Best Glamping near Hartford, WI

Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit houses upscale glamping accommodations with comfortable beds, climate-controlled interiors, and private outdoor spaces. Located near Dousman, Wisconsin, about 35 miles from Hartford, these luxury canvas tents and safari-style accommodations feature electricity, premium bedding, and rustic-chic furnishings. Kohler-Andrae State Park also offers elevated glamping experiences with fully-furnished safari tents that include real beds with linens, electricity, and private decks overlooking Lake Michigan. Both locations provide glamping guests with access to modern shower facilities, drinking water, and dedicated fire pits with cooking grates. One guest shared, "The sites are spacious and most seem to have shade for at least part of the day. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit with a grill that folded in and out."

Glamping guests at these locations enjoy direct access to hiking trails, including the Ice Age Trail and Scuppernong Trail, plus water activities on Lake Michigan and Ottawa Lake. The Playful Goose Campground, another glamping option near Hartford, features an indoor pool particularly appealing for families with children. Visitors can explore the surrounding Kettle Moraine State Forest with its distinctive glacial landforms, spring-fed lakes, and diverse wildlife. During summer months, glamping accommodations at these locations book quickly, especially on weekends, with most sites available from April through October. A recent visitor mentioned, "The beach is great, open and lots of room to set up for the day either on the grass or sand. There are flush toilets at the beach and rentable pavilions."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hartford, Wisconsin (23)

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

    38 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it."

    "The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground."

    2. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

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

    $25 - $80 / night

    "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."

    "We stayed with a group of people here with no electricity but was able to use my generator during the day while camping in my pop-up. Hot shower, public lake to go kayaking in."

    3. Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    8 Reviews
    Delafield, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Nestled in the heart of lake country (Waukesha County) and accessible from the Lake Country Trail and Ice Age Trail, this county park is perfect for those just passing through or families looking for a"

    "Very windy weekend but I imagine during the summer it’s a great spot to camp near their big beach and lake access."

    4. The Playful Goose Campground

    5 Reviews
    Horicon, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 485-4744

    "Bath house was a bit dated but okay. Coin operated showers, 25 cent for several minutes. Pay attention to reservation online or call….they have multiple types of sites."

    "I really enjoyed the large lot we were on that backed up to a creek which you cannot hear or see but it is all forest behind you."

    5. Lazy Days

    5 Reviews
    West Bend, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 675-6511

    $31 - $43 / night

    "Swimming lake was very warm and clean. Fishing was available. Very affordable canoe kayak rentals. Mini golf and a little store where if you need it they have it."

    6. Kohler-Andrae State Park

    45 Reviews
    Oostburg, WI
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 451-4080

    "Some easy, limited elevation hikes around the campground, and a nice mix of pine trees/marsh/open space. Just a few minutes walk to Lake Michigan and a nice beach."

    "Riding my bicycle laden with touring gear in the rain, I was quite wet by the time I arrived at the state park entrance."

    7. Breezy Hill Campground

    4 Reviews
    Fond du Lac, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 477-2300

    "It’s extremely clean, kid and pet friendly, with lots of amenities. Staff is incredibly friendly! The only downside is that if you want visitors, there is a $5/visitor fee."

    8. Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stoughton, WI
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 873-9695

    "We arrived after 5pm and were able to find out camp spot easily with the reservation email."

    "Only stayed in group campsite but was conveniently located with lots of room, picnic tables, fire pit. We stayed there for the Ironman race. Great fun, nice people."

    9. KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site

    1 Review
    Eagle, WI
    28 miles
    Website

    "Decent walk and terrain to get to the site. There is an open shelter to put your tent if you prefer to outside. There is a fire pit, but we found our own wood around the site. (Bring a small axe)."

    10. Milton-Madison SE KOA

    17 Reviews
    Edgerton, WI
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 868-4141

    "Very clean and friendly staff, the pool is meh as the hot tub was cold but the grounds were real nice. Big fire pits, they pick up your garbage. Lots of stuff for kids to do"

    "They have everything from just electrical hook up to full hookup to drive through spots. The pool and bath house is very nice. You can rent a golf cart too."

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227 Reviews of 23 Hartford Campgrounds


  • Kelly M.
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Enjoying Ottawa Lake Campground

    We've camped here before and like it. The sites are spacious and most seem to have shade for at least part of the day. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it. The beach is great, open and lots of room to set up for the day either on the grass or sand. There are flush toilets at the beach. There are rentable pavilions. We didn't see any garbage bins nearby so bring a trash bag to carry out. The showers are hot but that's the best thing about them. They're not very big and don't have a curtain to separate changing area and shower. With 2 kids, things tend to get a little wet. However, they get the job done. We love the location. Close to hiking: Scuppernong Trail on the Ice Age Trail and Scuppernong Spring Nature Trail and a few others. Close to shopping and restaurants, if needed. Only downside to our site was the highway (CR-ZZ) was on the other side of the trees and busy. All said, we'll most likely be back again.

