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Glamping near Menomonee Falls, WI
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The Kettle Moraine State Forest's Ottawa Lake Campground houses several glamping accommodation options within an hour drive of Menomonee Falls, offering a balance of comfort and natural surroundings. The campground features glamping structures with amenities like comfortable beds, electrical hookups, and picnic tables, all situated near a scenic lake with swimming access. One visitor noted, "This is a great place as all the water in the area brings a wide variety of birds." The glamping units provide more comfort than traditional camping while maintaining a connection to nature. At Naga-Waukee Park, canvas accommodations boast lake views and proximity to trails. Most glamping options in the area include fire rings, access to showers, and drinking water, making them suitable for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing basic comforts.
Hiking trails wind throughout the glamping properties, with the Ice Age Trail accessible from several locations. Ottawa Lake glamping guests enjoy direct lake access for swimming and paddling during warmer months. According to a camper, "At sunset, you just might have that beach all to yourself." The glamping sites at Menomonee Park provide access to a clean beach, fishing opportunities, and bike trails, with seasonal kayak and canoe rentals available. Most properties maintain year-round glamping options, though amenities may vary by season. Winter glampers often enjoy more privacy and quiet surroundings, while summer visitors benefit from expanded recreational activities including guided nature programs, beach access, and outdoor games. Glamping reservations typically open 11 months in advance, with weekend dates filling quickly during peak summer season.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Menomonee Falls (25)
1. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
"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."
52 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $38 / night
2. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $80 / night
3. Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $80 / night
4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia
"Plenty of things to do all day with the rec dept staff and lots of sightings of Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear! Pool and Bear Paw beach are both nice, the kids had a blast at both."
"Bathrooms/showers are good. Comfortable stay."
5. Kohler-Andrae State Park
"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."
15 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $21 - $70 / night
6. Lazy Days
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $31 - $43 / night
7. KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
"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)."
8. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
"Lots of noise. Lots of kids. Lots of dogs. It's park area is very nice. Nice playground for kids. Volleyball nets. Lots of picnic tables and grills available. Dogs not welcome in most of the park."
"Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. trails for hiking are nice, but the overall camping area isn’t very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric. this was the first time"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $36 / night
9. The Playful Goose Campground
"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."
10. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
"*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"
"Non-electric sites in the loop on the small fishing pond were relatively quiet, well shaded, with decent screening between sites."
Drive Time
- 20 min from Milwaukee, WI
- 40 min from Fond du Lac, WI
- 48 min from Racine, WI
- 50 min from Kenosha, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Menomonee Falls, WI
288 Reviews of 25 Menomonee Falls Campgrounds
Cindy S.
TravelerBreezy Hill Campground
A year round place
Very friendly and very clean. 1 swimming pond 2 fishing ponds volleyball courts and 2 off leash dog areas. Showers are free and they have a huge kid play area along with a seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.
- CCarrina G.
ScoutLazy Days
Do not stop here!!
We have been seasonal campers for many years! When we first started, everyone was very nice and we always had a great time. Each years the rules change a bit which is common.The last three years have been horrible! We have had nothing but issues that I brought up to the staff many times. I have had the workers ask me if I was f***in stupid, people stealing stuff off our lot, telling our guest we don’t camp there( even tho they knew they were coming for my daughters birthday party), and much more. They are extremely Strict on the 5 mph. They will scream at you if they see Gravel dust as you drive. The campground is not well maintained. I wish things would not have ended the way it has. I’m happy we found a better family friendly campground to be at where my kids are not scared to be playing in our lot!
kelsea D.TravelerPrairie View — Chain O' Lakes State Park
A lot to do.
There’s a lot of things to do out here. We did some hiking with our boy. The site we were at was maintained. It’s a nice place to go camping.
