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Devils Lake State Park's three pet-friendly campgrounds permit leashed dogs throughout the camping areas and on most trails. The Quartzite, Northern Lights, and Ice Age campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV campers with pets, featuring electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings at most sites. Skillet Creek Campground nearby allows pets at its 229 sites and offers cabin options for those traveling with dogs who prefer not to tent camp. The Lower Wisconsin Riverway provides free dispersed camping on sandbars with no designated sites, ideal for boaters looking to camp with pets in more remote settings. Cedar Hills Campground stands out as a clothing-optional facility that welcomes pets, offering RV sites and cabins between April and October. Clean, well-maintained shower facilities make extended stays with pets more comfortable, though pet owners should note that campground quiet hours are typically enforced from 11pm to 8am.
Riverside sandbars along the Lower Wisconsin Riverway create unique opportunities for canoe and kayak camping with dogs, with 92 miles of pet-friendly riverway extending from Sauk City Dam to the Mississippi River. Most campgrounds in the region feature designated pet walking areas, though dedicated dog parks with fencing are available at only a few facilities. Dog owners praise the wide, paved hiking and biking paths at William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground, located about 30 minutes from Sauk City, which provides free admission to a nearby dog park for registered campers. Blue Mound State Park Campground offers pet-friendly cabins and forested tent sites with electric hookups in a more secluded setting. Campers should pack additional water for pets as summer temperatures can rise significantly, and the sandy riverbanks can become very hot for paws during peak summer months.
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"this park has everything. beaches, bluffs, campIng, hikes, and phenomenal views. there is no wake in the lake and dogs are technically supposed to be on a leash."
from $28 - $53 / night
Check Availability"Quiet, pet friendly spot with nice bathrooms and plenty of tree lined spots for some privacy. Great spot to spend a weekend."
"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."
from $28 - $53 / night
Check Availability"Views like these are hard to beat in Wisconsin, or anywhere really. The cliffs on the side of the lake are phenomenal."
"This is one if the busiest State Parks in Wisconsin because it has so much to offer! Great roomy sites, many with electric. Stunning lake surrounded by bluffs and beaches."
from $28 - $53 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"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"
from $43 - $136 / night
Check Availability"Overall, the park has well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails, extraordinarily clean and well-kept vault toilets, and ample access to drinking water."
"This is another Wisconsin gym sitting in Southern West Wisconsin."
from $22 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Spend another amazing weekend on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway!"
"If chilling and canoeing is what you want with little to no other human contact the lower Wisconsin river is the place. Eagles everywhere. Great fishing."
"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"
"Great location! I was in the upper ice age campground at site 416 and really enjoyed it. The sites are fairly close together, but in May the foliage is dense enough to block out most of the noise."
from $90 - $130 / night
Check Availability"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!"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $28 - $50 / night
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GuideFriendly staff and a nicely stocked store. Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow! The sites are spaced out well and there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy or big group sites for a big party.
ScoutGreat location close to many things yet far enough to feel quiet and peaceful. Great owners always have fun stuff going on for everyone and our dog loves the dog park!
TravelerA central playground and pool are the biggest draws for families with kids. There's also a prospecting 'sluice' that you can buy for the kids to look for 'fossils' and interesting rocks.
The campground is located just north of the main attractions of Wisconsin Dells.
Campsites are not overly generous in size -- typical KOA, where some are 'stacked like cordwood'. Don't go there if you want any privacy from your neighbors.
Cabins are available for those wanting to 'camp' without a camper.
Very small dog park area.
Friendly check in staff. However, we were given a map with our campsite noted and told to wait for a person driving a golf cart to escort us and help us get situated. We waited...and waited...and waited...golf carts came and went, but passed us by. We finally gave up waiting and found out site by ourselves.
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuidePond, pool, snack shop, kayak rentals, fishing pond, family bicycle course with helmets, dog park, lots of activities/themes, reasonably priced, and clean!
TravelerHo-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells RV Park is a nice option if you want an easy RV stay close to the casino and Wisconsin Dells attractions. I like that it feels convenient and low-hassle, with full hook-up sites, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, a playground, pet area, and access to some hotel/casino amenities.
Pros: great location, full hook-ups, convenient amenities, close to entertainment.
Cons: it is more practical than scenic, and it is RV-only, so no tent camping.
Overall, it’s a good pick if you want a comfortable RV base near the Dells instead of a rustic campground.
GuideNice, clean, well maintained campground with something for everyone. Swimming pond is huge with toys for everyone. You can bring your own pool toys. Sites are decently spacious and decently level with some gravel and some grass. Bathhouse is nice & clean. Office/store has some logo goodies as well as any necessities you may need. They had a beer tasting going on, live music at the pavilion- both on a Saturday during our stay. 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.
