Best Campgrounds near Pardeeville, WI

South-central Wisconsin's Pardeeville area features a variety of established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, including Indian Trails Campground and Duck Creek Campground directly in Pardeeville, and Pride of America Camping Resort just outside town. These facilities primarily operate from April through October, with most closing by mid-October. The camping landscape ranges from family-oriented RV parks with full hookups to more rustic options near the Wisconsin Dells region. Tent campers, RV enthusiasts, and those seeking cabin accommodations will find suitable options, with several campgrounds offering glamping alternatives for those wanting upgraded comfort.

Most campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. The camping season typically begins in mid-April when temperatures become milder, though some facilities like Sky High Camping Resort remain open year-round. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with T-Mobile users reporting good coverage. Road access to most campgrounds is straightforward with paved approaches, though some sites may present challenges for larger RVs. As one camper noted about a nearby state park: "Nice trails, walking distance from the campground, unlike in some other parks where you have to drive to hike, great terrain to explore." Summer brings mosquitoes, particularly after rainfall, so insect protection is advisable.

Water recreation forms a central attraction for many campgrounds in the region. Mirror Lake State Park, about 25 miles west of Pardeeville, receives high marks from visitors for its paddling opportunities. According to one review: "The lake is beautiful. You can use your own boat or rent for very reasonable prices. There is a beach to swim and trails all over." Devils Lake State Park, slightly farther west, offers what many consider Wisconsin's premier hiking combined with swimming and boating options. Site privacy varies considerably across facilities, with some campgrounds featuring wooded separation between sites while others have more open layouts. Freeway noise affects some locations, particularly those near Interstate 90/94, with reviewers recommending earplugs for light sleepers.

Best Camping Sites Near Pardeeville, Wisconsin (161)

    1. Indian Trails Campground

    9 Reviews
    Pardeeville, WI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 429-3244

    "I have been camping at Indian Trails for almost 30 years, since I was a lil tike!"

    "Camp surrounds a lake which you can find activities galore on one side of the camp and peace and quiet on the other side with plenty of campsites near the water."

    2. Duck Creek Campground

    9 Reviews
    Pardeeville, WI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 429-2425

    $45 - $110 / night

    "Duck Creek, for my money, is the best place in SE Wisconsin. Staff is friendly, sites are big, food is awesome, and when it’s time for quiet, it’s quiet."

    "we are actually having a blast at this Campground campsites are located right next to the playground so we can watch the kids from the campsite"

    3. Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    47 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 947-2757

    "There is something for everyone at Devils Lake State Park."

    "The new warden situation is interesting. Things have gotten a lot more strict in some areas (ex."

    4. Pride of America Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    Pardeeville, WI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 742-6395

    "A huge water fight between the whole campground and they even drive a fire truck through."

    "We go as a group usually around the 4th of July every year. Their activities are great, the poker run, and candy bingo are great!"

    5. Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    43 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-8301

    "Much to do at Devil's Lake and surrounding area. features multiple campgrounds and multiple areas for swimming. A beach at the North and South of the lake."

    "It is up and away from the rest of the park a bit and typically almost every site has full shade. This is important in the summer months."

    6. Silver Springs Campsites Inc

    7 Reviews
    Pardeeville, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 992-3537

    "The pool is busy on the weekends so go jump in the lake and climb the giant slide. The night life is pretty awesome as well. There was a live band one night during our stay and it sure was a BLAST!"

    "They have a fully stocked store, pool, kangaroo pad and lake with inflatable slides etc. Their playground is awesome and kept all 12 kids ages 1-12 busy for the whole day. We would stay there again."

    7. Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    34 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-8301

    "Views like these are hard to beat in Wisconsin, or anywhere really. The cliffs on the side of the lake are phenomenal."

    "Aside from some of the windy paths, this place is really nice and peaceful to stay. You can go to Devils Lake and kayak or canoe and swim. Overall a beautiful place in Wisconsin!"

    8. Glacier Valley Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pardeeville, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 348-5488

    "Loved our site right next to the water!"

