5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Big Foot Beach State Park Campground accommodates pets with designated pet-friendly campsites across its 100-site property. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the camping areas, with restrictions prohibiting pets on the beach and in certain sections of the park. Ottawa Lake Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit provides pet-friendly options with a dedicated dog park on the premises. The bathrooms at Big Foot Beach are kept very clean according to visitors, though the beach area is small and sits adjacent to a busy road. Most campgrounds in the Williams Bay region maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes no longer than 6 feet, proof of current vaccinations, and proper waste disposal. Rock Cut State Park's Staghorn Campground offers both tent and RV camping with pets, featuring spacious sites that provide adequate room for dogs.
Hiking trails throughout Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit welcome leashed dogs, with multiple access points from the campgrounds. Visitors note that while Big Foot Beach State Park has trails suitable for dog walking, the park's pet restrictions limit access to certain areas. Several campgrounds provide designated pet exercise areas where dogs can stretch their legs after long car rides. The quiet loop at Pinewoods Campground enforces a 24-hour no-pet policy for campers seeking a pet-free experience. Seasonal campers at Circle K Campground frequently ignore leash requirements, creating potential safety issues for responsible dog owners with leashed pets. Most campgrounds in the region sell firewood on-site, allowing campers with pets to avoid leaving their animals unattended while gathering supplies. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to prevent paw pad burns on hot surfaces.
"We 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."
"Nice large sites. gravel spot for arc/trailer. fire pit and picnic table. trails for hiking are nice, but the overall camping area isn’t very big. 100 sites only. 30 with electric. this was the first time"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 - $37 / night
"It pays to drive through the camp ground and note a couple sites that you are interested in and then book your site at the entrance during walk in days. "
"For us it's close to home, shopping and an RV dealership so it's pefect to "shake out" the camper and we can easily get anything we forgot or get stuff to repair anything that's not working."
from $12 - $50 / night
"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."
Available next weekend
from $21 - $39 / night
"Easy access to electric and/or water. If unsure, contact office. Site, restrooms, and showers were clean. There are a lot of sites but still felt like there was ample space."
"Not many frills but quiet and within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn."
"I would recommend this for anyone for starting to step out of the comfort zone for the outdoors. very simple, many paths to walk, jog, or ride a bike. a small lake is near the further parking lot. dogs"
"Pros: great hiking trails, nice lake to kayak on, family friendly beach and picnic areas Cons: Not great fishing, no dog friendly swim area, the beach/fishing pier/boat launch are all pretty far from"
from $21 - $39 / night
"I did not stay here, but I spend some time walking through to get a feel for the place."
"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."
from $15 - $45 / night
"Rocket launch (bring your own,) atv (no rentals-bring your own), water fowl hunting (during season), fishing, wildlife watching, swimming at the beach, playground for kids, and my favorite- nice trails"
"Plenty of space & foliage between sites and a nice network of trails surrounding the campground. Close to some small towns and the interstate as well, but not close enough to hear traffic."
from $21 - $110 / night
"Love this spot for proximity to my home so I can get out more frequently than a longer drive into Wisconsin and other more popular camping locales."
"Our site had the usual picnic table and a short walk to the restrooms and water. What we enjoyed the most was the variety of hiking trails."
from $20 - $35 / night
"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"
"*** reviewing as a baby/toddler camp family on the go :-) we chose the loop 11 was on because it was close to the path to the playgrounds and lakes plus bathrooms… avoid the first 2 sites from either end"
"You are in walking distance of the lake with boat ramp, kayaking and water inflatables. I loved it! Also, there is a store with full kitchen."
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. 👎
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.
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.
GuideWe are traveling mid week in September so did not make advanced reservations. The registration booth attendant assigned us site 506. (We were not permitted to drive through to pick our own location before registering). Our site was grassy and a bit muddy after some significant rains, but it was cozy with trees and tall brush on all sides. Pit toilets at each loop with a shower building just 5 minute walk away. You can hear the din of the highway about .5 miles away, but an easy place to stay if you are traveling through. Electricity on site, water spigots nearby and dump station near the entrance.
GuideLast minute online reservation...They only have. 4 or 5 RV sites...full hook ups...about $60+-...right near gas pumps but any noise did not bother us weary travelers...Only downside was showers were not included....For the price certainly an included shower should be part of the deal...easy check in and check out.,..We used the Love's site due to its location to visit family and the fact that electric was available...We have medical equipment that requires a recharge at night plus it's just nice to have the AC if needed.
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.
