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River Bend RV Resort near Watertown accommodates pets with spacious campsites and access to outdoor recreation areas. The campground offers full hookup sites for RVs, tent camping areas, and cabin options where dogs are welcome. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with most featuring water and electric hookups. The campground maintains clean facilities including showers, restrooms, and a sanitary dump station for RVs. Leashed pets are permitted throughout most of the property, though certain common areas may have restrictions. Management focuses on maintaining a family-friendly environment while ensuring pet owners have necessary amenities.
Harnischfeger County Park provides another pet-friendly option with nine camping sites that welcome dogs. The park features water and 30-amp electric service at numbered sites, while letter-designated sites are more primitive without hookups. The park's quiet, family-oriented atmosphere makes it ideal for camping with dogs who need a peaceful setting. Trails around the property allow for dog walking, and the nearby Rock River provides water access for pets who enjoy swimming. The park caretaker maintains clean facilities and enforces reasonable pet policies. Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping dogs leashed protects both local fauna and pets. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be current on vaccinations and under owner supervision at all times.
"Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round"
"Some have a beautiful view of lake. Some water fountains did not work, however sinks were always working. So many little trails all throughout the campsite."
from $26 - $41 / night
Check Availability"Don’t forget the lake and floating obstacle course. Dog park, baseball field, the list goes on. The dump station lanes need some attention, more than gravel would be great."
"No radios or pets allowed. I'm not sure about children!"
"I've stayed here twice, both times in August (of different years), both times in Loop 1 which is the quiet loop (no pets, no radios or other noise, 24 hours a day)."
from $26 - $90 / night
Check Availability"The restroom/bathhouse is super clean, conveniently located, and NEW. A refreshing thing after roughing it. We took a trail down to the trussle bridge that goes across the river. Nice nature view."
"Site had extra space around it, and we could canoe right from our site or use the boat launch by site 13."
from $20 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking."
"Their is also a great hiking trail if you like that."
"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 (?!))"
"North Kettle Moraine, Pike Lake Unit was an easy choice given it's proximity to the city- about 40 minutes."
"They have lake swimming,dog swimming area,many trails and tons of wildlife. Sites are pretty secluded too if u get the right one.Best yet!"
from $26 - $41 / night
Check Availability"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"
"Very windy weekend but I imagine during the summer it’s a great spot to camp near their big beach and lake access."
from $25 - $80 / night
Check Availability"I really enjoyed the large lot we were on that backed up to a creek which you cannot hear or see but it is all forest behind you."
"Nice trails within different areas of campground."
"We were located on the end of the row and had lots of grass to enjoy. Owner was very friendly and helpful"
GuideWe love private campsites, far enough away from other campers, yet close enough to amenities. We chose a walk in site #16 which was nice but I wish we chose one a bit further in. Bathrooms where very clean. Trails are great. Pet friendly - we brought our small, quiet dogs. Dog friendly restaurant right next to the camp site.
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuidePond, pool, snack shop, kayak rentals, fishing pond, family bicycle course with helmets, dog park, lots of activities/themes, reasonably priced, and clean!
GuideNice, clean, well maintained campground with something for everyone. Swimming pond is huge with toys for everyone. You can bring your own pool toys. Sites are decently spacious and decently level with some gravel and some grass. Bathhouse is nice & clean. Office/store has some logo goodies as well as any necessities you may need. They had a beer tasting going on, live music at the pavilion- both on a Saturday during our stay. A couple trails around for walks with dogs & a dog park. Lively campground during the day but nice & quiet at night with quiet hours being 11pm-8am.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful, reasonable prices, electric available. Tons of restrooms, showers, laundry, and wonderful camp hosts. Huge beach area, dog park, fishing as well. Shop to buy items you may need and absolutely wonderful place. Open all year round
LegendWe enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September. There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone.
The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.
The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant. There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore. There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground. The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.
About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.
Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.
ScoutMy first time at a campsite and new to the rv life. This campground is nice and so are the employees grass gets cut every week, the pool is clean, so is the dog park, my husband likes going to the camp bathroom for a hot shower because our rv only has 10 gallons of hot water. We did 3 months at the camp!
