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Smokey Hollow Campground and Merry Mac's Campground provide boutique camping options within 30 miles of Waunakee, Wisconsin. Smokey Hollow houses distinctive yurts among its glamping accommodations, while Merry Mac's features seasonal glamping setups available from April through October. Both locations include electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control features not found in standard campsites. The glamping units offer considerably more privacy than traditional tent sites, with spacious interiors that accommodate couples or small families. Crystal Lake Campground and Duck Creek Campground complement these options with their own upscale outdoor stays, each providing unique layouts and amenity packages. A recent visitor mentioned, "Love this campground! Great facilities and the area cannot be beat. This is our favorite spot for a more luxurious outdoor experience."
Lake Kegonsa State Park trails connect directly to several glamping areas, providing scenic waterfront access for glamping guests. Pride of America Camping Resort enhances the luxury camping experience with on-site activities including a swimming beach with inflatable water structures and nearby fishing opportunities. Several glamping locations maintain year-round availability, though winter accommodations feature additional heating elements and extra amenities not offered during summer months. Madison lies within 25 minutes of most glamping sites, allowing easy access to urban dining and entertainment without sacrificing the outdoor setting. According to a camper, "We stayed at one of the beach cabins which provided much more comfort than regular camping, though I would recommend the glamping yurts for anyone wanting peace and quiet as they're very much set up for a premium experience."
"We arrived after 5pm and were able to find out camp spot easily with the reservation email."
"Only stayed in group campsite but was conveniently located with lots of room, picnic tables, fire pit. We stayed there for the Ironman race. Great fun, nice people."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Excellent for RVs but some sites are non-electric. There are no other hookups, but there is a dump station. Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Many sites have a slight slope."
"The biggest issue we faced was the amount of noise. All of the sites surrounding us knew each other and partied together. People that partied until 1am, yelling and being loud as hell."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Behind the office was a large pond with a sand beach, lots of blow up pool toys, a bar, and volleyball, plus there are trikes and bikes available after you play mini-golf."
"The scenery is stunning, and the friendly staff really make a difference."
"DJ dance party on the deck at night. Lake full of all kinds of floats the kids can climb and jump on. Clean pool to cool off in. Sand volleyball, ga ga ball, huge park."
"The staff is great, the pool is brand new! They have a huge pond with inflatables. It’s located right by Devils lake. Firewood for sale, great wifi, clean bathhouses/rooms"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"The lake is perfect for paddling and the trails are amazing."
"Very clean , family friendly and Pets welcomed. Small Bar and Grill."
"The staff here was extremely friendly. We did not spend a lot of time at the campground since we were there for the Dells on a long trip from Atlanta, GA to Duluth, MN. "
from $45 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Wonderful store stocked with everything you need and then some. They have a grill if you want to order food. Game room and arcade. Clean bathrooms and showers."
"I have been camping at Indian Trails for almost 30 years, since I was a lil tike!"
"We loved the sites in the back (800s), amenities and the staff. We definitely plan to be back often!"
"A huge water fight between the whole campground and they even drive a fire truck through."
"It was excellent to have tent, cabin and rv spots available as each family felt comfortable staying there. Very spacious campsites. Clean and well manicured."
"My family and I arrived at Silver Springs for the July 4th weekend and it was busy that week. We had never been there before and didn’t known much about the camp sites."
LegendVery nice KOA in WI Dells. RV, tent, cabins, Lodge. Pool, playground, basketball/ volleyball courts, game room, camp store, laundry, dish washing station and air hose for tires! Full hookup sites, some with nice cement pads. They escort you to your site and help guide for back in sites! Daily trash pickup from sites. They even deliver ice and firewood to your site. Activities for kids. They even text for severe weather information.
GuideWe came here with a group of four families. It was excellent to have tent, cabin and rv spots available as each family felt comfortable staying there. Very spacious campsites. Clean and well manicured. They have a fully stocked store, pool, kangaroo pad and lake with inflatable slides etc. Their playground is awesome and kept all 12 kids ages 1-12 busy for the whole day. We would stay there again. Showers are 25cents for 4mins. Pretty clean and updated bathroom facilities.
LegendConveniently located next to absolutely nothing just due northwest of Fort Atkinson, you’ll love Pilgrim’s Campground for its successful delivery of (capital letters) P&Q! What I love most about this location is how they keep all the RV campers penned in up against the slight diagonal embankment, which actually provides some pretty phenomenal views of the surrounding areas (if not your next door neighbors) as well as excellent drainage and subsequently separated from the primitive TV campsites. These latter sites are placed just due southwest of the grounds and are pitched perfectly in a tree-lined meadow, encircled by freshly cut corn fields, where you’ll find no shortage of amazing animals coming to graze throughout the day (and night) from deer, raccoons, opossums and endless tag teams of squirrels.
