Best Campgrounds near Sturtevant, WI

Camping opportunities around Sturtevant, Wisconsin include a mix of county and state parks with developed campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Cliffside Park Campground in Caledonia offers 92 sites with electric hookups and water access, while Richard Bong State Recreation Area provides multiple camping areas including Sunrise and Sunset Campgrounds. The region features family-friendly private options like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park with cabin accommodations, glamping setups, and RV sites. Most mixed-use campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering full hookup options.

Seasonal considerations shape the camping experience, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. Cliffside Park operates from April 15 to October 15, while other facilities like Happy Acres Kampground run from May to October. Winter camping options are limited, but some private campgrounds offer special seasonal events. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities often reach capacity. Many campgrounds provide water and electric hookups at individual sites, though full hookups with sewer connections are less common. As one visitor noted, "The sites were clean, grass was trimmed, plenty of trees for shade. The bathhouse was spotless. Showers with hot water."

Campers consistently mention the well-maintained grounds and facilities at most developed campgrounds in the area. Reviews highlight the family-friendly nature of many campgrounds, particularly at Jellystone Park which offers numerous recreational activities. Cliffside Park receives praise for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to Lake Michigan, with hiking trails leading to lake overlooks. Several campers note the spacious sites and level parking areas that accommodate larger RVs. The region's camping areas balance accessibility with natural surroundings, providing both wooded sites and open areas. While most campgrounds are well-developed with amenities like showers and restrooms, visitors seeking more primitive experiences have fewer options in the immediate Sturtevant area and may need to travel farther to state forests or national forest lands.

Best Camping Sites Near Sturtevant, Wisconsin (50)

    1. Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    67 Reviews
    Zion, IL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 662-4811

    $25 / night

    "The group camp site is located pretty far away from the rest of the campsites, bathrooms, trails and amenities."

    "We didn't have problems finding a spot and set up late at night as close to the lake as we could. The lake really can't be seen from any site but it's a 2 minute walk on a path to the lake."

    2. Cliffside Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Caledonia, WI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 886-8440

    $32 - $35 / night

    "We were also pleasantly surprise when found out about the close by trail - short trail beginner friendly ravine geography. Very beautiful view of the lake from the top of the cliff."

    "Month Stayed: September Site: gravel and level Spacing: very close to others Cleanliness: very clean Surrounding: trees throughout, playgrounds, nice bathrooms Noise: some noise due to closeness Access"

    3. Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    23 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    12 miles
    Website

    "I would recommend this for anyone for starting to step out of the comfort zone for the outdoors. very simple, many paths to walk, jog, or ride a bike. a small lake is near the further parking lot. dogs"

    "Had some cool amenities like the off road park and multiple fishing spots. Has a winery and cool dive bars all within 10 min. Only downside is all the noise from the road and the drag strip near by."

    4. Sunrise Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    21 Reviews
    Burlington, WI
    12 miles
    Website

    "Rocket launch (bring your own,) atv (no rentals-bring your own), water fowl hunting (during season), fishing, wildlife watching, swimming at the beach, playground for kids, and my favorite- nice trails"

    "the property is HUGE and most things are about a 10 to 15 min walk from the campsites. lots of hiking, boating, swimming fishing and more! a great place for anyone!"

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Caledonia

    12 Reviews
    Oak Creek, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 835-2565

    "This location did not dissapoint. We have not gone to this location during the warmer months but looks to be a great campground"

    6. Happy Acres Kampground

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 857-7373

    "we’ve been RV camping here for 2 months now and love it. the bathrooms are older but still nice and cleaned daily. the pool is fantastic, lots of fun playgrounds around, and there’s a neat walking trail"

    "Petting zoo, camp store, pool, lake/pond for swimming and fishing. Cell signal for ATT just one bar. No internet. Lots of full time residents. Lots of activities for kids. Pet friendly."

    7. Muskego Park by Waukesha County Parks

    8 Reviews
    Muskego, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Trails that took you through woods and then prairie and then up a decent elevation for an amazing view of the surrounding area."

    "I did not stay at this park, but did drive and walk through it to get a feel for it. There are a number of sites I'd love to tent camp in. This park is bounded by a lake with a nice beach."

    8. Honeysuckle Hollow — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    14 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    23 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"

    "Campsite is nice, we're pretty close to our neighbors but not as bad as other places I've been. Walking distance to a fishing dock!"

    9. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    13 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    23 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "In the Turner loop, the pit toilets are next to the path to the fishing pier, while the showers and full restrooms are between Turner and Fox den, there is a short path between sites 60& 61."

    "You can hear whatever highway is nearby pretty clearly and constantly. But if you’re not looking for something super remote then it’s fine!"

    10. Fox Den Campground — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    12 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, but it is close to everything. "

    "However there is plenty of space around to find a spot on your own. The campsites are a nice size and have electric hookups. Water was at central locations and a dump is on the way out."

