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Best Campgrounds near Mequon, WI

476 Reviews

Several good camping spots can be found within driving distance of Mequon, Wisconsin. Kohler-Andrae State Park sits about 33 miles away and has sandy beaches alongside hiking trails that wind through the park. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit draws many campers with its mix of landscapes and both shaded and open campsites. The forest campgrounds have restrooms and drinking water, which works well for families with younger kids. Nice Campground is another option in the area where you can camp in a quieter setting and spot local wildlife while hiking nearby trails. Many people come to these campgrounds to fish, swim, or have picnics during their stay. Spring and fall are generally the best times to visit when temperatures are comfortable for camping. Some hardy campers use these sites during winter, but you'll need proper cold-weather gear. The campgrounds around Mequon serve as good starting points for seeing what Wisconsin's outdoors has to offer, whether you prefer tents or RVs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Mequon, Wisconsin (66)

    1. Pike Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit

    18 Reviews
    Slinger, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 670-3400

    "North Kettle Moraine, Pike Lake Unit was an easy choice given it's proximity to the city- about 40 minutes."

    "A last minute decision to camp for a night led my son and I to the often visited Pike Lake unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Its a beautiful park and within 30 minutes of our home."

    2. Harrington Beach State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Belgium, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 285-3015

    "This was our first time camping in Wisconsin and we got to say we absolutely love this park. Most of the sites are pretty secluded so if you enjoy your privacy I will love this place."

    "Large dune-like area behind us that gave us something to look at, but helped maintain privacy. The lake was a short bike ride from our site, and we enjoyed walking the beach and attached trails."

    3. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

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

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Live nearby. We go there a lot over the summer. Fun park to ride bikes through. Many trails to walk or hike. The pond has a great beach for kids."

    "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."

    4. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    43 Reviews
    Campbellsport, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin."

    "Mauthor Lake is a beautiful state park in Wisconsin. Good for biking, hiking, swimming and fishing. Sites are fairly wooded and private. Most of them seemed to be a decent size."

    5. Wisconsin State Fair RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Wauwatosa, WI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (414) 266-7035

    $55 / night

    "So we just use that because no one was there. 1.7 miles on bike path to Brewer Baseball field. It was raining to we used Uber to the game and walked back for an afternoon game."

    "Very close to downtown, right off of interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient."

    6. Kohler-Andrae State Park

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

    "We were in route to visiting Green Bay Wisconsin and found this campground on Lake Michigan."

    "About 20 minutes from Sheboygan, WI and 2 hours from Chicago, IL, Kohler-Andrae State Park Campground, is a few minutes drive or walk from Lake Michigan."

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

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

    "Site was spacious but very close to your neighbors. Lots to do in the area. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The beach was not clean and very hard to walk on, very rocky."

    "Made my first visit to Ottawa Lake on a mid-March weekend. The facilities were still under their winter setup (only vault toilet, no shower available, pay in an envelope)."

    8. Lazy Days

    5 Reviews
    West Bend, WI
    17 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."

    9. Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground

    5 Reviews
    West Bend, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 334-1335

    10. Cliffside Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Caledonia, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 886-8440

    $32 - $35 / night

    "We were also pleasantly surprise when found out about the close by trail - short trail beginner friendly ravine geography. Very beautiful view of the lake from the top of the cliff."

    "Month Stayed: September Site: gravel and level Spacing: very close to others Cleanliness: very clean Surrounding: trees throughout, playgrounds, nice bathrooms Noise: some noise due to closeness Access"

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  • Mark D.
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    We had such an enjoyable time at Ottawa Lake Campground.

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature at Ottawa Lake Campground. Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, this welcoming retreat offers lakeside fun, scenic hiking trails, the quiet beauty of a true Northwoods experience, all without a long drive.

