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Best Campgrounds near Merrimac, WI

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Campgrounds around Merrimac, Wisconsin cluster primarily near Devils Lake State Park, creating a hub for outdoor recreation in this south-central Wisconsin region. Within a 10-mile radius, visitors find multiple camping options including Merry Mac's Campground in Merrimac and several designated campgrounds within Devils Lake State Park such as Ice Age, Northern Lights, and Quartzite. Most facilities accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some properties like Skillet Creek Campground and Merry Mac's offering cabin rentals as well. The landscape features lakeside settings, wooded areas, and proximity to hiking trails that showcase the region's glacial topography.

Reservations are essential during the peak season from May through October, with most campgrounds in the Merrimac area closing by mid-October. Devils Lake State Park campgrounds typically fill completely on summer weekends, while sites with electrical hookups book months in advance. Many campgrounds feature shower facilities, drinking water, and sanitary dump stations, though amenities vary by location. The region experiences warm summers and cold winters with occasional severe weather during transitional seasons. A visitor noted, "We only stayed a few nights, chose a pull thru site. The staff is great, the pool is brand new! They have a huge pond with inflatables. It's located right by Devils lake."

Hiking opportunities represent a major draw for campers in the Merrimac area, with Devils Lake State Park offering some of Wisconsin's most scenic trails. Several visitors highlighted the balance between natural features and amenities at local campgrounds. According to one camper, "This is a review for the group camp sites: The group sites are well spaced out from each other and offer pit toilets and full bathroom facilities with sinks, toilets and showers within walking distance from all sites." Campgrounds near water features tend to receive the highest ratings, with swimming areas, fishing access, and water recreation opportunities available at several locations. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and organized activities are common at the privately owned campgrounds, while state park facilities provide more natural settings with access to wilderness areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Merrimac, Wisconsin (160)

    1. Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    47 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 947-2757

    "There is something for everyone at Devils Lake State Park."

    "The new warden situation is interesting. Things have gotten a lot more strict in some areas (ex."

    2. Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    43 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-8301

    "Much to do at Devil's Lake and surrounding area. features multiple campgrounds and multiple areas for swimming. A beach at the North and South of the lake."

    "It is up and away from the rest of the park a bit and typically almost every site has full shade. This is important in the summer months."

    3. Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    34 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-8301

    "Views like these are hard to beat in Wisconsin, or anywhere really. The cliffs on the side of the lake are phenomenal."

    "Aside from some of the windy paths, this place is really nice and peaceful to stay. You can go to Devils Lake and kayak or canoe and swim. Overall a beautiful place in Wisconsin!"

    4. Skillet Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-4877

    $43 - $136 / night

    "This campground is nestled in 70 acres surrounded by the Baraboo, Wisconsin hills, Skillet Creek Campground offers a serene setting. "

    "Right next to Devils Lake and close to Baraboo events"

    5. Bluewater Bay Campground — Mirror Lake State Park

    20 Reviews
    Lake Delton, WI
    16 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Echo Rock trail is a great hike around rock formation. I was disappointed when I realized how far away the shower/toilets are away from ever loop in the campground."

    "One group of younger people next to us that were pretty respectful with noise level. There is a dump and potable water fill for rvs between the entrance and this campground."

    6. Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park

    21 Reviews
    Lake Delton, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 254-2333

    "The lake, when we went in late August/Early September had a lot of algae on it and wasn't really good to swim, but they do have boat rentals and fishing. It is generally a beautiful lake."

    "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."

    7. Devils Lake State Park Group Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    7 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 947-2757

    "This is a review for the group camp sites: The group sites are well spaced out from each other and offer pit toilets and full bathroom facilities with sinks, toilets and showers within walking distance"

    "Campgrounds were clean and had easy access to water, got a visit from some local raccoons at night, overall experience was great!"

    8. Merry Mac's Campground

    6 Reviews
    Merrimac, WI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 493-2367

    $35 / night

    "It’s located right by Devils lake. Firewood for sale, great wifi, clean bathhouses/rooms"

    "Lake full of all kinds of floats the kids can climb and jump on. Clean pool to cool off in. Sand volleyball, ga ga ball, huge park. Has so many different accomadtions to choose from!"

    9. Cedar Hills Campground - Clothing Optional

    10 Reviews
    Sauk City, WI
    12 miles
    +1 (608) 795-2606

    "Cedar hill Wisconsin is a clothing optional campground so I enjoy it very much. The entire campground is located at the top of a 1000 ft.high bluff."

    "River right behind our campsite. Some sites were a bit small but we managed to reserve one big enough for a trailer and a tent. Somewhat closed in with a lot of vegetation. Kids loved the river!"

    10. Fox Hill RV Park & Campground

    13 Reviews
    Lake Delton, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-5890

    $45 - $85 / night

    "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."

    "We had full hook up, a picnic table & fire pit, our friends camped next to us in #5. The store had supplies, and firewood they deliver it to your site."