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Recent Reviews near Sturtevant, WI

482 Reviews of 50 Sturtevant Campgrounds


  • Tim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Naga-Waukee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    Nagawaukee County Park

    Site was clean and flat enough for my two person tent. Restrooms were porta-johns, but very clean. Plenty of free wood available for the fire.

  • Operation_Fun ..
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park

    Could be better

    This seemed like it could be a really great campground, but it's not taken care of very well and felt a bit unsafe. 

    It's a huge park, yet the sites aren't very private. The mosquitoes and ticks are the worst I've experienced thus far, and the abandoned buildings by the beach feel like crack dens.

    We brought chairs and relaxed by the beach for a while, which was very peaceful and really made the trip.

    It's worth checking out if you're interested. I now understand why there are always sites available here when it seems every other campground is fully booked.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • K
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

    Not communicable, fraud administration

    I reserved 5 nights, paid in full. After just one night, management cancelled my stay because my service dogs(Maltese) supposedly barked. I was fully cooperative, kept them quiet, and even documented this in emails. There was a stray cat near my RV that caused the issue, but instead of solving it, they forced me to leave. No refund for 4 nights. This is unfair, discriminatory, and against ADA law.

  • 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.

  • Tim L.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Chicago Northwest KOA

    Chill Vibes, quick get away from the city

    Far enough from the city lights, close enough to civilization. Cozy, small park with friendly staff and plenty of amenities. You can walk from one side to other no problem. Plenty of large and small RV's and Trailers with tent camping. Our home away from home, so relaxing!

  • Tim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

    Private sites, lots of wildlife ... and mosquitoes

    It's a wetland, mosquitoes are happening, but the trade off is just about worth it. If you enjoy bird watching or rabbit spotting, this is a great place to go. 

    We're from the south, so we are used to mosquitoes, but I have seldom been around so many all at once. Thankfully we had a pop-up screened gazebo that made sitting outside our tent much more enjoyable. I will say this though, even with there being more mosquitoes constantly attacking, I did not have the reactions to them like I do the mosquitoes back in Alabama and Mississippi. I wasn't itching much at all.

    But back to the fun part. It was pretty hot a couple days while we were there and to take a break from the heat, we enjoyed the ac in the car and drove around the recreation area and the campgrounds. I have seldom seen as many rabbits as we saw. There were relatively few campers during the week and just about every other campsite had at least a bunny or two. 

    What drew me to this campground was how private the individual sites were. Each campsite is cut back into the trees so that most are at least semi-private. This was a nice feature given that many other campgrounds you are stacked in like cord wood.

    Our first night there, we left the rain fly off of the tent and just enjoyed the stars and the satellites streaking across the sky.

    Overall, it was a rather enjoyable week. The shower/bathrooms were nice and clean, though I will admit the shower got too hot even for my wife. It is an easy drive from the recreation area to Kenosha or other points of interest and Lake Michigan is worth a visit if you aren't from the area.

  • D
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Paul Wolff Campground

    No showers

    We would gladly stay here again!

    Great campsite with the best staff ever! The sites are clean and very well maintained. We loved the staff patrolling the grounds. The trail system is great for walking the dogs. And I even grew to like the no alcohol in the preserve rule.

    The vault toilets are clean but smell like vault toilets at 95 degrees. There is one very clean flush toilet building but no showers. They don't advertise showers, but this is the newest and nicest campsite I have seen without showers. There is some shade, but you have to search for it.


Guide to Sturtevant

Camping near Sturtevant, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic trails to family-friendly amenities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites and restrooms. A visitor at Blackwell Family Campground said, "The toilets on the loops are vault and the ones by the main entrance are flush. Didn't use the showers on this trip but both facilities were well maintained and clean."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy the activities available for kids. One reviewer mentioned, "The ranger offers evening entertainment for the kiddos and during our stay, blew gigantic bubbles for the kids to chase around."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the natural beauty of the area. A visitor at Harrington Beach State Park Campground remarked, "The views are exquisite with clear blue turquoise water."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds that offer activities for kids, like Cliffside Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Great campground, very well-maintained, nice sites, great location."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One family at Rock Cut State Park Campground enjoyed the trails and fishing.
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes and outdoor activities. A camper at Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park mentioned, "We found ourselves walking around and encountering an abandoned hotel, which was pretty cool."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Electrical Hookups: Make sure to reserve sites with electrical hookups, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Ottawa Lake Campground noted, "Electricity on site and water nearby."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have close sites. A reviewer at Blackwell Family Campground said, "Tight getting into the spot for Class As but spots are spaced nicely."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before heading to camp. A camper at Harrington Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are gravel but very unlevel."

Camping around Sturtevant, Wisconsin, has its perks and quirks. Whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there's a campground that fits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Sturtevant, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sturtevant, WI is Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 67 reviews.