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Several pet-friendly campgrounds within 30 miles of Monticello accommodate various camping styles. New Glarus State Park Campground provides secluded, wooded sites with fire rings and picnic tables, though tent campers should note the walk-in sites offer more privacy than the drive-in areas that experience some highway noise. Dogs must be leashed at all times on the park's hiking trails, which include the Bison Trail running through a prairie area. The campground features vault toilets that are generally clean but may need maintenance during peak season.
Sweet Minnihaha Campground in Brodhead welcomes pets with tent, RV, and glamping accommodations. The campground offers easy access to the Sugar River for dog-friendly water activities including tubing and canoeing. Sites are fairly close together but campers can select locations that provide more space between neighbors. Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground and Blue Mound State Park Campground also allow pets throughout their facilities. Both state parks maintain well-groomed trails suitable for hiking with leashed dogs, though wildlife encounters require keeping pets under control. Campers report seeing various wildlife from raccoons to chickens around these campgrounds, making proper pet management essential for safety and campground cleanliness.
"New Glarus Woods is a small State Park tucked away in the Southern Wisconsin countryside. Drive-in sites come with nice amenities."
"The park itself isn't that interesting, but it is worth noting that it is located across the road from New Glarus Brewery. The brewery is an easy walk or bike ride from the walk-in campsites."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day."
"Tons of forest with cross country, equestrian, and hiking trails. One of the best lakes in Wisconsin for fishing along with a nice beach, and pet area. There is a free gun range."
from $18 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow!"
"Being right in front of the jumping pillow people didn’t walk around. They would cut thru our site."
"Overall, the park has well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails, extraordinarily clean and well-kept vault toilets, and ample access to drinking water."
"This is another Wisconsin gym sitting in Southern West Wisconsin."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Such a lovely camp ...the sites are fairly close together but you can pick the site you want so you don’t have to be directly next to another tent ...on our visit we saw lots of wildlife from chickens"
"Easy access to on and off the river for tubing. Id say its more of an adult atmostphere."
from $8 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Good hiking around the lake and mostly dog friendly. Nice play ground with horse she pits."
"Just a quick 2 hour drive from our home in Chicago, with large wooded sites for privacy. Clean bathrooms."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone. The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. "
"If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them."
from $18 - $28 / night
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Check Availability"It's up on a hill, so there's good views of the driftless area of Wisconsin. Plenty of open walk up camp sites, but it might be more full in the summer."
"The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.
- Well-kept vault toilets.
- Close to a many points of interest."
"It pays to drive through the camp ground and note a couple sites that you are interested in and then book your site at the entrance during walk in days. "
"For us it's close to home, shopping and an RV dealership so it's pefect to "shake out" the camper and we can easily get anything we forgot or get stuff to repair anything that's not working."
from $12 - $50 / night
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GuideFriendly staff and a nicely stocked store. Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow! The sites are spaced out well and there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy or big group sites for a big party.
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuideThis is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day. The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc. Bring the strongest mosquito repellent you can get, Wisconsin in summer can be rough. We tried our Black Diamond poles and Thule day bags and we got to try cooling vests for the dogs from Ruffwear. It was so much fun. Note that there are sites to camp, cabins nearby and plenty of Hipcamp sites near. Strongly recommend Riverview Bottoms, which sits in a 500 acre property and is 10 min away.
LegendWe enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September. There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone.
The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.
The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant. There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore. There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground. The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.
About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.
Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.
ScoutMy first time at a campsite and new to the rv life. This campground is nice and so are the employees grass gets cut every week, the pool is clean, so is the dog park, my husband likes going to the camp bathroom for a hot shower because our rv only has 10 gallons of hot water. We did 3 months at the camp!
GuideWe stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. We drove to the park in our jeep at nine am on a Sunday to check availability. If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them. Check out time is three pm but weekend people often leave earlier in the day and that is what occurred for us. Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available. The campground has showers and bathrooms but this is a county park so understand these are not hotel facilities. They are adequate for campIng. There are biking and hiking trails in and through the park and trail users also share the restrooms. The park is close to Madison. There is WiFi but the signal is variable. The ranger and campground hosts were friendly and helpful. Four legged campers on leash can walk with you on the trails and there is s nearby dog park.
TravelerWe spend quite a bit of time here. We hunt here and camp here year round. Tons of forest with cross country, equestrian, and hiking trails. One of the best lakes in Wisconsin for fishing along with a nice beach, and pet area. There is a free gun range. Hunt anything from pheasent to deer. There is also a nice bar and grill just down the street. Along with dairy bar as part of the park. Showers and bathrooms are always clean.
RangerWe were in Site# B1. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-thru. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site. My jeep though did not fit. The site was easy to level.
Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a larger sized lot with our neighbors not too close (but we did choose a premium site with a patio and paid extra to be on the end).
This specific lot comes with a concrete patio The lot comes with a picnic table and fire hole in the ground.
