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TravelerSky High Camping Resort
It’s a great place to stay they have lots of activities for the kids, it helps that they are year around and their prices aren’t bad.
Glamping near Merrimac, WI
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Merry Mac's Campground in Merrimac, Wisconsin houses several luxury yurts that provide a premium glamping experience near Devil's Lake State Park. These well-appointed canvas structures blend rustic charm with modern conveniences, featuring comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control options. Additional glamping campgrounds around Merrimac include Smokey Hollow Campground, where glamping units occupy a wooded setting with access to a sand beach, mini-golf, and volleyball courts. For families seeking a boutique camping experience, Fox Hill RV Park offers upscale glamping structures with private outdoor spaces and proximity to Mirror Lake State Park. One visitor noted, "We love the yurts and the giant pool. The park model rentals are nice now that my grandma is getting older."
The Wisconsin Dells area surrounding Merrimac features several glamping campgrounds with entertainment options beyond standard camping. At Smokey Hollow, glampers enjoy access to inflatable water structures, a full calendar of organized activities, and resort-style facilities. Sky High Camping Resort provides glamping guests with unique amenities including disc golf courses, themed weekend events, and easy access to Wisconsin Dells attractions. Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with peak booking periods during summer weekends. A recent visitor mentioned, "This is a nice out of the way place with a bunch of activities. Beautiful grounds and friendly people." Glamping accommodations typically require advance reservations, especially during the busy summer season when families seek unique overnight experiences near Wisconsin's popular outdoor recreation areas.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Merrimac (46)
1. Sandstone Ridge Campground — 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. The site was good."
"Electric only, but easy enough to fill up your fresh water tank on the way in the campground. Hiking trails, beach on site. Kayaking and fishing popular in the park."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
2. Merry Mac's Campground
"DJ dance party on the deck at night. 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."
"The staff is great, the pool is brand new! They have a huge pond with inflatables. It’s located right by Devils lake. Firewood for sale, great wifi, clean bathhouses/rooms"
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
3. Fox Hill RV Park & Campground
"Also have spots for hanging hammocks, and some sites are positioned well for groups. Despite the very crowded campground, the bathrooms were immaculate. Even the Men's room was super clean."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $85 / night
4. Smokey Hollow Campground
"Behind the office was a large pond with a sand beach, lots of blow up pool toys, a bar, and volleyball, plus there are trikes and bikes available after you play mini-golf."
"The scenery is stunning, and the friendly staff really make a difference."
5. Sky High Camping Resort
"Close to the dells."
"It’s a great place to stay they have lots of activities for the kids, it helps that they are year around and their prices aren’t bad."
6. Wisconsin Dells KOA
"RV, tent, cabins, Lodge. Pool, playground, basketball/ volleyball courts, game room, camp store, laundry, dish washing station and air hose for tires! Full hookup sites, some with nice cement pads."
"We stayed at KOA in Wisconsin dells, which was about a mile away from everything. We called to RSVP. Which was a breeze."
7. Yogi Bear TM Camp-Resort & Waterplayground
"We camped on site 120, a “red carpet” site which means full hooks ups, grill, fire pit, cement slab, 2 wrist bands to do the activities and 2 welcome drinks."
"Visit the pools and try out the golf cart trail. Golf carts can be rented at the front hut."
8. Duck Creek Campground
"Very clean , family friendly and Pets welcomed. Small Bar and Grill."
"The staff here was extremely friendly. We did not spend a lot of time at the campground since we were there for the Dells on a long trip from Atlanta, GA to Duluth, MN. "
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $110 / night
9. Baraboo RV Resort by Rjourney
"It’s also less than 20 minutes away from devils lake state park which we spent our Saturday exploring."
"The shower house and bathrooms were very clean. 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."
10. Pride of America Camping Resort
"We loved the sites in the back (800s), amenities and the staff. We definitely plan to be back often!"
"A huge water fight between the whole campground and they even drive a fire truck through."
Drive Time
- 46 min from Madison, WI
- 1 hr 8 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr 22 min from Fond du Lac, WI
- 1 hr 37 min from Oshkosh, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Merrimac, WI
365 Reviews of 46 Merrimac Campgrounds
- KKevin D.
ScoutLake Kegonsa State Park Campground
This campground charges both a site reservation fee ($33 for a primitive mosquito infested tent site) AND an additional day use fee on top of that - a $16 fee on top of that! $49????? For a no hook up single tent site???? Of course the fees aren’t actually published anywhere so you have to reserve it to actually know what you’ll be paying. It’s nothing special so these fees aren’t actually warranted for this place. 👎
Zach G.TravelerCox Hollow Campground — Governor Dodge State Park
Great campground nice drive.
Campground is nice spacious and we’re well divided. The drive from the entrance of Governor Dodge to cox hollow was a good 2-3 miles but was very scenic.