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  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Derge County Park

    Beautiful mature oaks

    The campground is near Beaver Dam lake and you get a pass to the boat landing with the camping fee. The sites are clearly marked and level. Some have more shade than others, the descriptions at reservation are accurate. Site 4 has nice grass and plenty of trees along the back. The site sizes are adequate but there isn’t much room between sites. Overall the campground was quiet, except for a few RVs running things all night. It was not dark, the RVs keep their lights on all night and there isn’t enough foliage to block it. We are the only pop up here, there are no tents. The space certainly allows grass for tents, I think the culture is just a little different. The shower house is clean, but showers only have a curtain and a central drain in the building means the toilet stall floors get wet too. There is a small playground and a GaGa ball pit. Overall, this is a well kept campground and perfect for spending a night on the way to somewhere. There isn’t much draw for a longer stay.

  • P
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Sleepy Dragon Campground

    Camping

    In 2024 just before Memorial Day, I needed to leave the campground I was in and started calling around for openings at private campgrounds. I was getting worried that it was not possible for me to find a site. I remembered ( light bulb moment) that Sleepy Dragon Campground may have openings. I called and was shocked to hear they still had openings for that weekend. Drove to the campground and set my sights on a pull through site. I enjoyed it so much decided to stay permanently. My original site was 120, then moved to 114, it’s a corner site. Has shade and sun at different times of the day. Large to medium camp sites, grassy, concreted if that’s what you like, plus electric and water at each site. Sewer at selected sites. Personally I came here as a child, back in the later 60’s to early 70’s. Changed owners a couple of times, now it is veteran owned, upgrades are being completed as time allows.

  • Jessica T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Nice enough grounds, poorly maintained electric panels

    To be honest I thought this stay was going to be easy and the first couple days were. They didn’t have full hook up sites and we have a 50 amp rig… we used a dogbone to connect to the 30 amp site. It was fine for a bit but then we started to get surges. Our EMS protected the rig but ultimately we couldn’t use the power. Even with only running the fridge it continued to trip. We tried the one next to us and it gave us the reverse polarity code so we decided it would be best to just leave the following day. The grounds are well maintained and the owners are friendly… they mentioned some of their 30 amp sites will get converted to 50 next year so hopefully that helps but definitely frustrating to need to book another site and forfeit money on this one.

  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    way overpriced and not worth it

    cost at end of september, sunday night was $76/night PLUS $16 parking fee so $92 for a night at a mediocre campground with no privacy. i rarely write negative reviews, but ive been camping for a while now, and never experienced this high of a cost for just a regular campground.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Kennedy County Park

    Great price for a little campground

    Not the most elaborate campground or the best I stayed at, but the price was right for what you get. The sites are large. You could add a tent or RV to any of them, but some are tighter to get into than others because of the road and how it turns.

    There's a little playground and lots of open space. Each site has a fire pit, but I don't believe there's firewood available for purchase. There are some vault toilets here.

    Cost is only $15 cash and it's first come first serve. No reservations.

    I believe that they raised the rate on April 1st. It's now $15, but in this day and age of price gouging that's actually a bargain for a campsite. It's primitive, but it's nicely kept.

    A little train noise from the distance, but if you like the sound of a train horn, it's very soothing.

  • 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.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Pettits Lakeview Campground & Bar

    Family Friendly Lakeside Campground

    Pettit’s Lakeview Campground & Bar is the kind of place where family camping meets lakeside fun with a lively twist, sitting right on Lake Koshkonong with beautiful sunset views and easy boat access. My kids loved the playground while the adults enjoyed Friday fish fries, live music and the laid-back bar that doubles as a social hub, creating a strong community vibe with theme weekends and plenty of laughter. That said, it’s definitely more “festival” than “quiet forest” with sites being closing together, weekends can get noisy with karaoke and bar traffic, and shade is limited, so if you’re looking for peace and birdwatching, this isn’t it, but for families who don’t mind a little bustle, it’s a fun and memorable spot.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Simple Campground

    With a small family to mind, while out enjoying a short weekend of camping, I appreciated Pilgrim’s Campground in Wisconsin for its quiet, family-oriented atmosphere that made our stay both relaxing and memorable. The sites were clean, level and easy to settle into, with plenty of shade and enough space for the kids to play safely nearby. While the campground doesn’t have the flashy resort-style amenities of some bigger parks, it makes up for it with well-kept facilities, a friendly, welcoming staff, and a slower pace that let us truly enjoy time together outdoors. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting marshmallows at night and spotting wildlife along the nature trails, while I valued the sense of safety and the community feel among fellow campers. Conveniently located near local attractions yet peaceful enough to feel tucked away, Pilgrim’s offered the perfect balance of simplicity, comfort, and wholesome family camping.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Milton-Madison SE KOA

