Portage, WI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Portage. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Portage and user-submitted reviews.
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
$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"
"My family and I stayed at this Wisconsin Dells KOA location for two nights (site 61) as the first stop on a 3+ week trip, and it fully met our expectations"
"We stayed at KOA in Wisconsin dells, which was about a mile away from everything. We called to RSVP. Which was a breeze."
"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!"
$15 / night
"Echo Rock trail is a great hike around rock formation. I was disappointed when I realized how far away the shower/toilets are away from ever loop in the campground."
"One group of younger people next to us that were pretty respectful with noise level. There is a dump and potable water fill for rvs between the entrance and this campground."
"The lake, when we went in late August/Early September had a lot of algae on it and wasn't really good to swim, but they do have boat rentals and fishing. It is generally a beautiful lake."
"Mirror lake is quickly becoming one of our favorite campgrounds in Wisconsin. The sites are decent size and spaced for privacy. Some loops have group sites where you book 2 sites that are connected."
RangerWe enjoyed the song of frogs and the artesian well.
RangerWe were here during a thunderstorm so didn’t have the best experience. Our hill top site had water flowing through and our screen tent had a branch fall on it. But the sites are adequate for tents and the picnic shelter is lovely. The mosquitoes are ferocious, as expected for July in Wisconsin. We enjoyed chasing lightning bugs. The toilets are as expected for an older park.
RangerAdequate size site with a tent pad, shade and privacy. Trees for a hammock. Clean shower house. Lovely hiking. Decent cell reception.
TravelerWe just purchased our fifth wheel last month, and a week after we took our first trip to POA. During that weekend, we booked our next trip for a full week. We loved the sites in the back (800s), amenities and the staff. We definitely plan to be back often!
RangerThe sites are a decent size and well maintained. We easily backed in and leveled our pop up. The shower house is clean. The campground is busy this weekend, but was quite at dark. It was dark enough to see the Milky Way. The toilet is quite a walk, but they are adding more. There is a big playground at the top of the hill. On other trips we’ve enjoyed the swings nearer the river and the artesian wells. The hiking trails are nice and there is a restored rail bridge. We’ve also fished and rented kayaks on previous visits. There is a small cemetery at the top of the hill to explore and learn more about the people in the area.
GuideDO NOT RENT SITE B25!
We were in B25 for 8 nights. We did not spend a lot of time at the campsite and when we were there it was too hot to be outside. However it smelled. After 5 days I contacted the manager. He tried to write it off as “agriculture smells.” I knew it wasn’t and I couldn’t smell it anywhere else. He visited our site and determined it was the newly (city) installed sewer line behind our camper. He did refund one night stay.
We were in the new part of the campground, the site was level and the full hookups were well placed. Plenty of room and a concrete patio & nice picnic table.
There was only one activity (movie) the 8 days we were there. The staff was less than friendly and there was no trash pickup. Grounds were clean and relatively well maintained. The k9 camps needed poo pick up as some pet owners don’t do it.
Didn’t use the pool area. It seemed small but looked in good shape.
GuideWe got one of the spots that you needed to hike out to but it wasn’t far at all. There were 2 other campsites beside us but they weren’t reserved so we were all by ourselves. We had a little slice of beach and it was very beautiful during sunset. Bugs were really bad at this time of year. A family of raccoons passed our tent during the night and sounded like they were playing in the water which was cute.
ScoutNo showers 2 restrooms.. Owner is very nice!! Quiet shaded great place to relax maybe do some fishing...
RangerQuite a peaceful campground, but then again, it's a Tuesday morning right now. I imagine it might be a little more happening on the weekend. There's only about 4 other campsites occupied right now. One group of younger people next to us that were pretty respectful with noise level. There is a dump and potable water fill for rvs between the entrance and this campground. There are 2 other campgrounds past this one. We didn't get to look around here a lot as we are only here last night on our way to wyoming from Ohio. There is a beach and a trail to get there but no bikes are allowed on the trail so we took the road. Beach is average size for a lake and seemed pretty clean but there was a lot of algae. Heavily wooded area with plenty of shade. No electric in this campground but I believe the next campground has electric. Very nice picnic tables and firerings. Sites are pretty level sandy fine gravel. We are in site 37 and didn't need to level at all. They range in size good for tents and a couple cars to larger rv. We are 50 feet with truck and camper and still have a good 15-20 feet to the road. Slightly tight backing in but not too much trouble the road is narrow and one way only. Firewood available for $7 a bundle at park entrance and the camp host at the beginning of the campground. AT&T barely 1 bar but enough to send a text message if needed. We were able to get clear signal with the starlink.
Camping near Portage, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful parks and campgrounds that cater to different camping styles. Whether you prefer tent camping or RVing, there’s something for everyone in this scenic area.
Camping around Portage, Wisconsin, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Portage, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 166 campgrounds and RV parks near Portage, WI and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Portage, WI is Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 46 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Portage, WI.
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