Best Tent Camping near Saukville, WI
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Best Tent Sites Near Saukville, WI (8)
1. Waubedonia County Park
Belgium, Wisconsin1 Review•2 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
2. Greenbush Group Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin1 Review•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
3. Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin1 Review•1 Photo•3 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
4. KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
Eagle, Wisconsin1 ReviewDesignated backpack campsites are available by reservation at the following properties. These campsites may be several hundred yards to a few miles away from the nearest parking area and campers need to carry all gear in and out. Campsites typically feature a fire ring, seating, and a primitive privy or wilderness latrine, which may be shared with other campsites. There are also a limited number of opportunities for very primitive, remote camping on DNR lands.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
5. Wild Goose City Park
Horicon, Wisconsin1 Review•1 Save- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Trash
6. Little Turtle Lake
Be the first to review!Hartford, Wisconsin•2 PhotosPrimitive camping on private pond well maintained lawns. Clothing optional.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$50 - $80 / night
7. Purplehaze Acres
Be the first to review!Hartford, Wisconsin•2 Photos•7 SavesPurplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences, such as the Mercantile and Mocha Vino. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
Potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and available for purchase--firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store. FYI: In addition to our private individual sites, our PEACE CAMP site is a group site perfect for the rustic camp wedding, small festivals, EAA, Harley celebrations and other fun casual events. Check out the Peace Camp listing for details.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
$40 - $160 / night
8. Cappie's Landing
Be the first to review!Watertown, Wisconsin•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Toilets
$20 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Saukville
370 Reviews of 8 Saukville Campgrounds
Abbe W.
Guide
Mukwonago Park by Waukesha County Parks
Prairie Grass and Wildflowers
Sites are large and well spaced out. The campground is clean and well kept. The rangers drive through regularly and will deliver wood to your site if requested. There are pit toilets in the camp area, but there are flush toilets, running water, and showers in the picnic area near the entrance. There are a couple of hiking trails as well. Great landscape and wildlife. We were lucky enough to have a couple of Sandhill Cranes walk through our camp early one morning.
Angie V.Guide
Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Visited for the day but plan to return to camp
We were staying at Mauthe but it was packed so we came here instead and we're glad we did. The trails, fishing pier and beach are nice. We got caught in a thunderstorm that we waited out in a little tavern in nearby Dundee, which is pretty much the cutest little town around. We plan to return next year to camp.
- Angie V.Guide
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
So-so
It was hot and crowded but we had a decent campsite with plenty of shade so we were happy enough. Showers were nice. We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better. If you go, make sure to get fresh cinnamon rolls delivered to your site!
Erin Z.
TravelerKMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
Remote backpacking Shelter 1
Great backpack camp site. Decent walk and terrain to get to the site. There is an open shelter to put your tent if you prefer to outside. There is a fire pit, but we found our own wood around the site. (Bring a small axe). There is an outhouse, but I wouldn’t recommend using it. There is a picnic table and a bench. It’s very secluded for privacy :) we will definitely be back.
- Erin Z.Traveler
Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great Family Campground!
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. Electricity on site and water near by. Great trails close by.
- Abbe W.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Lovely Pine Forest, Quiet, Clean Campground
Stayed one night (Friday) and really enjoyed the location. We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. We did walk over to the other loops where there was more of a party atmosphere at some sites with larger groups, music, and kids.
The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain. Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight. The pit toilets are about 3 sites away, a short walk. There is room for two tents.
There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area. We did not experience that, just chipmunks and birds.
Kim J.Traveler
Waupun Park Campground
Nice campgrounds
We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well
Michael N.Guide
Cliffside Park Campground
Absolutely perfect!
My husband and I spent 4 days here, midweek. Mostly RV’s, but we used a tent. The sites were clean, grass was trimmed, plenty of trees for shade. The bathhouse, there are 2, was spotless. Showers with hot water. And surprisingly, the toilet paper was not the typical one ply. It was soft and thick. The campground does not have a store, but sells fire wood. There is a sewage dump for RV’s. Racine is a short drive away for any last minute needs. The campground was quiet. Short 1 mile hike to Lake Michigan. We will visit again.
- TTaylor B.
Scout
Ledge County Park
Great Park!!
It was our first time visiting Ledge Park & we would absolutely go back! The sites are natural feeling and the park is very, very clean (including the bathrooms)… the views from “The Ledge” are hard to beat.
Mehran S.Traveler
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Kohler-Andrae State Park Camping
Great location. It was very quiet, with lots of greenery. The amenities were very clean and well taken care of. The level of seclusion and privacy varied depending on the camp sites.
Addison G.GuidePinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great access to Scuppernong Hikes
Stayed in campsite directly connected to Green Trail of the Scuppernong Trailhead. Campsite was clean and quite private for being near people.
- Aaron B.Traveler
Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Good getaway for a short drive
Great quiet spot, huge biking trail that's about 7 miles long one way, good beaches and great lake.
