Camping options near New Berlin, Wisconsin vary from state forest settings to fairground facilities. The area experiences cold winters with an average January temperature of 18.5°F, while summers remain moderate with July averages around 72°F. Seasonal campgrounds typically operate from April through November, with a few offering year-round accommodations.
What to do
Hiking trails access: At Naga-Waukee Park, campers can connect directly to hiking paths from the campground. "We asked the ranger about hiking and she gave us a map to a trail system that connects to this campground between the group sites and loop 3. We enjoyed a 4 mile hike from camp to the observation trail," reports one visitor.
Lake activities: Lakeland Camping Resort offers water recreation without leaving the campground. "During the day we ventured onto the lake for kayaking and fishing, which felt like a little adventure just steps from our site," notes a camper. The resort also features "2 swimming pools, a sandy beach, playgrounds, mini golf, sports courts, and even planned activities and themed weekends."
Local events: Fairgrounds RV Park hosts various community gatherings throughout camping season. "While I've been here they've had a circus, a carnival, a flea market, and something similar to a farmer's market. Where I've chosen to camp, I am out of the way and can enjoy the event and come back to my campsite and continue my camping without being disturbed by the event," shares a long-term guest.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Cliffside Park Campground receives praise for its generous site dimensions. "Flat sites with electric and water at each site. Well taken care of grounds," notes one reviewer. Another mentions, "Lots of room between sites," while a third comments, "Went on our maiden voyage with a new trailer and loved this place. Flat sites, some shade in the center sections."
Wooded privacy: Pinewoods Campground offers a more secluded camping experience. "The site was actually really lovely and I appreciated the thick brush creating some real seclusion," writes a visitor. Another camper noted, "Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight."
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. At Naga-Waukee Park, "Heated in-door plumbing for the toilets that were open, vault toilets also available and all were clean, even off season." Cliffside Park receives similar feedback: "Bathrooms were super clean and heated (as some mornings during our visit were in the 40's)."
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Most RV parks near New Berlin operate seasonally. "Camping is seasonal - April 1st through November 4th," mentions a Naga-Waukee Park visitor. Similarly, Muskego Park is available "April to November," while Cliffside Park operates "Apr 15 to Oct 15."
Reservation requirements: At Muskego Park, sites can fill quickly during peak season. The park has "a number of sites I'd love to tent camp in," mentions a visitor who toured the grounds. Sites vary considerably, with "1 through 8 in an oak savannah, semi-shaded but mostly in a grassland area. Sites are grassy with no gravel pads for parking."
Site selection considerations: Campgrounds offer varied site options. At Blackhawk Camping Resort, "Sites also come in either grass or gravel, so be sure to ask when booking." Pinewoods Campground visitors note, "The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain."
Cell service variability: Connectivity differs between locations. At Pinewoods Campground, "We didn't get Verizon service in camp but occasionally found 1 or 2 bars of weak signal while hiking," reports one camper.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Muskego Park offers family-friendly swimming. "The best thing is probably the small man made pond. I believe it's stocked with fish and offers a very family friendly swimming area. There's a nice little concessions stand, a little sand area, and a small pier to jump off of," explains a visitor.
Activity options: For families seeking structured activities, Blackhawk Camping Resort provides "a brand new, in-ground heated pool, along with small kiddy pool and adjoining pool house complete with restroom and showers. A new basketball court has been refurbished with new netted hoops as well as new kid's playgrounds that have been installed on sand lots."
Quiet zones: At Pinewoods Campground, families can choose between different atmosphere zones. "We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. We did walk over to the other loops where there was more of a party atmosphere at some sites with larger groups, music, and kids."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: River Bend RV Resort accommodates various RV sizes but requires attention to site selection. "Very active RV camp... There's little to no seclusion and most here like it that way," notes one RVer. The resort offers multiple amenities including "pool with multiple water slides, pond with blow up floating slides and climbing activities, canoes, a bar and restaurant, mini golf, frisbee golf."
Hookup availability: While many rv parks near New Berlin, Wisconsin offer electric service, full hookups are limited. At Fairgrounds RV Park, an RVer reports having "20/30/50 amp service, most sites have water hook-up," along with "restrooms, dump station."
Longer stays: Some RV travelers prefer extended stays near New Berlin. At Fairgrounds RV Park, one camper reported, "I camped here for a month in July and now a week in Sept. Nicest people ever." The site offered "plenty of space for them to run around my site without disturbing other campers."
