Glamping close to Loganville, Wisconsin offers travelers a unique way to explore the Driftless Area, characterized by rolling hills and deeply carved river valleys untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. The region around Loganville sits at elevations between 800-1,200 feet, creating dramatic ridges and valleys that allow for secluded camping experiences. Winter temperatures often drop below 0°F, making seasonal availability a key consideration for luxury camping options.
What to do
Water recreation at Mirror Lake: Rent kayaks or canoes to explore the calm waters and sandstone cliffs at Mirror Lake State Park. "The lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained," says Julia B. about Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park.
Trail exploration at Governor Dodge: Hike the 3-mile Canyon Trail loop for waterfall views and ecological diversity. "The Stevens Falls and Canyon Trails were the highlight of the trip- even in the rain! First you can explore the old spring house and read the informational signs about the family that used to farm there and other early settlers in the area," writes Siobhan R. about Cox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park.
Cable wakeboarding at Launch Park: Try electric wakeboarding at the adjacent cable park for a unique adventure (additional fees apply). "Our kids enjoyed the spring feed ponds and sand beach that also offered an inflateable course and Cable Launch to perfect their wake boarding," notes Suzanne R. about Chapparal Campground.
Wisconsin Dells attractions: Wisconsin Dells offers water parks and entertainment within 15-20 minutes' drive of most Loganville area campgrounds. "My family and I stayed at this Wisconsin Dells KOA location for two nights as the first stop on a 3+ week trip... The main reason we chose to stop here was to visit the water parks, specifically Noah's Ark, and the 'largest waterpark in the US' did not disappoint," shares Danielle V.
What campers like
Swimming pond with inflatables: Many campsites feature swimming ponds with climbing features for kids. "The pond had lots of great inflatables for the kids to climb on, and even the adults enjoyed them. The sand was clean with plenty of lounge chairs," mentions Kelly M. from her stay at Baraboo RV Resort by Rjourney.
Outdoor showers: Some campgrounds offer refreshing outdoor shower options in addition to standard facilities. "My youngest grandson and I loved the outdoor shower. The office and store closes early during the week at 5pm," notes Joan about Fox Hill RV Park & Campground.
Themed weekend activities: Special events and themed weekends enhance the glamping experience. "It was Halloween theme weekend so there was trick or treating, a haunted house, dance party… lots of stuff. My fav thing as an adult is the 'Hey ride!' They pile people onto a trailer turned wagon and drive around the park and yell 'HEEEEEYYYYYYYYY' to every person they see," shares Kelli V. about Yogi Bear Camp-Resort.
Proximity to Dells without crowds: Location near attractions while maintaining a quieter atmosphere is valued by guests. "This is a great alternative! We spend the weekend here and ended up spending a lot of time in the park. Nice lake area to rent boats and a few hiking trails," says Sara S. about Mirror Lake State Park.
What you should know
Site selection is crucial: Campsite terrain varies significantly with some areas offering more privacy and shade. "Day 1 was in pull thru section with absolutely no trees or privacy. Packed in tight. Next night was on river...wow what a difference! Site 1 is very private with path leading to water. It didn't even seem like the same campground!" reports Carolyn M. about Holiday Shores Campground.
Noise considerations: Traffic sound from nearby highways can affect some sites. "Beautiful facility but the traffic noise was atrocious," notes kelly B. about Mirror Lake State Park. At other campgrounds, nearby attractions can create noise: "There is a dirt track with racing just adjacent to the campground, so our poor guy was pretty nervous the whole time," shares Olivia M. about Arrowhead RV Campground.
Wildlife awareness: Raccoons can be persistent at several campgrounds. "The raccoons were brutal. They broke into our crates twice. Smart enough to figure out the clip mechanism," warns Julia B. about camping at Mirror Lake State Park.
Electrical hookup placement: Some sites have unusual utility placement requiring extra equipment. "Make sure you bring 50 ft of electrical cord and water hose. They do offer to barrow their extension cords," advises Travis I. about Arrowhead RV Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Book private sites for multi-family trips: Look for connected sites that allow shared spaces between family groups. "Mirror lake is quickly becoming one of our favorite campgrounds in Wisconsin. The sites are decent size and spaced for privacy. Some loops have group sites where you book 2 sites that are connected. Great for 2 families that want to share common space for kids," recommends Karen A. about Wisconsin Dells KOA.
Consider water features beyond pools: Swimming ponds with inflatables provide hours of entertainment for kids. "Plenty of things to do here to keep the kids engaged and busy very clean Campground the campsites are well-kept swimming Pond was clean and plenty of fun things to climb on and slide down," says David H. about Merry Mac's Campground.
Check activity schedules before booking: Weekend activities often differ from weekday programming. "Very friendly staff and escort, at site daily trash pickup which is nice. Lots of kids, large playground and pool. Busy on weekends quiet and peaceful during the week," notes Victoria G. about Wisconsin Dells KOA.
Review site topography for safety: Some glamping sites have challenging terrain that may not be suitable for young children. "Our 3 campsites were on a very steep hill with the fire pit on the bottom of the hill. It was raining the whole time we were there and many people slipped down the slope," warns Luke B. about Yogi Bear Camp-Resort.
Tips from RVers
Consider site drainage after rain: Some sites experience pooling or runoff issues during heavy rain. "We stayed in site #4 it was nice sized and quiet. We had full hook up, a picnic table & fire pit, our friends camped next to us in #5," notes B M. about Fox Hill RV Park.
Leveling can be challenging: Bring levelers as many sites throughout the region have natural slopes. "My site was very unlevel side to side. It took two 2x6 and a 1x6 under the camp side to be level. That made the first step into the coach, and last step out of the coach extremely high off the ground," explains Jeff G. about Fox Hill.
Check wifi policies and reliability: Internet access varies greatly between glamping properties near Loganville. "Full hookup sites are nice. Laundry room is good. Showers and bathrooms clean. Nice little store and excellent staff," reports Brenda A. about Fox Hill RV Park.
Extension cord requirements: Some glamping facilities have unusual utility placement. "Good place to camp. Friendly and helpful front desk. Pool is very nice. Perfect water temperature in June. Make sure you bring 50 ft of electrical cord and water hose," advises Travis I. about Arrowhead RV Campground.