Hailey Adriana O.TravelerMilton-Madison SE KOA
Notable bad news
⭐ 1/5— Not a Family-Friendly Experience We have traveled by motorhome for many years and stayed at numerous KOA campgrounds. For many years ! Sadly, this is the first negative review we have ever written. Milton KOA is beautiful and clean, although the sites are somewhat crowded. Most staff members were polite and helpful. Unfortunately, the conduct of one employee was completely unacceptable. Our group included six families with children ages 3–18. This employee used profanity, including the“F-word,” toward the children and behaved in a verbally abusive and threatening manner. When one mother calmly tried to address the situation, the employee moved toward her aggressively, causing her to fear she might be struck, and shouted,“I’m sick and tired of this.” At approximately 9:45 p.m., the 18-year-olds in our group were ordered back to their campsite, even though they were simply walking around and were not being loud or disruptive. Adults were allowed to drink in the pool area, while our children were treated with hostility and disrespect just for being there. No food no drinks.No child or parent should experience profanity, intimidation, or threatening behavior from a campground employee. The campground may be enjoyable for adults traveling without children. However, based on what our six families experienced, we cannot recommend Milton KOA to families with children. We are submitting a formal complaint to KOA Corporate and requesting a thorough investigation. Also, wasp infestation beware if you have allergies .
- RRussell H.Traveler
Milton-Madison SE KOA
Great Family Spot
Wonderful family spirt. Great clean showers and bathroom. Pool. Large campstore with lots of amenities.
Carrie P.ScoutYogi Bear TM Camp-Resort & Waterplayground
Jellystone
It's really nice here. We happen to be the only campers in our section. So no neighbors yeah!
Dan M.ScoutHoliday Shores Campground
Money-grab if ever I saw one
Any property that charges $3.00 per pet PER NIGHT should be put out of business. I can understand (maybe) a one-time charge or fines if you're caught not cleaning up after your pet. But a nightly pet fee for each pet?? Never!!
- MMark H.Scout
Milton-Madison SE KOA
KOA Milton Great stay.
Staff is friendly and attentive. Well maintained sites. Definitely family friendly. Lots of kids. Nice pool and clubhouse. We will come back.
- KKaren T.Traveler
Smokey Hollow Campground
Camping spot was dirt island
Not a place for camping. We booked 2 nights site red 12. Streets were very narrow getting to site. The site was literally a dirt island. We had to drive over a curb. The site was so small. There were campers everywhere. We ended up leaving right away and booked a different campground
Guide to Merrimac
Glamping close to Merrimac, Wisconsin offers options beyond the standard tent experience. Located in Sauk County at an elevation of approximately 850 feet, Merrimac sits at the edge of the Baraboo Range, an ancient quartzite monadnock formation dating back 1.6 billion years. Winter temperatures average around 20°F, while summer brings 70-80°F days, making early fall the ideal time for luxury camping experiences.
What to do
Water activities at Devil's Lake: Mirror Lake State Park near Merrimac features calm water perfect for paddling. "The lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained," notes Julia B. from Sandstone Ridge Campground.
Disc golf courses: Sky High Camping Resort offers on-site disc golf for visitors staying in their luxury accommodations. "Love this campground! Lots to do, bring your own golf cart or rent one," says Kelly G. from Sky High Camping Resort.
Dog-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer designated pet areas. Duck Creek Campground provides a spacious dog park that keeps pets entertained while you enjoy glamping amenities. "The kids did have a blast in the pond and there is a really nice dog park that our pup enjoyed," shares Jeffrey S.
What campers like
Water-based attractions: Most visitors appreciate the natural swimming options. "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," says Kelly M. from Baraboo RV Resort.
Themed weekends: Seasonal events keep returning glampers entertained. "We went during water wars and the kids had a blast!!" reports Tracy C. from Merry Mac's Campground.
Proximity to natural areas: Location near multiple parks is a common positive. "Nice lake area to rent boats and a few hiking trails. Sites are somewhat secluded with trees between sites," says Sara S., noting the balance between amenities and natural settings.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most luxury glamping sites operate from April through October. "Love this campground! Great facilities and a dumping station. No hookups but the area cannot be beat. This is our favorite boondock spot," states Abby W. about Crystal Lake Campground.
Site sizes vary significantly: Some premium sites offer more space than others. "We had a mini family reunion here. The campground was nice, well maintained. The campsites themselves are small," explains Kelly M., highlighting the tradeoff between amenities and space.
Traffic noise impacts some sites: Location relative to highways affects experience quality. "Beautiful facility but the traffic noise was atrocious," warns Kelly B., suggesting prospective glampers ask about site location when booking.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Select sites near play areas for convenience. "We are actually having a blast at this Campground campsites are located right next to the playground so we can watch the kids from the campsite," recommends Sarah C. from Duck Creek Campground.
Water features for kids: Swimming options vary between natural and constructed. "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," shares David H.
Activity schedules: Check weekend programming before booking. "Activities every week. Pool. Pond. Playground. Mini golf. Options for tent camping, cabin camping (both basic and deluxe), RV, seasonal sites," notes Jessica A.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Some luxury glamping areas have terrain issues. "Short drive to Devil's Lake and easy to get to town should you need anything," says Kelly M., but warns about site positioning difficulties.
Delivery services: Many campgrounds offer convenience services. "They will deliver wood to your campsite when needed," explains Erin A., noting this service saves time when enjoying premium accommodations.
Booking specific sites: Request exact locations when making reservations. "We rented a pull thru site for the evening since we came into the Dells for a wedding. The campground offered a variety of activities for kids which was something that would draw us back to the campground again," shares Jaime P. from Wisconsin Dells KOA.
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