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Richard Bong State Recreation Area's pet-friendly campgrounds allow dogs on leash throughout the park, including both Sunset and Sunrise Campgrounds. The sites accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins with drinking water, electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables available. Happy Acres Kampground permits pets and offers cabin accommodations along with tent and RV sites from May through October. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground welcomes dogs with spacious, private walk-in sites that campers find ideal for smaller, quiet dogs. Chain O' Lakes State Park provides multiple pet-friendly camping areas including Honeysuckle Hollow, Fox Den, Prairie View, and Turner Lake South, all with varying amenities but consistent pet policies. Most parks require pets to remain on leash at all times, with designated pet exercise areas available at select locations. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Wilmot, Wisconsin.
The dog-friendly campgrounds near Wilmot feature hiking trails where leashed dogs can accompany their owners, with Richard Bong's extensive path network particularly popular among pet owners. Illinois Beach State Park offers relaxing lakefront camping with good separation between sites, though bugs can be problematic during certain seasons. Several campgrounds maintain fenced dog parks where pets can exercise off-leash safely, addressing a common need for active dogs during extended stays. Proper waste disposal stations are available throughout most parks, with strict policies about cleaning up after pets. Many campgrounds strictly enforce quiet hours, which can affect dogs prone to barking—one review noted management cancelling a reservation after complaints about barking, despite the owner's cooperation. Water access varies by location, with some parks offering dog-friendly swimming areas while others restrict pets from beach areas completely. Big Foot Beach's dog-friendly restaurant adjacent to the campground provides a convenient dining option without leaving pets behind.
"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 $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"They are busy but spots are large and neighbors are not close by. Lots of kids. Great for families and pet friendly."
"Driving into rural northern IL felt like leaving the craziness behind. I brought my dog to an animal-friendly area of the beach, which was small and secluded."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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 $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"*** 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"
"Campsite is nice, we're pretty close to our neighbors but not as bad as other places I've been. Walking distance to a fishing dock!"
"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"
from $18 - $36 / night
Check Availability"In the Turner loop, the pit toilets are next to the path to the fishing pier, while the showers and full restrooms are between Turner and Fox den, there is a short path between sites 60& 61."
"You can hear whatever highway is nearby pretty clearly and constantly. But if you’re not looking for something super remote then it’s fine!"
"It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, but it is close to everything. "
"However there is plenty of space around to find a spot on your own. The campsites are a nice size and have electric hookups. Water was at central locations and a dump is on the way out."
"Prairie View campground is in the Chain O Lakes State Park series. This is the no services campground. We could walk to fill up with water but no electric on site. Checking in was interesting."
"It was me, my wife, our 8 month old daughter, and our dog."
"Petting zoo, camp store, pool, lake/pond for swimming and fishing. Cell signal for ATT just one bar. No internet. Lots of full time residents. Lots of activities for kids. Pet friendly."
"we’ve been RV camping here for 2 months now and love it. the bathrooms are older but still nice and cleaned daily. the pool is fantastic, lots of fun playgrounds around, and there’s a neat walking trail"
"This State Park isn't too far off the beaten path which is nice. Fairly close to gas stations, convenience stores, etc. The park is clean, and has the bathrooms and utilities that would be needed."
"There are numerous sites that are on a small lake with great sunset views. Sites are decent size but not much privacy in between sites. Lots of wooded trails within the campground."
from $12 / night
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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!
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
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.
LegendMy first impression when I first arrived here was the overwhelming scent of a newly minted campground, what with the freshly laid gravel, the mint condition security gates, finely manicured and recently raked greenery (as it was October when we visited, it might be better described as brownery) surrounded by a fairly decent gated enclosure lined with perfectly pruned tall towering oaks. Upon arrival, you’ll find what looks to be a brand-spanking new log cabin office on the right after passing a seemingly freshly-minted activities center / community lodge complete with in-ground heated swimming pool and jacuzzi on the left.
Amenities? As you could guess, this pet-friendly 60-acre RV resort has all the attractions in spades from pickleball, playgrounds, volleyball, log pergola patio, full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water & sewage), picnic tables, fire pits, BBQ grills, wagon rides, river access, picnic areas, bathhouses w/ showers & restrooms, cable TV WiFi (pretty poor connection though), gaga ball, game room, community room, billiards table, playground, wet bar, tabletop shuffleboard, community living room with large screen TV, DVD player w/ DVD library, clubhouse, dog park, horseshoes, hot tub, covered pavilions with picnic tables, catch & release ponds, inflatable water toys, jumping pillow, laundr-O-mat, propane refueling station and dump station.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) This place isn’t EZ to find – for some reason, if you plug the campground into your GPS, you’ll literally be on the wrong side of the tracks, where you will arrive at a dead end with a sign that says you are in the wrong place and that you’ll need to double-back, cross the train tracks heading north and turn right just before arriving to High Road School of Belvidere (so if you see a school, you’ve gone too far); (2) You will want to take note that yes, you actually cross train tracks to get to this campground, so if you’re sharp, you’re going to want to ensure you haven’t booked a site right next to where trains will shoot through every few hours, this specifically means avoiding sites #E1-#E5 and #FS23-#FS36 as well as #FE1-#FE20; (3) If you’re a tent camper, you can certainly stay here, but you will want to note that this is very much an RV outpost; (4) The best sites IMHO are those on the northernmost perimeter, as far away from the train tracks as you can get and that also border the Kishwaukee River with sites #S9-#S20 being excellent, as well as #S25-#S81, which are equally amazing; (5) If you are planning on using that amazing pool that you saw as you came in, make sure you call management a good day or two before you come in to ensure that they turn on the heater – when we were there for 2 days, by the time we left, the pool was still too cold to go for a dip; and (6) When you grow weary of trying to conjure up a meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler and want to venture out to try some local fare, just a short walk into the nearby town is Garden Prairie Café, which has a very simple menu offering no shortage of fried everything (fish, shrimp, chicken, etc.) and then there’s Pleasant Street Tavern, but that’s mostly cheap national beers and frozen pizza fare, so if you want something a bit more substantive, head west of here to Miles Bar N’ Grill that serves up typical Midwestern fare like cheese curds, pork tenderloin, Italian beef and a variety of fried fish like blue gill, cod and catfish.