    "A couple trails around for walks with dogs & a dog park. Lively campground during the day but nice & quiet at night with quiet hours being 11pm-8am."

    9. Sky High Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Portage, WI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 742-2572

    "Close to the dells."

    10. Grand Valley Campground

    5 Reviews
    Montello, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 394-3643

    "The sites are very small, you almost feel too close to your neighbors. I have a 33 ft travel trailer and it takes up quite a bit of the camp site."

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769 Reviews of 161 Pardeeville Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Wonewoc Legion Park

    One Of Our Favorite Stops

    We were lucky enough to have this beautiful little gem all to ourselves. The campground is super quiet, clean and very well maintained. It’s located about 40 minutes away from the Wisconsin Dells and has easy access to the 400 State bike trail. We took the Dells boat tour and enjoyed biking through the beautiful surrounding countryside and sampling the delicious goods at Wonewoc’s farmer’s market. Everywhere we went, people were so kind and helpful. We look forward to stopping in again.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Derge County Park

    Beautiful mature oaks

    The campground is near Beaver Dam lake and you get a pass to the boat landing with the camping fee. The sites are clearly marked and level. Some have more shade than others, the descriptions at reservation are accurate. Site 4 has nice grass and plenty of trees along the back. The site sizes are adequate but there isn’t much room between sites. Overall the campground was quiet, except for a few RVs running things all night. It was not dark, the RVs keep their lights on all night and there isn’t enough foliage to block it. We are the only pop up here, there are no tents. The space certainly allows grass for tents, I think the culture is just a little different. The shower house is clean, but showers only have a curtain and a central drain in the building means the toilet stall floors get wet too. There is a small playground and a GaGa ball pit. Overall, this is a well kept campground and perfect for spending a night on the way to somewhere. There isn’t much draw for a longer stay.

  • P
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Sleepy Dragon Campground

    Camping

    In 2024 just before Memorial Day, I needed to leave the campground I was in and started calling around for openings at private campgrounds. I was getting worried that it was not possible for me to find a site. I remembered ( light bulb moment) that Sleepy Dragon Campground may have openings. I called and was shocked to hear they still had openings for that weekend. Drove to the campground and set my sights on a pull through site. I enjoyed it so much decided to stay permanently. My original site was 120, then moved to 114, it’s a corner site. Has shade and sun at different times of the day. Large to medium camp sites, grassy, concreted if that’s what you like, plus electric and water at each site. Sewer at selected sites. Personally I came here as a child, back in the later 60’s to early 70’s. Changed owners a couple of times, now it is veteran owned, upgrades are being completed as time allows.

  • Jessica T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Nice enough grounds, poorly maintained electric panels

    To be honest I thought this stay was going to be easy and the first couple days were. They didn’t have full hook up sites and we have a 50 amp rig… we used a dogbone to connect to the 30 amp site. It was fine for a bit but then we started to get surges. Our EMS protected the rig but ultimately we couldn’t use the power. Even with only running the fridge it continued to trip. We tried the one next to us and it gave us the reverse polarity code so we decided it would be best to just leave the following day. The grounds are well maintained and the owners are friendly… they mentioned some of their 30 amp sites will get converted to 50 next year so hopefully that helps but definitely frustrating to need to book another site and forfeit money on this one.

  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    way overpriced and not worth it

    cost at end of september, sunday night was $76/night PLUS $16 parking fee so $92 for a night at a mediocre campground with no privacy. i rarely write negative reviews, but ive been camping for a while now, and never experienced this high of a cost for just a regular campground.

