Best Tent Camping near Watertown, WI

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Best Tent Sites Near Watertown, WI (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake

    2. Snug Harbor Inn Campground on Turtle Lake

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    70 Saves
    Delavan, Wisconsin

    Snug Harbor is the place to be for Campgrounds in Wisconsin. At Snug Harbor you’ll find excellent fishing, boating and swimming on a private, clean, sandy beach.

    Our campgrounds offer three different options for today’s camping enthusiasts: Tent Sites, RV Sites, and Manufactured Housing. We have all the modern conveniences while allowing you to relax and enjoy majestic views from every site. Amenities include full hookup, laundromat, ice, firewood, bait, candy, and some fishing supplies. Rent one of our rowboats or canoes for a relaxing day on the lake, or join in a pick-up game of volleyball or horseshoes. Additionally, our RV sites have 30 and 50 AMP electric service and full sewer hookups.

    Campsite rentals include sewer hookup. Reservations are recommended. Boat slips are available for a fee. We offer affordable rates for RVs and tent campers. We also have reasonable rates for pier rental, visitors, and our four-legged friends.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $45 / night

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      3. Wild Goose City Park

      1 Review
      1 Save
      Horicon, Wisconsin
      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Trash
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        4. KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site

        1 Review
        Eagle, Wisconsin

        Designated backpack campsites are available by reservation at the following properties. These campsites may be several hundred yards to a few miles away from the nearest parking area and campers need to carry all gear in and out. Campsites typically feature a fire ring, seating, and a primitive privy or wilderness latrine, which may be shared with other campsites. There are also a limited number of opportunities for very primitive, remote camping on DNR lands.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Dispersed
        • Tent Cabin
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          5. Cappie's Landing

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          2 Saves
          Watertown, Wisconsin
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Toilets

          $20 / night

          Camper-submitted photo from Purplehaze Acres
          Camper-submitted photo from Purplehaze Acres

          6. Purplehaze Acres

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          8 Saves
          Hartford, Wisconsin

          Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.

          Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences, such as the Mercantile and Mocha Vino. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.

          Potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and available for purchase--firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store. FYI: In addition to our private individual sites, our PEACE CAMP site is a group site perfect for the rustic camp wedding, small festivals, EAA, Harley celebrations and other fun casual events. Check out the Peace Camp listing for details.

          Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Picnic Table

          $40 - $160 / night

          Camper-submitted photo from Little Turtle Lake
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Turtle Lake

          7. Little Turtle Lake

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          Hartford, Wisconsin

          Primitive camping on private pond well maintained lawns. Clothing optional.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Group

          $50 - $80 / night

          Camper-submitted photo from Waubedonia County Park
          Camper-submitted photo from Waubedonia County Park

          8. Waubedonia County Park

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          15 Saves
          Belgium, Wisconsin
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
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            Camper-submitted photo from Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
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          Recent Tent Reviews in Watertown

          518 Reviews of 11 Watertown Campgrounds


          • PThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Astico County Park
            Jan. 29, 2025

            Astico County Park

            Great Count Park!

            My family and I enjoy the rural setting but its close proximity to several communities. With smaller children having resources available was nice. Astico provides us the camping experience with access to amenities for a young family. It is one of our favorites for a quick get a way.

          • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area
            Nov. 4, 2024

            Sunset Campground — Richard Bong State Recreation Area

            Close to family

            Recently camped here while visiting some family in the Racine area. Was nice and close to them and was a nice place to stay!

            Lost of campsites between the two campgrounds. Sunset offered electric or non-electric sites. Shower building, flush toilets, vault toilets, dump station, playground. Firewood sold at the visitor center via a vending machine, card only.

          • Linda N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Milton-Madison SE KOA
            Oct. 16, 2024

            Milton-Madison SE KOA

            cant wait to go back

            I ended up here because I was going to a music festival in the area, and they turned me away because I have a service animal. I wasn't going to do all that work for nothing and just go home, so I decided to look up my nearest campground and it was KOA in Milton. they made me feel welcome. they understood my dilemma. it was a wonderful weekend. lots of amenities and I just absolutely can't wait to go back next year. I'm going to try to make it a couple times. so much fun, just me and my dog. And one last the thing, my fellow campers were more than hospitable and very nice and I appreciate that very much.

