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Developed campgrounds dot the countryside around Cambridge, Wisconsin, providing a range of camping experiences from tent sites to full RV hookups. Hickory Hills Campground and Milton KOA offer diverse accommodation options including tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Located within a 30-minute drive of Cambridge, these established campgrounds feature amenities such as electric hookups, water access, and shower facilities. The region includes several mixed-use campgrounds that cater to both tent campers and RV enthusiasts, with many sites nestled among wooded areas that provide natural shade and privacy.
Most campgrounds in the Cambridge area operate seasonally from mid-April through October, with limited year-round options available. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods when sites fill quickly. Several campgrounds like Lake Kegonsa State Park and Badgerland Campground provide electric hookups, drinking water, and sanitary facilities, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Many sites require advance booking through online reservation systems, with seasonal openings that reflect Wisconsin's climate patterns. A visitor noted: "Small campground great little store pool mini golf and on the lake! Kids loved it!"
Campers frequently mention the spring-fed lakes and water recreation opportunities as highlights of camping in the Cambridge region. Hickory Hills Campground features a 172-acre lake with swimming beach and water activities, while other locations offer fishing access and boating opportunities. Reviews indicate that family-friendly amenities are common throughout the area's campgrounds, with swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized weekend activities available at many locations. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campers appreciate the wooded sites that provide shade and privacy: "Our site was nicely wooded and a decent size, but everyone was pretty close to each other." Road noise can be an issue at some locations, particularly those near Interstate 90/39, while others offer more secluded experiences tucked away from major highways.
"Just a quick 2 hour drive from our home in Chicago, with large wooded sites for privacy. Clean bathrooms."
"Campsites are nice and neat with bathrooms close by!"
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!"
"Driving around, I really don't think there's a bad spot here. The staff is fantastic, friendly, and accommodating- as are the seasonal campers.
We'll be back again...and again... and again!"
"Our site was nicely wooded and a decent size, but everyone was pretty close to each other. When we were there, the women's shower was freezing and the men's was almost uncomfortably hot."
"Hidden from site, the entire grounds are completely surrounded by a very thick wall of tall trees that barricades this place from most of civilization."
from $42 / night
Check Availability"We booked in VIP 1, which is right next to the bath house. We wanted to be close to the showers (coin op). We figured since we’re at a sporting event that might be nice. Very quiet at night."
"This is a small campground near Madison. Reasonable rates. Large VIP drive through sites. Small swimming area. Catch and release pond. Small office and bar. Clean bathrooms and showers."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability"With the rain and the proliferation of mosquitoes, we were wandering around southern Wisconsin without a plan when we stumbled across this county park. 50 sites, many with electric and very reasonably"
"No water on sites but spigots located throughout the park. Dump station right at the entrance but there's plenty of room to maneuver around there. Could get congested if busy."
from $18 - $28 / night
Check Availability"We were located on the end of the row and had lots of grass to enjoy. Owner was very friendly and helpful"
"Right off i90, and next to fuel and food stops. Family run campground with 40 sites that have water and electric. They are cash or check only, with no online booking. Sites are snug."
"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."
"Red Trail, Paradise Trail,Rice Lake are all great hikes. Great views of Lake Ottawa. The close by town of Oconomowoc has a nice place to eat, Burkes Lakeside."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $95 / night
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ScoutThis campground charges both a site reservation fee ($33 for a primitive mosquito infested tent site) AND an additional day use fee on top of that - a $16 fee on top of that! $49????? For a no hook up single tent site???? Of course the fees aren’t actually published anywhere so you have to reserve it to actually know what you’ll be paying. It’s nothing special so these fees aren’t actually warranted for this place. 👎
TravelerSmaller campground with decent sized campsites with picnic table and fire ring pit. Although my site and quite a bit of unleveled ground which made for limit options to pitch a tent. Pretty good cell service with T- mobile.
TravelerWe got a campsite with a concrete pad. Electricity 30 amp site. There is a dump station close to the registration office. Boat ramp available for campers. One cabin for rental overlooking the Pierce Lake $50/night for Illinois resident. Beautiful setting. Wild turkeys roaming through our campground.
ScoutCampground is small with only 18 car camping sites. Vault toilets, no showers. No electricity or dump station. Group camping sites and walk-in or bike-sites also available. I don't mind vault toilets but they were very low to the ground without any grab bar. I found it odd that this campground has many sites for cyclists using the sugar river bike trail and there isn't any showers. Being close to town is nice. There is a paved path that takes you right into New Glarus and past the New Glarus Brewery. After a day of cycling or hiking, one really needs a shower before heading into town!!
TravelerThe beauty of this campground was to Madison venues. We stayed here twice recently and took Uber rides too and from Camp Randall. It’s a very clean and friendly campground ground. Very nice pavilion for events. I loved the walking path and benches along the lake.
GuideGreat place to stay had everything and price right.
