretty poor connection though), gaga ball, game room, community room, billiards table, playground, wet bar, tabletop shuffleboard, community living room with large screen TV, DVD player w/ DVD library, clubhouse, dog park, horseshoes, hot tub, covered pavilions with picnic tables, catch & release ponds, inflatable water toys, jumping pillow, laundr-O-mat, propane refueling station and dump station.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) This place isn’t EZ to find – for some reason, if you plug the campground into your GPS, you’ll literally be on the wrong side of the tracks, where you will arrive at a dead end with a sign that says you are in the wrong place and that you’ll need to double-back, cross the train tracks heading north and turn right just before arriving to High Road School of Belvidere (so if you see a school, you’ve gone too far); (2) You will want to take note that yes, you actually cross train tracks to get to this campground, so if you’re sharp, you’re going to want to ensure you haven’t booked a site right next to where trains will shoot through every few hours, this specifically means avoiding sites #E1-#E5 and #FS23-#FS36 as well as #FE1-#FE20; (3) If you’re a tent camper, you can certainly stay here, but you will want to note that this is very much an RV outpost; (4) The best sites IMHO are those on the northernmost perimeter, as far away from the train tracks as you can get and that also border the Kishwaukee River with sites #S9-#S20 being excellent, as well as #S25-#S81, which are equally amazing; (5) If you are planning on using that amazing pool that you saw as you came in, make sure you call management a good day or two before you come in to ensure that they turn on the heater – when we were there for 2 days, by the time we left, the pool was still too cold to go for a dip; and (6) When you grow weary of trying to conjure up a meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler and want to venture out to try some local fare, just a short walk into the nearby town is Garden Prairie Café, which has a very simple menu offering no shortage of fried everything (fish, shrimp, chicken, etc.) and then there’s Pleasant Street Tavern, but that’s mostly cheap national beers and frozen pizza fare, so if you want something a bit more substantive, head west of here to Miles Bar N’ Grill that serves up typical Midwestern fare like cheese curds, pork tenderloin, Italian beef and a variety of fried fish like blue gill, cod and catfish.
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RangerI was here for three months this time as i get to business completed. The park was still kept up very nicely and this time I was here long enough to be able to see how. The grass is mowed every week. There is patroling at all hours for security. The laundry machines are great the dryers ore good. The dog park is clean and secure. The lake is natural and kept free of litter and garbage. The park is much bigger than i thought it was last year. The store has many items you may need. The showers are cleaned and work great. The camp water is high in Iron. The pot roads need service as thay do have a lot of pot holes. Good thing for the 5mph speed limit.
ScoutStaff was polite and helpful. They escort you to your spot. They hand out activity sheets for the weekend. 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. They charge extra if you have visitors.
ScoutWe 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.
TravelerWe liked this site because it was on the "quiet loop." No radios or pets allowed. I'm not sure about children! :) The sites are fairly close together and the trees are sparse, but it was a beautiful site and wonderfully quiet for the long weekend over the 4th of July 2017.
You can walk over to an area that has hiking trails right out of the campsite. State park mountain biking trails are also close by, but you would need to drive to them. The showers were clean and when we used them, available. There is a playground right next to them as well.
The campsite itself had a good log-stopper so you wouldn't drive too far into the woods, great fire ring, and picnic table. We had nice flat areas for our tents.
I am not so sure I would have enjoyed myself if I'd been in another loop. The quiet was perfect!
Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers two distinct campgrounds near Genoa City, Wisconsin, with Sunrise Campground featuring electric sites and Sunset Campground providing more wooded accommodations. Located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, this area sits on glacial terrain with rolling hills and several lakes within a 15-mile radius. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F during camping season with higher humidity levels in July and August.
Fishing opportunities: Wolf Lake at Sunrise Campground provides warm-water fishing during summer months with kayaking options. "Kayaking was nice too on wolf lake," notes Stefanie B., who visited during a hot weekend when "the sandy Beach and warm water were great!"
Hiking trails: Big Foot Beach State Park Campground offers walking paths through wooded areas with moderate terrain. "Hiking trails are beautiful and of course the Lake is wonderful," reports Rachel W., who has been coming to the park for years and notes the recent improvements with "new bathrooms."
Water recreation: The Turner Lake South Campground area connects to the Fox River system with boat launches. "The lake was very nice. We were able to kayak but be careful getting the kayaks in. Stairs down to the pier and the bottom of the lake is very mushy," explains Julia B., who found "the water was very clear and you could see the fish swim by."
Spacious sites: The outer ring at Big Foot Beach offers larger sites suitable for families needing more room. "Nice large sites, gravel spot for arc/trailer, fire pit and picnic table," observed Melissa B., though she noted that "the overall camping area isn't very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric."
Wildlife viewing: Sunset Campground at Richard Bong Recreation Area provides excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "If you enjoy bird watching or rabbit spotting, this is a great place to go," writes Tim H., who adds: "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."
Private camping spots: The layout at many sites creates natural separation from neighbors. "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," reports Tim H. about Sunset Campground, appreciating how different this was from many campgrounds where "you are stacked in like cord wood."
Insect preparation: The wetland areas around Honeysuckle Hollow attract significant mosquito populations. "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks," warns Meg, who advises parents to "have them wear hats or a wagon shade on walks so nothing lands in their hair."
Wildlife after dark: Evening brings active wildlife seeking food. "The raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched," cautions Meg at Honeysuckle Hollow, recommending campers "eat dinner and do s'mores early, then everything must be packed into cars for the night and all surfaces wiped down."
Campground noise levels: Noise varies significantly between weekdays and weekends. "The campground was really busy during the weekend, but cleared out Sunday and we nearly had the whole loop to ourselves during the week," reports Tina, who stayed at Honeysuckle Hollow for a full week and enjoyed the many trails available.
Playground access: Fox Den Campground offers structured play areas for children. "Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas," notes Ian C., who found the "pads are pretty level, and each site has some semblance of privacy from other campers."
Budget-friendly options: Some sites offer significant savings for families. "These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly," reports Addison G. about Turner Lake South, adding there are "small trails around as well that are beginner."
Shower facilities: Bathroom quality varies between campgrounds. "The bath house was very clean," notes Michelle M. about Fox Den, while others mentioned bathrooms at other campgrounds needed more frequent maintenance. For families with small children, sites closer to restrooms offer convenience.
Electric hookups: At Sunrise Campground, RVers should note the layout of utility connections. Dakota found Prairie View's non-electric sites made for a better experience: "The gravel drive into the site was also pretty tight so we were able to park our car in it and block off the view to the road even more."
Site selection: Chain O'Lakes State Park campgrounds have specific areas better suited for larger vehicles. "Fox Den is superior to Honeysuckle Hollows because each site has an individual electric post. Sites in Honeysuckle have electric posts too far from parking pad," advises Debra M., who also notes "Fox Den also has more space between sites, more level pads and each site is tucked away with trees."
Dump station planning: On busy weekends, plan extra time for dump station use. "They needed someone to control the traffic that comes from two different directions going to the dual dump stations," suggests Myron W., who encountered congestion during a holiday weekend and recommends planning accordingly.
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