          • Linda N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Minnihaha Campground
            Oct. 16, 2024

            Sweet Minnihaha Campground

            music fest

            I originally went to this campground a couple years ago for a music festival, but I discovered how much fun it was. the people were incredible. the staff was really awesome so I continue to make it back at least once a year

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            Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Beach State Park Campground
            Oct. 11, 2024

            Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

            A bit deceptive

            So this place is much less dog friendly than is advertised. Dogs aren’t allowed in large swaths of the park nor on the (tiny tiny, bordered by loud highway) beach. Lake Geneva is very pretty, but the area is obviously very wealthy and obviously geared toward retirees without dogs or with tiny dogs they leave at the RV (to bark, constantly, at their next site neighbors. Until the owners get back.)

          • Abbe W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Mukwonago Park by Waukesha County Parks
            Oct. 10, 2024

            Mukwonago Park by Waukesha County Parks

            Prairie Grass and Wildflowers

            Sites are large and well spaced out. The campground is clean and well kept. The rangers drive through regularly and will deliver wood to your site if requested. There are pit toilets in the camp area, but there are flush toilets, running water, and showers in the picnic area near the entrance. There are a couple of hiking trails as well. Great landscape and wildlife. We were lucky enough to have a couple of Sandhill Cranes walk through our camp early one morning.

          • Abbe W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Lake — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
            Oct. 10, 2024

            Whitewater Lake — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

            Nice Campground, Great Location for Hiking the Ice Age Trail

            The campground was clean and quiet. We were in the East Loop. The on-site host was super friendly and helpful with firewood and ice. Pit toilets, no showers. Easy access to Ice Age Trail from the campground. Nice hike to Rice Lake.

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Creekview RV Park
            Sep. 15, 2024

            Creekview RV Park

            Very close to i90

            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. Family run campground with 40 sites that have water and electric. They are cash or check only, with no online booking. Sites are snug. Decent cell service. Other than highway noise peaceful spot. Dogs welcome!

          • Jaime P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Badgerland Campground
            Sep. 9, 2024

            Badgerland Campground

            Great little campground

            We booked a weekend here for a soccer tournament we had in Verona, so we didn’t spend a lot of time on the property. The staff was amazing! Very friendly and helpful for us new to camping people. We booked online and they were also friendly when I messed up my reservation so thanks for that too. 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. We did have a little time to go fishing at the fishing pond. We didn’t catch anything but we had fun. The fishing pond is a ways from our camping area though. It would have been a long walk so we drove. WiFi is for a fee but it was fine. The fee wasn’t expensive (less than $5). No sewer hook up but there is a dump site so no big deal. Overall good stay.

          • Monica F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Campground and Resort
            Aug. 30, 2024

            Bear Lake Campground and Resort

            Love this campground!

            Great campground!  Shaded or Sunny sites. Level sites. Friendly staff. Sandy Beach. Swimming. Playground. Kids Activities. Themed weekends. Bar. Restaurant. Great Food! Tiki Bar on Beach. Great Fishing. Laundry.

          • Angie V.
            Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
            Aug. 29, 2024

            Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

            Visited for the day but plan to return to camp

            We were staying at Mauthe but it was packed so we came here instead and we're glad we did. The trails, fishing pier and beach are nice. We got caught in a thunderstorm that we waited out in a little tavern in nearby Dundee, which is pretty much the cutest little town around. We plan to return next year to camp.

          • Erin Z.
            Camper-submitted photo from KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site
            Jul. 22, 2024

            KMSF Shelter 1 Backpack Site

            Remote backpacking Shelter 1

            Great backpack camp site. Decent walk and terrain to get to the site. There is an open shelter to put your tent if you prefer to outside. There is a fire pit, but we found our own wood around the site. (Bring a small axe). There is an outhouse, but I wouldn’t recommend using it. There is a picnic table and a bench. It’s very secluded for privacy :) we will definitely be back.

          • Abbe W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
            Jul. 16, 2024

            Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

            Lovely Pine Forest, Quiet, Clean Campground

            Stayed one night (Friday) and really enjoyed the location. 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. 

