- Waterside Camping
The best waterside camping near Mount Pleasant
99% (347) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Pleasant
Ice Age Retreat
1. Ice Age Retreat
99%
(58)
38mi from Mount Pleasant · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Surrounded by the Kettle Moraine Forest, we purchased this property in October of 2022 to be closer to nature and to share this property with you. We look forward to hosting you. The forest provides many opportunities enjoy! Close to the Ice Age Hiking Trail, Blad Bluff Scenic Overlook within walking distance of our retreat. Hiking, Moutain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoe, Horse Back Riding and much more
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Private Lake Mary Channel Camping
2. Private Lake Mary Channel Camping
100%
(6)
23mi from Mount Pleasant · 1 site
Tent Camping Site on Lake Mary’s Channel. Private place to pitch a couple tents, hammocks, enjoy a campfire, and most importantly enjoy access to Lake Mary & Lake Elizabeth via a short channel which is only steps from the door of your tent!
The channel is shallow, while you cannot swim from the campsite to the lake you can easily launch kayaks and after 850ft of paddling you are out on Lake Mary!
15minute safe sidewalk or quiet neighborhood road walk to Lance Park from camping site. The park also has ample parking. Drive time from camping site to the park is only 2minutes! Lance Park has a wonderful pubic beach swimming area. The water quality of Lake Mary is amazing with great clarity and no algae or seaweed growth. It also has a public boat launch. The park also hosts the “AquaNut” Water Show every Wednesday and Saturday nights in the summer!
Lance Park also has a clean and very large handicap accessible porta potty that can be used 24/7.
Twin Lakes has a cute Main Street with lots of fun to be had. There are also several restaurant/bars on Lake Mary or Lake Elizabeth.
Lake Elizabeth can be accessed by a small waterway that connects the lakes. Kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes can easily float under a lower foot and car bridge. Larger and taller motorized boats cannot move between lakes.
This camping site offers such a fun and inexpensive way to get outdoors this summer!
Pets
Campfires
from
$49
/ night
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
3. Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
83%
(9)
State park 19mi from Mount Pleasant · 224 sites
Illinois’ only beach ridge shoreline sits within an hour of the city.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
99% (347) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Pleasant
Ice Age Retreat
1. Ice Age Retreat
99%
(58)
38mi from Mount Pleasant · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Surrounded by the Kettle Moraine Forest, we purchased this property in October of 2022 to be closer to nature and to share this property with you. We look forward to hosting you. The forest provides many opportunities enjoy! Close to the Ice Age Hiking Trail, Blad Bluff Scenic Overlook within walking distance of our retreat. Hiking, Moutain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoe, Horse Back Riding and much more
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Private Lake Mary Channel Camping
2. Private Lake Mary Channel Camping
100%
(6)
23mi from Mount Pleasant · 1 site
Tent Camping Site on Lake Mary’s Channel. Private place to pitch a couple tents, hammocks, enjoy a campfire, and most importantly enjoy access to Lake Mary & Lake Elizabeth via a short channel which is only steps from the door of your tent!
The channel is shallow, while you cannot swim from the campsite to the lake you can easily launch kayaks and after 850ft of paddling you are out on Lake Mary!
15minute safe sidewalk or quiet neighborhood road walk to Lance Park from camping site. The park also has ample parking. Drive time from camping site to the park is only 2minutes! Lance Park has a wonderful pubic beach swimming area. The water quality of Lake Mary is amazing with great clarity and no algae or seaweed growth. It also has a public boat launch. The park also hosts the “AquaNut” Water Show every Wednesday and Saturday nights in the summer!
Lance Park also has a clean and very large handicap accessible porta potty that can be used 24/7.
Twin Lakes has a cute Main Street with lots of fun to be had. There are also several restaurant/bars on Lake Mary or Lake Elizabeth.
Lake Elizabeth can be accessed by a small waterway that connects the lakes. Kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes can easily float under a lower foot and car bridge. Larger and taller motorized boats cannot move between lakes.
This camping site offers such a fun and inexpensive way to get outdoors this summer!