  • Operation_Fun ..
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Camp Shin-Go-Beek

    A lovely place to relax - Lower Bluff

    This campsite was great! Incredibly peaceful with a ton of beautiful birds singing throughout the day, relatively private (even with fellow campers in the area), and a short walk to the private beach at the lake. It’s a semi-primitive with pit toilets and a potable water spigot. Ian was a great host and even checked on us to offer shelter in the admin building before a storm rolled through. We loved this spot so much, we went back the following summer, and it was just as relaxing. Being able to swim and float in the lake is an added bonus.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Fon du Lac County Waupun Park

    Oak/hickory forest

    The campground is in a beautiful oak/hickory forest with many birds, chipmunks and skeeters(pack protection). We stayed on site 22 which was a nine minute walk from the toilet and had a street light. There are water spigots throughout. Site 21 or 23 would be better. The sites are large and the ones on the outside of the loop are very private. The campground was quiet, especially after dark! There is a train horn occasionally, but it’s distant. The showers were hot and clean. The playground was fun. There is a pickle ball court, so bring paddles. There is also a walking trail.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Pilgrims Campground

    Simple Campground

    With a small family to mind, while out enjoying a short weekend of camping, I appreciated Pilgrim’s Campground in Wisconsin for its quiet, family-oriented atmosphere that made our stay both relaxing and memorable. The sites were clean, level and easy to settle into, with plenty of shade and enough space for the kids to play safely nearby. While the campground doesn’t have the flashy resort-style amenities of some bigger parks, it makes up for it with well-kept facilities, a friendly, welcoming staff, and a slower pace that let us truly enjoy time together outdoors. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting marshmallows at night and spotting wildlife along the nature trails, while I valued the sense of safety and the community feel among fellow campers. Conveniently located near local attractions yet peaceful enough to feel tucked away, Pilgrim’s offered the perfect balance of simplicity, comfort, and wholesome family camping.

  • Julia B.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Buckhorn State Park Campground

    West shore sites

    We usually stay at the east shore sites but tried the west shore this time. The shore was not as level as the east side sites but still sandy and shallow for swimming. We could hear the bar blaring music across the lake until 10 or 11pm . There are more trees now than the website pictures show so there is some privacy between sites. Mosquitos were the worst i have ever experienced. The second we got out of the car they were all over us. We used the heaviest deet possible nonstop.


Guide to Pardeeville

Pardeeville camping areas sit on glacial formations from the Wisconsin glaciation period, with elevations averaging 800-850 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F between June and September, while spring and fall camping seasons often experience 40-degree temperature swings between day and night. Most campgrounds around Pardeeville operate on municipal water systems rather than well water, providing reliable drinking water quality even during drought conditions.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Indian Trails Campground features a fishing lake where campers report excellent catches. "GREAT fishing by the way!" notes Lynn N., who found the lake well-stocked and accessible. The campground includes shore fishing areas with designated access points for bank fishing.

Water recreation: Duck Creek Campground offers a swimming pond with water inflatables that's popular with families. "The kids loved the swim area. Caught some fish on the creek," reports Garrett C. The pond includes designated shallow areas for younger children, while the inflatables are positioned in deeper sections.

Hiking trails: Devils Lake State Park provides extensive hiking opportunities on the Ice Age trail system with varying difficulty levels. "There are numerous trails to hike in to the bluffs," notes Melissa K. The park contains over 29 miles of hiking trails, with the east and west bluff trails offering the most popular routes.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Indian Trails Campground consistently receives praise for its maintenance standards. "The campground is kept in pristine condition. All their bath houses are always very clean and stocked," writes Megan S. Bathroom facilities are cleaned twice daily during peak season, with shower buildings available in three locations throughout the grounds.

Themed weekends: Campgrounds in the area often organize special event weekends. At Duck Creek Campground, "They have weekend themed activities for kids and adults," according to Heather B. Events typically include Halloween weekends in September and October, with campers noting these themed weekends often sell out months in advance.

Site privacy: Site layout and privacy vary significantly between campgrounds. At Indian Trails, "Just about every site in the campground is desirable with amenities all around," says Matt R. Sites along the lake tend to have more separation, while interior sites often have shared common areas.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer. For Devils Lake State Park, "I made reservations to be sure and get a spot. I was surprised to find many non-electric sites empty," notes Art S. Reservations typically open 11 months in advance, with holiday weekends filling within hours of release.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds can be louder than others, particularly during weekend events. At Pride of America Camping Resort, "We had a site too close to where they host a nightly dance party, and it was loud music late into the evening which wasn't ideal for our baby with an early bedtime," reports Natalie R. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 10 or 11pm.

