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Camping near Richfield, Wisconsin centers around the glacial landscapes of Kettle Moraine State Forest, which surrounds the area with multiple developed campgrounds. Pike Lake Campground in the Northern Unit lies just minutes from Richfield, offering wooded sites with electric hookups and both drive-in and walk-in options. Other nearby options include Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls and Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground in West Bend. The region features distinctive kettle formations—depressions formed by retreating glaciers—creating a landscape of rolling hills, lakes, and forests that provide scenic backdrops for camping experiences.
Most campgrounds in the Richfield area operate seasonally from April through October, with a few sites like Ottawa Lake Campground in the Southern Kettle Moraine unit remaining open year-round. Wisconsin state parks require vehicle admission stickers ($8-15 daily or $28-38 annual) in addition to camping fees. Fall camping is particularly popular, with temperatures ranging from the lower 30s at night to 60s during the day. Winter camping requires preparation for cold conditions, as temperatures can drop significantly. Reservations are recommended, especially for summer weekends when campgrounds fill quickly.
The camping options near Richfield accommodate various preferences. According to reviews, Pike Lake Campground offers "wooded lots that make you feel secluded," though campers note the campground is on the opposite side of the park from the beach area. Pinewoods Campground in the Southern Kettle Moraine unit provides "secluded and private sites with thick tree cover for shade throughout the day." The Kettle Moraine State Forest system connects to the Ice Age Trail, offering extensive hiking opportunities. Most campgrounds provide clean restrooms, showers, and drinking water, with electric sites available for RVs. Family-friendly amenities include beaches, fishing piers, and nature programs during peak season.
"North Kettle Moraine, Pike Lake Unit was an easy choice given it's proximity to the city- about 40 minutes."
"A last minute decision to camp for a night led my son and I to the often visited Pike Lake unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Its a beautiful park and within 30 minutes of our home."
from $23 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Site was spacious but very close to your neighbors. Lots to do in the area. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The beach was not clean and very hard to walk on, very rocky."
"Red Trail, Paradise Trail,Rice Lake are all great hikes. Great views of Lake Ottawa. The close by town of Oconomowoc has a nice place to eat, Burkes Lakeside."
from $23 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Live nearby. We go there a lot over the summer. Fun park to ride bikes through. Many trails to walk or hike. The pond has a great beach for kids."
"There are miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range and I’m sure I’m missing more."
from $25 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin."
"Wonderful trail around the lake and a variety of different campsites. Plenty of space, very rural. Very wisconsin!"
from $23 - $38 / night
Check Availability"It is close to the Ice Age trail and the Scuppernong trail, and a short drive from Ottawa Lake. Nearby is some excellent mountain biking in hilly terrain at the Emma Carlin and John Muir trails. "
"Pinewoods Campground is part of the southern Kettle Morraine State Forest in Wisconsin. The campground is secluded and most sites are private and shaded."
from $23 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Nestled in the heart of lake country (Waukesha County) and accessible from the Lake Country Trail and Ice Age Trail, this county park is perfect for those just passing through or families looking for a"
"Very windy weekend but I imagine during the summer it’s a great spot to camp near their big beach and lake access."
from $25 - $80 / night
Check Availability"So we just use that because no one was there. 1.7 miles on bike path to Brewer Baseball field. It was raining to we used Uber to the game and walked back for an afternoon game."
"They work with you every step of the way and show you around the area if you wanted! Plus they have a dump station and water fill up station even if you’re not staying here or book here."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"It is right next to the toilets/showers. The bathrooms were clean, the attendants were really nice, they borrowed us an extension cord so we could set up a bit further back."
"Walking along the trails, you can see where it gets its name! Lots of cool ledges and rock outcrops. We saw a moderate amount of birds and heard a bunch of critters (owls, a fox (?!))"
"Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking."
"Their is also a great hiking trail if you like that."
ScoutNothing special but a nice spot if you need somewhere to park your camper and stay. Electric and water hookups, decent showers and bathrooms. Septic on site. We stayed here for an event at the fairgrounds but there were also several others staying here while they were in town for work.