    We have visited the Campground 5 times this year already, we love hiking all the trails in the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit.

    https://youtu.be/xl4uAtNWclM

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Fon du Lac County Waupun Park

    Oak/hickory forest

    The campground is in a beautiful oak/hickory forest with many birds, chipmunks and skeeters(pack protection). We stayed on site 22 which was a nine minute walk from the toilet and had a street light. There are water spigots throughout. Site 21 or 23 would be better. The sites are large and the ones on the outside of the loop are very private. The campground was quiet, especially after dark! There is a train horn occasionally, but it’s distant. The showers were hot and clean. The playground was fun. There is a pickle ball court, so bring paddles. There is also a walking trail.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Close to "home" beautiful sites

    We've been full time RVers for 4 years and this is a beautiful campground close to "home". We stay here a couple of times each year for doctor and dentist appointments, visiting family and friends, and general relaxation.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Fon du Lac County Waupun Park

    Peaceful wooded camping

    Quiet level throughout. Spots for a couple tents and a camper at each site. Disc golf and a small fishing area. Golf course right next-door so close you could walk to. Most of the sites were in a wooded area, which gives you some privacy. Only downfall for us was distance to the restroom as there’s only one so if you’re in the back of the campground, you gotta walk all the way upfront.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Waupun Park Campground

    Waupun County Park WI - Campground

    Family friendly campground, playgrounds, pickle ball court, showers, clean bathrooms, fire rings, shared water spigots & power at camp site. There is an outdoor pavilion for groups, firewood for sale at host. Lamp posts light camp road but not overwhelming. Nice shaded sites with mature white oak trees. Enjoyed and recommend if looking for full service campsite.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Circle K Campground

    Horrid management, bad experience

    Management (owners Ed and Coleen) are two of the rudest people I have ever met, with Ed fabricating outrageous, completely inaccurate stories highlighting either his "heroics" (like when his personal fire truck he has was working people would call him before 911) but more often how he has been slighted because of other's inadequacies (local grocery store doesn't like him because "his campers buy all their food leaving none for the locals), and also falsities behind his rules (the U.S. Postmaster does not allow anyone else's packages/mail to be delivered to the campground).  They are completely intolerant of kids/teenagers (and, heresay from conversations with seasonal residents, special needs kids) - rules for use of the pool is that it is open after a certain time and if the air temp is above a certain level - we personally witnessed 3 young teens ask to get into the pool an hour after the pool should've been open and it was 5 degrees over Ed's stated temp, but no one else was using the pool and Ed turned them away - told them to swim in the cesspool... I mean, pond.

    Ed constantly creates new rules on a whim and is exceedingly selective (read: biased) for whom those rules are enforced. If you have a problem with the campsite (water, electricity, dead trees, ground hornets, you name it) - it is because YOU did something wrong, and if you disagree he will harass you to no end and may even kick you out. Some of the seasonal campers are nice, others (those "in" with the owners) are not. I would not recommend this campground to anyone unless/until it is under new ownership.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Astico County Park

    Artesian well

    We enjoyed the song of frogs and the artesian well.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Astico County Park

    Dark enough to see the Milky Way

    The sites are a decent size and well maintained. We easily backed in and leveled our pop up. The shower house is clean. The campground is busy this weekend, but was quite at dark. It was dark enough to see the Milky Way. The toilet is quite a walk, but they are adding more. There is a big playground at the top of the hill. On other trips we’ve enjoyed the swings nearer the river and the artesian wells. The hiking trails are nice and there is a restored rail bridge. We’ve also fished and rented kayaks on previous visits. There is a small cemetery at the top of the hill to explore and learn more about the people in the area.

  • Tim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    Private sites, lots of wildlife ... and mosquitoes

    It's a wetland, mosquitoes are happening, but the trade off is just about worth it. If you enjoy bird watching or rabbit spotting, this is a great place to go. 

    We're from the south, so we are used to mosquitoes, but I have seldom been around so many all at once. Thankfully we had a pop-up screened gazebo that made sitting outside our tent much more enjoyable. I will say this though, even with there being more mosquitoes constantly attacking, I did not have the reactions to them like I do the mosquitoes back in Alabama and Mississippi. I wasn't itching much at all.

