96% (1.3K) • 261 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Waupun
Purplehaze Acres
1. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(964)
22mi from Waupun · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging
Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
We offer a variety of camping alternatives, with 7 tent sites, 1 group site, and a cabin. There is potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and, available for purchase, firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
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$40
/ night
Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
2. Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
100%
(11)
27mi from Waupun · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a small apple orchard on 5 acres and we have a big open field. We have a small playground and some picnic tables. Also, right next to the café and ice cream and parking lot. There are porta potties outside.
It is very scenic, nestled in the Kettle Moraine Forest. Very peaceful and private property surrounded by trees. You can see the stars well at night and we often have deer on the property. Dogs are welcome.
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$35
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Small Orchard on 150 acre Farm
3. Small Orchard on 150 acre Farm
93%
(57)
32mi from Waupun · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
CAMPSITE IS LOCATED IN THE ORCHARD. Please do not enter the main farm driveway. If you are not looking at Apple trees you are in the wrong place. Pets need to be on a leash and cleaned up after. Please do not leave them out of the orchard.
My grandfather purchased the property and everything you can see 360° around you in 1953. The orchard was started in 1962 and the large trees date back to that time and still produce apples.
My dad took over in 1985 and it has been part of my life ever since. After my dads passing in 2017 the property fell to me.
At it's peak there were 85 trees that produced 500 bushels of apples per season. All hand pruned, sprayed and picked. We sold them 5 days a week at local farmers markets.
Currently, about two dozen trees are maintained, the rest feed the local wildlife. An orchard is a year round commitment.
Enjoy your stay.
~Dale
This is a small working family orchard. Sites are rustic. RV and trailers can park on grass or the driveway. Tents ⛺ can set up on the grass. Sites are not marked. HipCamp requires that I list them separately for reservation purposes. The location is not busy. Maybe one or two reservations a weekend in the summer. Pick a spot you are comfortable & enjoy your stay. One picnic table on site. One fire pit. Minutes from the Rock River for paddling and fishing. No bathroom on site. No water onsite. No onsite camp host. My Uncle is your neighbor, so I will hear about any mischief you might get into.
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$23
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Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
4. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
95%
(22)
State forest 33mi from Waupun · 303 sites
One of Wisconsin’s best lake camping destinations also has a curious glacial history.
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Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
5. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
79%
(12)
State forest 30mi from Waupun · 32 sites
Live like an Ice Age human in a huge state forest near Milwaukee.
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Leon's Lakeview Campground
6. Leon's Lakeview Campground
98%
(112)
35mi from Waupun · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This site is a 25-acre parcel of land which is part of the "Niagara Escarpment" and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago along with beautiful sunsets. Consists of approximately 20 acres of wildflowers and prairie grasses and 5 acres of woodlands. There are grass walking trails around the entire perimeter and three spacious campsites to choose from. Conveniently located, just minutes away from High Cliff State Park, Calumet County Park, Columbia Park, Mulberry Lane Farm, LaClare Creamery, Ziegler Winery, shopping, restaurants, supper clubs, live music venues and much more.
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$50
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Cricket Ranch
7. Cricket Ranch
99%
(344)
35mi from Waupun · 5 sites
We are honored to again be named one of the Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin for 2024. Thank you to our guests for your wonderful reviews and helpful suggestions! And a special thank you to one of our guests, Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark, for featuring Cricket Ranch in his YouTube series "Outdoors Unsupervised: Survival Season 6".
Learn more about this land:
Cricket Ranch is a crazy combo of Nature's past, present, and future. The property was a farm with 75% of it corn fields until 30 years ago. It has been virtually untouched since then and in just a few decades it has reinvented itself as a forest. Chambers Creek runs thru the west side of the property. As a headwater of the Milwaukee River, it is part of the Great Lakes Basin and a source for Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has identified Chambers Creek as an Exceptional Resource Water (ERWs), Less than 10% of Wisconsin waterways carry this designation. What we do (or don't do) now affects the Great Lakes later. And you'll find fossils in the rock walls of some of the earliest examples of complex life on Earth (from 460 mya, Ordovician, Cambrian). No digging required. Seriously. How they got there is a very long story in the making and involves ancient inland seas, plate tectonics, glaciers, German immigrants, and 19th-20th century farming.