They have a community Outdoor kitchen-y area with picnic tables.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a Swimming pool.
There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes and a volleyball court.
They have a great general store.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes but there are great places to ride bikes outside of campground, especially around Middleton and Madison.
They have cabins for rent and tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept mostly clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine.
They have a fenced in dog park and many grassy areas to walk dogs.
There were no trails to hike in the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Saturday Farmer’s Market in Madison and multitude of bike trails.
LegendNot just that it was 25 minutes from our daughter in Madison this was a very nice KOA.
Typical KOA but it did have better than normal WiFi or at least where we stayed it did. Still not good enough to do a lot of streaming.
Had a great pool and playground. Had a place to have a group events. Had a few cabins not many.
Had separate tenting area that was really nice.
The folks that worked there were super and every Friday then Made homemade cookies. NOTE to Self always check in on Friday.
The restrooms were very clean and I did use the shower a few times. They were very nice.
It has a great dog park with an agility course which was fun to watch some dogs use.
It had restaurants and gas stations close. The Big thing it did have a cheese store not about 1/2 a block you can walk to. Try all the great cheese and sausage it is super. Will have to tell you I loved the Cranberry Cheese and the smoked Cheeses. I also always got a jar of homemade pickles when we stopped.
The last time we stopped the had a corn and veggie stand right next door and great corn.
It is close enough to Madison if you need to visit there.
We have been there 3 times this year. Really like it.
Monticello sits in Wisconsin's Driftless Area, a unique region untouched by glaciers during the last ice age, resulting in steeper hills and deeper valleys than surrounding areas. The climate features warm summers with highs around 80°F and cold winters with significant snowfall. Camping season typically runs April through October, with seasonal closures at several parks during winter months.
Hiking diverse terrain: At Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground, trails showcase the glacial landscape. "Beautiful glacial area with rolling hills and wonderful views," notes Jeanne M., who recommends exploring nearby attractions like "local breweries, winery's and museums."
Mountain biking opportunities: Blue Mound State Park Campground offers trails for various skill levels. "Great hiking with really unique trails. Awesome mountain hiking options," writes Kristina K. The park maintains "well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails," according to Josh F.
Kayaking on local waterways: Sugar River provides water recreation from several campgrounds. At Crazy Horse Campground, David H. explains "they provide at no charge kayaks and a shuttle to a drop-off point which you can kayak back down to the campground which takes about an hour and a half."
Scenic observation points: Brigham Park offers exceptional viewing areas. "Cute little campground with a breathtaking view. The campground is situated on the smaller mound of bluemounds. A perfect place to star gaze or watch a storm roll in," shares Braelyn C.
Proximity to small towns: Campers appreciate easy access to local communities. "With direct access to the Sugar River Trail and the town of New Glarus, it is a great location as an overnight stop or home base to explore," mentions Phillip J. about New Glarus State Park Campground.
Walk-in site privacy: Several parks offer secluded sites for tent campers. Michael S. shares his experience at Yellowstone Lake: "We camped in a 'walk in' spot about 200 feet from where you can park the car. It is very secluded and tree cover allows you to be hidden from all others."
Site positioning challenges: Campground layouts vary significantly. At Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground, Ted W. notes "The sites we were in were a little narrow to back in a 30ft camper. The pictures of the site did not show this."
Highway noise considerations: Road noise affects some campgrounds more than others. Katie K. warns about New Glarus: "These sites are right next to the highway and are subject to continuous, round the clock highway noise. The highway seems to be a regular truck route, with lots of semis driving by at all hours."
Seasonal mosquito activity: Insects can impact camping experiences. One reviewer at Lake Kegonsa mentions "being eaten alive" by mosquitos, while at Brigham Park, Renee R. notes that "the near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay."
Swimming options: Sweet Minnihaha Campground provides water recreation for kids. "Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow!" reports Rose F., noting "there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Kids enjoy animal sightings in several parks. Brittany H. describes Sweet Minnihaha: "On our visit we saw lots of wildlife from chickens to cats that are so nice and walk right up to you."
Playground facilities: Several parks feature play equipment. Mallory M. recommends Blue Mound State Park: "The pool is awesome, and the splash pad is absolutely incredible. This is a great place to camp with little kids."
Electric site selection: Look for designated electric sites at state parks. At Rock Cut State Park, Kevin C. advises "They have sites with electric and sites just for tents," but cautions about utilities: "The only negative is no drinkable water."
Hookup limitations: County parks often have minimal hookups. At Brigham Park, Renee R. notes "Some sites have 30 amp power. No dump station."
Accessibility challenges: Some parks present navigation difficulties. At Lake Kegonsa, Kathy L. warns: "Major CAUTION for RVs: there is an oak tree near entry with low branches and it took the AC off our friend's fifth wheel. There is also a low hanging overpass and it took the roofs off TWO fifth wheels while we were staying there."
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