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Best Campgrounds near Greendale, WI

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Camping opportunities near Greendale, Wisconsin include several established campgrounds within a short drive of the city. The area features RV parks like Wisconsin State Fair RV Park, the only RV park in Milwaukee, along with family-oriented options like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Caledonia. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate tent camping and RVs, while some also offer cabin rentals and glamping facilities. Cliffside Park Campground in Caledonia and Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks provide alternatives with varying levels of amenities and natural settings within 20 miles of Greendale.

Many campgrounds in the Milwaukee metropolitan area operate seasonally, with most open from April through October, though Wisconsin State Fair RV Park remains open year-round. Reservations are typically required, especially during summer weekends and holiday periods. Electric hookups are common at most sites, but water and sewer connections vary by location. "Perfect campground for what it is! Big paved parking lot with full hookups. Very close to downtown, right off interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient," noted one visitor about the State Fair RV Park. Sites at county parks like Muskego tend to be more rustic with fewer amenities but offer more natural surroundings.

The camping experience varies significantly between the urban and county park settings. Urban sites like Wisconsin State Fair RV Park primarily serve as convenient bases for exploring Milwaukee attractions rather than wilderness experiences. "Really a parking lot for RV camping off an interstate. Very loud and not family place but good for overnight," reported one camper. In contrast, county parks provide more traditional camping environments with natural features. At Muskego Park, campers appreciate the "spring fed pond for swimming and fishing" and trails that take visitors "through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view." Family-oriented campgrounds like Jellystone Park in Caledonia focus on activities and amenities, featuring swimming pools, water slides, playgrounds, and organized recreational programs, making them popular destinations for families with children.

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Best Camping Sites Near Greendale, Wisconsin (63)

    1. Cliffside Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Caledonia, WI
    11 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. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia

    12 Reviews
    Oak Creek, WI
    8 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"

    3. Wisconsin State Fair RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Wauwatosa, WI
    6 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."

    4. Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks

    8 Reviews
    Muskego, WI
    9 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."

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

    39 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    24 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)."

    6. Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    23 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    22 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."

    7. Sunrise Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    21 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    22 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!"

    8. Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    22 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    23 miles
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $30 / night

    "It is close to the Ice Age trail and the Scuppernong trail, and a short drive from Ottawa Lake.  Nearby is some excellent mountain biking in hilly terrain at the Emma Carlin and John Muir trails. "

    "Pinewoods Campground is part of the southern Kettle Morraine State Forest in Wisconsin. The campground is secluded and most sites are private and shaded."

    9. Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    67 Reviews
    Zion, IL
    36 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."

    10. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    7 Reviews
    Menomonee Falls, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Live nearby. We go there a lot over the summer. Fun park to ride bikes through. Many trails to walk or hike. The pond has a great beach for kids."

    "There are miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range and I’m sure I’m missing more."

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539 Reviews of 63 Greendale Campgrounds

  • Tim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    Nagawaukee County Park

    Site was clean and flat enough for my two person tent. Restrooms were porta-johns, but very clean. Plenty of free wood available for the fire.

  • Jessica T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Nice enough grounds, poorly maintained electric panels

    To be honest I thought this stay was going to be easy and the first couple days were. They didn’t have full hook up sites and we have a 50 amp rig… we used a dogbone to connect to the 30 amp site. It was fine for a bit but then we started to get surges. Our EMS protected the rig but ultimately we couldn’t use the power. Even with only running the fridge it continued to trip. We tried the one next to us and it gave us the reverse polarity code so we decided it would be best to just leave the following day. The grounds are well maintained and the owners are friendly… they mentioned some of their 30 amp sites will get converted to 50 next year so hopefully that helps but definitely frustrating to need to book another site and forfeit money on this one.

  • Operation_Fun ..
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    Could be better

    This seemed like it could be a really great campground, but it's not taken care of very well and felt a bit unsafe. 

    It's a huge park, yet the sites aren't very private. The mosquitoes and ticks are the worst I've experienced thus far, and the abandoned buildings by the beach feel like crack dens.

    We brought chairs and relaxed by the beach for a while, which was very peaceful and really made the trip.