    KOA Close to Lake Koshkonong

    With 2 kids to mind, I found the Milton-Madison SE KOA to be one of the most family-friendly campgrounds we’ve visited, with something for everyone to enjoy. With over 200 sites, the campground is clearly geared toward RVs and fifth wheels, but it also offers a few cabins and tent sites, giving families different ways to stay. The kids were thrilled with the heated pool that even has a waterfall, the playgrounds, gaga ball, arcade, and weekend rides like the barrel train and hayrack.  In short, there was always something to keep them entertained while I could actually relax. I appreciated the practical touches like clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a well-stocked market and a clubhouse with plenty of space to gather. My husband loved that Lake Koshkonong was right nearby for fishing and paddling, and we all enjoyed exploring Milton’s small-town restaurants with Mary’s Café for biscuits and gravy that was a huge hit and Frederick’s Supper Club, both of which made for a special night out. The Riggio family, who run the campground, were some of the kindest hosts we’ve met, which made the whole experience feel extra welcoming. While I do think the tent sites and cabins are a bit pricey for what you get, the number of activities, amenities, and nearby conveniences made it worth it for the memories we created together. For families looking for a lively, activity-packed camping trip, this KOA is a great choice.

Guide to Merrimac

Camping near Merrimac, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Devils Lake State Park. One camper mentioned, "The hikes were the nicest I’ve seen in the surrounding areas," highlighting the park's stunning views and well-maintained paths.
  • Swimming: Enjoy the crystal-clear waters at Quartzite Campground. A reviewer noted, "The best beach around, crystal clear, shallow water was perfect for our young kids to play in."
  • Fishing and Boating: Spend a day on the water at Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "The walking trails are nice and there’s a volleyball net and little playground too," making it a great spot for families.

What campers like:

  • Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Northern Lights Campground. One happy camper said, "Sites are large and open, clean bathrooms and so much to do at Devils Lake."
  • Amenities: Many enjoy the facilities at Ice Age Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "It provides a camp store for essentials and is priced well," which adds convenience to the camping experience.
  • Natural Beauty: Campers rave about the picturesque surroundings at Bluewater Bay Campground. One visitor remarked, "Nestled in the dells, this campground is really big, but generally you’re far enough from your neighbors."

What you should know:

  • Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A reviewer at Cox Hollow Campground noted, "It can get busy, especially during the summer holidays."
  • Site Conditions: Be aware that some sites may not be level. One camper at Northern Lights Campground mentioned, "Some sites have quite a bit of slant but it’s workable."
  • Wildlife: Expect to see raccoons and other critters. A visitor at Cox Hollow Campground shared, "People leave food scraps so raccoons are not scared and come right up to you sniffing for food."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A reviewer at Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground mentioned, "There’s a volleyball net and little playground too."
  • Plan for Crowds: If you want a quieter experience, try to visit during the week. One camper at Twin Valley Campground noted, "The park does not enforce their rules," which can lead to noisy weekends.
  • Pack Essentials: Make sure to bring everything you need, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Bluewater Bay Campground said, "Gotta have a canoe/boat to do any fishing."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites may be tight for larger RVs. A reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA mentioned, "Tight spots and narrow roads but convenient location."
  • Electric Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Cox Hollow Campground noted, "There are no other hookups, but there is a dump station."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds are near roads or train tracks. A visitor at Mirror Lake State Park mentioned, "Some sites are close to the highway with some road noise."

Camping near Merrimac, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, swimming, or just enjoying nature, there's something for every camper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Merrimac campground?

Merrimac area campgrounds offer a range of amenities for campers. Similar to Fox Hill RV Park & Campground, you can typically expect full hookup sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Many campgrounds in this region provide clean shower facilities, swimming options (pools or swimming ponds), and camp stores selling essential supplies and firewood with delivery service. Nearby Rocky Arbor State Park Campground offers a quieter experience while still providing basic amenities like fire rings, tables, bathrooms, and access to water. Specific amenities vary by campground, so checking their official website for current offerings is recommended.

Where is Merrimac campground located in Wisconsin?

Merrimac campground, specifically Merry Mac's Campground, is located near the village of Merrimac in south-central Wisconsin. It's situated close to Devils Lake State Park in Sauk County, making it a convenient base for exploring the popular Devils Lake State Park. The campground's location provides easy access to the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin, as well as being a short drive from Wisconsin Dells attractions. Its strategic position near Highway 78 makes it accessible while still offering a retreat from busy tourist areas.

Can I rent an RV at Merrimac Wisconsin campground?

While most campgrounds in the Merrimac area don't offer on-site RV rentals, you can typically arrange a rental from nearby services in Wisconsin Dells or Baraboo and bring it to the campground. William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground and other regional campgrounds primarily provide RV sites rather than rental units. For RV camping, the Merrimac area has several big-rig friendly options including Buckhorn State Park Campground, which offers spacious sites. To rent an RV, look into independent RV rental companies in the area or online services that connect RV owners with renters.

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