Best Glamping near Pleasant Prairie, WI

Kettle Moraine State Forest's Ottawa Lake Campground offers luxury glamping accommodations for travelers seeking an elevated outdoor experience. The glamping sites feature comfortable canvas tents and yurts with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems to ensure year-round comfort. According to a recent visitor, "The sites are well maintained and most of them are spread apart, providing a sense of privacy while still enjoying nature." The campground provides modern amenities including hot showers, clean toilet facilities, and picnic areas. Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Caledonia, located approximately 20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, offers premium glamping options with fully-furnished safari tents and yurts that include kitchenettes, private decks, and stylish furnishings that blend rustic charm with modern comfort.

Guests at these glamping resorts enjoy direct access to numerous outdoor activities with trails for hiking, walking, and biking throughout the properties. Big Foot Beach State Park's glamping yurts provide a scenic base for water recreation, with equipment rentals available for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on nearby lakes. One camper noted, "There is a lot to do at this park from hiking to water sports to horseback riding. We did a nice short hike in the area." Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort's boutique camping accommodations offer convenient access to seasonal events from May through October, with concession stands providing food, drinks, and camping necessities. The glamping sites at Turner Lake South provide a perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility, with most properties situated within walking distance to bath houses while maintaining natural wooded surroundings.

Best Glamping Sites Near Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (17)

    1. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    14 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    16 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"

    "Non-electric sites in the loop on the small fishing pond were relatively quiet, well shaded, with decent screening between sites."

    2. Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    12 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "We stayed in the Fox Den electric sites. The campsite was very clean and the fire pit and table were in good condition. Our site was very shaded and quiet at night. The bath house was very clean."

    "Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas."

    3. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    13 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    17 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night."

    "Biggest drawback was the road noise. You can hear whatever highway is nearby pretty clearly and constantly. But if you’re not looking for something super remote then it’s fine!"

    4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia

    12 Reviews
    Oak Creek, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 835-2565

    "Plenty of things to do all day with the rec dept staff and lots of sightings of Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear! Pool and Bear Paw beach are both nice, the kids had a blast at both."

    "Bathrooms/showers are good. Comfortable stay."

    5. Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

    8 Reviews
    Round Lake, IL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 546-2228

    $43 - $73 / night

    "Very Friendly Staff I received warm welcome from nice staff at the entrance gate. Tent Campground is nicely tucked inside by the lake. Quit place night time I can hear fish jumping from the water."

    "The staff is very friendly the grounds are beautiful and well maintained We kayaked in the lake and it's small but nice."

    6. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Lake Geneva, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 248-2528

    "Lots of noise. Lots of kids. Lots of dogs. It's park area is very nice. Nice playground for kids. Volleyball nets. Lots of picnic tables and grills available. Dogs not welcome in most of the park."

    "Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. trails for hiking are nice, but the overall camping area isn’t very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric. this was the first time"

    7. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    39 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it."

    "The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground."

    8. Thomas Woods Campground

    17 Reviews
    Marengo, IL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 338-6223

    $20 - $35 / night

    "The trails are both wooded and hilly, but there's also a large prairie nature walk
    The campground has many secluded walk-in tent sites and a variety of sites for other types of campers."

    "Firewood is cheap on-site and delivered to your site on demand."

    9. Chicago Northwest KOA

    16 Reviews
    Union, IL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 923-4206

    "Plus they have a quiet time at night.So people and kids can go to bed without a bunch of noise."

    "We stayed here for a weekend and there were plenty of activities for the kids...the staff was friendly and the bathrooms were clean...our camp site was near the bathrooms, pool, and store so we were nice"

    10. Elkhorn Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Elkhorn, WI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 723-3228

    "Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana."

    "Easy access to electric and/or water. If unsure, contact office. Site, restrooms, and showers were clean. There are a lot of sites but still felt like there was ample space."

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  • Addison G.
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Awesome choice for campers on a budget

    These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night. Bathrooms could’ve been cleaner but we were grateful for the facility which doubled as a storm shelter. There’s indoor showers and bathrooms. There are also cabins at this campsite, not sure on pricing tho

  • Kelly M.
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Enjoying Ottawa Lake Campground

    We've camped here before and like it. The sites are spacious and most seem to have shade for at least part of the day. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had a grill the folded in and out, not sure if all have it. The beach is great, open and lots of room to set up for the day either on the grass or sand. There are flush toilets at the beach. There are rentable pavilions. We didn't see any garbage bins nearby so bring a trash bag to carry out. The showers are hot but that's the best thing about them. They're not very big and don't have a curtain to separate changing area and shower. With 2 kids, things tend to get a little wet. However, they get the job done. We love the location. Close to hiking: Scuppernong Trail on the Ice Age Trail and Scuppernong Spring Nature Trail and a few others. Close to shopping and restaurants, if needed. Only downside to our site was the highway (CR-ZZ) was on the other side of the trees and busy. All said, we'll most likely be back again.