GuideOur friends have a permanent camper here so we joined them for the weekend. I’ve never experienced a place like this. It’s not what I would consider camping. It’s basically people’s second trailer park home. The frog pond that was turned into a swimming hole with ridiculous inflatables completely ruined the peaceful atmosphere in that area of the park. If you enjoy being surrounded by people, noise, and teens cruising in golf carts, you’ll love this place. We do have fun when we are with our friends here, but it is definitely not a typical peaceful camp.
TravelerThis park has always been a go to for me. As a full time RVer, I come here a lot. The scenery is beautiful, beach right next door, fishing holes not far from here. The people who come are all very friendly and the park rangers are very welcoming and always have firewood for the visitors. Highly recommend this spot for everyone.
TravelerFirst time RV’ing with my wife and we were able to navigate pretty easily in our rented 30’. Arrived on a Monday, and as posted, there was no one so we checked in online(they sent an email to check in). Simple camp site with tons of space(almost double our RV), a long wood picnic table and a fire pit. Everything was great until we left. Dumping was straight forward, but the person in front of me was taking a little while to dump. They had came up to my RV and let me know the dump tank was backing up, which I had also experienced when I tried dumping. I called to ask for assistance on Thursday and they said they would send a ranger out. 45 minutes of waiting and a couple other RV’s after us and we ended up giving up and going to another site closer to home to dump. Great experience otherwise.
TravelerI love staying here from time to time. As a full time RVer, I book here frequently. Not only do they have all types of hookups stays, but they full men and women’s locker rooms with showers, and restrooms, including a laundry facility on site, shop is inside the office and ice available. The customer service is by far the best! They work with you every step of the way and show you around the area if you wanted! Plus they have a dump station and water fill up station even if you’re not staying here or book here. I recommend this site to anyone and everyone!
GuideWe stayed here one night and had a great experience! The restroom/bathhouse is super clean, conveniently located, and NEW. A refreshing thing after roughing it. We took a trail down to the trussle bridge that goes across the river. Nice nature view. Fishing was good too, near the bridge at the entrance to the park. My son was there maybe 5 min and hooked a decent sized pike. We brought our two dogs and they enjoyed the quiet of the park and the trails. Only complaint I had was that someone previously had left dog poop at our site, but sometimes people don't clean up after their pets. Our site had electric, only 30 amp hookup but we had a 50 amp adapter and it worked well. We would definitely stay again.
TravelerThis is my second time camping here (June / July). This campground is the best of both worlds. By that, I mean there’s is peace and solitude, while also family fun activities for kids and adults. You can rent kayaks and canoes, for the lake. Fishing pier, nice size beach with the inflatable obstacle course. On the weekend they have activity’s on the beach such as sand castle building competitions, obstacle races and then they have beach bubbles. It’s is fun to watch all the little kids running around like little marshmallows.
The golf carts are all newer with long lasting batteries. The campsites have lots of tree shade. On our arrival, our site appears to be cleaned. Even our fire ring was cleaned out. Golf cart was there waiting for us fully charged. They bring firewood out to you when you buy it from the store. The store has a nice array of items such as food, ice cream, clothing, little toys an such. The mini golf course is new and some obstacles are made from an artist with recycled tires that are painted.
There is lots or grass at our campsite (mud too if you’re here when it rains). The roads are a VERY hard packed gravel that electrical scooters can ride on. So yes, electric scooters appear to be permitted here. Be careful tho as there are quite a few pot holes and dips.
There is a heated pool that goes to 9ft. A balloon launching area, jumping pillow and I’m sure others that I’m missing. By the store, they have picnic tables in shade with activities on each one with little blocks. Karaoke on the weekends. And if you like to socialize, you might run into the “booze cruise”. This is a group of seasonal people that ride their golf carts around playing music trying to get more people to join the ride. They’re entertaining to watch as they stop and start dancing like they’re 12yrs lol.
Great place to camp. Quiet when you want it, fun when you need it, great free WiFi, activities, shade, well maintained campground with staff that will literally help anyway they can if it’s within their power. Hope all this helps someone make their next camping trip as well as ours have been!