ScoutThe park is beautiful. The water is beautiful. They say it's a gated community, but it's open to the public 9 to 5 daily. At twenty five dollars per person. And then on friday and saturday night, the locals that park here for the summer start their party central including karaoke at the camper next door, and several others. I've never had a camcround with that loud of parties. And it's a weekend event. I like hearing and seeing people having fun but when the manager extends the curfew for the parties she's at (they kind of party hop), it starts to affect the enjoyment of the park. If we had to stay, we'd stay in the S## sites in the back, where you don't hear so much of the partying. And then during the day, the rules began. Kind of like the soup nazi.
ScoutLOTS of acorns and walnuts dropping on the camper all day and night
TravelerStay here for a long weekend. The weather finally cooled down. Great hiking and beautiful views. There’s a lake for swimming and boating without motors. Very hilly area. We stayed at a double site and met relatives.
Camping spots near Cambridge, Wisconsin offer diverse overnight options within a 30-mile radius of this small Dane County community. The region features multiple spring-fed lakes and glacial terrain, with elevations ranging from 850-900 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F, while spring and fall nights can dip into the 40s, making proper gear essential for comfortable tent camping.
Fishing access: 172-acre spring-fed lake at Hickory Hills Campground provides abundant fishing opportunities. "You'll catch no shortage of blue gills, small and large mouthed bass, bullheads and crappie" at the accessible fishing spots throughout the grounds.
Biking trails: Connect to Madison from several Cambridge-area campgrounds. At William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground, "there are trails right through the campground that are on Madison's trail system. There is a daily fee for the trails but I think it was $5 for the day." The Capital City Trail lets you "bike to downtown Madison in about 40 minutes."
Water activities: Jump on inflatable water features available at family-oriented campgrounds. Badgerland Campground offers "a swim pond with a huge bouncy float," while Hickory Hills includes "a 172 acre spring-fed lake with its own beachhead, oversized inflatables" and water-based recreation options for all ages.
Spacious sites: Room to spread out at select campgrounds. Milton-Madison SE KOA features "large sites" with "some smaller than others and some very generous sites." One camper noted, "We had a back in spot right up to a field. Very pretty and peaceful. We were able to rent a golf cart which the kids got a kick out of."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms mentioned frequently in reviews. At Badgerland Campground, visitors appreciate the "cleanest restroom/showers I can ever recall at a campground." Another review states, "Super clean bathrooms and showers if you need them."
Seasonal activities: Weekend events provide structured recreation throughout camping season. Milton KOA offers "activities every weekend," with one camper noting, "The Halloween weekend are fun." Many campgrounds run themed activities, with Badgerland visitors enjoying "the tractor ride through the campground for Halloween and have a blast at bingo!"
Reservation timing: Book early for summer stays, particularly at popular spots. Most campgrounds operate mid-April through October. Tent sites at several campgrounds may be limited or closed during certain periods.
Highway noise: Traffic sounds affect some campgrounds. Creekview RV Park is "very close to the freeway and there is a constant din of traffic noise that remind you how close you are to the highway."
Potential flooding: Site conditions vary during wet seasons. At Lakeland Camping Resort, "Half of camping sites closed due to flooding" during one visitor's stay. When selecting campgrounds in low-lying areas, check recent weather conditions or call ahead.
Train noise: Railroad crossings create periodic disturbances at some campgrounds. Lake Kegonsa State Park campers report, "The park is somewhat close to the interstate and rural highway roads so there is some traffic noise but relatively quiet by night time. What was NOT quiet on Thursday night was the freight train that came through around midnight and then again at 2 am."
Look for organized activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers "many activities for all ages both for a small fee and free. Our kids used the pools quite a lot and were a bit disappointed with the skatepark. They enjoyed all the airfilled bouncy activities."
Consider heated pools: Several campgrounds offer swimming options even on cooler days. Milton KOA features "a nice pool" that's "very well maintained with a waterfall feature" according to reviewers.
Playground access: Multiple play areas are available at family-friendly campgrounds. Lake Kegonsa State Park provides "nice hiking trails right from campground. Lake & pet swim area" along with "nice playground with horse shoe pits."
Check electrical capacity: Ensure your RV power needs match campground capabilities. At Pilgrim's Campground, one RVer noted, "We were using a dogbone to connect to the 30 amp site. It was fine for a bit but then we started to get surges. Our EMS protected the rig but ultimately we couldn't use the power."
Verify site measurements: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads. Lake Kegonsa State Park campers warn, "Major CAUTION for RVs: there is an oak tree near entry with low branches and it took the AC off our friend's fifth wheel. There is also a low hanging overpass and it took the roofs off TWO fifth wheels while we were staying there."
Confirm sewer connections: Not all sites offer full hookups. At Badgerland Campground, "They DO NOT have sewer at any site on the campground, though they do offer a pump-out service to come by and empty your tanks (for a fee…$15, I think). The error is presumably The Dyrt's fault, and the campground does have the usual free dump station."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Cambridge, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Cambridge, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 109 campgrounds and RV parks near Cambridge, WI and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Cambridge, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cambridge, WI is Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 23 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cambridge, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Cambridge, WI.
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