Off the Beaten Path @ Cricket Ranch provides a true back to nature environment for campers, sometimes called "backcountry camping". Located on 50 acres of private forest, field, and valley, our campsites are very secluded and separated by acres of woodland. Each layout is unique, embracing what nature has provided. Backpacking (or wagoning) to your camp from the parking area is necessary as the 5' wide paths do not accommodate cars/trucks.
Hiking distance from parking area: (1) Camp Cricket is 600 Ft. (2) Haen Hollow is 250 ft. (3) Rocky Top is 700 ft. (4) Grapeline is 1000 ft.
Feel fee to explore the land! We are located near the Niagara Escarpment so, as previously mentioned, you might even find a 460 million year old fossil on one of the field rock walls. Keep it! So we can keep a count of how many are found, and out of an overabundance of curiosity, please let us know and send some pics of your find.
Chambers Creek provides a spot to cool your feet, stone step, or just listen to the relaxing sound of a babbling brook. The creek is overgrown with brush so access is limited but we do have a trail that follows the creek for about 300 yds. We intend to clear some more of the underbrush in the near future to allow for better enjoyment and management of this invaluable natural resource.
Near by:
Kettle Moraine National Forest is a 10 minute drive, boasting great hiking and the can't-miss-it view from atop Parnell Tower.
Lake Ellen has a nice no-fee public boat landing just 2 miles away. The lake has clear water and is stocked periodically with Pike and Walleye. It is surprising how un-busy this lake is so bring your boat, kayak, paddle board, and/or assorted flotation devices and check it out. Our parking area can accommodate boat trailers during your stay.
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$40
/ night
A Vegetable & Flower Farm
8. A Vegetable & Flower Farm
98%
(54)
36mi from Waupun · 1 site · Tent, RV
Our little chunk of paradise is about 8 acres. It is a diverse piece of land allowing for micro environments. A hilltop with an orchard a few terraced garden beds, about an acre or so of wooded area with a waterway down below, and another 1.5 acre of garden, intermixed with pasture, out buildings and our home. The land is surrounded by 120 acres of adjacent farmland. Across our street is wetlands and woods. Adjacent to the 120 acres of farmland is another 80 acres of public hunting land. We are blessed to live so close to nature without a view of a neighbors house. Stars, crickets, frogs, woodcocks in spring, hummingbirds and sandhill cranes in summer, and more all in abundance at our Willoway Farm.
We bought our home in 2006. Before then it was in the same family that settled there in 1840s-1850s. At one time there was a log cabin, then they built our cream city brick farmhouse in 1893. The farm in the 1980s and before was a dairy farm. When we bought it half of where you see the garden was either grass or part of the conventional farm adjacent to our property. Our farm logo is taken from the builder of the barn-many pioneer barn builders often signed their barn work with a symbol. We liked the symbol and kept it to use as our own yet honor the builder of our barn. We have great appreciation for those that built with such beautiful large trees and all by hand. The Produce Wash Building is a timber frame built by Dan our farm owner and farm doer. The timber frame was made from reclaimed timbers and reclaimed barn siding, the shingles were made from scratch by Dan also.
Learn more about this land:
Willoway Farm is a small scale organic vegetable &and flower farm established in 2007, located 35 minutes north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's situated upon a glacial hill over looking a Milwaukee river flowage to the south and the kettle moraine state forest to the northwest. Our 8 acre land with cut flower & heirloom vegetable garden is surrounded by over 200 acres of uninhabited land, ( Farmland & state wild land). We are just 5 minutes from hiking trails into the state forest, which is beautiful all times of the year! A 55 acre secluded lake with public access is only 1.5 miles from Willoway - we hear the fishing is good. New now is across the street is a 283 acre land trust- Biehl Nature Preserve on Lake Twelve. The roads near the farm traverse through mixed forest and farm land with only slight traffic offering exceptional bicycling! The camp space is primitive and private yet offers gentle vistas upon the surrounding landscape with often both amazing sunrises and sunsets - situated upon the high point of the farm nestled in a young apple orchard. We have a spacious outhouse on site. We feel so fortunate live and farm where we do & love offering the natural beauty it offers to others. Our garden is lush with flowers, herbs and vegetables great for observing our plethora of pollinators.
