Mendota County Park
Amanda D.
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2016

Clean comfortable campground in a suburban park

This campground is pleasant but literally in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I stayed in this campsite while driving across the country last July 2015 and came upon this campground as a good no reservations option for staying near Madison, WI. I stayed at site 10 near the back of the main loop close to the park border. While the park offered nice bathrooms with showers and many amenities, waking up from my tent in the morning to the sounds of morning rush hour traffic on the road not 100 yds away was quite un pleasant. The sites are mostly shaded with many trees and grass to put the tent on and they are well spaced so as not to feel too crowded. The park offered lake access with swimming, fishing and a boat launch, a playground and volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. The lake was beautiful – I only wish the campground was closer . . . maybe they should have switched the playground and campground. There were suburban houses beyond the edge of the park that could be seen from our tent site.
On the upside the park was not far from downtown Madison where I drove to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants. Madison was a very wonderful town and I couldn’t recommend it more. I can’t say as much for this campground. Overall the location and layout of the park was confusing and definitely not advised to those seeking a respite in nature though it may be perfect for families looking to dip their toes into the idea of camping.

  • Review photo of Mendota County Park by Amanda D., June 27, 2016
  • Review photo of Mendota County Park by Amanda D., June 27, 2016
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  • Review photo of Mendota County Park by Amanda D., June 27, 2016
  • Review photo of Mendota County Park by Amanda D., June 27, 2016
  • Review photo of Mendota County Park by Amanda D., June 27, 2016