Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Jen L.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

Mixed Bag

The Pinewoods Campground is an odd mix. The comfort station (ie flush toilets with sinks and baby changing station) and shower facility is well maintained and centrally located to the camp ground with nearby playground, field area, and a little free library. The bathrooms located closest to the campsites are pit toilets that are lit at night, toilet paper provided, and hand sanitizer. The individual campsites are good sized (some with electric hookup for RVs) with dirt/pine needle ground instead of gravel areas which are more comfortable for tents. The tall trees keep the area shaded and cool even on hot summer days. The shade limits ground growth which pro - limits mosquitoes, but con - leaves clear eye-lines from one site to the neighbors. Kettle Moraine Forest - South as a park area has miles of trails for hiking, biking, skiing, and horse back riding. But individual trail areas are spread miles apart and driving or biking between sites is often required.

Overall its a great area for families or inexperienced/unsure campers but if you're looking to get out into nature and away from civilization this isn't the place for you. Also if you are a family with young children then loop 1 (campsites 1-36) which is a 24hour quiet zone should not be your first choice.

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  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit by Jen L., August 23, 2018