LegendWe had a truly enjoyable stay and would’ve stayed an extra day if our travel schedule would’ve allowed. David was a wonderful host. Greeted us with a smile and escorted us to our site. We had our choice of 2 spots, both lovely. Picnic table and plenty of FREE firewood to keep us cozy. Wild turkeys roamed the grounds as well as the friendly ducks. All in all, a very peaceful evening and a special place.
Camping opportunities near Williams Bay, Wisconsin span across several state forests and recreation areas within a 35-mile radius. The terrain features glacial kettles, moraines, and small lakes formed during the last ice age. Summer temperatures average 78°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping offers cooler conditions around 55-65°F with less crowding at most campgrounds.
Hiking the Ice Age Trail: The Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit offers multiple trail segments for hikers with dogs. "We stayed close to Kettle Moraine and this site was completely booked. The campground was close to our intended hiking trail — the Scuppernong section of the Ice Age Trail. It's absolutely gorgeous and will be why we come back again," notes Linda N. about Ottawa Lake Campground.
Boat and kayak on local lakes: Launch your watercraft at several nearby lakes. "If you like to kayak or canoe this is a great place to be. There is a water way fee per kayak or canoe per year but it is well worth it," explains Scott B. about Honeysuckle Hollow Camping Area at Chain O'Lakes State Park, located 30 miles south.
ATV riding and off-road activities: "It was easy to get reservations to this campground. We picked it because it was an hour and half from Chicago. We went for the ATV track. We took our bikes down by the pond and park," reports Katie D. about Sunrise Campground at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
Large campsites with adequate spacing: Some campgrounds provide more spacious sites. "We stayed in site #114 and were very pleased with the size and layout. Overall flat and private. Showers and bathrooms were clean," reports Phillip J. about Sunrise Campground.
Nature viewing opportunities: Local wildlife abounds in the area's preserves. "It was pretty hot a couple days while we were there and to take a break from the heat, we enjoyed the ac in the car and drove around the recreation area and the campgrounds. I have seldom seen as many rabbits as we saw," notes Tim H. about Sunset Campground.
Less crowded weekday camping: Many campgrounds are busiest on weekends. "The campground was really busy during the weekend, but cleared out Sunday and we nearly had the whole loop to ourselves during the week," observes Tina about Honeysuckle Hollow Camping Area.
Campground location considerations: Road noise affects some camping areas. "The road noise is absolutely noticeable. It was incredibly loud when we drove through the loop closest to the highway and was significantly better even just one section over," Linda N. reports about Ottawa Lake Campground.
Insect preparation essential: Ticks and mosquitoes are prevalent in many areas. "SO many ticks. With a baby crawling that needed to be set free, we were constantly doing checks. They literally fall out of the trees into people! Plan for toddlers and babies to have a contained covered screen house," warns Meg about Honeysuckle Hollow.
Wildlife encounters: Some campgrounds have active nocturnal visitors. "The raccoons at night here are no joke. The second it's dusky, they come scavenging for absolutely anything food has touched. So basically, eat dinner and do s'mores early, then everything must be packed into cars for the night," advises Meg from Honeysuckle Hollow.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play structures for children. "Lots of electric sites, deep enough for 2 tents, 2 cars (although close to neighbors and no trees between sites), picnic table and fire pit. Multiple playgrounds, access to launch sites for kayaks, little store to buy ice cream or snacks," reports Meg about Honeysuckle Hollow.
Nature education programs: Look for parks with educational activities. "The Weekend we were here they had a free Kids fishing weekend and John the naturalist was amazing!! There is a ton to do at this park the nature center has activities all weekend long," mentions Jill G. about Sunrise Campground.
Consider campsite noise levels: Choose sites away from main roads for quieter family camping. "What drew me to this campground was how private the individual sites were. Each campsite is cut back into the trees so that most are at least semi-private. This was a nice feature given that many other campgrounds you are stacked in like cord wood," shares Tim H. from Thomas Woods Campground.
Electric hookup access: Power connections vary between campgrounds. "The sites begin with #500 and as you circumnavigate the simple circular loop, you will pass by about 2 dozen or so slots that are nice flat paved slots perfect sized for just about any RV or 5th Wheel," reports Stuart K. about Rock Cut State Park's Staghorn Campground.
Dump station availability: Some parks offer limited dump facilities. "The dump station was near the entrance to the camping loop and had potable water. It was also very busy and we had to wait when filling up and again when dumping," notes Tina about Honeysuckle Hollow.
Electric hookup distance issues: Check power access when booking. "These sites share an electric box. Some spaces the box is further than 30 feet from the pad. A lot of the spaces are also crowded together. Recommend sites 23 to 46 for spacing and electric distance," advises Debra M. about Honeysuckle Hollow.
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