There are so many places to visit within 10 miles of our Campsite. A favorite is Riveredge Nature Center only 9.6 miles offering 3 miles of trails including 1 mile along Milwaukee River. Riveredge Nature Center has vast landscapes with so many lovely native wild flowers.
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$55
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Pondfront RV Site near Road America
9. Pondfront RV Site near Road America
100%
(43)
36mi from Waupun · 1 site
Our pond front RV site is located on the northern tip of the Kettle Moraine Forest within 300 yards of the hiking trails. 2 miles from the gates at Road America, Elkhart Lake WI, and Elkhart’s swimming, biking trails and great restaurants. 30 Amp power and water hook ups for RV's are available. The Kettle Moraine Ice AgeTrail is just across the pond. The Glenbeulah Millpond offers fishing and kayaking and we provide free use of our kayak and row boat. Local suppliers usually have a bunch of firewood for the included firepit and we include a nice table and chairs for your picnics. Swimming is near by at Elkhart Lake and the mountain biking trails in the Kettle Moraine Forest are wonderful. There is WiFi. We have a dog that is overly friendly and will hang out near your camper. If you want to bring your pets we ask that you talk with us first to make sure they will all get along. We do not have a sewer connection for your black and grey water tanks but there is a dump station just 4 miles away. There are no toilet facilities on site.
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$40
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Sandhill Station State Campground
10. Sandhill Station State Campground
100%
(1)
State park 41mi from Waupun · 14 sites
Discover the serene oak savanna of Sandhill Station State Campground.
High Cliff State Park
11. High Cliff State Park
90%
(15)
State park 42mi from Waupun · 118 sites
Soaring cliffs overlook Wisconsin's largest lake at this aptly named park.
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Harrington Beach State Park
12. Harrington Beach State Park
100%
(1)
State park 48mi from Waupun · 65 sites
Discover Harrington Beach State Park's scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.
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Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
13. Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
100%
(17)
38mi from Waupun · 2 sites
Learn more about this land:Hi there! We are Wild Wisco Waters and we offer canoe overnight sandbar camping trips on the Wisconsin River near the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Wisconsin. Meet us at the Dekorra landing free parking lot in Poynette and we'll bring you upriver with all the paddling gear you'll need for your river adventure. Paddle downriver and find a sandbar to call your own for the night! Build a bonfire, set up your tent, and enjoy a night under the stars. In the morning pack up camp and paddle downriver to your take out where your car is waiting for your next journey. The initial price includes the Pine Island Overnight Trip Package ($100) that includes a two-day canoe rental, upriver shuttle, and all of your paddling equipment. Additional tickets include a two-day canoe rental priced per person ($25/person/day) with all of your paddling equipment. We are a family-owned and operated outfitter that can create custom trips to fit our camper's unique needs. We also offer day paddle trips and guided fishing tours. We can accommodate large groups and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Call anytime! 608.617.0998We are dedicated to connecting people with the wonders of Wisconsin's beautiful waterways and are excited to help plan your next great summer adventure!
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$100
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Lake Ponder
14. Lake Ponder
97%
(78)
40mi from Waupun · 1 site · Tent, RV
Back in the 1800s the land conditions were ideal for a raspberry farm. The original settler's barn and farmhouse were still standing in 1960 when our family obtained the land. Since then, old buildings have diminished back to Earth. What used to be a small creek is now a small pond and trout stream. We have a cabin, outhouse, outdoor shower and other camping accommodations depending on the camping experience you are looking for!
Reconnect with nature, find your tranquility, enjoy the wildlife, be amazed by the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There's swimming, or just relaxing here!
