6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Wisconsin State Fair RV Park in Milwaukee provides full-hookup sites on a paved parking lot with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. The park operates year-round with approximately 70 sites offering both back-in and pull-through options for motorhomes and travel trailers. Nearby, River Bend RV Resort in Watertown accommodates big rigs with spacious pull-through rv pads, full hookups, and seasonal amenities including a store and firewood sales. Circle K Campground offers water and electric sites suitable for smaller RVs, while Lakeland Camping Resort provides lakefront sites with 50-amp service. "This is basically a large parking lot with a band of grass on the far right as you enter. Full hookup sites are all blacktop. Not a place for recreation, but good as a base for Milwaukee attractions," noted one visitor.
Seasonal availability varies significantly between parks in the Wales area, with several closing between October and April. Most RV parks require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when occupancy rates are highest. Many facilities provide sanitary dump stations, though during peak times lines can form at busier campgrounds. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard leash requirements. On-site amenities at larger resorts include showers, laundry facilities, and propane fills. Road noise affects some locations, particularly Wisconsin State Fair RV Park which sits near an interstate. A recent review mentioned that "cell coverage and WiFi is pretty horrific in these parts, so bring a booster or plan to leave civilization behind you" when staying at campgrounds in the more rural areas surrounding Wales.
"Nestled in the heart of lake country (Waukesha County) and accessible from the Lake Country Trail and Ice Age Trail, this county park is perfect for those just passing through or families looking for a"
"Restrooms were porta-johns, but very clean. Plenty of free wood available for the fire."
from $25 - $80 / night
"Pros: LOCATION, Good wifi, great signal, friendly staff, lots of washers and dryers with a change machine, will accept and hold packages for guests."
"As a full time RVer, I book here frequently."
Available this weekend
from $60 / night
"Set along Lake Koshkonong this place was bursting with energy and feels more like a summer resort than a traditional campground with over 270 full-hookup sites and cozy cabins for families who don’t have"
"We came to this area to do some genealogical work and needed to be situated between Madison and Beloit. Good location for that."
"WiFi was great in some areas, Non-existent in others."
"Plenty of amenities. Clean sites and lots of fun."
"Nicest people ever.
20/30/50 amp service Most sites have water hook-up Restrooms Dump station Campfires in above ground fire pits supplied by you Pet friendly I like some privacy and the opportunity""Electric and water hookups, decent showers and bathrooms. Septic on site."
from $35 - $50 / night
"Most campers appear to be seasonal. There were plenty of open sites with electrical hook ups."
"Passing through and needed an accesible camping spot for our 19 foot travel trailer. Creekview fit the bill. Right off i90, and next to fuel and food stops."
"This is a campground with semi-permanent and permanent trailers and RVs. Sites have electricity and water hookups. There is a nice little pond in the park and it's very well maintained and groomed."
"Wanted someplace close to home. Familiar with the Delavan area so was excited to find Snug Harbor. Set up went well, didn’t blow anything up! Yea! Staff was great, helped me back in."
"I did not stay here, but I spend some time walking through to get a feel for the place."
from $15 - $45 / night
"The beach was clean sand, not real big but we never felt crowded. There were quite a few activities. Our site was nicely wooded and a decent size, but everyone was pretty close to each other."
"By that, I mean there’s is peace and solitude, while also family fun activities for kids and adults. You can rent kayaks and canoes, for the lake."
from $42 / night
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. 👎
TravelerVery friendly and very clean. 1 swimming pond 2 fishing ponds volleyball courts and 2 off leash dog areas. Showers are free and they have a huge kid play area along with a seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.
ScoutWe have been seasonal campers for many years! When we first started, everyone was very nice and we always had a great time. Each years the rules change a bit which is common.The last three years have been horrible! We have had nothing but issues that I brought up to the staff many times. I have had the workers ask me if I was f***in stupid, people stealing stuff off our lot, telling our guest we don’t camp there( even tho they knew they were coming for my daughters birthday party), and much more. They are extremely Strict on the 5 mph. They will scream at you if they see Gravel dust as you drive. The campground is not well maintained. I wish things would not have ended the way it has. I’m happy we found a better family friendly campground to be at where my kids are not scared to be playing in our lot!
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.
TravelerThere’s a lot of things to do out here. We did some hiking with our boy. The site we were at was maintained. It’s a nice place to go camping.
LegendThere’s something wonderfully EZ about camping where the kids can wander down toward the water and suddenly the whole weekend seems to slow down ... and that’s the entire charm of Honeysuckle Hollow. Here at Chain O’Lakes State Park, Honeysuckle Hollow is the largest and most wide open of the park’s camping areas, with electric sites geared particularly well toward RV families, although the tradeoff is noticeably less shade and almost zero privacy between nearly every campsite, compared with neighboring Fox Den, which offers up much more seclusion and shade. The greatest asset here is undoubtedly the direct access to Turner Lake (although you could also have direct access over at Turner Lake South), giving families an EZ place to fish, paddle or simply explore the shoreline, while electric hookups, picnic tables, grills and a nearby restroom/shower building keep the actual camping comfortably simple. We especially loved those unhurried moments when the boys could wander toward the lake while dinner was getting started and everyone seemed perfectly happy just being outside together. The shower facility here is convenient, although we found it just slightly more dilapidated conditions than the bathhouse located closer to Fox Den. From what we saw, I’d choose one of the better-spaced sites toward the Turner Lake side of the campground, where EZ water access helps compensate for Honeysuckle’s limited privacy. I’d recommend Honeysuckle for families who value electricity, lake access and a lively campground atmosphere, particularly if having Turner Lake practically in your backyard matters more than having your neighbors hidden behind the trees. One point to note is that the pier was in an advanced state of disrepair and so we were not able to fully maximize this particular amenity - so if accessing Turner Lake is important to you and your family, we would recommend calling ahead to verify the condition of the pier.
