Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lake Mills, WI

Lake Mills is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Lake Mills. Find the best campgrounds near Lake Mills, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lake Mills, Wisconsin (99)

    1. Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground

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

    "Good hiking around the lake and mostly dog friendly. Nice play ground with horse she pits."

    "Just a quick 2 hour drive from our home in Chicago, with large wooded sites for privacy. Clean bathrooms."

    2. River Bend RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Lake Mills, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 261-7505

    "Don’t forget the lake and floating obstacle course. Dog park, baseball field, the list goes on.

    The dump station lanes need some attention, more than gravel would be great."

    3. Milton-Madison SE KOA

    19 Reviews
    Edgerton, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 868-4141

    "No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!"

    "I'm going to try to make it a couple times. so much fun, just me and my dog. And one last the thing, my fellow campers were more than hospitable and very nice and I appreciate that very much."

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

    39 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round"

    "Some have a beautiful view of lake. Some water fountains did not work, however sinks were always working. So many little trails all throughout the campsite."

    5. Hickory Hills Campground

    12 Reviews
    Edgerton, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 884-6327

    $42 / night

    "The sites close to the store are so nice! wooded and somewhat private. Love that they have a sparkling clean (but cold!) pool and a lake with a beach!"

    "Our site was nicely wooded and a decent size, but everyone was pretty close to each other.

    When we were there, the women's shower was freezing and the men's was almost uncomfortably hot."

    6. Pilgrims Campground

    5 Reviews
    Fort Atkinson, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 563-8122

    "We were located on the end of the row and had lots of grass to enjoy. Owner was very friendly and helpful"

    7. Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area

    2 Reviews
    Lake Mills, WI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 648-8774

    "Sandill Station is right outside Lake Mills, WI, right off the Glacial Drumlin bike trail. It features 15 campsites and 1 group campsite in an oak savanna, with varying degrees of shade."

    8. Whistlestop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Marshall, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 655-3080

    $47 - $57 / night

    9. Valley View Recreation Club - Nudist

    2 Reviews
    Cambridge, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 770-8872

    $18 - $95 / night

    10. Badgerland Campground

    8 Reviews
    Stoughton, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 873-5800

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Very family and pet friendly with activities, lake and bar. Really enjoyed our overnight stay on a cross-country trip - highly recommend!"

    "We booked in VIP 1, which is right next to the bath house. We wanted to be close to the showers (coin op). We figured since we’re at a sporting event that might be nice. Very quiet at night."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lake Mills, WI

750 Reviews of 99 Lake Mills Campgrounds


  • Rose F.
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Crazy Horse Campground

    A little something of everything

    Friendly staff and a nicely stocked store. Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow! The sites are spaced out well and there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy or big group sites for a big party.

  • Jimmy P.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area

    Really nice, quiet semi-rustic camping experience

    Sandill Station is right outside Lake Mills, WI, right off the Glacial Drumlin bike trail. It features 15 campsites and 1 group campsite in an oak savanna, with varying degrees of shade. What makes this campground a bit different is that all 15 standard sites are carry-in only. The parking lot is anywhere from 100-500 yards from the campsite, depending on which one you choose. There isn't anywhere to buy firewood, so buy from a local resident/gas station. There are showers/flush toilets at the nearby Glacial Drumlin office in Lake Mills, but none on site, only pit toilets.

    The campsite we were on was spacious, private, and beautiful. We had two large oak trees on either side of our site, giving us a good amount of mixed shade. We walked over to Mud Lake (in the park), and only saw sandhill cranes flying, not standing in the water. Also nearby is Aztalan State Park and Aztalan museum. The state park is beautiful grassland and prairie, and the Crawfish River flows along side the park. There are hiking trails as well as guide tour booklets. The museum has a small fee, but is a collection of Native American artifacts as well as things from local residents and their ancestors.

    Overall, the campground is a nice choice if you want a private, quiet getaway into the oak savanna of southern Wisconsin. I wouldn't go in the middle of summer, due to the limited shade, but it was very nice in early fall.

  • jennifer Z.
    Oct. 22, 2023

    Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

    Surprising secret camp ground

    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. Bathrooms where very clean. Trails are great. Pet friendly - we brought our small, quiet dogs. Dog friendly restaurant right next to the camp site.

  • Pat M.
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Milton-Madison SE KOA

    Great stay

    Just 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!

  • Lori H.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Indian Trails Campground

    Lots of wholesome family fun

    Pond, pool, snack shop, kayak rentals, fishing pond, family bicycle course with helmets, dog park, lots of activities/themes, reasonably priced, and clean!

  • A
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Glacier Valley Campground

    Fun place

    Nice, clean, well maintained campground with something for everyone. Swimming pond is huge with toys for everyone. You can bring your own pool toys. Sites are decently spacious and decently level with some gravel and some grass. Bathhouse is nice & clean. Office/store has some logo goodies as well as any necessities you may need. They had a beer tasting going on, live music at the pavilion- both on a Saturday during our stay. A couple trails around for walks with dogs & a dog park. Lively campground during the day but nice & quiet at night with quiet hours being 11pm-8am.

  • Annabelle G.
    Jul. 29, 2019

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Our all-time favorite place

    Absolutely 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

  • Debra M.
    Jul. 29, 2021

    William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground (Dane County Park)

    So Much to Do Worth a Second Visit

    We enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September.   There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone. 

    The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride.  We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.

    The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant.  There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore.  There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground.  The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.

    About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.

    Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.

  • D
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Lantern DeForest

    nice clean quiet

    My first time at a campsite and new to the rv life. This campground is nice and so are the employees grass gets cut every week, the pool is clean, so is the dog park, my husband likes going to the camp bathroom for a hot shower because our rv only has 10 gallons of hot water. We did 3 months at the camp!


Guide to Lake Mills

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a range of amenities and activities for an enjoyable outdoor experience.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and pet-friendly amenities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lake Mills

Tips for camping with dogs near Lake Mills

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Badgerland Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Astico County Park, as amenities may be limited in some areas.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog at River Bend RV Resort to maintain the campground's cleanliness and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Lake Mills, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lake Mills, WI is Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

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