Quartzite Campground, near Baraboo, Wisconsin, is a popular spot for both tent and RV camping, nestled within the stunning Devils Lake State Park. With its spacious sites, picnic tables, and fire pits, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground is known for its beautiful surroundings, including crystal-clear waters and scenic hiking trails. Visitors have raved about the breathtaking views, especially from the bluffs, with one camper noting, “The hiking was spectacular.” The park offers a variety of activities, from swimming to hiking, making it easy to fill your days with adventure.

While some campers mentioned that the campground can get busy, especially on weekends, many appreciated the respectful atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, “People were out walking all hours of the night but all were very respectful of quiet hours.” The clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, add to the overall comfort of your stay.

If you’re looking to explore, the campground is just a short walk from the beach and nature center, making it easy to enjoy the park’s natural beauty. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Quartzite Campground offers a welcoming environment for all types of campers.

Quartzite campground in Devil’s Lake State Park offers camping options for visitors, with both electric and non-electric sites available. This campground, which was once a 9-hole golf course, has mostly open and grassy areas, with a mix of trees scattered throughout. Although many campsites have limited shade or are located on the perimeter near surrounding woods, Quartzite Campground is a great choice for those with large RVs due to the open and spacious nature of many of its sites. The campground is equipped with a playground, a modern shower building, and a dump station. Located on County Road DL, Quartzite Campground can be accessed directly, making it easy to avoid heavy summer traffic when entering or exiting the campground. There is also an access road leading up to the park’s Nature Center, as well as the main day-use picnic area and beach. While the distance to the beach is walkable at about a quarter mile, visitors should note that there is a steep hill between the campground and the day-use area.

It’s important to keep in mind that sites 1-10 are now available only by reservation, and no longer on a first-come-first-served basis.

Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Baraboo, WI is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Baraboo, reviewed by campers like you.

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The Best Camping Near Baraboo, Wisconsin

Not much shade if it's hot, but you can still have a great time since the park has awesome hiking/swimming/boating and more.

Mostly an open field with a few scattered trees and a treeline surrounding

Devil's Lake State Park was the first campground I ever visited in the US. Although I have camped as a kid in my home country, this was a totally new experience for me since everything was so much better organized - a fire pit on each site + a table, showers on the campground, etc. (later I learned that this was normal for most of the campgrounds). The site was great - it provided seclusion from the neigbors around and was big enough for two tents and two cars to fit. The area is interesting for day hikers - there are several nice trails one can do, ranging in difficulty and length. The most visited hike is the one to the top of the hill overlooking Devil's Lake. The winding path among rocks and trees leads one to a nice view from above. Sites along the trail are Balanced Rock, the Devil's Doorway and Chimney Rock. In the past thee area was a zone of glacial activity and the one can find numerous remnants of that. The place is very popular with people from Chicagoland and North Illinois (and for some reason with Russians and Polish; there were huge groups of them all over the place) . 

The park was visited in August 2008. 

Glacierland.. 

Devils lake state park is a busy place. Over 2 million visitors a year! Climbing is popular and there are people to help teach you. Lots of nice camping sites. 

Wisconsin!!

this place is so fun to play on the nice clean beaches, as well as the campsites, they always seem very well kept

HUGE Lake 

There is something for everyone at Devils Lake State Park.  It is the largest State Park in Wisconsin and is full of hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking on the lake, and large open spaces for the kids to run and play.

If you forget your canoe, don't worry, you can rent one.  Don't feel like cooking, no problem, there is plenty of food at the beach.

The family campground is pretty wide open and more conducive to camper trailers, but there are plenty of spots for tents.  The bathrooms and showers are clean, and everything is nearby.

The group campsites are awesome, they are on the edge of the park and in the woods.  They are very nice.  The group campsites even have a modern shower house.  Most State parks put there group campsites in the worst part of the campground and they never have showers.  In other parks you are lucky to have a pit toilet.  Not at Devils Lake, it is the exact opposite.  This is a great place for a boy scout troop or youth group camping trip.

This is my favorite park in Wisconsin.

Devils Lake is a great family getaway!

Beautiful hike and really nice campsites. It gets SUPER busy in the summer, so I highly recommend going off-season! Fall during peak colors is amazing.

One of the more beautiful Wisconsin spots

Great state park. It's nice and clean. Great views.

Good and clean

You’ll love this place. Look at the maps and pick your site with care. You either get Sun or shade. Bathrooms are both new and old depending on site location.

Great park

This is a VERY popular campground and thus I feel for us there were too many people.