TravelerSimple campsite. We should have brought some leveling blocks, But otherwise my wife and I enjoyed the site for our rental RV. Short 10 minute walk to Lake Michigan. The camp store is fairly robust with friendly people working there. I appreciate that there are 2 lanes for dump/fill stations. My wife and I would absolutely stay here again.
GuideSites are large, well-spaced, many shaded by wonderful large trees. The woods are very open with little understory, and much of the area facing the road is graveled, so you will still see your neighbors. So many hiking options - the Ice Age Trail connects to the campground only a few minutes walk away. Many hiking options, the walk to the Powder Hill Lookout tower is a must. Picnic area and waterfront are a short drive away. Bathrooms were clean and showers free, hot, and strong. Some traffic noise from highway nearby but quiet at night.
GuideFor a primitive campground, this was a nice-enough experience.
Pros:
- The sites we stayed in and the others that we noticed seemed sizeable and had nice tree-cover
- Having access to the Ice Age Trail was really neat
- Lake access nearby
Cons:
- On the continuum of vault toilet quality, these were on the less-desirable end. We joked about whether it was scarier to visit them when they were dark or when the lights were on. If you love having fly friends keep you company when nature calls, then these are the bathrooms for you! The bathrooms did get cleaned on Sunday morning, but this didn't help the situation very much.
- No showers
The Wales area provides diverse camping options within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Located in the Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin, this area features distinctive glacial landforms with rolling hills and depressions. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with higher humidity levels from June through August, while spring and fall camping often means dealing with temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night.
Hiking access: Pinewoods Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest connects directly to trail systems. "Nestled in the heart of lake country (Waukesha County) and accessible from the Lake Country Trail and Ice Age Trail, this county park is perfect for those just passing through or families looking for a quick and easy weekend camping adventure," notes one visitor to Pinewoods Campground.
Beach swimming: Naga-Waukee Park offers a clean swimming beach with seasonal supervision. "The beach on the shores of Lake Nagawicka is well-groomed, clean, has a seasonal lifeguard and a playground within earshot," reports a camper at Naga-Waukee Park.
Water recreation: Multiple options exist for boating and fishing at local lakes. One camper at Blackhawk Camping Resort mentions, "The biggest attraction here hasn't changed, which is the quick and EZ access to Clear Lake, which is actually a combination of 3 different lakes: Mud Lake, Clear Lake and Duck Lake, which basically surrounds the entirety of Blackhawk Camping Resort and offers up endless fishing, kayaking and boating opportunities."
Urban proximity: Wisconsin State Fair RV Park provides direct access to downtown Milwaukee. "Perfect campground for what it is! Big paved parking lot with full hookups. Very close to downtown, right off of interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient," explains a camper at Wisconsin State Fair RV Park.
Lakefront views: Several campgrounds offer water views within 30 miles. At Snug Harbor Inn Campground, "The property is basically terraced along a slope down to the lake, with the RV and mobile home sites closer to the lake. The tent sites are above it all with decent views of the lake below."
Family activities: River Bend RV Resort features extensive recreation options. "This place is a young kids heaven. Tons of activities! All included with admission... four wheel bikes to take out, jumping balloon, pool with multiple water slides, pond with blow up floating slides and climbing activities, canoes, a bar and restaurant, mini golf, frisbee golf, live music some weekends, a kids barn with crafts, volleyball, shuffle board, etc..." describes one visitor.
Seasonal timing: Most campgrounds have limited availability outside summer months. A camper at Pinewoods Campground notes, "Camping is seasonal - April 1st through November 4th."
Sound considerations: Highway noise affects several campgrounds in the region. A visitor at Creekview RV Park mentions, "The campground 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."
Site selection: Elevation and terrain variations can impact camping experience. At Naga-Waukee Park, "The sites were far enough apart for some privacy and the trails were very well kept up. We had great hiking weather and some great scenery at the Overlook View."
Dedicated loops: Choose specific camping areas based on noise preferences. "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," notes a visitor to Pinewoods Campground.
Age-appropriate activities: Match campground features to kids' interests. At Lakeland Camping Resort, "The kids had endless options to keep them busy from 2 swimming pools, a sandy beach, playgrounds, mini golf, sports courts, and even planned activities and themed weekends."
Site spacing: Consider sites with buffer zones for active children. One camper at Naga-Waukee Park states, "20 family campsites available to choose from ranging from full cover to full sun. 5 Group sites available also."
City access: Wisconsin State Fair RV Park provides the only RV option within Milwaukee city limits. "We stayed at State Fair RV Park in Milwaukee for two months while waiting to retire and work out bugs in our new RV. The park was all cement, it was clean and quiet. Laundry and shower facilities were kept very clean as well. There were plenty of grassy areas to take our dog out to potty."
Sewage systems: Be prepared for variation in hookup configurations. A visitor to Wisconsin State Fair RV Park noted, "The sewage system is strange at this park. We couldn't reach ours during our stay and a camper had blocked the dump station so we pulled through in a vacant spot to dump. The pipe is highly elevated, making the process more hands-on than one would like."
Site selection: RV sites vary significantly in size and surroundings. "Very nice, woodsy campground. Feels like you are further north than you really are!" describes a camper at Naga-Waukee Park, while at Creekview RV Park, sites are described as "flat pad to park your RV or 5th Wheel."
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