  • Amanda K.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Silver Springs Campsites Inc

    Family Fun & Lots of Space

    We came here with a group of four families. It was excellent to have tent, cabin and rv spots available as each family felt comfortable staying there. Very spacious campsites. Clean and well manicured. They have a fully stocked store, pool, kangaroo pad and lake with inflatable slides etc. Their playground is awesome and kept all 12 kids ages 1-12 busy for the whole day. We would stay there again. Showers are 25cents for 4mins. Pretty clean and updated bathroom facilities.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Pilgrims Campground

    Hillside Tent Camping & RV Bliss

    Conveniently located next to absolutely nothing just due northwest of Fort Atkinson, you’ll love Pilgrim’s Campground for its successful delivery of (capital letters) P&Q! What I love most about this location is how they keep all the RV campers penned in up against the slight diagonal embankment, which actually provides some pretty phenomenal views of the surrounding areas (if not your next door neighbors) as well as excellent drainage and subsequently separated from the primitive TV campsites. These latter sites are placed just due southwest of the grounds and are pitched perfectly in a tree-lined meadow, encircled by freshly cut corn fields, where you’ll find no shortage of amazing animals coming to graze throughout the day (and night) from deer, raccoons, opossums and endless tag teams of squirrels. 

    Because there isn’t so much around, be prepared to bring everything with you (save ice and wood, which is sold on-site). While the bathroom / shower facilities are just passable, what you are giving up in terms of creature comforts is more than made up for in the sheer proximity to all of nature. During the warm summer months, there’s a small in-ground pool on-site, which sits right in front of the main office. All of the standard camping surround-sound elements are here from fire rings and picnic tables to water, electrical (50 / 30 / 20 / 15 amp) and sewer hook-ups. In all, there’s about 100 sites here at Pilgrims Campground, with the lion’s share of this pet-friendly property dedicated to overnight and seasonal RV / 5th Wheelers offering both back-in and pull-through sites. 

    Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you don’t mind some rough hiking, there’s fantastic ‘spazierengehen’ to be had just wandering around the countryside in the bountiful corn and bean fields or head over to nearby Dorothy Carnes County Park for some decent trails to explore; (2) In the event that you don’t like being awaken too early from all of the nearby roosters, then bring some ear plugs; (3) When you grow tired of having to forage through either your on-board RV mini-fridge or bear-proof Cordova roto-molded cooler, then look no further than ‘What’s the Point’ (no, seriously, that's the name of the restaurant!) for traditional Midwestern comfort food like corned beef & cabbage, fried fish, BBQ ribs and prime rib; (4) Should you come bearing watercraft and looking for a decent spot to dip your kayak or canoe at, then check out Rose Lake State Natural Area, which BTW is quite small, but very convenient, or try out much larger Red Cedar Lake or Lake Ripley; and (5) Cell coverage and WiFi is pretty horrific in these parts, so bring a booster or plan to leave civilization behind you. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Brenton S.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Elkhorn Campgrounds

    Affordable and friendly!

    Such a great little place to escape to or visit if you're just passing through. Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana. You might even be able to catch a show or two on site at the fair grounds, depending on the time of year.

  • Tricia E.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson

    Wonderfully clean family campground

    My husband and I plus our 3 kids stayed in a rustic cabin. The cabin was exactly how it was described and thankfully so! Since it had air-conditioning we all slept great. The grounds itself was very clean, the portable toilets were cleaned twice a day. There were many activities for all ages both for a small fee and free. Our kids used the pools quite a lot and were a bit disappointed with the skatepark. They enjoyed all the airfilled bouncy activities.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    Quiet hours not enforced

    We were just looking for a site to stay overnight after a wedding we attended near by.  The sites ver very close together, but the biggest complaint is the noise into the wee hours of the morning.  What good are quiet hours if they are not enforced?  The people across from us were playing music and being loud well past 1:00 am.  Overall the park looks nice, but we would not recommend this place based on the noise after quiet hours.

  • Kim L.
    Aug. 10, 2019

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Large wooded sites- near loud road

    The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground. We did have to wait in line to fill the water tank, but the water pressure was good and it didn’t take too long. We stayed at site 327e, which was very easy to back in to and was mostly level. Easy access to electrical and plenty of space for slide outs. A nice big fire pit with large flat grate for cooking, one of the best set ups I’ve seen. Would be perfect, but there’s a loud highway WI-67 traffic about 20 ft from the campsite. Tons of loud motorcycles and trucks with constant traffic. If you want solitude I would avoid sites 305e-328e, all of the odd number sites back up to the road. Evens, except for 328e, are inside and are better. Video shows traffic and noise. I would come back, but pick a site inside the campground and away from highway.

  • Justin F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Great state park , close to the lake & Sheboygan

    Really nice state park with pretty good space in between sites. Some easy, limited elevation hikes around the campground, and a nice mix of pine trees/marsh/open space. Just a few minutes walk to Lake Michigan and a nice beach. Only flaw is the inconsistency with fire pits, some on the opposite side that doesn't give you much privacy for a campfire. The sites on the road aren't great, but at least the picnic table and fire pits are secluded with those.

  • Nora S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Pilgrims Campground

    A relaxing spot close to Madison

    So I think my impression of this campground mostly has to do with the fact that although it’s an actual campground unlike what we usually do (dispersed camping), it was completely secluded. We were the only ones with a tent, and the rest of the people there were people who had set up semi-permanent RV homes. Although we did see some really cool set-ups, we didn’t see a soul and we weren’t mad about it! They had showers and a pool, as well as other amenities such as toilets and fire pits.This was definitely a relaxing spot, with very little noise and relative seclusion. Also to add the fire pits were actually metal rings, so you can move them wherever you want. Would definitely return!!


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