  • Brenton S.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Elkhorn Campgrounds

    Affordable and friendly!

    Such a great little place to escape to or visit if you're just passing through. Nothing crazy fancy but hook-ups and fire pits available if needed. Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana. You might even be able to catch a show or two on site at the fair grounds, depending on the time of year.

  • J
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    Quiet hours not enforced

    We were just looking for a site to stay overnight after a wedding we attended near by.  The sites ver very close together, but the biggest complaint is the noise into the wee hours of the morning.  What good are quiet hours if they are not enforced?  The people across from us were playing music and being loud well past 1:00 am.  Overall the park looks nice, but we would not recommend this place based on the noise after quiet hours.

  • F
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Chicago Northwest KOA

    Dirty

    When I visited this place it was such a disaster. The trash was overflowing, the bathrooms were a mess, and there was no TP, and the quiet hours was not enforced, so people were up partying all night. I will look for another place to stay next time

  • Kim L.
    Aug. 10, 2019

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Large wooded sites- near loud road

    The campground is well kept with several bathrooms and showers. We have a 30ft travel trailer, and it was easy to maneuver around the campground. We did have to wait in line to fill the water tank, but the water pressure was good and it didn’t take too long. We stayed at site 327e, which was very easy to back in to and was mostly level. Easy access to electrical and plenty of space for slide outs. A nice big fire pit with large flat grate for cooking, one of the best set ups I’ve seen. Would be perfect, but there’s a loud highway WI-67 traffic about 20 ft from the campsite. Tons of loud motorcycles and trucks with constant traffic. If you want solitude I would avoid sites 305e-328e, all of the odd number sites back up to the road. Evens, except for 328e, are inside and are better. Video shows traffic and noise. I would come back, but pick a site inside the campground and away from highway.

  • Meg
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Good For families, a few downsides

    *** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end as the ones closest to the main loop aren’t very deep. Closer to the center of this row is best.

    Pros- easy pull in sites and lots of walk-in availability. Sites are almost all flat thankfully, so no weird slopes to sleep on and easy for babies/toddlers to stay safe. Also seemed pretty respectful in the evenings with people toning down the noise.

    Lots of electric sites, deep enough for 2 tents, 2 cars (although close to neighbors and no trees between sites), picnic table and fire pit.

    Bathroom shower houses were decent (we usually just have toddler use her travel potty, but this one was fine).

    Multiple playgrounds, access to launch sites for kayaks, little store to buy ice cream or snacks.

    Cons - SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. Luckily our screen house pop up on a tarp that was sprayed ahead for tick repellent plus a blanket on top of that did the trick, but they literally fall out of the trees into people! Plan for toddlers and babies to have a contained covered screen house and have them wear hats or a wagon shade on walks so nothing lands in their hair.

    Also - the raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it’s dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched. So basically, eat dinner and do s’mores early, then everything must be packed into cars for the night and all surfaces wiped down.

  • K
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    Good enough I guess

    Biggest drawback was the road noise. You can hear whatever highway is nearby pretty clearly and constantly.

    But if you’re not looking for something super remote then it’s fine! My site had room for 2 tents and was close to the road but still felt tucked away.

    The fire pit is actually more like a grill which was cool and great for cooking. You can move the grill to have just a fire. Plus the grocery store is only a quick 15 minute drive away if you forget anything!

    People were playing music loudly at night which was annoying.

    Would have been super peaceful if it weren’t for the roadnoise (which the campground can’t do anything about of course!) and the camper noise.

    Best suited for folks just looking to just play outdoors and not for anyone looking for a peaceful escape to nature.

  • M
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

    Not a nature type campground

    Always full on weekends. Popular destination for locals and people from Illinois. 4 stars because it's not the camping in nature experience I am looking for. Lots of noise. Lots of kids. Lots of dogs. It's park area is very nice. Nice playground for kids. Volleyball nets. Lots of picnic tables and grills available. Dogs not welcome in most of the park. More of a party place. But the staff is very active. They clean sites quickly, clean the bathrooms regularly.

    We stayed on site 50. We were closer to our neighbors than I'd like, including the campsite behind us. The campsite behind us had a path thru it to get to the bathrooms. There was a thin layer of growth between sites but not much. Our site had a nicely placed tree providing just enough coverage but nothing stayed wet in the rain. We camped in a popup, if we had a tent I think we would have been soaked. Lots of pooling water on the backside. The campground just added new gravel to the sites and asked that all trailers and vehicles stay on the gravel but the gravel doesn't go back far enough for both car and camper to stay on.