- Addison G.Guide
Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great spot for hiking Kettle Moraine
Campsites are kept up and quite clean. Some have a beautiful view of lake. Some water fountains did not work, however sinks were always working. So many little trails all throughout the campsite. Family friendly (parks, beach, pet friendly)
- HHannah K.Scout
The Playful Goose Campground
Insert Terrible Adjective
The Good: Campsites along the river looked really nice. The Bad: We had a 3 day holiday weekend booked for tent camping.Unfortunately the weather did not hold up and our site was completely soaking wet- we could not even steak out our tent. The owner of the campground denied a refund due to policy. The amount of rules and regulations this camp ground has is absolutely absurd. The Ugly: When checking into our site, the woman working the desk was efficient but things took a bad turn really quick. 1. If you book on the Playful Goose website you will get charged a% service fee, which The Playful Goose Staff does not stand behind. 2. If you book on the Playful Goose website you must specify how many nights, adults and tents per site. Without too many logistics, we ended up paying over$220 for a weekend JUST TO CAMP IN HORICON. While trying to set up camp in the rain, a male(we were told he was the assistant manager) in a golf cart drove near our site yelling vulgar language, accusing our group of doing things to the grass(when the grass was a swamp to begin with due to weather) and lastly, as the man was driving away he continued to make harassing comments. The lack of professionalism, courtesy and respect from staff was unacceptable as a paying guest. Playful Goose Takeaway: I will never spend my hard earned money here. Again. And be sure to tell everyone I know to not spend their hard earned money here either. There are so many other beautiful camp grounds within a 100 mile radius and this one will be my last choice. Such a shame this wonderful campground I used to visit has gone down hill.
- Mehran S.Traveler
Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Decent Family Campground (5/3/2024)
It’s a family friendly and decent campground. Sites are not too secluded, but they’re clean and well taken care of, the facilities weren’t clean, they have volunteer hosts on site for any needs, the lake is beautiful during the sunset, sandy area and playground for kids, car noise is noticeable but not too loud (in the inner camp sites). Few trails around for hiking. They charge an extra $11 for each car’s entry at the gate but you can use the car pass for visiting all the state park’s trails around the area (you need permit for parking at the trailheads). It’s good for family with kids or beginner campers, but not if you’re looking for a relaxing or adventurous time.
Laura M.
LegendKohler-Andrae State Park
Great
Another beautiful Wisconsin State Park. We’ve stayed in several of these now, and have found them to be consistently well maintained, clean, free showers (this one has a handle where you can actually adjust the temperature), with dumpsters, recycling, and a dump station and water fill.
We paid $40/night for an electric (30amp) site because we needed to run the a/c, but otherwise that’s far too expensive and we’d much rather pay $25 for a non-power site. There’s also the $13/day or $38 annual state park fee (residents pay a few dollars less), which we’re seeing more and more of at state parks now.
Rangers and hosts are super friendly and helpful as well. There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs. Only a portion of the beach allows dogs, so watch for that. Sites vary in levelness and amount of privacy from your neighbor.
There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full timers like us! Laundry day at the laundromat is such an unpleasant chore.
ATT had good service and Verizon had weak service.
- JJohn L.Scout
Rome Riverside Campground
Owned by a scammer
The owner of this campground is an absolute scammer. I paid for 2 months of full service camping (Sewer, water, electric) 3 weeks prior to my arrival. Aware that I wasn't going to arrive until another 3 weeks, the owner said that my 2 months started from when I paid. The day before I drove down the owner said I needed to go to a temporary spot until a full service site was ready. So he charged me for the site even though one wasn't even available.. I sat over a week at a spot with no sewer even though I paid for it. I was staying at this campground for work, so after working 12 hour days I would have to hook my camper up to the truck, bring it to dump, and re-set it up and level it back into place. The icing on the cake was when he told me my time was up even though I had only been there 5 weeks out of the 2 months I paid for(4 weeks of an actual full service site). When I would call Tom Jurasinski the owner, he would screen my phone call everytime and text me back "I'm in a meeting buddy". He assured me he would call me back. He must be in meetings 24/7 as he never called me back once after I repeatedly tried to call him. The only reason I was able to stay the extra week (making it 6 weeks) to finish the work at my jobsite, was to threaten him with my lawyer (Via text of course because he wouldn't answer the phone). When you arrive onsite he takes a deposit of $300. Don't expect to get that back. I've tried contacting him about it many times but I haven't received it. Tom Jurasinski is a thief. For anyone that camps there, I recommend before you leave to dump your black tank right in the site you left from, that way he can at least earn the $300 he is stealing from you. Tom Jurasinski is an absolute coward of a man, and I feel bad for his parents knowing they raised a little weasel like him. John L.
- LLauren S.Traveler
Harnischfeger County Park
A hidden gem
We booked a week here in 2022 and ended up staying for two summers as camp hosts. The park is quiet, family orientated, and the park caretaker John is a national treasure. He’s been with the park since before it was county owned and knows every nook and cranny, critter and creature, and appreciates each and every guest who comes to the park. His one rule is to enjoy the park and let the staff know if you have any ideas to help to “keep it fresh”. Sites with letters are tent sites without water or electric, sites with numbers have water and 30 amp service, though there are plans to upgrade the sites to all have water and 50 amp service in the future. The last weekend of September is FallFest and often books a year in advance.