Very Crowded 

I probably shouldn’t review the park because it’s busy enough as it is. But it is our favorite park and go to vacation spot. The lake had 2 beaches for swimming and a dog beach also. Canoe and row boat rental. Rock climbing and a variety of hiking trails in various degrees of difficulty. The town of baraboo is picturesque and had many things to do. All of 3 campgrounds have their own charm and we’ve stayed in all three.

Great state park

Nice sites

The sites here are large but get reserved quickly! Yiu need to book the 11 months in advance, especially for holiday weekends. Shower facilities are nice and clean. Hiking is great and strenuous around the lake but the views are worth it! This park does get very busy with outside visitors on the weekends as well. The concessions were very busy when we were there the end on October 2017. Very nice park though!


wonderful views

Campsites range from open and spacious to private in the woods. Lake had two great swimming areas one on each end. The hiking Trails around the lake are great for a added treat try the state Natural areas.

Devils Lake State Park

I’ve loved camping and hiking and deploring Devils Lake since I was a little kid. Incredible views and great swimming and lake activities too! 

Family Favorite 

Devil’s Lake State Park is a great place for anyone to get away for a while. It offers a variety of spacious campsites at great rates, and plenty of outdoor activities to participate in, including hiking, swimming, and canoeing. While they offer many necessities on site, especially in-season, there is a Walmart close by if you realize you’ve forgotten something. It is important to note that as you get closer to the off-season, more restroom facilities and water pumps are shut down, so be prepared to bring your own water if you are going in the fall.

Really fun at a great price! 

this park has everything. beaches, bluffs, campIng,  hikes, and phenomenal views. there is no wake in the lake and dogs are technically supposed to be on a leash. I seen a lot of people on the lake kaya k and a lot of fellow hikers. a lot of people on the weekends in the summer. not too far from big city Madison and a waterfall and diving spot not too far from here. also a ski hill close by. great location to camp!! 

this park has everything!

We stayed here on one of our stops during our honeymoon road trip north. It was a nice campground, but very full when we went in June. That is to be expected most anywhere in the summer. We went kayaking because we were wanting to do something other than hang around the camp site. The trails are spectacular. Amazing views of the lake at the top. We enjoyed our stay here.

Nice Campground, Amazing Lake and Trail Views

One of the best in Wisconsin. Great place for swimming and hiking. 

Awesome campground 

This historic campground has lots of site options, incredible hiking/rock climbing and a beach. Plan ahead for this place as it fills up quickly but is well worth it.

Family favorite

The trails and the views at this park are phenomenal. Find pictures of the campsites if possible, because some of the sites get a LOT of sun, and as we tent camp, it can be unbearable for our children. (We’ve camped with them yearly here since our littlest was 2, and that was the year we got a not so shaded site. Lesson learned.)

Phenomenal park, some campsites are full sun and NOT tent friendly

I've been camping at Devil's Lake Campground for 23 years now. I've camped primarily in Quartzite, but also in the Northern Lights section. I've been there to camp in spring, summer, and fall. Besides my camping trips I take numerous day trips to DL because even after all this time I can't get enough of it. So what should you know?

The Bad: It is CROWDED!!! Especially in the summer, especially on the weekend, if you're looking for a wilderness getaway this is probably not it.

The new warden situation is interesting. Things have gotten a lot more strict in some areas (ex. You can only have 2 vehicles on a site at any given time), and are a lot more lax in others mostly because instead of a team of rangers there's now only a few wardens. We had an incident the last time we camped and rhe wardens did take care of the situation quite well, but it would have been nice had it been avoided/prevented beforehand.

The fire pits are often in very bizarre places, and usually not moveable.

The good:

Despite the crowds this place is drop dead gorgeous. Large fish, great blue herons, turkey vultures, loons, and bald eagles are just a few of the things I enjoy spotting at DL. There's so many trails to hike. The beaches are great, though the south shore has always been rocky it is much improved. Personally I prefer for it to stay as natural as possible anyways. There's great chalets on the north and south shores that sell souveniers, food, including cedar crest ice cream, and more! Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats are available for rental too. There's also dog friendly swim areas on both shores which I am so thankful for. Dogs are also allowed and just about all the trails! Modern recently redone bathrooms with flush toilets and showers are available in the Quartzite section. In Northern Lights sites are much more wooded, and there are still flush toilets and showers, but they are a bit older. Both areas are beautiful and have their perks. Honestly they feel like 2 totally different places which is very neat. Ice Age is similar to Northern Lights I believe, and there's also group sites on the South Side of the lake. I'd have to say DL is the closest to mountains you can find in Wisconsin. The sites are well maintained. I love this place. It really is my home away from home. I wish it hadn't gotten so crowded, but it does go to show how amazing it is!

Well Visited for Good Reason, a Must See in Wisconsin!