GuideWe stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. We drove to the park in our jeep at nine am on a Sunday to check availability. If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them. Check out time is three pm but weekend people often leave earlier in the day and that is what occurred for us. Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available. The campground has showers and bathrooms but this is a county park so understand these are not hotel facilities. They are adequate for campIng. There are biking and hiking trails in and through the park and trail users also share the restrooms. The park is close to Madison. There is WiFi but the signal is variable. The ranger and campground hosts were friendly and helpful. Four legged campers on leash can walk with you on the trails and there is s nearby dog park.
TravelerGreat park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range. Campsites were ok, not much separation or privacy at all. Pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often. We had very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene. Very convenient that they drive through the Campground to sell/deliver firewood tho. I'd stay here again because the park overall is great, but I would try to choose a better site. #9 looked alright, and in the 20#s looked a bit more tree lined and bigger.
Camping options near Watertown, Wisconsin exist across several county and state park systems. The area sits on the edge of the Kettle Moraine region, characterized by rolling hills, glacial features, and mixed woodland that results from the last glacial period. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall camping means cooler nights between 40-65°F and fewer crowds at most campgrounds.
Hiking through glacial formations: At Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit, access trails directly from your campsite. "There is a central shower building with vault toilets in the camping loops. We asked the ranger about hiking and she gave us a map to a trail system that connects to this campground between the group sites and loop 3. We enjoyed a 4 mile hike from camp to the observation trail," shares Art S.
Miniature golf with the family: Harnischfeger County Park offers a 9-hole mini-golf course that costs $1 per person. "The campground has alot of great amenities. Theirs a mini gulf course that we had alot of fun with. Their is also a great hiking trail if you like that," notes Taylor C.
Water recreation opportunities: Astico County Park provides river access with kayak rentals available on-site. "We've also fished and rented kayaks on previous visits. There is a small cemetery at the top of the hill to explore and learn more about the people in the area," reports Kay K.
Privacy between sites: The Pinewoods Campground offers excellent separation between camping areas. "The site was actually really lovely and I appreciated the thick brush creating some real seclusion. The quiet Loop was a wonderful idea," explains Kendal R. Many campers appreciate the buffer zones of native vegetation.
Clean water features: Pike Lake Campground offers swimming and paddling opportunities. "The lake is nice but there is no launch from within the park...only beach access. Launch your boat across the lake at the private bar," shares Lisa S.
Night sky viewing: Several campgrounds in the region have minimal light pollution. At Astico County Park, "The sites are a decent size and well maintained. We easily backed in and leveled our pop up. The shower house is clean. The campground is busy this weekend, but was quite at dark. It was dark enough to see the Milky Way," writes Kay K.
Winter camping options: For year-round pet friendly camping near Watertown, some parks remain open with limited services. "No showers in winter but awesome," says David H. about Ottawa Lake Campground.
Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds have some traffic sound. Naga-Waukee Park "is a small plot of camp. It was noisy from kids. But it was a good time and easy to get to from Chicago," reports Michael S. Choose sites further from main roads for a quieter experience.
Shower facilities vary widely: From coin-operated to free, from modern to basic. At The Playful Goose Campground, expect "Coin operated showers, 25 cent for several minutes," according to Beth B.
Choose dog-friendly loops carefully: Not all camping loops at every campground allow pets. "Firstly- don't reserve a spot in loop 1 if you have a dog. It was easy enough to change but now we know to aim for loop 2 or 3," advises Art S. about Pike Lake Campground.
Consider indoor pool options: The Playful Goose Campground offers an indoor swimming pool. "They have a small store and an indoor pool which is nice with Wisconsin weather being unpredictable," mentions Amber C., making it ideal for families seeking pet-friendly campgrounds near Watertown with weather-proof activities.
Look for playgrounds: Ledge County Park provides multiple recreation areas. "There are two playgrounds, picnic areas, fabulous trails, and just beside the Horicon Marsh wildlife area. We will be back!" writes Edel L.
Site selection matters: At Ledge County Park, "Site. 20 is the ideal site in this campground it is the biggest it's on top of the hill private on three sides and has beautiful views it is a pull through site which makes it even better," recommends Jill G.
Loop navigation challenges: Watch for tight turns in some campgrounds. At Pike Lake, "There is a TIGHT turn in the campground loop near site #17 to be aware of with longer trailers," warns Sugar Maple S.
Water and electric considerations: Harnischfeger County Park offers different site types. "Sites with letters are tent sites without water or electric, sites with numbers have water and 30 amp service, though there are plans to upgrade the sites to all have water and 50 amp service in the future," explains Lauren S.
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