- Bella G.Scout
Lazy Days
Hot mess!!!!!
Unfortunate ownership of what could be a great campground.
NO WIFI.......at all!!!!!
I would not stay there again since there are so many much nicer and more user friendly campgrounds in the surrounding area.
Rude attitudes along with made to feel like an imposition and outsider if you don't take part in their whatever you want to call it.
Can't count on your tanks being cleared by their in-house "service" allegedly on Monday and Thursday or maybe Tues or maybe Friday......you get the drift.
The constant speeding of golf carts but yet there is reprimands for going a little faster than 5mph all the way in from the outer access road along with inconsistencies to dogs being on leads.
To me......Lake Random or any of the other RV campgrounds will be my pick next year.
- JJessicaTraveler
Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks
Perfect weekend getaway!
Our first time camping and we had a blast. Convenient locations. Great hiking trails. Beach was really nice and sandy. Slots were easy to pull in/out of
Darcy M.GuideMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Great campground but loud and busy
I camped at site #102. There are great views of the lake and easy access to water and bathrooms. The site that I stayed at was actually a teepee site and had a large-ish wooden platform. Parking was right in front of my site but not a drive-in site.
I've become a spoiled baby after hiking the PCT last year, so established campgrounds are hit or miss for me, primarily because of how noisy they are. That said, the hosts were wonderful and the park is clean and very well-maintained. I ended up leaving halfway through my second day because I just didn't want to deal with the noise and traffic.
Overall, I would definitely visit this park again! Next time, I'll aim for dates outside of peak summer camping!
Jen S.GuideCountry View Campground
Serene
We booked this stay last minute because we were visiting some family in Milwaukee and there was nothing closer to the city. We ended up extending our stay by a day and they were so accommodating. The pool was beautiful and kids didn’t surround it until about 1-2 pm so it was nice to have some quiet adults only time by it in the morning. There are goats next door too that are super cute.
Brandon L.TravelerLong Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Nice private sites
Very nice campground. Sites are decent sized for tenting or small camper. Almost all the sites are surround by trees and small brush so it gives a private feel. Took a ride over to the town of Dundee and checked out Hamburger Haus for some HUGE ice cream cones. Decent biking trail system to beach and bike trail that connects to Maithe Lake. Would give five stars if the showers and bathroom were a little nicer as they are pretty dated looking.
Valentina Z.ScoutOttawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Excelent
Excelent
- Brittany R.Scout
Harnischfeger County Park
Review
Cute peaceful campground. Only 9 sites. Has a 9 hole mini golf course that cost $1 a person. Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking.
- Darcy M.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Clean, quiet and great hiking!
I camped for two nights in Loop 1, site 21 (24-hour quiet enforced - no pets or speakers allowed). My site was pretty open, but still had nice shade and flat areas for my tent. I also hung a hammock and clothesline and had plenty of space to move about!
Five stars for the camp hosts -- so friendly and they keep the campground very clean! You can also get firewood and ice from the camp hosts, so extra points for convenience!
Hiking at Scuppernong and the Ice Age Trail are both accessible from the group camping area and/or near the showers, depending on which trails you are accessing.
Firepits were cleaned out daily, so no soggy ashes or smoky fires :)
You could hear a bit of road noise, especially motorcycles and heavy trucks, but nothing crazy. There are also several hike-to sites that are nice as well.
- RRichard &.Guide
Country View Campground
Great place to stay
We found the Country View Campground to be an excellent place to stay while visiting the area. We stayed 4 nights while visiting relatives in the area. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and well maintained. Our site was pull through. Hookups are in good condition. Electrical and water was shared with the neighbor next to us. Each site had plenty of grassy area. There were plenty of large trees. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
There was a pool that we observed being used daily.
We found this to be an excellent place to stay. We will stay again when traveling this way.
Guide to Saukville
Tent camping near Saukville, Wisconsin, offers a variety of scenic spots perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature and unwind. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the ideal setting for your next adventure.
Tips for tent camping near Saukville
- Waubedonia County Park provides a quaint atmosphere near the river, making it a great choice for a peaceful getaway.
- Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp is easily accessible from Milwaukee and offers a spacious area for larger groups, perfect for a fun camping trip with friends.
- Greenbush Group Campground features large grassy sites surrounded by trees, ideal for setting up multiple tents and enjoying a communal camping experience.
Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $30
- Little Turtle Lake offers a budget-friendly option with five sites available for tent camping, making it a great choice for those looking to save.
- Cappie's Landing provides a reservable spot for tent campers, ensuring you have a place to stay without breaking the bank.
- Purplehaze Acres features a unique farm stay experience, with prices that cater to various budgets while providing essential amenities.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At Wild Goose City Park, you can enjoy the Wild Goose bike trail, perfect for a scenic ride or a leisurely stroll.
- KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site offers a remote camping experience, ideal for those who enjoy hiking and exploring secluded areas.
- Cappie's Landing allows for boat-in access, making it a fantastic spot for fishing or enjoying a day on the water.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Saukville, WI is Waubedonia County Park with a 3-star rating from 1 review.
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