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Best Campgrounds near Prairie du Sac, WI

873 Reviews

Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin serves as a gateway to diverse camping experiences along the Wisconsin River corridor, with options ranging from established campgrounds to unique river-based dispersed camping. Devils Lake State Park, located about 15 miles northwest, offers multiple campground options including Quartzite, Northern Lights, and Ice Age campgrounds, all highly rated for their amenities and access to hiking trails. The Lower Wisconsin Riverway provides boat-in dispersed camping on sandbars, creating a distinctive wilderness experience despite being relatively close to civilization. Within a 30-mile radius, campers can also find family-friendly options at Mirror Lake State Park and private campgrounds near the Wisconsin Dells tourism area.

Reservations are essential during the peak camping season from May through October, particularly for weekend stays at state parks. The Lower Wisconsin Riverway allows free camping on sandbars, though campers should be aware of potential road noise as noted by one visitor: "Even though you couldn't see the road you could hear it. It's a truck route so at 6:30am it was busy with trucks and noisy which definitely took away from the vibe of dispersed camping." Most established campgrounds in the region offer electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities. Cell phone coverage varies but remains generally reliable throughout the area, with stronger signals near larger towns.

Water-based recreation dominates the camping experience in this region, with the Wisconsin River providing opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Several outfitters in Prairie du Sac offer canoe and kayak rentals with shuttle services for river trips. Devils Lake State Park features swimming beaches, boat rentals, and hiking trails along the Ice Age Trail with distinctive geological formations. Campers frequently mention road noise as a consideration when selecting sites, particularly at campgrounds near highways. Summer weekends bring larger crowds, especially at popular destinations like Devils Lake, where one reviewer advised: "Get there early if you want a spot on the beach during the summer months on weekends." Mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, particularly in wooded areas near water.

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Best Camping Sites Near Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin (151)

    1. Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    47 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    10 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."

    2. Ice Age Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    43 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    10 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."

    3. Northern Lights Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    34 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    9 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!"

    4. Cedar Hills Campground - Clothing Optional

    10 Reviews
    Sauk City, WI
    4 miles
    +1 (608) 795-2606

    "Cedar hill Wisconsin is a clothing optional campground so I enjoy it very much. The entire campground is located at the top of a 1000 ft.high bluff."

    "River right behind our campsite. Some sites were a bit small but we managed to reserve one big enough for a trailer and a tent. Somewhat closed in with a lot of vegetation. Kids loved the river!"

    5. Skillet Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 356-4877

    $43 - $136 / night

    "This campground is nestled in 70 acres surrounded by the Baraboo, Wisconsin hills, Skillet Creek Campground offers a serene setting. "

    "Right next to Devils Lake and close to Baraboo events"

    6. Blue Mound State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Blue Mounds, WI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 947-2757

    $18 / night

    "Overall, the park has well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails, extraordinarily clean and well-kept vault toilets, and ample access to drinking water."

    "Go to Blue Mounds Grocery on the way in. easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and running trails - including Military Ridge Trail. Camped here with 2 friends during a cross country road trip."

    7. Devils Lake State Park Group Campground — Devils Lake State Park

    7 Reviews
    Baraboo, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 947-2757

    "This is a review for the group camp sites: The group sites are well spaced out from each other and offer pit toilets and full bathroom facilities with sinks, toilets and showers within walking distance"

    "Campgrounds were clean and had easy access to water, got a visit from some local raccoons at night, overall experience was great!"

    8. Merry Mac's Campground

    6 Reviews
    Merrimac, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (608) 493-2367

    $35 / night

    "It’s located right by Devils lake. Firewood for sale, great wifi, clean bathhouses/rooms"

    "Lake full of all kinds of floats the kids can climb and jump on. Clean pool to cool off in. Sand volleyball, ga ga ball, huge park. Has so many different accomadtions to choose from!"

    9. Lower Wisconsin Riverway

    4 Reviews
    Prairie du Sac, WI
    1 mile
    Website

    "From Prairie du Sac to Spring Green, about 21 miles? Went mid week, saw one Boy Scout troop but generally nobody else."

    "Spend another amazing weekend on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway!"

    10. Bluewater Bay Campground — Mirror Lake State Park

    20 Reviews
    Lake Delton, WI
    19 miles
    Website

    $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."

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  • 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.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Kennedy County Park

    Great price for a little campground

    Not the most elaborate campground or the best I stayed at, but the price was right for what you get. The sites are large. You could add a tent or RV to any of them, but some are tighter to get into than others because of the road and how it turns.

    There's a little playground and lots of open space. Each site has a fire pit, but I don't believe there's firewood available for purchase. There are some vault toilets here.