Growing up in the city of Chicago, I didnt realize there were "mountains" in the midwest! My first time going here, I was in awe of the lack of flat prairie land, as I was used to for the area. My friend and I reserved a tipi several months in advance. We spent two nights and it was spectacular. We rented a canoe, which I highly recommend, enjoyed the trail that went around the entirety of Devils lake, and also hit up Devils Doorway for a sunset hike. I had to keep reminding myself that I was in the midwest!

Also, as most camping in the area, the raccoons can get aggressive, so keep your camp clean and food stored away. Keep a flashlight nearby and look out for glowing eyes in the trees and bushes!

Its very family friendly, and if you are looking to go when its more quiet, then try to go off-season, or rent a canoe and go far out onto the water ;)

Midwest Surprise

The good news about camping in the “off” season is fewer crowds; the bad news is that many of the perks (concessions, boat rentals,etc) are not available. After summer during the week, the only campground available is  Quartzite (I believe there are two others plus a group campground). The bathrooms in Quartzite were new and very clean. Trails are plentiful and some are quite challenging but offer fantastic views. Trails are well marked. We were there on a cold, cloudy day but I think it is the best time to visit.Of all the Wisconsin State parks we have camped in recently, Devil’s Lake is the best!

One of the best WI state parks!

The campground is close to great hiking and lake activities. The restroom and showers were clean.

Picture perfect bluff and lake views

Devils Lake’s campground is a well situated campground within the park. I have only been able to camp there once after trying close to 10 times. This park tends to fill up months in advance and Reserve America requires a two night minimum during the high season. If you are able to lock in a site it will be well worth the effort however book well in advance if you plan on staying there.

Great Camping, tough to find availability 

The park has just started same day reservations, to allow the “rare” cancellation sites to be filled the sites are reserved months in advance.The area has  numerous  privately owned campgrounds if you can’t get a site in the park. It is well worth a visit,

Wisconsin’s most visited State park. Great trails and  views.

**I come here at least once a yr when I get the time. I have spent 3 birthdays at Devils Lake and can't wait for many more. **

One of my favorite places in Wisconsin!!

Camping here is awesome, loved swimming, kayaking, hiking and biking. Friendly staff and hosts. 

Fabulous camping / Hiking Summer Escape

We love Devil's Lake! It has incredible views and is absolutely breathtaking in the fall. It is also wonderful in the summer to go swimming and hike around. 

  

We've never camped overnight here, but have taken many trips to hike around. With it only being 45 minutes from Madison, it's a great day get away! 

  

Only drawbacks to Devils Lake are the crowds. It's popular (and for good reason!) so I would suggest hiking earlier in the day to avoid the larger crowds of people. I would also avoid going there when the mayflies have hatched because it can be unbearable.

Beautiful State Park with Ample Amenities

Very nice campground. Great place to do so many activities! Hiking, kayaking, climbing, swimming, fishing. 

Beautiful Campground

We love staying here in early May, before the hoards of day hikers descend. But really this is a state park you MUST visit. 

THINGS TO DO: There's a lake with swimming and boat rentals. There's a pub-type restaurant with local microbrew beer on tap and local ice cream. There's several park shelters for weddings or events. And the best hikes in this part of the world. There are all-ability paved paths to intense climbs to the top of the bluffs with unbeaten views. You can rock climb if you have the right gear. Of course, there is fishing too and I've seen people scuba dive here.

CAMPGROUND: There are 3 sections for camping. Quartzite- it's big and open, good for stargazing but not great if you want shade or privacy. The Northern Lights section has a lot more trees and a variety of spots with electrical hook up. The Ice Age sections are tents only. All of the sections have bathrooms that are well kept. 

There's a reason this place is so popular. It is gorgeous, despite being a little crowded. Plan your visit early or late in the season and enjoy what nature has to offer, while only being a short 20 min car ride from the downtown Dells area.

Large State Park with Excellent Hiking

We were at Devil’s lake state park 3 years ago pretty place, good hikes but so busy. The one loop has no privacy or trees. We enjoyed walking one of the trails to where the big blue Heron’s nest  it sounded like Jurassic Park when they feed their babies. I will add photos when I can access them. 
We hiked the gulch which was beautiful so green and lush. 

We stayed at Mirror Lake State Park this year it was so quiet and nice big site. We drove to Devil’s lake couldn’t get near it. You waited in traffic forever to get turned away the parking lots were full. People parked way down the roads walking in. If you were camping and went out for the day and came back good luck getting near the campgrounds. 

We like to go into Baraboo to the little village cafe great food and all homemade desserts. 

The crane foundation is a cool place to visit too. 

We bought wood from a guy down the road from Devil’s lake state park $5 for a wheelbarrow full but it wouldn’t burn.

This park is too busy for us we like it quieter. 