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$48
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Sky High Camping Resort
15. Sky High Camping Resort
100%
(10)
40mi from Waupun · 21 sites
Welcome to Sky High Camping Resort, where we offer a unique blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities that make your camping experience unforgettable. Nestled in the stunning Baraboo Bluffs of Wisconsin, our resort is designed to provide a perfect escape into nature while ensuring comfort and fun for all ages.
At Sky High Camping Resort, we pride ourselves on continuously enhancing your stay with exciting features. Our two swimming pools cater to all guests, with a popular children's wading pool that parents love. The spacious sun deck surrounding the pools offers ample seating, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to relax and soak up the sun.
Summer camping in Wisconsin is a delight, and our resort is the ideal destination to enjoy it. From Memorial Day through our festive Halloween weekend in October, we host a variety of scheduled events each weekend. Join us for hayrides, family movie nights, and other fun activities that create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.
Celebrating over 60 years of family camping, Sky High Camping Resort is dedicated to providing a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. We appreciate our returning guests and invite newcomers to discover the charm of our resort. Come experience the joy of camping at Sky High, where adventure and relaxation await!
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$88
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The G Farm
16. The G Farm
98%
(152)
41mi from Waupun · 1 site
Ever want to leave your job and unite with nature? Me too, after 10-plus years of tax preparation, I found myself with a desire to farm and to become closer to the food we take for granted. This farm is unique in that it was cleared and stripped of its topsoil and its fill was sold off to the state. What was left behind was a pond and some poor farmland. I purchased this less desirable property inexpensively and have been working tirelessly to regenerate the property to a farm that mimics nature and our natural ecosystem. I have planted over 1000 trees and perennial shrubs to move this property into an oak savannah-like natural farming system. In 2015 I purchased this property without any farming experience and have begun to transform this property into a beautiful destination. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into our ecosystem.
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$42
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The summer camp experience
17. The summer camp experience
99%
(142)
46mi from Waupun · 3 sites
Camp Shin-Go-Beek is a youth summer camp located in central Wisconsin. When we're not running summer camp, we open the property up to Hipcampers. We have multiple large campsites for tent camping. The property is located on 2 quiet lakes, with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The swimming area has a great beach and a diving raft (depending on the season). We also have a large dining hall for indoor activities, and several outdoor program areas. We are just south of the Chain-o-lakes and Waupaca, so there's plenty to do a short drive away.
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Maple Street Retreat
18. Maple Street Retreat
99%
(49)
46mi from Waupun · 1 site
Beautiful campsite located in a small lake community right up the street from Goose lake beach and boat landing. Get ready to pack your days with lake time goodness of all sorts! Level lot that is easy to back into. Goose lake is a 81 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. It offers great swimming, fishing and kayaking as well as wake hours from 11-5:30. We have a great campfire area and picnic table on site. The campsite is located 25 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. This is an RV/camper site with electric hookup available no water or sewer. Pets are allowed, but MUST BE LEASHED and under control at all times.
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$29
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Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
19. Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
95%
(10)
46mi from Waupun · 1 site
Cozy Up This Winter at Our Lakefront Retreat
Welcome to our happy place—a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath lake home perfect for a peaceful winter escape. Start your mornings with a hot drink as you watch the sunrise through the picture windows overlooking the snow-covered, private lake, or step onto the new deck to enjoy the crisp winter air.
Inside, you’ll stay cozy and entertained. The newly remodeled, fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for hearty winter meals, including an oven, coffee maker, electric skillet, and a Weber grill for those who enjoy winter grilling.
The main floor features a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a full bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two full beds—plus another full bath, giving everyone space to unwind.
Evenings are perfect for curling up in front of the large curved-screen TV with dozens of DVDs for movie nights. Or head to the lower level to enjoy a full-size pool table, board games, and cards—ideal for snowy nights indoors.
Outside, winter brings one of the property’s favorite features: excellent ice fishing on the private, stocked lake. Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it for the first time, the calm winter setting makes for an unforgettable experience.
While the kayaks and rowboat rest for the season, there’s still plenty to explore nearby. Westfield offers a natural spring, local pubs and grills, consignment shops, and an Amish market. The roads remain open for ATVs, making winter adventures even easier.