Pets
Campfires
from
$49
/ night
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
3. Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
83%
(9)
State park 19mi from Mount Pleasant · 224 sites
Illinois’ only beach ridge shoreline sits within an hour of the city.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Bryan
January 2026
Tent
Easy to find and location was great. Very quiet and private. Would do a return visit. Chris was very responsive if I reached out but I didn't have any issues so didn't have a lot of interaction. Appreciate Chris for allowing my the privilege to camp on his property. I would like to return for another camp there.
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Kasie
November 2025
20 ft campervan
Nice private location with great access to trails including the Ice Age Trail. Another site located across field at a good distance allowing plenty of space for all. Will definitely be back.
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Heidi
October 2025
23 ft travel trailer
We have stayed here in the past and have enjoyed the peace and quiet. It's a perfect camping spot. Chris is an awesome host!
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Viviane
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Chris was accommodating and helpful. The site came with water and wood. A lot of room. Dogs loved it too!
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Megan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I had an awesome time camping at Steve’s thoughtfully laid out campground. The ground was soft and level so the tents were super comfy. Lots of seating on stumps surrounding a clean fire pit. Watching the moon reflect on the water was magical!
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David
October 2025
Tent
Great site! Host is friendly. Plenty of firewood, well-maintained compost toilet. Good access to hiking and regional attractions. No complaints.
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Malaika
September 2025
Tent
Steve’s campsite was a lovely quiet spot that was private enough that we felt comfortable sleeping in the tent without the cover up. It was really peaceful and the trees covering the spot made it very secluded despite being in a neighborhood! Steve was very responsive and attentive as a host. 11/10 would stay there again!
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Katie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot to relax and view the stars at night! It feels really secluded when you get to your site, there’s 1 more in the vicinity but you still have plenty of privacy. You may hear some road noise during the day but it gets quiet and serene as it gets dark. Host was kind and communicative, she even came by around checkout to see if we needed any help. All around a great time, I can’t wait to spend another night here again in the future
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Christian
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Quiet and secluded campsite with lots of space. The site came with lots of good firewood which was super nice to not have to worry about.
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Joseph
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
We camped w a 20 ft trailer rv. It was a nice quiet semi remote site. Nature and peace n quiet. And mosquitoes. We had tiki torches n citronella n spray n really enjoyed our stay. Firewood was supplied n great quality. Until it rained, lol.
Definitely will be coming back again.
Thanks for the great spot
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Pat
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful place.
And great location -- near the Ice Age Trail, and Old World Wisconsin.
Great hosts!
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Yasmine
August 2025
Tent
This spot is perfect for a one tent camp. You could tell the owner put a lot of work into this spot. The two dogs we brought did really well off leash and loved diving off the docks at Lake Mary.
Check out Cup of Joe in town for good coffee. Make sure to bring your kayaks ( we did not ) as the little creek does take you straight to the lake.
Lastly this spot is hidden within a neighborhood just as an fyi, but I definitely think it’s worth trying out.
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Nicholas
August 2025
16 ft car
Very quiet and secluded. Free firewood available so that was nice. Lots of bugs when we were there, but we were prepared.
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William
August 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Good spot for us. Places to walk, nice cleared area to camp. Thank you.
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Christian
August 2025
Tent
The location of this campsite is prime for exploring the South Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest. It felt very private and secluded. The water situation was confusing, the spigots were not working but there was an unmarked water jug left by the toilets.
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Kris
August 2025
Tent
Great little spot so close to the ice age trail. I was able to walk over to the trail which was great. Plenty of room and nice view of night skies! Loads of firewood. There were even a few trees for my hammock. Would definitely book again.
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Andrew
August 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Great location in a beautiful, secluded spot, off the beaten track. Very quiet. Only 2 sites, and the other was unoccupied when we were there.
Composting toilet available. Firewood provided. Water provided (container, not hookup). Bring your own electrons.
Hosts very genial and helpful.
Loved it!! Peace!
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hadley
July 2025
16 ft campervan
What an incredible spot! Quiet, pretty, well-maintained. Easy to find, and near a ton of trails. Host was super-responsive and helpful. It was exactly what we needed.
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Alexia
July 2025
22 ft pop-up camper
Group trip
Absolutely beautiful site. Zero complaints. Would stay again.
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Shannon
July 2025
Tent
With pets
It was a great spot. We had two dogs and there was plenty of room for them to run around.
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