Busy place

Camped here in college and love it! Can’t wait to get back and do some climbing and hiking! 

Beautiful Lake Great Climbing 

We have stayed here many of times and always had a great trip. The campsite are big and spacious with plenty of room for two tents and a screen tent. The bathrooms are cleaned daily and always in good shape. The campsite comes with a picnic table and a good size fire pit for open grilling. There is so much to do in the area from hiking, boating, fishing, rock climbing and just relaxing. Something for everyone. 

Best campground in  Wisconsin 

Stayed in the Quartzite campground. Spacious sites with clean facilities. The park offers great hiking, swimming and kayaking. Plan ahead as it’s hard to get into on short notice. Only negative is that some of the sites can be a challenge to level your camper. 

Great Park

Ggreat place for the family. Beautiful hiking and of course the lake. Campgrounds have open spots for bigger rvs as well as shaded areas. Love it

Options galore

We stayed at Quartzite Campground and walked to the Visitor/Center and lake.  It is about a quarter mile walk up a steep hill to the Nature Center and then 300 feet on a trail from the Nature Center to the Visitor Center parking lot directly across from the north beach.  We stayed in site 10E but I would not recommend this site or any of the other electric sites and that side of the road.  The sites are very unlevel and even with all the leveling blocks we had we could not get our motorhome level. Our neighbor a  tent camper had a hard time finding a flat spot to put their tent and travel trailers were not level either.   The other side of the road was better but not completely level either.  

The lake water is very clear.  There is a lot to  do at the park and you could spend at least 4 or 5 days here.  It is the most popular WI State park and early reservations are required to stay in an electric site.  The showers and bathrooms are very clean.  The pictures are from the Tumbled Rock trail which connects the north and south beach.   It is mostly flat and paved.  You can get a really close look at the rocks with out climbing high.  Cell service is OK.  We have both AT&amp;T and Verizon and neither could stream video but we could connect to the internet.  We were surprised since the campground is 3 miles from Baraboo.   The town is very cute with 1850's buildings and a strong circus history as home to the Ringling Brothers.

Stay at Quartzite and walk to the Beach

Devil's lake is one of my favorite places in WI! When you get to the state park, you will see the lake. It is very clear, but I was way more impressed when I started hiking the bluffs! I had such an awesome time. It's an intense hike to say the least. The natural rocks form steps all the way to the top for beautiful views! I have hiked both bluffs and around the lake. I would highly recommend. 

Best place in WI

The campsite was well maintained and clean, very close to trails and the beach. We stayed at quartzite. The only downside is they haven’t been doing any dispersed camping for the past year apparently. We ended up paying $80 for 2 nights. Kind of a bummer when you’re not expecting it. 

No dispersed camping 

Stayed overnight in my quest to do the ice age hiking trail which happens to go through this park. The campsite honestly wasn't the best. However, the hiking was spectacular. Devils stairway proved to be quite a task. 

Breathtaking views

One of my favorite campgrounds i’ve been to! The hikes we’re the nicest i’ve seen in the surrounding areas and the campground is still my favorite! Plenty of trees and space between each campground. There looked like there was a lot of people there, but didn’t feel like it at all. People were out waking all hours of the night but all were very respectful of quiet hours and were just enjoying the beautiful weather.

Love!!

The best beach around, crystal clear, shallow water was perfect for our young kids to play in. Nice trails, can be challenging. Saturday got a bit too crowded, but otherwise it was a great stay.

Beautiful Park

Great, large campground conducive for both tent and trailer/RV camping. Different campsites have different amenities although each spot has a fire pit and picnic table. Only gave it four stars because the bathrooms weren’t open and we had to go off-site to get water. I don’t think they’d warmed up their pumps from the winter yet!

Cold but beautiful

We tent camped in the quartzite campground. Overall a pretty much wide open campground with virtually zero privacy so if you’re looking for that, look elsewhere. With that said, we enjoyed our stay as the sites along the perimeter are a little more private being along the tree line and decent space between each site. The park itself is beautiful and look forward to coming back 

Busy but enjoyable  

Three campgrounds, rv and tenting. Setup was easy, but I needed an additional 16 dollars to enjoy the park for 24 hrs. Large spaces. We drycamped at the quartzite campground and enjoyed our stay. They also have several doggy swimming areas, but only on the south side could she be in the water without a leash. 

Swimming, fishing and walking the many trails

First time here and it’s a beautiful campground for RVs and tent camping. This a more modern campground with many amenities; bath houses, camp stores, 
swimming, fishing, and hiking.  Beautiful bluffs surround Devils Lake that allow campers to hike up and see greats views of the lake.

Photos of Quartzite Campground — Devils Lake State Park

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