            The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain.  Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight. The pit toilets are about 3 sites away, a short walk. There is room for two tents.

            There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area. We did not experience that, just chipmunks and birds.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Madison Campground
            Jul. 2, 2024

            Madison Campground

            Cute campground - near Madison

            We were in Site# B1. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-thru. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site. My jeep though did not fit. The site was easy to level.

            Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a larger sized lot with our neighbors not too close (but we did choose a premium site with a patio and paid extra to be on the end).

            This specific lot comes with a concrete patio The lot comes with a picnic table and fire hole in the ground.

            They have a community Outdoor kitchen-y area with picnic tables.
            They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.

            You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

            They do have a Swimming pool.
            There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes and a volleyball court.

            They have a great general store.

            The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes but there are great places to ride bikes outside of campground, especially around Middleton and Madison.

            They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

            They have one shower house. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept mostly clean.

            There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine.

            They have a fenced in dog park and many grassy areas to walk dogs.

            There were no trails to hike in the campground.

            Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Saturday Farmer’s Market in Madison and multitude of bike trails.

          • tThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Madison Campground
            Jun. 23, 2024

            Madison Campground

            Basic

            While the location is great for fast travels into Madison, or getting to great hiking areas. My only complaint is that not every pull through is provided with a fire ring to burn wood (they almost seem random) and that the check in building is a bit bare. Otherwise, great location, great (partial) amenities, and good customer service.

          • Kim J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Waupun Park Campground
            Jun. 21, 2024

            Waupun Park Campground

            Nice campgrounds

            We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well

          • Kim J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Grand Valley Campground
            Jun. 21, 2024

            Grand Valley Campground

            Great campgrounds

            We stayed there in July alot of activities for everyone pool was so nice bathrooms very clean everyone so nice Amish came sat morning selling there goodies we will return definitely

          • Kim J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hattie Sherwood Park
            Jun. 21, 2024

            Hattie Sherwood Park

            Beautiful Camp

            We enjoyed our stay it was so beautiful and clean and very quiet for the most part we loved it will definitely be going back

          • T
            Camper-submitted photo from Ledge County Park
            Jun. 9, 2024

            Ledge County Park

            Great Park!!

            It was our first time visiting Ledge Park & we would absolutely go back! The sites are natural feeling and the park is very, very clean (including the bathrooms)… the views from “The Ledge” are hard to beat.

          • H
            Camper-submitted photo from The Playful Goose Campground
            May. 26, 2024

            The Playful Goose Campground

            Insert Terrible Adjective

            The Good: Campsites along the river looked really nice. The Bad: We had a 3 day holiday weekend booked for tent camping.Unfortunately the weather did not hold up and our site was completely soaking wet- we could not even steak out our tent. The owner of the campground denied a refund due to policy. The amount of rules and regulations this camp ground has is absolutely absurd. The Ugly: When checking into our site, the woman working the desk was efficient but things took a bad turn really quick. 1. If you book on the Playful Goose website you will get charged a% service fee, which The Playful Goose Staff does not stand behind. 2. If you book on the Playful Goose website you must specify how many nights, adults and tents per site. Without too many logistics, we ended up paying over$220 for a weekend JUST TO CAMP IN HORICON. While trying to set up camp in the rain, a male(we were told he was the assistant manager) in a golf cart drove near our site yelling vulgar language, accusing our group of doing things to the grass(when the grass was a swamp to begin with due to weather) and lastly, as the man was driving away he continued to make harassing comments. The lack of professionalism, courtesy and respect from staff was unacceptable as a paying guest. Playful Goose Takeaway: I will never spend my hard earned money here. Again. And be sure to tell everyone I know to not spend their hard earned money here either. There are so many other beautiful camp grounds within a 100 mile radius and this one will be my last choice. Such a shame this wonderful campground I used to visit has gone down hill.

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Madison Campground
            May. 24, 2024

            Madison Campground

            Okay if other campgrounds are full or for just 1 night

            Easy to get to from I-90 but also a bit too close so there is road noise. The price may be a little high at $66.00 per night but the sites are all drive through and can handle large rigs. Not bad for a quick one-night stay. Many available sites even on memorial weekend 2024


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          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Watertown, WI?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Watertown, WI is Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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