Because there isn’t so much around, be prepared to bring everything with you (save ice and wood, which is sold on-site). While the bathroom / shower facilities are just passable, what you are giving up in terms of creature comforts is more than made up for in the sheer proximity to all of nature. During the warm summer months, there’s a small in-ground pool on-site, which sits right in front of the main office. All of the standard camping surround-sound elements are here from fire rings and picnic tables to water, electrical (50 / 30 / 20 / 15 amp) and sewer hook-ups. In all, there’s about 100 sites here at Pilgrims Campground, with the lion’s share of this pet-friendly property dedicated to overnight and seasonal RV / 5th Wheelers offering both back-in and pull-through sites.
Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you don’t mind some rough hiking, there’s fantastic ‘spazierengehen’ to be had just wandering around the countryside in the bountiful corn and bean fields or head over to nearby Dorothy Carnes County Park for some decent trails to explore; (2) In the event that you don’t like being awaken too early from all of the nearby roosters, then bring some ear plugs; (3) When you grow tired of having to forage through either your on-board RV mini-fridge or bear-proof Cordova roto-molded cooler, then look no further than ‘What’s the Point’ (no, seriously, that's the name of the restaurant!) for traditional Midwestern comfort food like corned beef & cabbage, fried fish, BBQ ribs and prime rib; (4) Should you come bearing watercraft and looking for a decent spot to dip your kayak or canoe at, then check out Rose Lake State Natural Area, which BTW is quite small, but very convenient, or try out much larger Red Cedar Lake or Lake Ripley; and (5) Cell coverage and WiFi is pretty horrific in these parts, so bring a booster or plan to leave civilization behind you.
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GuideMy husband and I plus our 3 kids stayed in a rustic cabin. The cabin was exactly how it was described and thankfully so! Since it had air-conditioning we all slept great. The grounds itself was very clean, the portable toilets were cleaned twice a day. There were 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.
RangerThis is our second stay here as RV campers. We stayed for 3 nights over the Memorial Day weekend, and it was packed with campers. There are 2 main sections of the campground: the new part that is all full hook-up RV sites and the older part which is a mix of W/E and S/W/E. The new section will be a lot better next year, but *just* finished construction and it is still a wide open area. It was dusty and hot because the grass isn't gown in yet, there's still a ton of sand, and no trees. So the new sites currently have little to no shade (see pictures). If you have a big rig and need pull through with full hook up, it may be worth it. We chose to get a smaller campsite with just W/E because there are trees and shade, and it just feels a little more like camping. Also have spots for hanging hammocks, and some sites are positioned well for groups.
Despite the very crowded campground, the bathrooms were immaculate. Even the Men's room was super clean. They have 3 indoor showers in each gender bathroom, and a couple of outdoor shower stalls. The pool was also open, and warm enough to swim in. They also had some fun activities for the kids, but it was a challenge to maintain safe distancing with all of the interested people.
I think this is a great campground for families that want some of the nicer amenities (pool, rental bikes, games, etc) that the nearby state parks are lacking. It's our preferred campground to use as base camp for hiking and exploring nearby. You're only a 10 min drive from the Dells, but you have the fee of an up north campground. The owners are super helpful and nice. Once the new area fills in with grass and some shade trees, this place will be 5 stars in my book. Did I mention there are 2 dog play areas? Really well kept and a wonderful touch.
TravelerThe sites are very well isolated and shaded, and have a well maintained gravel and packed earth surface. Not great for staking a tent, but doable. Excellent for RVs but some sites are non-electric. There are no other hookups, but there is a dump station. Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Many sites have a slight slope. Trail access to both the state park trails and to the Military Ridge Trail which runs nearby.
I stayed two nights in a tent and really struggled to find an ok spot on my site to pitch it, between the slope and the occasional roots and rocks. I managed to get stakes in but only at great effort. It looked like some other sites may have been better suited.
There is a raccoon problem here. They were definitely snooping through my things on the first night. Heard coyotes during the night in the distance.
Overall I'm pretty happy with my stay due to the location in the park, and most of the issues I had would be moot with an RV.
GuideWe camped on site 120, a “red carpet” site which means full hooks ups, grill, fire pit, cement slab, 2 wrist bands to do the activities and 2 welcome drinks. I used to come here as a kid and the park still looks very similar still- nostalgic for sure! But they’ve definitely made some upgrades to the pool- which has a slide a separate hot tub and a separate kids area. The roads are wide enough, but very narrow. We are a 33.6 ft rig so navigating around parked cars was a challenge as people had their vehicles right to the road. TIP: the site markers come out of the ground so if you need to, remove it so you can get in. There is TONS OF STUFF for kids to do here!!! It was Halloween theme weekend so there was trick or treating, a haunted house, dance party… lots of stuff. My fav thing as an adult is the “Hey ride!” They pile people onto a trailer turned wagon and drive around the park and yell “HEEEEEYYYYYYYYY” to every person they see!!! (Don’t forget to say “Hey!” back and wave! 🙂) it’s so fun to see the kids on that thing! They also do ceramics and have a wonderful selection of food at the Pool (as well as a wonderfully stocked bar.) They do Yogi Bear Cartoons each night which is neat! The rent golf carts by 30 minutes but the park isn’t giant, you don’t really need a cart unless it’s for the hills. If you go to the boat area- take your vehicle if you don’t want a work out on the way back up.