GuideSpend another amazing weekend on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway! We did 15 miles this trip- put in at Lone Rock (Otter Creek) Friday and canoed about 6 miles until we found a nice high sandbar near Gotham Jack Pines Burren State Natural Area. We spend Saturday just hanging out and fishing, then paddled out 9 miles on Sunday to the Muscoda boat launch, where Wi River Outings gave us a shuttle back to our truck. Water was very high this trip- not many sandbars out there, but also not as many people. Fishing wasn’t too great either due to the high water, but we did get a bunch of catfish. Beautiful scenery, very few houses until we got closer to Muscoda. The Riverway goes 92 miles from the Sauk City Dam all the way to the Mississippi River and sandbar camping is free the entire way! Make sure to keep an eye on water levels for the area you will be on, and also the weather. (Shout out to the Midland weather radio that I’ve reviewed for the Dryt before that alerted us to the severe weather when it blew up out of nowhere!) I use the Wisconsin Canoe Company’s website for a lot of information for planning trips. They have detailed maps and guides for the entire Riverway. Remember that no glass is allowed on the river because the fine is pretty steep and no one wants to step barefoot on broken glass! You need to pack in everything you need, including water. The river is very sandy and eats through water filters quick. This is wilderness camping, yet close to town if you need supplies or assistance. Some firewood can be scrounged from the islands, or you can get some from many roadside stands or an outfitter. It was pretty hot this trip so we didn’t do a big fire, just a little one in the stick stove for some ambiance. The nice thing about being right on the river is being able to take a dip in the cool water any time it was too hot! Be careful of drop offs, especially on the downstream side of islands and make sure kids and people that aren’t strong swimmers always have a life jacket on when wading- the currents can get very strong. There are many loaner life jackets at many of the landings as part of a DNR program. Also be sure to bring lots of sunscreen and something to make some shade- it’s very sunny out there! As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I occasionally get gear to review. This trip I had the FL1R headlamp from Coast. Right out of the box I was surprised by how light it was- about 1 oz! I’m not too worried about weight on the canoe, but the small size meant I could shove it in my bag with no worries and not taking up a ton of space. The 200 lumen light really lit up a huge area. I wish I could have gotten better pictures, but it doesn’t really show up as good as it looked in real life. The battery lasted the entire weekend with no problem. Before the trip I tested it out at home and it lasted at continuous high power for over 3 hours. The red light feature was my favorite. It allowed me to do all kinds of tasks while keeping the bugs away. I also appreciated that it came with a hat clip if I preferred to use that instead of the included band. The splash resistance was also a must for on the water or in bad weather. Overall a very good headlamp and I would definitely order from Coast again.
GuideThis is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day. The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc. Bring the strongest mosquito repellent you can get, Wisconsin in summer can be rough. We tried our Black Diamond poles and Thule day bags and we got to try cooling vests for the dogs from Ruffwear. It was so much fun. Note that there are sites to camp, cabins nearby and plenty of Hipcamp sites near. Strongly recommend Riverview Bottoms, which sits in a 500 acre property and is 10 min away.
The Wisconsin River forms the natural centerpiece for camping near Sauk City, Wisconsin. This area marks the beginning of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, a 92-mile stretch with free sandbar camping extending to the Mississippi River. Summer temperatures typically range between 70-85°F, with high humidity making waterfront sites particularly desirable for natural cooling.
Hiking bluff trails: Devil's Lake State Park features challenging trails with exceptional viewpoints. "The views from the bluffs will take your breath away. There is a reason that Devil's Lake is the most popular Wisconsin state park," notes Stephen T. about Ice Age Campground, who recommends the East Bluff trail for panoramic vistas.
Water recreation: Mirror Lake offers calmer waters perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking. "I SUP'd Devil's Lake the next day and just kept comparing the two—Mirror Lake feels secluded and with its calm waters and cool canyons, this is easily one of the coolest lakes I've ever SUP'd," says Annie V. from Bluewater Bay Campground.
River camping: The Lower Wisconsin Riverway allows free camping on sandbars. "If chilling and canoeing is what you want with little to no other human contact the lower Wisconsin river is the place. Eagles everywhere. Great fishing," shares Adam from his experience on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway.
Secluded tent sites: Northern Lights Campground offers wooded privacy. "Our site was in mature forest and fully shaded. There was a lot of space and a decent amount of privacy," writes Jimmy P. about his stay at Northern Lights Campground.
Clean facilities: Skillet Creek maintains exceptional standards. "It's kept very clean, there is a fishing pond that allows fishing without a license. Catch and release only. There are bass and pan fish as well as snapping turtles," notes Melissa K. from Skillet Creek Campground.
Stargazing opportunities: Blue Mound State Park offers dark skies for astronomy enthusiasts. "It is also one of the darkest areas if you are into the stars, just put something on for Mosquitos," advises Mary T. about camping at Blue Mound, located about 30 miles from Sauk City.
Campground popularity: Devil's Lake fills quickly, especially on weekends. "It is a wonderful park! The only negative about this super popular campground is that books way too quickly. You can make reservation 12 months ahead of time, and it's still super hard to get in," cautions Meg S.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds near roads experience traffic sounds. "Campsite was great, the only downside was its proximity to the freeway, meaning that you could hear traffic at almost all times," notes Hannah O. about her Bluewater Bay experience.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare for raccoons at many sites. "The raccoons are a bit gutsier than most, though," warns Mallory M. from Blue Mound State Park Campground.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Sauk City, WI is Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 47 reviews.
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