The Wilmot area offers camping experiences within the Fox River watershed at elevations averaging 800 feet above sea level. Most RV facilities in this region operate seasonally with the primary camping season running April through October, though select sites remain open year-round. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, affecting water availability at most locations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Blackhawk Camping Resort, access to Clear Lake provides excellent fishing. "Clear Lake, which is actually a combination of 3 different lakes: Mud Lake, Clear Lake and Duck Lake, which basically surrounds the entirety of Blackhawk Camping Resort and offers up endless fishing, kayaking and boating opportunities," notes one camper.
Beach recreation: The sandy swimming areas provide summer cooling options at several campgrounds. At Lakeland Camping Resort, "The beach was amazing!!" according to one visitor, while another mentioned that "during the day we ventured onto the lake for kayaking and fishing, which felt like a little adventure just steps from our site."
Local exploration: Many campers use these RV parks as base camps for regional attractions. A Wisconsin State Fair RV Park visitor noted, "1.7 miles on bike path to Brewer Baseball field. It was raining to we used Uber to the game and walked back for an afternoon game."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Washrooms and laundry facilities receive particular attention in reviews. One camper at Wisconsin State Fair RV Park commented, "The park was all cement, it was clean and quiet. Laundry and shower facilities were kept very clean as well. There were plenty of grassy areas to take our dog out to potty."
Proximity to urban attractions: Locations near Milwaukee receive praise for convenience. A visitor noted, "Perfect campground for what it is! Big paved parking lot with full hookups. Very close to downtown, right off of interstate. Clean facilities. We were visiting family downtown and it was very convenient."
Lake access: Water recreation ranks high among visitor preferences. At Naga-Waukee Park, campers appreciate the "beach on the shores of Lake Nagawicka is well-groomed, clean, has a seasonal lifeguard and a playground within earshot."
What you should know
Site conditions vary significantly: Level sites can be hard to find at some locations. At Sycamore RV Resort, a camper noted, "Postage stamp space on gravel but we had things to do outside the resort." Campground layouts often prioritize quantity over spaciousness.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects several RV parks near Wilmot. One visitor described, "This is a huge parking lot for the State Fair. Very nice staff. Nice facilities were average and clean." Another cautioned about a different location being "extremely loud and not family place but good for over night."
Accessibility limitations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. A reviewer warned, "The roads in park are large gravel rock and the dust is awful." At another location, "The roads have lots of dips and bumps but going slow they weren't an issue."
Tips for camping with families
Beach facilities: Waterfront camping provides built-in entertainment for children. At Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort, "They have a huge lake with paved paths that we were able to walk the first night (not raining) and the beach looks like it will be fun to enjoy in the summer."
Recreation amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "The kids had endless options to keep them busy from 2 swimming pools, a sandy beach, playgrounds, mini golf, sports courts, and even planned activities and themed weekends."
Security features: Some campgrounds offer better supervision than others. One reviewer observed, "There is patroling at all hours for security. The lake is natural and kept free of litter and garbage." This contrasts with less supervised facilities where some report unruly behavior.
Tips from RVers
Hookup reliability: Water quality varies between RV parks near Wilmot. One camper warned, "The camp water is high in Iron," while another noted, "Water pressure was steady. Power was consistent."
Off-season considerations: Shoulder season camping requires preparation. "Campgrounds are very well maintained with gravel pads," reported one camper, but another warned about potential flooding: "We had rain all of our first day, and our site didn't flood just a few puddles here and there and the ground was mushy for about another day and a half."
Dump station access: Alternative arrangements may be necessary at some locations. A visitor at one campground explained, "The dump station has also been flooded for three years so a 'poop truck' (as the children called it) drives around all day pumping trailers."
