Campgrounds near North Freedom, Wisconsin offer diverse terrain with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level in the Baraboo Hills region. Most rv campgrounds North Freedom, Wisconsin operate on gravel pads requiring careful leveling, especially in the hilly areas where terrain can create 3-foot drops at some sites. Winter storms typically close seasonal camping from late October through early April.
What to do
Hiking at Devil's Lake State Park: Located a 10-minute drive from Baraboo RV Resort by Rjourney, providing easy access to trails. "Short drive to Devil's Lake and easy to get to town should you need anything," notes Kelly M., who also mentioned the campground has "a fun swim hole with inflatables for the kids to play on."
Mini golf courses: Several campgrounds offer on-site courses, though maintenance quality varies. At Arrowhead RV Campground, one visitor observed, "We did what we could to remove rocks, sticks, pine needles, etc from the holes in order to have a better family tournament," indicating some maintenance issues despite the $3 per person fee.
Boat tours: The Wisconsin Dells area features multiple water-based activities. A camper from Fox Hill RV Park & Campground shared, "We went to the Wisconsin Dells, we did the 2 hour boat tour it was fun. Went to The Village Cafe in Baraboo it's owned by friends of ours who have a place in Florida where we live."
What campers like
Swimming options: Many campgrounds offer multiple water features. Fox Hill RV Park provides both a swimming pool and a pond. One camper reported, "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. Not much shade at the beach, bring your own."
Activities for different age groups: Yukon Trails Camping Resort offers diverse recreational options. "Great campground for the family. Hosts provide plenty of activities like a DJ, breakfast, and lunch and donuts! Rentals for golf carts are available and a store on site. Arcade for the kids," according to Dawn A., who also noted the free public showers.
Wooded sites for shade: Many campers specifically seek tree cover during hot summers. One visitor to Yukon Trails noted they were "impressed by this little gem not too far from the Wisconsin Dells. It has amenities similar to the larger resort campgrounds but keeps a charming in the woods campground feel."
What you should know
Electrical hookup challenges: Extension cords are necessary at multiple campgrounds. At Arrowhead RV Campground, Travis I. advises, "Make sure you bring 50 ft of electrical cord and water hose. They do offer to barrow their extension cords." Another reviewer similarly noted "odd outlet placement" requiring additional equipment.
Shower facilities vary significantly: Some campgrounds offer free showers while others require payment. At Lake of the Woods Campground, visitors appreciated that "Pool and kiddie pool were clean and the beach/pond was so nice" along with noting the "Bar has great food."
Water quality concerns: Water testing and filtration equipment is recommended. One camper at Ho-Chunk RV Resort noted, "Make sure to use a water filter outside your camper. The water left an orange residue in our dog bowls, sinks and pipes," despite otherwise enjoying their stay.
Weekend noise factors: Several campgrounds border racing tracks. A visitor to Arrowhead mentioned, "There is a dirt track with racing just adjacent to the campground, so our poor dog was pretty nervous the whole time. The race ended at 11 and we had no problem sleeping."
Tips for camping with families
Consider campground layout for group camping: When camping with multiple families, site proximity matters. At Ho-Chunk RV Resort & Campground, a camper mentioned the "many golf cart trails" and described the drive as "so pretty and the drive out is just as pretty such a fantastic campground."
Check pool hours and temperature: Pool conditions vary by season and campground policies. One Fox Hill visitor noted, "The kids loved the blow ops in the pond. The pool was nice, but a bit colder than the pond. It's heated with a solar cover."
Pack for various weather conditions: Seasonal changes affect campground conditions. A camper at Arrowhead explained, "We when's when it was very hot. And raining. There was a small general store that had food and ice cream. And a small game room. They even have a pool."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many sites require substantial leveling equipment. One reviewer at Fox Hill described their experience: "Our site was very unlevel side to side. 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."
Optimize for rig size and amenities: Smaller RVs have more options in older sections. At Country Roads Motorhome & RV Park, a visitor noted, "We were so close to plenty of fun things to do and shopping! The park had inexpensive laundry, well maintained grounds, horseshoe pits, front porch rockers for the early risers and a good layout for walks."
Water and sewer connections: Connection locations often require extra hose length. Dave P. at Arrowhead reported, "Beautiful area, sites are situated with the terrain which can make them interesting to get into. They're gravel and mostly level. Good wifi which is purchased separately. Full hook ups and friendly staff."