If you’re seeking quiet, beauty, and cozy fun, our lake home is the perfect winter retreat. We can’t wait to share it with you!
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$180
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Glamping in Southern Kettle Moraine
20. Glamping in Southern Kettle Moraine
100%
(11)
48mi from Waupun · 1 site
Just off the Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine, settle in for some glorious glamping! You'll find all the work done for you in this beautiful space with cozy beds appointed in luscious linens. Let the gentle breezes blow or turn on the heater and stoke up the fire. All set up for solitude and self-care, our camper is a great place to rest and restore. Enjoy a blissful evening in nature in our very comfortable "3 bedroom" (three pop-out bed) camper, plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy.
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96% (1.3K) • 261 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Waupun
Purplehaze Acres
1. Purplehaze Acres
98%
(964)
22mi from Waupun · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging
Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
We offer a variety of camping alternatives, with 7 tent sites, 1 group site, and a cabin. There is potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and, available for purchase, firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
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$40
/ night
Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
2. Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers
100%
(11)
27mi from Waupun · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a small apple orchard on 5 acres and we have a big open field. We have a small playground and some picnic tables. Also, right next to the café and ice cream and parking lot. There are porta potties outside.
It is very scenic, nestled in the Kettle Moraine Forest. Very peaceful and private property surrounded by trees. You can see the stars well at night and we often have deer on the property. Dogs are welcome.
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Small Orchard on 150 acre Farm
3. Small Orchard on 150 acre Farm
93%
(57)
32mi from Waupun · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
CAMPSITE IS LOCATED IN THE ORCHARD. Please do not enter the main farm driveway. If you are not looking at Apple trees you are in the wrong place. Pets need to be on a leash and cleaned up after. Please do not leave them out of the orchard.
My grandfather purchased the property and everything you can see 360° around you in 1953. The orchard was started in 1962 and the large trees date back to that time and still produce apples.
My dad took over in 1985 and it has been part of my life ever since. After my dads passing in 2017 the property fell to me.
At it's peak there were 85 trees that produced 500 bushels of apples per season. All hand pruned, sprayed and picked. We sold them 5 days a week at local farmers markets.
Currently, about two dozen trees are maintained, the rest feed the local wildlife. An orchard is a year round commitment.
Enjoy your stay.
~Dale
This is a small working family orchard. Sites are rustic. RV and trailers can park on grass or the driveway. Tents ⛺ can set up on the grass. Sites are not marked. HipCamp requires that I list them separately for reservation purposes. The location is not busy. Maybe one or two reservations a weekend in the summer. Pick a spot you are comfortable & enjoy your stay. One picnic table on site. One fire pit. Minutes from the Rock River for paddling and fishing. No bathroom on site. No water onsite. No onsite camp host. My Uncle is your neighbor, so I will hear about any mischief you might get into.
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$23
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Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
4. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
95%
(22)
State forest 33mi from Waupun · 303 sites
One of Wisconsin’s best lake camping destinations also has a curious glacial history.
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Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
5. Kettle Moraine State Forest (Pike Lake Unit)
79%
(12)
State forest 30mi from Waupun · 32 sites
Live like an Ice Age human in a huge state forest near Milwaukee.
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Leon's Lakeview Campground
6. Leon's Lakeview Campground
98%
(112)
35mi from Waupun · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This site is a 25-acre parcel of land which is part of the "Niagara Escarpment" and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago along with beautiful sunsets. Consists of approximately 20 acres of wildflowers and prairie grasses and 5 acres of woodlands. There are grass walking trails around the entire perimeter and three spacious campsites to choose from. Conveniently located, just minutes away from High Cliff State Park, Calumet County Park, Columbia Park, Mulberry Lane Farm, LaClare Creamery, Ziegler Winery, shopping, restaurants, supper clubs, live music venues and much more.
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$50
/ night
Cricket Ranch
7. Cricket Ranch
99%
(344)
35mi from Waupun · 5 sites
We are honored to again be named one of the Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin for 2024. Thank you to our guests for your wonderful reviews and helpful suggestions! And a special thank you to one of our guests, Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark, for featuring Cricket Ranch in his YouTube series "Outdoors Unsupervised: Survival Season 6".
