- Camping with fishing
The best camping in Dane County with fishing
96% (256) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dane County
Cedar Hills Campground
1. Cedar Hills Campground
94%
(320)
Mazomanie, WI · 40 sites · Tents, RVs
Cedar Hills is a wonderful private campground located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from historic Sauk City, WI and its many great restaurants. Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion and many communal spaces. Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love.
Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above. Cedar Hills is LGBTQ friendly.
Located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from Sauk City WI and 150 miles from Chicago.
Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion. Winter campers may enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and access with your snow machine Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love.
Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above and LGBTQ friendly.
Come and visit our 40 sites located on a breathtaking ridgeline with stunning views of the valleys below.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
The Heifer Pasture
2. The Heifer Pasture
99%
(38)
Cross Plains, WI · 1 site
Located on a hill side pasture on the properties back forty along the Ice Age Trail. This fenced off area within the pasture includes a small pond, walking trails, forest and prairie areas. There is a “feed shed” that is available to use (generator on site for electricity)otherwise just pitch a tent. Completely remote from any other houses.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$95
/ night
Badgerland Campground
3. Badgerland Campground
Stoughton, WI
Discover the charm of our family-run campground, uniquely nestled just outside Stoughton, Wisconsin, where a warm, welcoming atmosphere meets the beauty of nature. Located only 2 miles off the interstate and less than 20 minutes from downtown Madison, our campground is the perfect getaway for all types of campers, including seasonal visitors, overnight guests, and those looking for monthly stay specials.
As you immerse yourself in the heart of Badger and Packer country, you’ll find that we embrace all fans—don’t be surprised to see a few Bears flags flying on Sundays during the fall! Our campground prides itself on providing a memorable camping experience in a clean, safe, and tranquil environment. If you haven’t visited Badgerland recently, now is the perfect time to check out our ongoing upgrades and improvements based on guest feedback.
We offer a variety of weekend events and fun wagon rides for the kids, while parents can unwind at our on-site bar, perfect for catching the game. Our spring-fed swimming pond maintains a refreshing 69 degrees year-round, making it an ideal spot to cool off during those warm Wisconsin summers. For those who love fishing, we are conveniently located just 2.8 miles from the Lake Kegonsa public boat launch, and our on-site catch-and-release
Lake Kegonsa State Park
4. Lake Kegonsa State Park
100%
(3)
State park in Wisconsin · 82 sites
Discover Lake Kegonsa's serene waters, lush trails, and family-friendly camping.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
96% (256) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dane County
Cedar Hills Campground
1. Cedar Hills Campground
94%
(320)
Mazomanie, WI · 40 sites · Tents, RVs
Cedar Hills is a wonderful private campground located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from historic Sauk City, WI and its many great restaurants. Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion and many communal spaces. Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love.
Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above. Cedar Hills is LGBTQ friendly.
Located on a ridge above 800 acres of stunning DNR land and only a couple minutes drive from Sauk City WI and 150 miles from Chicago.
Enjoy great views and 2 miles of hiking trails, personal fire pits and private campsites with access to large pavilion. Winter campers may enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and access with your snow machine Founded in 1979 Cedar Hills has a long history and large community of regulars some of whom have maintained and added to their sites for decades, making this place truly a labor of love.
Large sections of this campground are clothing optional, and the whole campsite is strictly 18 and above and LGBTQ friendly.
Come and visit our 40 sites located on a breathtaking ridgeline with stunning views of the valleys below.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
The Heifer Pasture
2. The Heifer Pasture
99%
(38)
Cross Plains, WI · 1 site
Located on a hill side pasture on the properties back forty along the Ice Age Trail. This fenced off area within the pasture includes a small pond, walking trails, forest and prairie areas. There is a “feed shed” that is available to use (generator on site for electricity)otherwise just pitch a tent. Completely remote from any other houses.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$95
/ night
Badgerland Campground
3. Badgerland Campground
Stoughton, WI
Discover the charm of our family-run campground, uniquely nestled just outside Stoughton, Wisconsin, where a warm, welcoming atmosphere meets the beauty of nature. Located only 2 miles off the interstate and less than 20 minutes from downtown Madison, our campground is the perfect getaway for all types of campers, including seasonal visitors, overnight guests, and those looking for monthly stay specials.
As you immerse yourself in the heart of Badger and Packer country, you’ll find that we embrace all fans—don’t be surprised to see a few Bears flags flying on Sundays during the fall! Our campground prides itself on providing a memorable camping experience in a clean, safe, and tranquil environment. If you haven’t visited Badgerland recently, now is the perfect time to check out our ongoing upgrades and improvements based on guest feedback.
