Best Campgrounds near Oregon, WI
Several established campgrounds surround Oregon, Wisconsin, providing varied camping experiences within a 20-mile radius. Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground offers year-round camping with tent, RV, and glamping options just 6 miles northeast of Oregon. William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground in Madison provides electric hookups and accommodates both tent and RV camping. The New Glarus State Park Campground, located 12 miles southwest, features drive-in sites with full hookups. Most campgrounds in the region include basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and access to drinking water, while larger facilities provide showers, toilets, and sanitary dump stations.
Reservations are recommended for most campgrounds, particularly during summer weekends when occupancy rates peak. The camping season generally runs year-round at Lake Kegonsa and William G. Lunney Lake Farm campgrounds, while others like Badgerland Campground operate seasonally from April to October. Winter camping is available at select locations, though with limited amenities. Most campgrounds in the area maintain moderate pricing, with developed sites ranging from $18-38 per night, often with additional reservation fees. "The campground is basically a mowed park field with some mature trees around it. No privacy from neighbors and the campground is on the roadside of the park instead of the lake side of the park. Because of its location, you are going to hear road noise," notes one camper about Mendota County Park.
Proximity to water features prominently in camping experiences throughout the region. Several campgrounds offer access to lakes, including Lake Kegonsa and Lake Mendota, providing opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating. Campers report that sites with water views tend to fill quickly. Road noise affects multiple campgrounds in the area, particularly those near highways. A reviewer of New Glarus State Park noted: "The downside to the walk-in sites is their proximity to a major highway. While walking through the campground I could easily hear the road noise." Many campgrounds feature a mix of open and wooded sites, with varying levels of privacy between neighbors. For those seeking more seclusion, several parks offer walk-in tent sites that provide additional privacy despite being farther from parking areas.