Learn more about this land:
Cricket Ranch is a crazy combo of Nature's past, present, and future. The property was a farm with 75% of it corn fields until 30 years ago. It has been virtually untouched since then and in just a few decades it has reinvented itself as a forest. Chambers Creek runs thru the west side of the property. As a headwater of the Milwaukee River, it is part of the Great Lakes Basin and a source for Lake Michigan. Wisconsin has identified Chambers Creek as an Exceptional Resource Water (ERWs), Less than 10% of Wisconsin waterways carry this designation. What we do (or don't do) now affects the Great Lakes later. And you'll find fossils in the rock walls of some of the earliest examples of complex life on Earth (from 460 mya, Ordovician, Cambrian). No digging required. Seriously. How they got there is a very long story in the making and involves ancient inland seas, plate tectonics, glaciers, German immigrants, and 19th-20th century farming.
Off the Beaten Path @ Cricket Ranch provides a true back to nature environment for campers, sometimes called "backcountry camping". Located on 50 acres of private forest, field, and valley, our campsites are very secluded and separated by acres of woodland. Each layout is unique, embracing what nature has provided. Backpacking (or wagoning) to your camp from the parking area is necessary as the 5' wide paths do not accommodate cars/trucks.
Hiking distance from parking area: (1) Camp Cricket is 600 Ft. (2) Haen Hollow is 250 ft. (3) Rocky Top is 700 ft. (4) Grapeline is 1000 ft.
Feel fee to explore the land! We are located near the Niagara Escarpment so, as previously mentioned, you might even find a 460 million year old fossil on one of the field rock walls. Keep it! So we can keep a count of how many are found, and out of an overabundance of curiosity, please let us know and send some pics of your find.
Chambers Creek provides a spot to cool your feet, stone step, or just listen to the relaxing sound of a babbling brook. The creek is overgrown with brush so access is limited but we do have a trail that follows the creek for about 300 yds. We intend to clear some more of the underbrush in the near future to allow for better enjoyment and management of this invaluable natural resource.
Near by:
Kettle Moraine National Forest is a 10 minute drive, boasting great hiking and the can't-miss-it view from atop Parnell Tower.
Lake Ellen has a nice no-fee public boat landing just 2 miles away. The lake has clear water and is stocked periodically with Pike and Walleye. It is surprising how un-busy this lake is so bring your boat, kayak, paddle board, and/or assorted flotation devices and check it out. Our parking area can accommodate boat trailers during your stay.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$40
/ night
A Vegetable & Flower Farm
8. A Vegetable & Flower Farm
98%
(54)
36mi from Waupun · 1 site · Tent, RV
Our little chunk of paradise is about 8 acres. It is a diverse piece of land allowing for micro environments. A hilltop with an orchard a few terraced garden beds, about an acre or so of wooded area with a waterway down below, and another 1.5 acre of garden, intermixed with pasture, out buildings and our home. The land is surrounded by 120 acres of adjacent farmland. Across our street is wetlands and woods. Adjacent to the 120 acres of farmland is another 80 acres of public hunting land. We are blessed to live so close to nature without a view of a neighbors house. Stars, crickets, frogs, woodcocks in spring, hummingbirds and sandhill cranes in summer, and more all in abundance at our Willoway Farm.
We bought our home in 2006. Before then it was in the same family that settled there in 1840s-1850s. At one time there was a log cabin, then they built our cream city brick farmhouse in 1893. The farm in the 1980s and before was a dairy farm. When we bought it half of where you see the garden was either grass or part of the conventional farm adjacent to our property. Our farm logo is taken from the builder of the barn-many pioneer barn builders often signed their barn work with a symbol. We liked the symbol and kept it to use as our own yet honor the builder of our barn. We have great appreciation for those that built with such beautiful large trees and all by hand. The Produce Wash Building is a timber frame built by Dan our farm owner and farm doer. The timber frame was made from reclaimed timbers and reclaimed barn siding, the shingles were made from scratch by Dan also.