    But back to the fun part. It was pretty hot a couple days while we were there and to take a break from the heat, we enjoyed the ac in the car and drove around the recreation area and the campgrounds. I have seldom seen as many rabbits as we saw. There were relatively few campers during the week and just about every other campsite had at least a bunny or two. 

    What drew me to this campground was how private the individual sites were. Each campsite is cut back into the trees so that most are at least semi-private. This was a nice feature given that many other campgrounds you are stacked in like cord wood.

    Our first night there, we left the rain fly off of the tent and just enjoyed the stars and the satellites streaking across the sky.

    Overall, it was a rather enjoyable week. The shower/bathrooms were nice and clean, though I will admit the shower got too hot even for my wife. It is an easy drive from the recreation area to Kenosha or other points of interest and Lake Michigan is worth a visit if you aren't from the area.

Guide to Mequon

Camping near Mequon, WI, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Many campgrounds, like Kohler-Andrae State Park, have beautiful trails. One visitor mentioned, "There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Mauthe Lake Campground is a great spot. A camper shared, "We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better."
  • Beach Access: Campgrounds like Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park provide access to the beach. One reviewer noted, "We stayed right by the showers which happened to be right by the beach as well!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park said, "The amenities were very clean and well taken care of."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Mauthe Lake Campground mentioned, "We had a decent campsite with plenty of shade."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One reviewer at Ottawa Lake Campground said, "Rangers and hosts are super friendly and helpful as well."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Big Foot Beach State Park noted, "Always full on weekends. Popular destination for locals and people from Illinois."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A camper at Harrington Beach State Park mentioned, "The campground does not have a store, but sells firewood."
  • Water Quality: Some lakes may not be suitable for swimming. A reviewer at Sunrise Campground remarked, "The water remained pretty shallow so it was more of a place for kids to splash around in than for swimming."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. A camper at Cliffside Park Campground said, "There are lots of trees but we had space for our Starlink to avoid obstruction."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One family at Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pinewoods enjoyed the "diverse hiking and woodsy sites."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can help keep the little ones happy. A visitor at Sunset Campground mentioned, "We wanted to bring our Basset hound camping for the first time and thought of this place right away."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Kohler-Andrae State Park noted, "Sites vary in levelness and amount of privacy from your neighbor."
  • Use Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations for convenience. One reviewer at Cliffside Park Campground mentioned, "There is a sewage dump for RVs."
  • Book Early: Popular campgrounds can fill up fast, especially on weekends. A visitor at Big Foot Beach State Park said, "This area has always been a summer getaway, so reservations are hard to get."

Camping near Mequon, WI, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Whether you want to relax by the lake or explore nature, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Mequon, Wisconsin?

Within an hour's drive of Mequon, Harrington Beach State Park Campground offers secluded sites with clean, updated facilities and easy access to Lake Michigan. For those seeking a wooded experience, Pike Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit provides fantastic hiking trails for various skill levels amid beautiful glacial terrain. The area offers excellent fall camping with comfortable temperatures and scenic views. Other notable options include Kohler-Andrae State Park along Lake Michigan and Menomonee Park in nearby Menomonee Falls, which offers convenient access for Mequon residents.

Are there any campsites with shower facilities near Mequon?

Waupun Park Campground features clean shower facilities along with bathrooms, a dump station, and fresh water access. The campground offers well-wooded sites that provide excellent privacy. Another option is Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit, which maintains clean bathrooms and showers near spacious campsites with electricity. Most state parks in the region, including Kohler-Andrae and the Kettle Moraine units, provide shower facilities that are typically well-maintained. Many private campgrounds like Lazy Days and Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground also offer shower amenities for campers near Mequon.

What types of camping options are available in the Mequon area?

The Mequon area offers diverse camping experiences to suit various preferences. The Playful Goose Campground provides spacious RV sites backing up to forested areas with wildlife viewing opportunities. For tent campers seeking a rustic experience, Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit offers sites in a pine forest with access to hiking and mountain biking trails. Additional options include Wisconsin State Fair RV Park for those seeking full hookups near urban amenities, Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground for waterfront camping, and multiple state forests with both rustic and modern camping opportunities within driving distance of Mequon.

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