TravelerSherwood Forest Campground is a long time family run campground in an excellent location for enjoying all that the Wisconsin Dells has to offer. Our site had 50 amp electric, water and sewer connections. We were situated on the upper ridge of the campground, furthest from the office/camp store and swimming pool. Our showers were very disappointing. The shower stall had a single stackable plastic lawn chair and a curtain. No mirror, no towel bar or hook, no shelf or caddy in the shower for toiletries. To operate the shower, one must push in the valve, hope the water is a suitable temperature, and repeat after about 20 seconds, or keep pushing while performing your ablutions one handed. The swimming pool, while advertised as heated to 80 degrees, was not heated at all. There is a fairly complete camp store, a splash pad for kids, a game room and laundry available. Some seasonal sites are also available.
GuideWe came here to enjoy some river tubing! Free shuttle takes you up river for a 3 hour float trip. We reserved one campsite for 2 couples. There was a picnic table, fire pit and electric hookup onsite. Port o potties and spigot nearby and a dumpster for trash. They have non electric camp sites along with RV sites and cabins with everything you could need including kitchen and tv. Seems like a lot of people stay there for the long haul as there are some trailer homes with heavy decoration.
The general store has everything you would need available for purchase and there's a large bar/restaurant attached. We were there the same day of a wedding reception. Free mini golf and swimming pool for campers. Bugs were a bit of an issue but thats expected. The river is clean with a shallow sandy bottom which attracts many parties and fun times. Not exactly the place for a quiet getaway.
Lake Kegonsa State Park sits at 869 feet above sea level, surrounded by terminal moraine deposits from the last glacial retreat. Campers near Waunakee, Wisconsin can access sites year-round, though winter camping requires proper cold-weather gear as temperatures can drop below 0°F. Most glamping options close to Waunakee stay open through fall with select luxury accommodations operating during colder months.
Kayaking on Mirror Lake: Rent equipment at Sandstone Ridge Campground — Mirror Lake State Park where steep sandstone cliffs create calm waters ideal for paddling. "The lake is great for kayaking. Lots of sandstone cliffs. We only did 2 hiking trails but they were well maintained," notes Julia B.
Fishing in multiple locations: Cast your line at Indian Trails Campground where stocked ponds offer consistent catches. "They have an outdoor and indoor pool along with a man made swimming hole. A fishing lake. They do kayaking or canoeing down the fox river. They will drop you off and pick you up," explains Mikala D.
Hiking trail networks: Follow the interconnected trails at Lake Kegonsa State Park that range from quick half-mile loops to longer routes. A reviewer mentions, "Clean facilities, friendly staff, and great trails. No bugs!" according to Brendan E.
Private wooded sites: Duck Creek Campground offers secluded camping areas with natural buffers between sites. "We stayed here the last weekend open in 2020. Felt very welcome from check-in to check-out. Owners obviously care about maintenance and upgrades and it shows," notes Scott D.
Swimming options beyond pools: Many glamping accommodations near Waunakee feature water recreation. "Silver Springs houses a beach and fishing pond with inflatable structures for swimmers of all ages," as Barbara P. describes, "Very nice state park. Only stayed in group campsite but was conveniently located with lots of room, picnic tables, fire pit."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high in camper reviews across all properties. At Silver Springs Campsites Inc, "Showers are 25cents for 4mins. Pretty clean and updated bathroom facilities," according to Amanda K.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. At Mirror Lake, "The highway noise is loud and some military jets kept flying overhead," reports Julia B. Similarly, Lake Kegonsa has occasional train noise: "The first train only blew its horn a few short times. The second train acted like someone was laying on the tracks and was a little excessive for 3 am!"
Seasonal restrictions: Winter camping limitations exist at most locations. Merry Mac's Campground operates from "Apr 15 - Oct 15" while others maintain year-round access with reduced services.
Wildlife encounters: Proper food storage prevents unwanted visitors. "The raccoons were brutal. They broke into our crates twice. Smart enough to figure out the clip mechanism," warns Julia B. about Mirror Lake.
Playground proximity: Select sites near play areas for convenience. At Duck Creek, Sarah C. notes, "we are actually having an awesome time at this Campground campsites are located right next to the playground so we can watch the kids from the campsite."
Water features for different ages: Smokey Hollow Campground offers multiple water recreation options. "Awesome place to bring the kids for a day, or the whole week! Man-made pond with inflatable structures, a jumpy blob for the kids to jump on & lots of other activities!" shares Sarah S.
Weekend activities schedule: Many campgrounds host planned events for children. Indian Trails stands out as "A home run, and I promise you'll want to go back again and again!" according to Megan S., who adds, "nearly every weekend is themed and will often include activities for kids and adults."
Height restrictions awareness: Watch for low clearances at Lake Kegonsa where a reviewer cautions, "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."
Site accessibility varies: Some campgrounds have challenging access points. Ted W. noted about Lake Kegonsa, "The sites we were in were a little narrow to back in a 30ft camper. The pictures of the site did not show this."
Utility hookup locations: Placement of water and electric connections affects setup. Smoke Hollow provides full hookups with conveniently located connections, while other campgrounds may require longer hoses or cords.
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