Learn more about this land:
Willoway Farm is a small scale organic vegetable &and flower farm established in 2007, located 35 minutes north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's situated upon a glacial hill over looking a Milwaukee river flowage to the south and the kettle moraine state forest to the northwest. Our 8 acre land with cut flower & heirloom vegetable garden is surrounded by over 200 acres of uninhabited land, ( Farmland & state wild land). We are just 5 minutes from hiking trails into the state forest, which is beautiful all times of the year! A 55 acre secluded lake with public access is only 1.5 miles from Willoway - we hear the fishing is good. New now is across the street is a 283 acre land trust- Biehl Nature Preserve on Lake Twelve. The roads near the farm traverse through mixed forest and farm land with only slight traffic offering exceptional bicycling! The camp space is primitive and private yet offers gentle vistas upon the surrounding landscape with often both amazing sunrises and sunsets - situated upon the high point of the farm nestled in a young apple orchard. We have a spacious outhouse on site. We feel so fortunate live and farm where we do & love offering the natural beauty it offers to others. Our garden is lush with flowers, herbs and vegetables great for observing our plethora of pollinators.
There are so many places to visit within 10 miles of our Campsite. A favorite is Riveredge Nature Center only 9.6 miles offering 3 miles of trails including 1 mile along Milwaukee River. Riveredge Nature Center has vast landscapes with so many lovely native wild flowers.
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Pondfront RV Site near Road America
9. Pondfront RV Site near Road America
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36mi from Waupun · 1 site
Our pond front RV site is located on the northern tip of the Kettle Moraine Forest within 300 yards of the hiking trails. 2 miles from the gates at Road America, Elkhart Lake WI, and Elkhart’s swimming, biking trails and great restaurants. 30 Amp power and water hook ups for RV's are available. The Kettle Moraine Ice AgeTrail is just across the pond. The Glenbeulah Millpond offers fishing and kayaking and we provide free use of our kayak and row boat. Local suppliers usually have a bunch of firewood for the included firepit and we include a nice table and chairs for your picnics. Swimming is near by at Elkhart Lake and the mountain biking trails in the Kettle Moraine Forest are wonderful. There is WiFi. We have a dog that is overly friendly and will hang out near your camper. If you want to bring your pets we ask that you talk with us first to make sure they will all get along. We do not have a sewer connection for your black and grey water tanks but there is a dump station just 4 miles away. There are no toilet facilities on site.
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Sandhill Station State Campground
10. Sandhill Station State Campground
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State park 41mi from Waupun · 14 sites
Discover the serene oak savanna of Sandhill Station State Campground.
High Cliff State Park
11. High Cliff State Park
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State park 42mi from Waupun · 118 sites
Soaring cliffs overlook Wisconsin's largest lake at this aptly named park.
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Harrington Beach State Park
12. Harrington Beach State Park
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State park 48mi from Waupun · 65 sites
Discover Harrington Beach State Park's scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.
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Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
13. Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping
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38mi from Waupun · 2 sites
Learn more about this land:Hi there! We are Wild Wisco Waters and we offer canoe overnight sandbar camping trips on the Wisconsin River near the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Wisconsin. Meet us at the Dekorra landing free parking lot in Poynette and we'll bring you upriver with all the paddling gear you'll need for your river adventure. Paddle downriver and find a sandbar to call your own for the night! Build a bonfire, set up your tent, and enjoy a night under the stars. In the morning pack up camp and paddle downriver to your take out where your car is waiting for your next journey. The initial price includes the Pine Island Overnight Trip Package ($100) that includes a two-day canoe rental, upriver shuttle, and all of your paddling equipment. Additional tickets include a two-day canoe rental priced per person ($25/person/day) with all of your paddling equipment. We are a family-owned and operated outfitter that can create custom trips to fit our camper's unique needs. We also offer day paddle trips and guided fishing tours. We can accommodate large groups and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Call anytime! 608.617.0998We are dedicated to connecting people with the wonders of Wisconsin's beautiful waterways and are excited to help plan your next great summer adventure!
