Glamping options near Scandinavia, Wisconsin center primarily around campgrounds in Waupaca County, where the local waterways connect to the Chain O' Lakes region. The area sits at approximately 900 feet elevation with dense pine forests throughout the rural countryside. Most luxury camping sites operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October due to Wisconsin's cold winters, with temperature ranges from 60-85°F during peak summer months.
What to do
Swimming in clean water areas: Fremont RV Campground maintains both waterfront access and a well-maintained pool area. According to a visitor, "Great waterfront camping. Great outdoor waterpark. Fun dance for kids on Saturday night."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Fremont RV Campground offers unexpected nature encounters along their trails. One camper noted, "Everything was great overall, but most of all my son was pretty enamored by all of the awesome wildlife we saw on the strip. Might've been the time of year but it was just beautiful."
Waterfall exploration: Just 45 minutes north, Tilleda Falls Campground provides access to the Embarrass River and its small cascading falls. "On the Embarrass River, a lovely small cascading falls and swimming area. Small store, nicely maintained grounds," reports a visitor who appreciated this natural feature.
Pontoon boat rentals: Several campgrounds offer boat rentals for exploring local lakes. One Evergreen Campsites visitor shared, "Our group rented a pontoon boat for a day and floating around the lake absolutely made the trip. So much so, that we booked 2021 before even leaving the campground."
What campers like
Clean facilities with reliable amenities: Blue Top Resort & Campground maintains well-kept facilities. "This is a small campground. It offers RV pull through sites with electric and water. Along with a variety of other type of sites. There are many seasonal campsites. It is very clean and well run," one visitor reported.
Themed events and activities: Pine Grove Campground hosts special weekends with unique themes. "Very nice campground!! Kid friendly, Clean, Friendly staff. Event weekends and they are a blast. We were there during western weekend so much fun!" shared an enthusiastic camper.
Family-oriented atmosphere: Crazy Js Campground (formerly Kastle Kampground) maintains extensive facilities. A visitor observed, "They had a nice pool and splash pad for younger kids. They had plenty to for the kids, playground, mini golf, basketball etc. They have a beach as well."
Cell service considerations: At Evergreen Campsites, connectivity can be limited. "One thing guests should know, the only cell service available in the area is AT&T. As a Verizon subscriber, we were completely off grid the entire weekend, unless we used our car as a hotspot."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most glamping facilities in the Scandinavia area operate from mid-April to mid-October, with limited off-season availability.
Site spacing variations: Crazy Js Campground has tightly arranged sites. One camper mentioned, "The sites were stacked on top of each other, nothing in between for any type of privacy."
Additional fees: Some campgrounds charge for extras. A Pine Grove visitor noted, "To rent a paddle board it was $15 per hour. By the time you got them, got in the water, it cost us $45 for 3 kids for way less than an hour. $50 to rent a golf cart."
Water quality differences: Water conditions vary by location. "It was really inconvenient for none of the amenities to be open. The campsites were ON TOP of each other. It was, however, very quiet and family friendly. The site we had was along the lake and very flat, but we were too close to our neighbors and the lake view was less than amazing," reported one S'Mores Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Book Halloween weekends early: Pine Grove Campground starts Halloween celebrations in September. "This weekend there was a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (one of our favorites) and loads of cool decked out campsites."
Look for kid-specific amenities: "This is such an amazing family campground! Kids of all ages everywhere. After dark the kids usually have a big game of something up at the playground and I have to tell them to be home at a decent time or they'd stay out all night!" noted a Crazy Js camper.
Check entertainment schedules: Evergreen Campsites and Resort offers regular family programming. "We tried it about 10 years ago for a family vacation normally we switch after one or two years to another campground but it was so great we have not missed a year and I are planning it for many many more years."
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds have more activity than others. A Pine Grove visitor mentioned, "It was loud which isn't the campgrounds fault until they don't do anything about it, which there wasn't. We had a great time with our group but were able to have fun while still being relatively quiet."
Tips from RVers
Pull-through availability: Blue Top Resort offers convenient access. "It offers RV pull through sites with electric and water. Along with a variety of other type of sites... I only gave it 4 stars because we prefer full hookup but they did offer pump out service for a small fee."
Site selection for privacy: At S'Mores Campground, site numbers matter. "If I had to recommend any sites it'd be 151 for tenting and wanting to be alone, away from everyone."
Cell service and connectivity: Prepare for limited connectivity at Evergreen Campsites. "The only cell service available in the area is AT&T. As a Verizon subscriber, we were completely off grid the entire weekend, unless we used our car as a hotspot."
Seasonal amenities: Check what's open during your visit. "Small campground but it's nice and has a pool and playground plus a lake," noted an S'Mores Campground visitor, highlighting the need to verify available features.