    The inner ring of the campground are smaller(shorter) sites. The outer ring sites are better for RVs. Except for site 70. That should be tent only because there are 2 trees right in the middle behind the gravel. 50, 69, 74 seemed the best for both shade and sun combo. Site 79 is paved but not marked as handicap because it isn't being maintained as handicap and is not close to the new bathrooms. Not enough sites with electric, however we didn't need it for the weekend.


Guide to Pleasant Prairie

Chain O' Lakes State Park offers numerous primitive camping options in the Pleasant Prairie region with sites at Turner Lake South Campground available for as little as $12 per night. The state park spans over 6,000 acres and contains 10 interconnected lakes with 488 acres of water surface, providing campers with extensive water recreation opportunities. Several campgrounds in the area maintain seasonal operations from May through October, with limited winter camping available at select locations.

What to do

Kayaking between lakes: Chain O' Lakes State Park's extensive waterway system provides interconnected paddling routes that don't require river navigation. "I love to kayak through here because I don't need to paddle through the river unless I'm feeling competitive. I enjoy this route for the wildlife and nature scenery. I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far," notes one visitor to Turner Lake South Camping Area.

Horseback riding and archery: Several campgrounds offer diverse land-based activities beyond standard hiking. "There is so much to do at this campground. Horseback riding, archery, hiking, boating, fishing. There is also a park for the kids in several areas," reports a camper at Turner Lake South.

Seasonal activities and winter options: While most campgrounds operate May through October, some offer extended seasons. "We go at least once a year to see the Christmas lights. A great little after work trip on a Friday to cure the kiddos cabin fever a bit," mentions a visitor to Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Caledonia. The area offers winter camping options for those seeking glamping close to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin during colder months.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Despite being developed campgrounds, many sites offer good separation. "Fox den at Chain-o-Lakes state park provides a more secluded camping experience than Honeysuckle or the 2 tent camping areas. Pads are pretty level, and each site has some semblance of privacy from other campers (our site was protected on 3 sides by some fairly dens foliage and trees)," reports a reviewer at Fox Den Campground.

Affordable glamping alternatives: Budget-friendly tent camping with amenities provides an alternative to luxury glamping near Pleasant Prairie. "These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There's some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night," notes a camper at Turner Lake South.

Proximity to urban amenities: Many campgrounds balance natural settings with access to services. "This is our favorite place to camp. It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, but it is close to everything. It has the electrical hookups that we need and has a bath house that is close to where you camp (hundreds of feet versus getting into a car and driving to it)," explains a visitor to Fox Den Campground.

What you should know

Road noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise, requiring strategic site selection. "The road noise is absolutely noticeable. It was incredibly loud when we drove through the loop closest to the highway and was significantly better even just one section over," warns a camper at Ottawa Lake Campground.

Tick and wildlife awareness: Insects and wildlife require preparation, especially with children. "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. The raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched," cautions a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow.

Bathroom maintenance varies: Facility cleanliness fluctuates by season and visitation levels. "Shower house #2 was clean although a bit older (paint was peeling off the walls due to humidity) but the water pressure was fine and as hot as I needed it to be," notes an Ottawa Lake camper, while another mentioned, "The pit toilets were almost overflowing on a Thursday."

Tips for camping with families

Designated swimming areas: Several locations offer family-friendly water access with safety features. "The lake was very nice. We were able to kayak but be careful getting the kayaks in. Stairs down to the pier and the bottom of the lake is very mushy. The water was very clear and you could see the fish swim by," reports a visitor to Turner Lake South.

Kid-specific activities: Campgrounds near Pleasant Prairie feature recreational options for various ages. At Chicago Northwest KOA, a visitor notes, "Plenty for the little kids to do, and the text message communication was great with regards to weather updates or any goings on around the campground."

Mosquito preparation: Insect management requires planning in this wetland-rich region. "This campground is within a couple hours of Chicago so it makes a nice getaway for the weekend... It is better than standard RV campgrounds but we could have used some more privacy," mentions a camper at Thomas Woods Campground, while another adds, "The trail looks like it would be pretty muddy if it rains so choose your timing."

Tips from RVers

Electric site locations: Power hookup locations vary widely between campgrounds, affecting setup options. "There are three campgrounds close together, Fox Den and two non-electric campgrounds Turner South and Prairie View that share the bath house which was clean and is in the center of them all," explains an RV camper.

Site levelness considerations: Many sites require advance preparation for leveling RVs. "We originally booked 96 but could not extend our slide because of large trees on either side of the pad and then the electric was about 50 feet away. Moved to 50 one of the nicest spots," advises a visitor to Honeysuckle Hollow.

Weekend versus weekday stays: Occupancy patterns affect the camping experience significantly. "The campground was really busy during the weekend, but cleared out Sunday and we nearly had the whole loop to ourselves during the week," notes a camper who stayed for a full week at Honeysuckle Hollow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Pleasant Prairie, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Pleasant Prairie, WI is Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park with a 3.9-star rating from 14 reviews.

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