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Sandhill Station State Campground is located near Lake Mills, Wisconsin, featuring flat terrain with a mix of grasslands and wooded areas. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Aztalan State Park and Rock Lake.

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Sandhill Station State Campground — Lake Mills Wildlife Area is located in Wisconsin

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43.04762812 N
88.91222775 W

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Harnischfeger County Park

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29 min from Janesville, WI
33 min from Madison, WI
47 min from Milwaukee, WI
1 hr 8 min from Fond du Lac, WI

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Tawnie T.

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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Beautiful, but maybe not for the middle of summer

The sites are all very remote; no onsite rangers or anything like that. Beautiful walk in sites, no carts to haul gear so pack light! The sites are really near some stagnant water, though, so WAY too many mosquitoes, even with the really intense bug spray. We were there in mid-June on one of the hottest weekends of the year (planned about 2 months in advance and quite unexpected heat wave) and we were massacred the second we walked into the site.

I do believe these would be lovely sites in the fall or Spring, though.

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Jimmy P.

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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016

Really nice, quiet semi-rustic camping experience

Sandill Station is right outside Lake Mills, WI, right off the Glacial Drumlin bike trail. It features 15 campsites and 1 group campsite in an oak savanna, with varying degrees of shade. What makes this campground a bit different is that all 15 standard sites are carry-in only. The parking lot is anywhere from 100-500 yards from the campsite, depending on which one you choose. There isn't anywhere to buy firewood, so buy from a local resident/gas station. There are showers/flush toilets at the nearby Glacial Drumlin office in Lake Mills, but none on site, only pit toilets.

The campsite we were on was spacious, private, and beautiful. We had two large oak trees on either side of our site, giving us a good amount of mixed shade. We walked over to Mud Lake (in the park), and only saw sandhill cranes flying, not standing in the water. Also nearby is Aztalan State Park and Aztalan museum. The state park is beautiful grassland and prairie, and the Crawfish River flows along side the park. There are hiking trails as well as guide tour booklets. The museum has a small fee, but is a collection of Native American artifacts as well as things from local residents and their ancestors.

Overall, the campground is a nice choice if you want a private, quiet getaway into the oak savanna of southern Wisconsin. I wouldn't go in the middle of summer, due to the limited shade, but it was very nice in early fall.

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What amenities and facilities are available at Sandhill Station Campground?

Sandhill Station Campground offers 15 standard campsites and 1 group campsite set in a beautiful oak savanna with varying degrees of shade. All 15 standard sites are carry-in only, with a parking lot separate from the camping area. The campground's location right off the Glacial Drumlin bike trail makes it particularly appealing to cyclists. Facilities are minimal, as this is a more remote camping experience with no on-site rangers. Pack light as there are no carts available to transport your gear to the campsites.

What do reviews say about Sandhill Station Campground?

Sandhill Station Campground is appreciated for its remote, peaceful setting in an oak savanna with sites offering varying amounts of shade. The campground's location right outside Lake Mills and its proximity to the Glacial Drumlin bike trail are notable features. The walk-in sites offer a secluded camping experience, though visitors should be prepared to carry all gear from the parking area without the aid of carts. Mosquitoes can be problematic in summer months due to nearby stagnant water, so bringing effective bug spray is highly recommended, especially in June.

Is Sandhill Station Campground part of Glacial Drumlin State Park?

No, Sandhill Station Campground is not part of Glacial Drumlin State Park. It is located within the Lake Mills Wildlife Area. However, the campground is positioned right off the Glacial Drumlin bike trail, providing easy access to this popular trail system. The campground's location just outside Lake Mills, Wisconsin makes it a convenient base for exploring both the wildlife area and accessing the bike trail.

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