Winter access: While most area campgrounds close by mid-October, Sky High Camping Resort remains open year-round. "We stayed here the last weekend open in 2020. Felt very welcome from check-in to check-out," notes Scott D. about another campground in the area. Winter campers should be prepared for limited services as water systems are typically winterized.

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playgrounds: Family-oriented campgrounds often feature multiple play areas. "There are plenty things to do for kids they have quite a few little playgrounds all around the campground," writes David H. about Indian Trails. Most playgrounds are designed for children 5-12, with some campgrounds offering separate toddler areas.

Swimming options: Glacier Valley Campground has a freshwater swimming pond with inflatables that's popular with children. "It was well maintained, and the pond was clean and had fun giant inflatables!" reports Laura B. Most swimming areas are unsupervised, so parents should plan accordingly.

Activity variety: Campgrounds frequently offer organized children's activities. "There is so much to do here for small children. Fishing, swimming in outdoor & indoor pools, mini golf, playgrounds, arcade games," notes Kristen B. about Indian Trails. Weekend activities typically run from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with reduced schedules during shoulder seasons.

Tips from RVers

Site access: Some campgrounds have narrow roads that can challenge larger rigs. "Nice campground but the roads are narrow and the sites are kinda hard to squeeze into," mentions Mikala D. about Duck Creek Campground. Most campgrounds can accommodate rigs up to 35 feet, though corner sites often provide easier access for larger vehicles.

Leveling considerations: Campsites across the area vary in levelness. At Sky High Camping Resort, reviews note "level sites up above office and half the ones by pool," according to Tim R. RVers with larger units should bring leveling blocks, as many wooded sites feature gentle slopes.

Utility hookups: Full-service sites are available at several campgrounds. "Sites are decently spacious and decently level with some gravel and some grass," reports Annette I. about Glacier Valley. Electric service typically ranges from 30-50 amp, with water pressure averaging 40-60 PSI during peak season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the campgrounds located in Pardeeville, Wisconsin?

Pardeeville offers several camping options in the surrounding area. Indian Trails Campground is located directly in the Pardeeville area, providing convenient access for visitors. Another nearby option is Pride of America Camping Resort, also situated close to Pardeeville. Both campgrounds are easily accessible by car with drive-in access. The area around Pardeeville is known for its natural beauty, making these campgrounds excellent bases for exploring the region's outdoor attractions. The campgrounds are typically within a short driving distance of Pardeeville's town center.

Are there RV rental options available in Pardeeville, Wisconsin?

While direct RV rental services in Pardeeville itself are limited, nearby options are available. Wisconsin Dells KOA is within reasonable driving distance and offers a convenient location for RV camping if you're bringing your own rental. Fox Hill RV Park & Campground is another RV-friendly option in the wider region. For RV rentals, visitors typically arrange rentals from larger nearby cities like Madison or Wisconsin Dells and then drive to Pardeeville. Many campgrounds in the area are well-equipped to accommodate RVs with appropriate hookups and facilities.

What facilities does Pride of America Camping Resort in Pardeeville offer?

Pride of America Camping Resort provides diverse access options including drive-in, walk-in, and even boat-in access for campers. The resort offers reservable sites with water access and toilet facilities, and is big-rig friendly for RV campers. For those seeking outdoor recreation, The Playful Goose Campground in the wider region offers a comparison with its creek-backing sites and natural surroundings. Pride of America's multiple access points make it versatile for different camping styles, and its amenities support both tent and RV camping, offering a comprehensive camping experience near Pardeeville.

What amenities are available at Indian Trails Campground in Pardeeville?

Indian Trails Campground offers a range of essential amenities for a comfortable camping experience. The campground features potable water access, clean toilet facilities, and sites that can accommodate larger RVs, making it big-rig friendly. The drive-in access makes it convenient for all types of campers. Sites at Indian Trails are reservable, allowing you to secure your spot in advance rather than relying on first-come, first-served availability. The campground provides a good base for exploring the Pardeeville area, with natural surroundings that enhance the camping experience while still providing necessary comforts.