Cabin accommodations near New Glarus, Wisconsin range from rustic to modern units at elevations between 800-1,200 feet in the Driftless Area. This unglaciated region features rolling hills and valleys with temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night in spring and fall camping seasons. Many cabin sites require advance booking 3-6 months ahead for peak summer weekends.
What to do
**Hiking opportunities: Explore Blue Mound State Park's network of trails with varying difficulty levels. "Beautiful hiking trails with really unique trails. Awesome mountain hiking options," reports Kristina K. The park also features two wooden observation towers where "you can see all the way to Madison on a clear day!" according to Kim L.
**Water recreation: Wisconsin Riverside Resort offers river activities with equipment included. "The river felt amazing on a 95 degree day. If you have a kayak we suggest bringing it to get to the sandbar to hang out," says Juliana R. The resort provides a shuttle service where "they will shuttle you as far up the river as you'd like to go, and you float or paddle back while enjoying all the sand bars along the way."
**Winter options: Rock Cut State Park maintains limited cabin availability during colder months. "We camp here at least 5 times a year... Tons of trails, fishing and even a swimming pond," notes Kevin C. The park's extensive trail system remains accessible for winter hiking when many other campgrounds have closed for the season.
What campers like
**Privacy options: Cedar Hills Campground offers secluded cabin settings for adults. "Adults only, gated community with firewood, propane and ice! They have RVs for rent also or seasonal sites available!" states James. The campground provides "Park Models furnished for rent" with more isolation than family-oriented properties.
**Evening entertainment: Crazy Horse Campground schedules regular weekend activities. "Cedar Hills Campground has its own Fireworks show on 3 day weekends!" according to James. Another camper mentions that Wisconsin Riverside Resort features "live music and a full bar, this made for a really relaxing atmosphere if you're not up to campfire cooking."
**Swimming facilities: Multiple properties offer water recreation beyond standard cabin amenities. "The pool is very nice and very clean. There is a pool section and a splash section. There are chairs and lounges around both and shade awnings," describes Debra M. about Blue Mound State Park Campground. Hickory Hills features "a 172 acre spring-fed lake with its own beachhead, oversized inflatables," according to Stuart K.
What you should know
**Reservation windows: Most cabin accommodations book quickly during peak season. "You have to book in advance," notes Marc W. about Crazy Horse Campground, which "get very busy on weekends and holidays."
**Variable pricing: Cabin costs fluctuate significantly based on amenities and time of year. "Very expensive, but all amenities are included in daily fee. Most expensive campground I've ever been to," comments Melissa B. about certain properties. Milton-Madison SE KOA offers varying cabin options where "you can rent a golf cart which the kids got a kick out of," says Erin B.
**Off-season limitations: Facilities reduce services during shoulder seasons. "We visited mid-May during the Covid social distancing. All activities were down as expected and was reflected in the price," notes Marc W. about one property. Another camper mentions, "For Memorial Day weekend the pool wasn't open, porta-potties near the lake and lodge were still padlocked/closed."
Tips for camping with families
**Activity planning: Schedule around programmed weekend events. "Every weekend there are activities planned from wine tasting to Halloween trick or treating," notes Margo S. about Hickory Hills Campground. Their family-focused programming includes "a jumping pad mini golf basketball hoops and water launchers."
**Pool access consideration: Check age restrictions and schedules. "The pool was great (from 3-4 it's adult swim, so the kids had to get out)," shares Chris H. This timing constraint affects planning for families with children.
**Cave exploration: Visit nearby natural attractions accessible to children. "The caves are incredibly well maintained and organized with fun themed tours. Our theme was Halloween so we could purchase 'Trick or Treat' bags and collected cool rocks in the caves handed out by employees along the tour," explains Kaylyn C.
Tips from RVers
**Site selection: Choose based on rig size and hookup needs. "For RVs, be sure to select a bigger site than you think you need. Sometimes it's tricky to maneuver your camper so big rigs may want to stay elsewhere," advises Kim L. about Blue Mound State Park Campground.
**Electrical challenges: Verify power compatibility before setup. "We have a 30 amp trailer. When we got there, the electricity wasn't working... We had to rent a motel for the night because we couldn't even pull out the slide or anything," shares Rebecca C. about one park. Older facilities may have unreliable electrical systems that cannot support modern RV demands.
**Alternative lodging: Tent sites provide budget options near cabins. "The tent sites are further away from the action, but have easy access to another bathroom and shower. They're also close to the river, and back up to a large corn field. There's a row of pine trees for easy hammock set up," describes Kim L. about camping alternatives at Wisconsin Riverside Resort.