    Cost is only $15 cash and it's first come first serve. No reservations.

    I believe that they raised the rate on April 1st. It's now $15, but in this day and age of price gouging that's actually a bargain for a campsite. It's primitive, but it's nicely kept.

    A little train noise from the distance, but if you like the sound of a train horn, it's very soothing.

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

    Pettits Lakeview Campground & Bar

    Family Friendly Lakeside Campground

    Pettit’s Lakeview Campground & Bar is the kind of place where family camping meets lakeside fun with a lively twist, sitting right on Lake Koshkonong with beautiful sunset views and easy boat access. My kids loved the playground while the adults enjoyed Friday fish fries, live music and the laid-back bar that doubles as a social hub, creating a strong community vibe with theme weekends and plenty of laughter. That said, it’s definitely more “festival” than “quiet forest” with sites being closing together, weekends can get noisy with karaoke and bar traffic, and shade is limited, so if you’re looking for peace and birdwatching, this isn’t it, but for families who don’t mind a little bustle, it’s a fun and memorable spot.

  • 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.

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

    Milton-Madison SE KOA

    KOA Close to Lake Koshkonong

    With 2 kids to mind, I found the Milton-Madison SE KOA to be one of the most family-friendly campgrounds we’ve visited, with something for everyone to enjoy. With over 200 sites, the campground is clearly geared toward RVs and fifth wheels, but it also offers a few cabins and tent sites, giving families different ways to stay. The kids were thrilled with the heated pool that even has a waterfall, the playgrounds, gaga ball, arcade, and weekend rides like the barrel train and hayrack.  In short, there was always something to keep them entertained while I could actually relax. I appreciated the practical touches like clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a well-stocked market and a clubhouse with plenty of space to gather. My husband loved that Lake Koshkonong was right nearby for fishing and paddling, and we all enjoyed exploring Milton’s small-town restaurants with Mary’s Café for biscuits and gravy that was a huge hit and Frederick’s Supper Club, both of which made for a special night out. The Riggio family, who run the campground, were some of the kindest hosts we’ve met, which made the whole experience feel extra welcoming. While I do think the tent sites and cabins are a bit pricey for what you get, the number of activities, amenities, and nearby conveniences made it worth it for the memories we created together. For families looking for a lively, activity-packed camping trip, this KOA is a great choice.

Guide to Prairie du Sac

Camping near Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the campfire, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Devils Lake State Park. One camper mentioned, "The best beach around, crystal clear, shallow water was perfect for our young kids to play in."
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing opportunities at Buckhorn State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Site 29 is lovely - it's situated directly on the shoreline with a tiny slice of beach."
  • Canoeing/Kayaking: Paddle the Kickapoo River near Wildcat Mountain State Park. A reviewer noted, "This was our second visit to this park... The views from the overlooks are worth checking out."

What campers like

  • Privacy: Many campers appreciate the spacious sites. One happy camper at Quartzite Campground said, "The sites along the perimeter are a little more private being along the tree line."
  • Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the restrooms. A visitor at Ice Age Campground remarked, "Bathrooms could use more upkeep, but overall a lovely campground!"
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. A reviewer at Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground said, "Great beach, lots of space with picnic tables. Awesome concession stand- great ice cream."

What you should know

  • Crowded on Weekends: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Cox Hollow Campground mentioned, "It can get busy, especially during the summer holidays."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A visitor at Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground noted, "The park doesn't have too much in the way of hiking, but the available trails were well marked and maintained."
  • Reservation Fees: Be prepared for extra fees. A camper at Wildcat Mountain State Park said, "Charge the site fee which is reasonable enough but then a $8 reservation fee."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA said, "The campground is kid-friendly, with a playground and a pool."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One camper at Governor Dodge State Park mentioned, "There are lots of trails to explore."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep the kids happy with snacks. A visitor at Quartzite Campground suggested, "People were out walking all hours of the night but all were very respectful of quiet hours."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Northern Lights Campground noted, "Some sites have quite a bit of slant but it’s workable."
  • Use Campground Services: Take advantage of camp stores for essentials. A visitor at Ice Age Campground mentioned, "There is a camp store for wood, ice, and other things that makes it very convenient."
  • Plan for Power Needs: Ensure you have enough power for your RV. A reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA said, "The sites are a reasonable size that you can park on. They are mostly flat, but not all of them."

Camping near Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Prairie du Sac, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Prairie du Sac, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 151 campgrounds and RV parks near Prairie du Sac, WI and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Prairie du Sac, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Prairie du Sac, WI is Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 47 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Prairie du Sac, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Prairie du Sac, WI.

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