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendHoneysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lively Little Campground Beside Turner Lake
There’s something wonderfully EZ about camping where the kids can wander down toward the water and suddenly the whole weekend seems to slow down ... and that’s the entire charm of Honeysuckle Hollow. Here at Chain O’Lakes State Park, Honeysuckle Hollow is the largest and most wide open of the park’s camping areas, with electric sites geared particularly well toward RV families, although the tradeoff is noticeably less shade and almost zero privacy between nearly every campsite, compared with neighboring Fox Den, which offers up much more seclusion and shade. The greatest asset here is undoubtedly the direct access to Turner Lake (although you could also have direct access over at Turner Lake South), giving families an EZ place to fish, paddle or simply explore the shoreline, while electric hookups, picnic tables, grills and a nearby restroom/shower building keep the actual camping comfortably simple. We especially loved those unhurried moments when the boys could wander toward the lake while dinner was getting started and everyone seemed perfectly happy just being outside together. The shower facility here is convenient, although we found it just slightly more dilapidated conditions than the bathhouse located closer to Fox Den. From what we saw, I’d choose one of the better-spaced sites toward the Turner Lake side of the campground, where EZ water access helps compensate for Honeysuckle’s limited privacy. I’d recommend Honeysuckle for families who value electricity, lake access and a lively campground atmosphere, particularly if having Turner Lake practically in your backyard matters more than having your neighbors hidden behind the trees. One point to note is that the pier was in an advanced state of disrepair and so we were not able to fully maximize this particular amenity - so if accessing Turner Lake is important to you and your family, we would recommend calling ahead to verify the condition of the pier.
Renee R.GuideWhitewater Lake Campground & Hickory Woods Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Nice Campsites
For a primitive campground, this was a nice-enough experience.
Pros:
- The sites we stayed in and the others that we noticed seemed sizeable and had nice tree-cover
- Having access to the Ice Age Trail was really neat
- Lake access nearby
Cons:
- On the continuum of vault toilet quality, these were on the less-desirable end. We joked about whether it was scarier to visit them when they were dark or when the lights were on. If you love having fly friends keep you company when nature calls, then these are the bathrooms for you! The bathrooms did get cleaned on Sunday morning, but this didn't help the situation very much.
- No showers
Operation_FunGuideYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson
A midwest gem… I guess
Our friends have a permanent camper here so we joined them for the weekend. I’ve never experienced a place like this. It’s not what I would consider camping. It’s basically people’s second trailer park home. The frog pond that was turned into a swimming hole with ridiculous inflatables completely ruined the peaceful atmosphere in that area of the park. If you enjoy being surrounded by people, noise, and teens cruising in golf carts, you’ll love this place. We do have fun when we are with our friends here, but it is definitely not a typical peaceful camp.
- MManny A.Traveler
Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
Simple and local
First time RV’ing with my wife and we were able to navigate pretty easily in our rented 30’. Arrived on a Monday, and as posted, there was no one so we checked in online(they sent an email to check in). Simple camp site with tons of space(almost double our RV), a long wood picnic table and a fire pit. Everything was great until we left. Dumping was straight forward, but the person in front of me was taking a little while to dump. They had came up to my RV and let me know the dump tank was backing up, which I had also experienced when I tried dumping. I called to ask for assistance on Thursday and they said they would send a ranger out. 45 minutes of waiting and a couple other RV’s after us and we ended up giving up and going to another site closer to home to dump. Great experience otherwise.
- MMichael Z.Traveler
Hickory Hills Campground
Best of both worlds
This is my second time camping here (June / July). This campground is the best of both worlds. By that, I mean there’s is peace and solitude, while also family fun activities for kids and adults. You can rent kayaks and canoes, for the lake. Fishing pier, nice size beach with the inflatable obstacle course. On the weekend they have activity’s on the beach such as sand castle building competitions, obstacle races and then they have beach bubbles. It’s is fun to watch all the little kids running around like little marshmallows.
The golf carts are all newer with long lasting batteries. The campsites have lots of tree shade. On our arrival, our site appears to be cleaned. Even our fire ring was cleaned out. Golf cart was there waiting for us fully charged. They bring firewood out to you when you buy it from the store. The store has a nice array of items such as food, ice cream, clothing, little toys an such. The mini golf course is new and some obstacles are made from an artist with recycled tires that are painted.
There is lots or grass at our campsite (mud too if you’re here when it rains). The roads are a VERY hard packed gravel that electrical scooters can ride on. So yes, electric scooters appear to be permitted here. Be careful tho as there are quite a few pot holes and dips.
There is a heated pool that goes to 9ft. A balloon launching area, jumping pillow and I’m sure others that I’m missing. By the store, they have picnic tables in shade with activities on each one with little blocks. Karaoke on the weekends. And if you like to socialize, you might run into the “booze cruise”. This is a group of seasonal people that ride their golf carts around playing music trying to get more people to join the ride. They’re entertaining to watch as they stop and start dancing like they’re 12yrs lol.
Great place to camp. Quiet when you want it, fun when you need it, great free WiFi, activities, shade, well maintained campground with staff that will literally help anyway they can if it’s within their power. Hope all this helps someone make their next camping trip as well as ours have been!