    It's worth checking out if you're interested. I now understand why there are always sites available here when it seems every other campground is fully booked.

  • 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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  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Simple Campground

    With a small family to mind, while out enjoying a short weekend of camping, I appreciated Pilgrim’s Campground in Wisconsin for its quiet, family-oriented atmosphere that made our stay both relaxing and memorable. The sites were clean, level and easy to settle into, with plenty of shade and enough space for the kids to play safely nearby. While the campground doesn’t have the flashy resort-style amenities of some bigger parks, it makes up for it with well-kept facilities, a friendly, welcoming staff, and a slower pace that let us truly enjoy time together outdoors. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting marshmallows at night and spotting wildlife along the nature trails, while I valued the sense of safety and the community feel among fellow campers. Conveniently located near local attractions yet peaceful enough to feel tucked away, Pilgrim’s offered the perfect balance of simplicity, comfort, and wholesome family camping.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson

    Nostalgic Campground

    As a mom, I can honestly say that Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson is one of those rare campgrounds where the kids are entertained from morning till night and parents can actually relax a little too. The whole place feels designed with families in mind: colorful playgrounds, themed weekends, wagon rides, character visits from Yogi and Boo Boo, and a pool with splash zones that keep little ones happy for hours. Our campsite was clean and level, with options for full hookups or cozy cabins if you’d rather skip the RV, and the bathhouses were spotless, which is something I always look for. What I appreciated most was the balance: the kids could run from the jumping pillow to the mini golf course to the craft barn without ever getting bored, while my husband and I enjoyed sitting by the campfire or joining in on family activities like outdoor 'movies under the stars.' The campground store was well-stocked with snacks, s’mores supplies, and those 'oops, we forgot it' supplies, which saved us more than once. And while there’s plenty to do onsite, being near Lake Koshkonong and Fort Atkinson means you can easily slip away for a day of fishing, boating, or exploring. For me, the best part was watching my kids’ faces light up during the evening hayride, sticky with marshmallow, waving at Yogi like he was a celebrity that felt like the kind of wholesome, memory-making trip I hope they’ll look back on for years.

  • 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.

Guide to Greendale

Camping near Greendale, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful lakes to well-maintained campgrounds, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Kohler-Andrae State Park. One visitor noted, "There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs."
  • Fishing: Head to Mauthe Lake Campground for great fishing opportunities. A camper mentioned, "We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better."
  • Beach Activities: Enjoy the sandy shores at Big Foot Beach State Park. One reviewer shared, "The campground was full for the weekend but emptied out on Sunday. Conveniently located next to Lake Geneva."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park said, "The amenities were very clean and well taken care of."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Cliffside Park Campground remarked, "The sites were clean, grass was trimmed, plenty of trees for shade."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Ottawa Lake Campground are great for families. A reviewer noted, "It’s good for family with kids or beginner campers."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Harrington Beach State Park mentioned, "This was a louder campground. More of a party vibe than we really look for in state parks."
  • Limited Water Access: Not all campgrounds have water hookups. A visitor at Mauthe Lake Campground pointed out, "There is a shower house but we made use of the more convenient vault toilets."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Big Foot Beach State Park noted, "This area has always been a summer getaway, so reservations are hard to get."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Kohler-Andrae State Park that offer amenities for kids. A reviewer said, "Campsites were spacious and well maintained."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids entertained. One camper at Harrington Beach State Park mentioned, "Took a wonderful hike to Lake Michigan saw a lot of wildlife including deer."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy with plenty of snacks. A visitor at Ottawa Lake Campground shared, "The lake is beautiful during the sunset, sandy area and playground for kids."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A camper at Cliffside Park Campground noted, "The sites were clean, grass was trimmed, plenty of trees for shade."
  • Use Dump Stations: Many campgrounds have dump stations available. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park mentioned, "We paid $40/night for an electric (30amp) site because we needed to run the a/c."
  • Bring Extra Water: Since some campgrounds lack water hookups, it's wise to bring extra. A camper at Mauthe Lake Campground said, "Water is available in different ways - even a drinking fountain."

Camping near Greendale, Wisconsin, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot waiting for you!

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

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