We offer a variety of weekend events and fun wagon rides for the kids, while parents can unwind at our on-site bar, perfect for catching the game. Our spring-fed swimming pond maintains a refreshing 69 degrees year-round, making it an ideal spot to cool off during those warm Wisconsin summers. For those who love fishing, we are conveniently located just 2.8 miles from the Lake Kegonsa public boat launch, and our on-site catch-and-release
Lake Kegonsa State Park
4. Lake Kegonsa State Park
100%
(3)
State park in Wisconsin · 82 sites
Discover Lake Kegonsa's serene waters, lush trails, and family-friendly camping.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Lindsay
October 2025
With kids
The Feed Shed was a great weekend getaway from the city. We enjoyed the quiet and the cows. Our puppy loved have space to explore. The ground beef and eggs were delicious.
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Kayla
September 2025
Tent
Cedar hills is a lovely hidden gem. It was so freeing to just be sunbathing naked in nature. There weren't too many people so there was enough room to space out. Felt very comfortable as 2 women campers. Dennis was great! Will definitely be frequenting next season.
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Clay
September 2025
16 ft car
Had an awesome time out there. Got to meet the owner, Dennis, which was great. The views are unreal, and there’s plenty of site options—whether you want to be up on the ridge looking out or down in the valley. Already looking forward to heading back next year.
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Jonathan
September 2025
Tent
This is our second time to cedar hills and again it was amazing. We were lucky enough to get site 20 with the swing and the beautiful view! The rains have for sure made it buggy but manageable! We had wonderful weather and we will be back again for sure it was quiet and everyone was polite and friendly
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Dan
August 2025
21 ft campervan
Absolutely beautiful views all around. Bit of a steep hill in and out but was able to make it up in my '93 truck no problem.
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Theresa
August 2025
Tent
Really liked this campground. It was very easy to get to and close to a town if you need anything but you wouldn’t know it as it was so quiet. There are a variety of sites to choose from very private to more open sites. The shower building was fantastic, nicest one I’ve ever been in on a campground. The water pressure is outstanding! Dennis was quite lovely and came around offering ice if you needed it. Lots of available firewood as well. I’m a solo woman camper and felt perfectly safe here. Would definitely come back here again.
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Jeff
July 2025
Weekend Trip to The Heifer Pasture
Great place with privacy and solitude yet close enough to Madison if needed. Kurt and family made sure we had everything we needed for the stay.
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Deacon
July 2025
Tent
The grounds were great! We were there on a Monday. So, we had the whole camp to ourselves. We had a wonderful time. We are discussing coming back out in the fall.
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tanmay
July 2025
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Samie
July 2025
Tent
Cedar hills campground was amazing to my fiance and I. We stayed in site nine and it was nice and private. We were able to live freely all weekend long.
We do recommend bringing foggers along for the bugs other than that everyone was friendly for the most part or stuck to themselves.
We were able to get up and go during the day and adventure out.
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AMBER
June 2025
With kids
Our stay exceeded expectations. The little house was clean, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed the isolation, scenery and neighborhood cows. The adventure started when it rained and we participated in an impromptu team building exercise of getting the car unstuck from the mud. We would definitely stay here again and I recommend it to anyone looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle to relax in nature.
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Jennifer
June 2025
With pets
This is a great, secluded little cabin. Kurt hooked up the generator so we had lights and a fan. Could also charge my phone. The cows were adorable!
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Haddayr
May 2025
Tent
Beautiful, well-organized park. Gorgeous views. I enjoyed meeting Dennis and getting a tour.
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Haleigh
May 2025
Tent
With pets
The campground was very well-maintained and clean. Close to a lot of hiking opportunities and in a beautiful area.
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Morgan
May 2025
Tent
My partner and I camped in a tent over Memorial Day weekend and had such a chill time. Dennis was very accommodating and we had a lot of space to ourselves, granted it was a cooler weekend. There’s a solid setup there and we felt our needs were taken care of with firewood, onsite toilets and options to shower if we’d like. Another camper was kind enough to help me jump my car when it died, so shout out to Rodney! I’m down with an adult only campsite as I’ve had some ~experiences~ camping around kids that were too loud for my personal speed.
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Jared
March 2025
Group trip
Great stay with beautiful scenery. Despite our late arrival at dark, we were well welcomed to the shed by Kurt. We were advised about the 4x4 suggestion to get to it but because of the post winter rain we opted to ride along in their ATVs. The shed was in great shape and well insulated, the wood stove did a great job even for those 30 degree nights. All amenities and many supplies were offered. Plenty of open land to hike and watch great scenery. Overall great hosts and response time for a great stay, definitely recommended.
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Gabriel
January 2025
Group trip
This was a nice get away place. I would recommend
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