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RangerI was here for three months this time as i get to business completed. The park was still kept up very nicely and this time I was here long enough to be able to see how. The grass is mowed every week. There is patroling at all hours for security. The laundry machines are great the dryers ore good. The dog park is clean and secure. The lake is natural and kept free of litter and garbage. The park is much bigger than i thought it was last year. The store has many items you may need. The showers are cleaned and work great. The camp water is high in Iron. The pot roads need service as thay do have a lot of pot holes. Good thing for the 5mph speed limit.
ScoutStaff was polite and helpful. They escort you to your spot. They hand out activity sheets for the weekend. Petting zoo, camp store, pool, lake/pond for swimming and fishing. Cell signal for ATT just one bar. No internet. Lots of full time residents. Lots of activities for kids. Pet friendly. They charge extra if you have visitors.
ScoutWe love camping here. It truly feels rural. Small shower house but water pressure is amazing. It’s always quiet and the view is beautiful. Bugs were awful this stay. They are busy but spots are large and neighbors are not close by. Lots of kids. Great for families and pet friendly.
TravelerWe liked this site because it was on the "quiet loop." No radios or pets allowed. I'm not sure about children! :) The sites are fairly close together and the trees are sparse, but it was a beautiful site and wonderfully quiet for the long weekend over the 4th of July 2017.
You can walk over to an area that has hiking trails right out of the campsite. State park mountain biking trails are also close by, but you would need to drive to them. The showers were clean and when we used them, available. There is a playground right next to them as well.
The campsite itself had a good log-stopper so you wouldn't drive too far into the woods, great fire ring, and picnic table. We had nice flat areas for our tents.
I am not so sure I would have enjoyed myself if I'd been in another loop. The quiet was perfect!
Campers seeking options near Wilmot can access 10 established campgrounds within a 20-mile radius. Located in southeastern Wisconsin at an elevation of approximately 840 feet, the area features a mix of woodland and prairie terrain with small lakes and channels connecting to the Fox River. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with higher humidity levels from June through August.
Hiking and biking trails: Chain O' Lakes State Park offers well-maintained paths through diverse ecosystems. "There are a variety of trails through park for people to hike, bike, or ride horse on" at Fox Den Campground, according to GoWhereYouAreDraw N. At Richard Bong State Recreation Area, visitors find "tons of hiking, nice fishing and kayaking. There is a launch pad for model rockets which my kids loved," as Amy K. explains.
Water activities: Multiple lakes provide options for paddling and fishing. "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," notes Scott B. about Honeysuckle Hollow. Campers can "cruise in a kayak" through Turner Lake South and enjoy wildlife watching: "I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far," says Cora M.
Unique activities: Big Foot Beach State Park offers lake access and is "convenient if you're visiting Lake Geneva," according to Jason S. At Richard Bong State Recreation Area, campers can "bring your own rockets" for launches, plus there's "atv (no rentals-bring your own), water fowl hunting (during season), fishing, wildlife watching, swimming at the beach," explains Nicole M.
Accessibility for weekend trips: "This is our go to place for the times that we have to work weekends and still want to go camping. We can both drive to work and then come back to relax," notes Jeanne M. about Fox Den Campground. The area's proximity to Chicago makes most campgrounds accessible for short getaways, with Chain O' Lakes State Park being "within a couple hours of Chicago so it makes a nice getaway for the weekend," according to Art S.
Pet friendly camping: Several campgrounds welcome dogs, with Turner Lake South offering pet-friendly sites. At Prairie View camping area, one camper took "our 2 Newfoundlands camping on a long weekend. Pups were happy with cooler weather we were having," according to Heather P. Mud Lake East permits pets, and the trails provide space for exercise: "I used to live very close to this area and would hike it almost daily. It is small but has gorgeous views of the lake," writes Liz M.
Variety of site types: Campgrounds offer different levels of seclusion and amenities. At Prairie View, site P27 was highly rated: "You could barely see the neighbors because of how overgrown the edges of the site were. We felt like we were in our own little bubble," according to Dakota. Turner Lake South offers "kinda small but not on top of each other" sites with good lake access: "We were able to kayak but be careful getting the kayaks in. Stairs down to the pier and the bottom of the lake is very mushy," notes Julia B.
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