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Best Campgrounds near Slinger, WI

526 Reviews

Several campgrounds can be found within driving distance of Slinger, Wisconsin. Mauthe Lake Campground in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest has larger sites that work well for families with kids. Campers looking for water views can head to Kohler-Andrae State Park along Lake Michigan's shore. Harrington Beach State Park is another good option with hiking trails where you'll often see birds. The weather around Slinger runs from hot summers to pretty cold winters, with spring and fall being much more comfortable for camping trips. You'll likely see deer and lots of birds in these areas, so keep your food secured properly. Rain happens fairly often in spring, so pack accordingly. Most of these camping areas have basic facilities like bathrooms and tables for meals. If you're planning to camp during busy times, you should reserve your site ahead of time since these places fill up quickly.

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Best Camping Sites Near Slinger, Wisconsin (86)

    1. Pike Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit

    18 Reviews
    Slinger, WI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 670-3400

    "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."

    2. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    43 Reviews
    Campbellsport, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin."

    "Mauthor Lake is a beautiful state park in Wisconsin. Good for biking, hiking, swimming and fishing. Sites are fairly wooded and private. Most of them seemed to be a decent size."

    3. Ledge County Park

    15 Reviews
    Horicon, WI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 387-5450

    "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 (?!))"

    4. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    7 Reviews
    Menomonee Falls, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "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."

    5. Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground

    5 Reviews
    West Bend, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 334-1335

    6. Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    39 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "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."

    "Made my first visit to Ottawa Lake on a mid-March weekend. The facilities were still under their winter setup (only vault toilet, no shower available, pay in an envelope)."

    7. Lazy Days

    5 Reviews
    West Bend, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 675-6511

    $31 - $43 / night

    "Swimming lake was very warm and clean. Fishing was available. Very affordable canoe kayak rentals. Mini golf and a little store where if you need it they have it."

    8. Timber Trail Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kewaskum, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 338-8561

    "There is a small fishing pond off the back side of the non-electric sites and there is a nice outdoor pool and indoor jacuzzi next to a large rec room/bar."

    "I had to walk it down a couple sites so we couldn’t smell it. ( there was nobody at the site I took it to and nobody around that site) pool was warm and people very drunk and friendly!"

    9. Kettle Moraine State Forest Long Lake Campground

    16 Reviews
    Campbellsport, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 533-8612

    "We loved just walking around the paths to and from the lake to our site."

    "About an hour or so away from Milwaukee. Great hiking!"

    10. Harrington Beach State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Belgium, WI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 285-3015

    "This was our first time camping in Wisconsin and we got to say we absolutely love this park. Most of the sites are pretty secluded so if you enjoy your privacy I will love this place."

    "Large dune-like area behind us that gave us something to look at, but helped maintain privacy. The lake was a short bike ride from our site, and we enjoyed walking the beach and attached trails."

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  • Mark D.
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    We had such an enjoyable time at Ottawa Lake Campground.

    Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature at Ottawa Lake Campground. Nestled in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, this welcoming retreat offers lakeside fun, scenic hiking trails, the quiet beauty of a true Northwoods experience, all without a long drive.

    We have visited the Campground 5 times this year already, we love hiking all the trails in the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit.

    https://youtu.be/xl4uAtNWclM

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Fon du Lac County Waupun Park

    Oak/hickory forest

    The campground is in a beautiful oak/hickory forest with many birds, chipmunks and skeeters(pack protection). We stayed on site 22 which was a nine minute walk from the toilet and had a street light. There are water spigots throughout. Site 21 or 23 would be better. The sites are large and the ones on the outside of the loop are very private. The campground was quiet, especially after dark! There is a train horn occasionally, but it’s distant. The showers were hot and clean. The playground was fun. There is a pickle ball court, so bring paddles. There is also a walking trail.

  • Maria Mercedes M.
    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.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson

    Nostalgic Campground

    As a mom, I can honestly say that Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Fort Atkinson is one of those rare campgrounds where the kids are entertained from morning till night and parents can actually relax a little too. The whole place feels designed with families in mind: colorful playgrounds, themed weekends, wagon rides, character visits from Yogi and Boo Boo, and a pool with splash zones that keep little ones happy for hours. Our campsite was clean and level, with options for full hookups or cozy cabins if you’d rather skip the RV, and the bathhouses were spotless, which is something I always look for. What I appreciated most was the balance: the kids could run from the jumping pillow to the mini golf course to the craft barn without ever getting bored, while my husband and I enjoyed sitting by the campfire or joining in on family activities like outdoor 'movies under the stars.' The campground store was well-stocked with snacks, s’mores supplies, and those 'oops, we forgot it' supplies, which saved us more than once. And while there’s plenty to do onsite, being near Lake Koshkonong and Fort Atkinson means you can easily slip away for a day of fishing, boating, or exploring. For me, the best part was watching my kids’ faces light up during the evening hayride, sticky with marshmallow, waving at Yogi like he was a celebrity that felt like the kind of wholesome, memory-making trip I hope they’ll look back on for years.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Ottawa Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    Close to "home" beautiful sites