ScoutFriendly camp hosts. Nice large sites with even and level grass. There are padded FHU sites available. Immaculate bathrooms and showers. Fresh, clean water at hookups. Very quiet despite being on major roadway. Good value. Would stop again.
TravelerLove this quaint smaller campground, close to home although you feel like you're way up north! Clean restrooms showers! Walking trails with preservation.
Camping spots near Richfield, Wisconsin benefit from the area's proximity to the Niagara Escarpment, a geological formation extending through the region. The landscape features ancient dolomite bedrock that creates distinctive ridge formations and natural springs throughout the camping areas. Most campgrounds in the region sit between 900-1,100 feet elevation, contributing to cooler evening temperatures even during summer months.
Kayaking and canoeing: The quarry at Menomonee Park offers calm waters for beginners. "The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. There is a beach with life guards," notes Matt N., adding that the park has "a lot of trails for hiking, biking and some horse trails."
Winter camping adventures: Unlike many Wisconsin campgrounds, Ottawa Lake Campground remains open year-round for cold-weather enthusiasts. David H. states that although there are "no showers in winter," the experience is still "awesome." Winter camping allows access to cross-country ski trails throughout the Kettle Moraine system.
Observation tower views: Several campgrounds feature elevated viewpoints. At Pike Lake Campground, "take the walk up Powder Hill to the tower!" suggests Susan S., which provides panoramic views of the surrounding forest and Holy Hill in the distance.
Private, wooded sites: Campers appreciate the seclusion at Pinewoods Campground. "The site was actually really lovely and I appreciated the thick brush creating some real seclusion," reports Kendal R. Jack D. adds that his site was "well wooded and very spacious! It had a decent clearing for some sun and the driveway was longer setting it back from the loop road."
Lakefront camping options: Several lakes in the region offer water-adjacent camping. At Mauthe Lake Campground, Kaylyn C. describes "the most beautiful sunset over the lake and pines in July." Charles M. adds that "the lake itself is great for canoeing or kayaking."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain better-than-average bathrooms and showers. According to Kim from Menomonee Park, "pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often," but most reviews indicate regular maintenance. The facilities at Pinewoods include "pit and flush toilets, showers," according to Teresa D.
Reservation timing: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. Ottawa Lake Campground gets "completely booked" according to Linda N., who notes they "were able to grab a nonelectric site and transfer to an electric site when one cancelled last minute."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. Linda N. observes at Ottawa Lake that "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."
Campground rules: Enforcement of quiet hours varies by location. At Menomonee Park, Kim reported "very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene." Jon similarly mentioned that "the people across from us were playing music and being loud well past 1:00 am."
Playgrounds and beaches: Several campgrounds feature family-friendly amenities. "Pike Lake offers three remote sites as well as plentiful regular campsites for those that are less-inclined to hoof it," says Eric S., adding that amenities include "dog beach, kayak launch, fishing pier, general campground, observation tower."
Mini-golf opportunities: Harnischfeger County Park features unique recreational options. "The campground has a lot of great amenities. There's a mini golf course that we had a lot of fun with," says Taylor C., with Brittany R. specifying that it "costs $1 a person."
Educational trails: The geology of the region creates learning opportunities. At Ottawa Lake, Linda N. mentions, "Scuppernong Springs was also a treat for the kiddos although I highly recommended planning for a solid 2 mile hike if you're with kids."
Electric site selection: Availability of power varies by campground. At Pinewoods Campground, Teresa D. notes that "generally, the inner ring is electric (except #23) and the outer ring is non-electric." She also warns of "a TIGHT turn in the campground loop near site #17 to be aware of with longer trailers."
Urban camping option: For those needing full hookups and city access, there's Wisconsin State Fair RV Park. Paul Y. describes it as "basically a large parking lot with a band of grass on the far right as you enter" and says it's "not a place for recreation, but good as a base for Milwaukee attractions."
Winter RV camping: Year-round options exist for cold-weather RV enthusiasts. Steve K. from Ottawa Lake notes, "We've been full time RVers for 4 years and this is a beautiful campground close to 'home'. We stay here a couple of times each year for doctor and dentist appointments, visiting family and friends, and general relaxation."
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Which is the most popular campground near Richfield, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Richfield, WI is Pike Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.
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