RV camping near Greenfield, Wisconsin offers options within 30-40 miles with varied terrain from wooded settings to lakefront access. Sites typically open from April through October, with some year-round availability. Overnight temperatures can drop to the 40s even in summer months, particularly at campgrounds in the Kettle Moraine region where pine forest canopies create cooler microclimates.
What to do
Fishing access: 15-minute drive from Naga-Waukee Park to Lake Nagawicka where "the beach on the shores of Lake Nagawicka is well-groomed, clean, has a seasonal lifeguard and a playground within earshot." Boat rentals available at the boathouse.
ATV trails: 40 miles south at Sunrise Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area which offers "a ton to do" according to one visitor. A camper notes they "took our bikes down by the pond and park," while another mentions "we went for the ATV track."
Ice Age Trail hiking: Available from Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit where "there are hiking trails incorporated into the campground with access to the kettle morraine Forrest." A camper mentioned "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."
Archery practice: Available at Muskego Park where one visitor mentions "an archery area where you can practice shooting from a blind above - great for hunters looking to brush up skills before the season starts."
What campers like
Secluded pine forest sites: At Pinewoods Campground where "sites 22 and 23, 24, 25 and 26 are very cool. The campsites are in the midst of a pine forest. It would be sweet to tent camp there and listen to the wind in those trees."
Lake access with amenities: At River Bend RV Resort which offers "a spring fed pond for swimming and fishing. Trails that took you through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view of the surrounding area." Another camper added there's a "nice swim pond, great pool, fishing…you name it, it's probably here."
Group camping options: Found at Cliffside Park Campground where "Outer sites backed to woods for most sites. The campground takes reservations 7 days out or drive up." A camper noted "we saw a lot of bigger rigs but so much space between sites it didn't feel like we were crowded."
Accessible features: Many campgrounds provide adapted sites and facilities. A visitor to Naga-Waukee Park noted "Beautiful boathouse rentable seasonally. Heated in-door plumbing for the toilets that were open, vault toilets also available and all were clean, even off season...Dog friendly, even a dog swimming area."
What you should know
Varying noise levels: At Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks, "it is quite nice and pretty out here. A lot of amenities you'll find at other campgrounds. It is very close to main roads as I heard traffic all day and sometimes sirens."
Reservation timing crucial: Cliffside Park Campground operates a split system where "the campground takes reservations 7 days out or drive up. We saw a lot of bigger rigs but so much space between sites it didn't feel like we were crowded."
Variable cell service: Coverage varies significantly by location. At Pinewoods Campground, a camper reported "We didn't get Verizon service in camp but occasionally found 1 or 2 bars of weak signal while hiking."
Insects can be intense: Summer months bring mosquitoes to wooded sites. One camper at Sunrise Campground warned "expect to be breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an army full mosquitos. Couldn't even sit outside at the site really."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for children: Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake offers "a very clean bathroom and bathhouse, freshwater for campers, and some electric tent campsites. The property is basically terraced along a slope down to the lake, with the RV and mobile home sites closer to the lake."
Nature programs: Available at Sunrise Campground where "the Weekend we were here they had a free Kids fishing weekend and John the naturalist was amazing!! There is a ton to do at this park the nature center has activities all weekend long."
Playground access: Muskego Park features "a spring fed pond for swimming and fishing. Trails that took you through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view of the surrounding area."
Weekend entertainment: Some campgrounds offer scheduled activities. At River Bend RV Resort, a visitor mentioned "live music, food trucks and a beer garden" on their weekend visit, noting this was "well away from the campsite areas so if you are just there for nature it didn't impede on that."
Tips from RVers
Site lengths vary significantly: At Cliffside Park Campground, "Campsites can fit up to a 45' RV, and while tents are allowed, there is not a separate tent section. Each site has water but in order to reach some of the spigots you would need more than a 50' water hose."
Dump station access: Muskego Park offers sanitary dump stations, but locations can be congested during peak checkout times. As one camper noted, the site has "spacious sites with electric... each has your standard table & fire pit... plenty of greenery to feel secluded."
Seasonal considerations: River Bend RV Resort has popular amenities that change crowd levels throughout the season. A camper noted "Holiday weekends get a little crazy, in both good and bad ways. WiFi was great in some areas, Non-existent in others. No cell carrier works well here at all."
Weather protection: Be prepared for temperature swings even in summer. One camper at Pinewoods Campground mentioned "It was really cold and we blew through 4 bundles of firewood each day!"