    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.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Fon du Lac County Waupun Park

    Peaceful wooded camping

    Quiet level throughout. Spots for a couple tents and a camper at each site. Disc golf and a small fishing area. Golf course right next-door so close you could walk to. Most of the sites were in a wooded area, which gives you some privacy. Only downfall for us was distance to the restroom as there’s only one so if you’re in the back of the campground, you gotta walk all the way upfront.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Waupun Park Campground

    Waupun County Park WI - Campground

    Family friendly campground, playgrounds, pickle ball court, showers, clean bathrooms, fire rings, shared water spigots & power at camp site. There is an outdoor pavilion for groups, firewood for sale at host. Lamp posts light camp road but not overwhelming. Nice shaded sites with mature white oak trees. Enjoyed and recommend if looking for full service campsite.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Circle K Campground

    Horrid management, bad experience

    Management (owners Ed and Coleen) are two of the rudest people I have ever met, with Ed fabricating outrageous, completely inaccurate stories highlighting either his "heroics" (like when his personal fire truck he has was working people would call him before 911) but more often how he has been slighted because of other's inadequacies (local grocery store doesn't like him because "his campers buy all their food leaving none for the locals), and also falsities behind his rules (the U.S. Postmaster does not allow anyone else's packages/mail to be delivered to the campground).  They are completely intolerant of kids/teenagers (and, heresay from conversations with seasonal residents, special needs kids) - rules for use of the pool is that it is open after a certain time and if the air temp is above a certain level - we personally witnessed 3 young teens ask to get into the pool an hour after the pool should've been open and it was 5 degrees over Ed's stated temp, but no one else was using the pool and Ed turned them away - told them to swim in the cesspool... I mean, pond.

    Ed constantly creates new rules on a whim and is exceedingly selective (read: biased) for whom those rules are enforced. If you have a problem with the campsite (water, electricity, dead trees, ground hornets, you name it) - it is because YOU did something wrong, and if you disagree he will harass you to no end and may even kick you out. Some of the seasonal campers are nice, others (those "in" with the owners) are not. I would not recommend this campground to anyone unless/until it is under new ownership.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Astico County Park

    Artesian well

    We enjoyed the song of frogs and the artesian well.

Guide to Slinger

Camping near Slinger, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Climbing: High Cliff State Park Campground is a great spot for hiking and low-elevation rock climbing. One visitor mentioned, "High Cliff State Park is close to Appleton and Green Bay... Camping is great however, even though there is a beach, it is not a very nice one and swimming there isn’t the best."
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Kohler-Andrae State Park, you can enjoy fishing and swimming, although some campers noted, "The beach was not clean and very hard to walk on, very rocky."
  • Exploring Nature Trails: Mauthe Lake Campground offers access to scenic nature trails. A camper shared, "The campground itself sprawls along one side of the lake... The rustic roads made for good cycling."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Kohler-Andrae State Park said, "We’ve found them to be consistently well maintained, clean, free showers... with dumpsters, recycling, and a dump station."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Mauthe Lake Campground. A visitor noted, "I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious, ours was particularly because we had no site behind us."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Ottawa Lake Campground are great for families. One camper mentioned, "Family friendly (parks, beach, pet friendly)."

What you should know:

  • Busy Weekends: Many campgrounds can get crowded, especially on weekends. A camper at Big Foot Beach State Park said, "Always full on weekends. Popular destination for locals and people from Illinois."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Harrington Beach State Park, may lack certain amenities. A visitor noted, "No water or sewer but does have a dump station."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A camper at Pinewoods Campground mentioned, "There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Kohler-Andrae State Park that offer amenities for kids. One reviewer said, "There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full-timers like us!"
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Harrington Beach State Park mentioned, "Hiking trails are easy but limited, the views are exquisite with clear blue turquoise water."
  • Pack for Bugs: Be ready for mosquitoes, especially in summer. A visitor at Sunrise Campground noted, "The ticks were bad but we sprayed intensely... and we didn't see one."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Mauthe Lake Campground said, "The full electric sites here are pretty small and tightly packed."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites, but they can fill up quickly. One visitor at Lake Kegonsa State Park mentioned, "The bathrooms were clean and the showers were warm."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during peak times. A reviewer at Sunset Campground said, "Campgrounds were pretty tight together, lots of people during the weekend didn’t abide by the 'Quiet Hours.'"

Camping near Slinger, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Slinger, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Slinger, 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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