Campgrounds near Greenfield, Wisconsin range from modern RV parks to rustic woodland sites. The region sits on glaciated terrain with rolling hills and kettles formed by retreating glaciers during the last ice age. Sites typically sit at 700-900 feet elevation, with local parks experiencing temperature shifts of up to 30 degrees between day and night during spring and fall camping seasons.
What to do
Fishing options: At Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks, visitors can fish several small ponds and practice archery skills. As one camper noted, "the park has a lot of amenities including a beachy pond area and an archery area where you can practice shooting from a blind above - great for hunters looking to brush up skills before the season starts."
Swimming beach access: The small man-made swimming pond at Muskego Park offers a family-friendly experience during summer months. "The best thing is probably the small man made pond. I believe it's stocked with fish and offers a very family friendly swimming area. There's a nice little concessions stand, a little sand area, and a small pier to jump off of," according to one visitor.
Hiking trails: Pinewoods Campground connects directly to woodland paths. One camper highlighted this accessibility: "We asked the ranger about hiking and she gave us a map to a trail system that connects to this campground between the group sites and loop 3. We enjoyed a 4 mile hike from camp to the observation trail."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At Menomonee Park, sites provide good separation despite being in a county park setting. "I would say sites are average size for a county park. All sorts are mostly wooded and offer good shade," noted one camper, who also mentioned "miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range."
Night sky viewing: Sunset Campground at Richard Bong State Recreation Area allows stargazing opportunities when skies are clear. A camper reported, "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."
Firewood delivery service: Some county parks offer convenient firewood delivery directly to campsites. At Menomonee Park, campers appreciate that "The Ranger will come by often with wood to buy," while Naga-Waukee Park has "Plenty of free wood available for the fire."
What you should know
Site privacy variations: Naga-Waukee Park has significant differences between sites. "The campground area is nice and wooded. Provides ample privacy from other campers. Although the road ways are a little tight," reports one visitor. Some campsites include full cover while others are in full sun.
Ambient noise concerns: At Naga-Waukee Park, "the entire grounds is surrounded by roads, highways and the constant hum of traffic, sometimes louder than others." Similarly, Wisconsin State Fair RV Park is "really a parking lot for RV camping off an interstate. very loud and not family place but good for over night."
Mosquito intensity: The wetland environment at Sunset Campground creates significant insect challenges. "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," according to one camper who added, "I have seldom been around so many all at once."
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The abundance of animals at some sites creates natural entertainment for children. At Sunset Campground, "There were relatively few campers during the week and just about every other campsite had at least a bunny or two," making wildlife observation an easy activity.
Scheduled activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers organized recreation for children. "Great campground for families! Tons to do! Bathrooms/showers are good. Comfortable stay," shares one visitor. Another reports, "Plenty of things to do all day with the rec dept staff and lots of sightings of Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear!"
Beach facilities: The swimming areas at county parks are designed with families in mind. Muskego Park features "a spring fed pond for swimming and fishing" and during certain weekends hosts family-friendly events: "the weekend we were there they had live music, food trucks and a beer garden."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Wisconsin State Fair RV Park, the location of your site significantly impacts your experience. "We took an electric only site on the far right and were backed up against a band of grass. Full hookup sites are all blacktop," explains one RVer who used the park as "a base for Milwaukee attractions."
Utility considerations: The power supply at some campgrounds requires advance planning. At Wisconsin State Fair RV Park, "We didn't know it, but our site was 15 amp. On the same pole were two 30 amps. So we just use that because no one was there."
Weekend booking requirements: During peak season, many campgrounds have minimum stay requirements. At Wisconsin State Fair RV Park, "Summer months May through April you do have to book 2 nights minimum. That was a little annoying as it already seemed high price of $60 per night."