Guide to Menomonee Falls
Glamping near Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin offers alternatives to traditional camping with canvas accommodations, cabin-style structures, and enhanced outdoor experiences within a 60-mile radius. Located in southeastern Wisconsin's glacial terrain, these sites typically maintain accessibility throughout three seasons, though winter camping options are limited to a few locations. Temperatures during camping season average between 45-85°F, with July and August bringing the most consistent conditions for outdoor stays.
What to do
Water activities at Ottawa Lake: The clean, clear lake at Ottawa Lake Campground provides swimming, fishing and paddling opportunities in summer months. According to one visitor, "The lake is very clean and the site are a good size. Gets very busy on the weekends!" Water temperatures remain comfortable from mid-June through early September.
Beach access and swimming: Kohler-Andrae State Park features direct Lake Michigan beach access with swimming areas. A camper noted, "Beautiful state park right on Lake Michigan. Sunrises so, so beautiful. This campground has everything! Trails, dunes, marshes, forests, and Lake Michigan. Very well kept." The beach areas include designated swimming sections with gradually sloping sandy bottoms.
Wildlife observation: Bird watching opportunities abound throughout the region's parks, particularly at The Playful Goose Campground. One visitor shared, "Great sites along the Rock River, just a few minutes from the Horicon Marsh. Bird watching was abundant!" Spring and fall migrations offer peak viewing times with over 200 bird species documented in the area.
What campers like
Easy hiking trails: The terrain surrounding Menomonee Park features gentle elevation changes ideal for family hikes. A regular visitor mentioned, "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." Most trails range from 1-3 miles with clear markings.
Winter camping options: Several locations maintain year-round availability, including Ottawa Lake Campground. As one winter camper reported, "No showers in winter but awesome." Winter camping requires additional preparation with temperatures frequently dropping below 20°F between December and February.
Spacious, wooded sites: Naga-Waukee Park offers tree cover and vegetation between many sites. A camper described it as "A very nice, woodsy campground. Feels like you are further north than you really are!" Site sizes average 35-40 feet with moderate privacy screening from surrounding vegetation.
What you should know
Weekend crowding: Ottawa Lake Campground experiences significant weekend traffic during peak season. One visitor reported, "The campground was really busy during the weekend, but cleared out Sunday and we nearly had the whole loop to ourselves during the week." Weekday reservations typically remain available even during summer months.
Noise concerns: Big Foot Beach State Park camping areas can experience road noise from nearby highways. A camper noted, "More of a yard style, open camping. No privacy. Lots of kids everywhere." Traffic sounds remain present throughout day and night hours at certain sites.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping locations require advance booking, with reservations opening 11 months in advance for Wisconsin state parks. Electrical sites fill quickly, especially for summer weekends and holidays. Non-reservable sites operate on first-come, first-served basis with arrival recommended before noon on Fridays.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Honeysuckle Hollow Camping Area provides multiple play structures near camping areas. A family camper recommended, "We chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms... avoid the first 2 sites from either end as the ones closest to the main loop aren't very deep." Most playgrounds accommodate children ages 3-12.
Kid-friendly beaches: Menomonee Park offers a supervised swimming area with lifeguards during summer months. According to one reviewer, "The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. There is a beach with life guards." The swimming area features a gradual entry and roped swimming sections with water depths to 12 feet.
Wildlife awareness: Ticks and mosquitoes require preparation, especially with young children. A parent advised, "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. Luckily our screen house pop up on a tarp that was sprayed ahead for tick repellent plus a blanket on top of that did the trick." Insect activity peaks from May through September.
Tips from RVers
Electric site considerations: Jellystone Caledonia provides full hookup options though at premium rates. One RVer noted, "Sites are medium sized. We had full hookup which was nice. Plenty of things to keep kids busy." Electric sites typically accommodate rigs up to 40 feet with some locations offering 50-amp service.
Dump station access: Most campgrounds provide dump stations, though wait times can be significant during peak checkout periods. A visitor reported, "The dump station was near the entrance to the camping loop and had potable water. It was also very busy and we had to wait when filling up and again when dumping." Dump stations typically operate from 8am to 8pm daily.
Site selection strategy: When glamping with larger RVs, site selection becomes crucial. An experienced camper suggested, "Recommend sites 23 to 46 for spacing and electric distance. We originally booked 96 but could not extend our slide because of large trees on either side of the pad." Reservation systems often include site dimensions and access notes to help with selection.
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