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Lake Ponder
14. Lake Ponder
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40mi from Waupun · 1 site · Tent, RV
Back in the 1800s the land conditions were ideal for a raspberry farm. The original settler's barn and farmhouse were still standing in 1960 when our family obtained the land. Since then, old buildings have diminished back to Earth. What used to be a small creek is now a small pond and trout stream. We have a cabin, outhouse, outdoor shower and other camping accommodations depending on the camping experience you are looking for!
Reconnect with nature, find your tranquility, enjoy the wildlife, be amazed by the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There's swimming, or just relaxing here!
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Sky High Camping Resort
15. Sky High Camping Resort
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40mi from Waupun · 21 sites
Welcome to Sky High Camping Resort, where we offer a unique blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities that make your camping experience unforgettable. Nestled in the stunning Baraboo Bluffs of Wisconsin, our resort is designed to provide a perfect escape into nature while ensuring comfort and fun for all ages.
At Sky High Camping Resort, we pride ourselves on continuously enhancing your stay with exciting features. Our two swimming pools cater to all guests, with a popular children's wading pool that parents love. The spacious sun deck surrounding the pools offers ample seating, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to relax and soak up the sun.
Summer camping in Wisconsin is a delight, and our resort is the ideal destination to enjoy it. From Memorial Day through our festive Halloween weekend in October, we host a variety of scheduled events each weekend. Join us for hayrides, family movie nights, and other fun activities that create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.
Celebrating over 60 years of family camping, Sky High Camping Resort is dedicated to providing a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. We appreciate our returning guests and invite newcomers to discover the charm of our resort. Come experience the joy of camping at Sky High, where adventure and relaxation await!
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The G Farm
16. The G Farm
98%
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41mi from Waupun · 1 site
Ever want to leave your job and unite with nature? Me too, after 10-plus years of tax preparation, I found myself with a desire to farm and to become closer to the food we take for granted. This farm is unique in that it was cleared and stripped of its topsoil and its fill was sold off to the state. What was left behind was a pond and some poor farmland. I purchased this less desirable property inexpensively and have been working tirelessly to regenerate the property to a farm that mimics nature and our natural ecosystem. I have planted over 1000 trees and perennial shrubs to move this property into an oak savannah-like natural farming system. In 2015 I purchased this property without any farming experience and have begun to transform this property into a beautiful destination. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into our ecosystem.
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The summer camp experience
17. The summer camp experience
99%
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46mi from Waupun · 3 sites
Camp Shin-Go-Beek is a youth summer camp located in central Wisconsin. When we're not running summer camp, we open the property up to Hipcampers. We have multiple large campsites for tent camping. The property is located on 2 quiet lakes, with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The swimming area has a great beach and a diving raft (depending on the season). We also have a large dining hall for indoor activities, and several outdoor program areas. We are just south of the Chain-o-lakes and Waupaca, so there's plenty to do a short drive away.
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Maple Street Retreat
18. Maple Street Retreat
99%
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46mi from Waupun · 1 site
Beautiful campsite located in a small lake community right up the street from Goose lake beach and boat landing. Get ready to pack your days with lake time goodness of all sorts! Level lot that is easy to back into. Goose lake is a 81 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. It offers great swimming, fishing and kayaking as well as wake hours from 11-5:30. We have a great campfire area and picnic table on site. The campsite is located 25 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. This is an RV/camper site with electric hookup available no water or sewer. Pets are allowed, but MUST BE LEASHED and under control at all times.
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Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
19. Bear Den Lake House, Westfield, WI
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46mi from Waupun · 1 site
Cozy Up This Winter at Our Lakefront Retreat
Welcome to our happy place—a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath lake home perfect for a peaceful winter escape. Start your mornings with a hot drink as you watch the sunrise through the picture windows overlooking the snow-covered, private lake, or step onto the new deck to enjoy the crisp winter air.
Inside, you’ll stay cozy and entertained. The newly remodeled, fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for hearty winter meals, including an oven, coffee maker, electric skillet, and a Weber grill for those who enjoy winter grilling.
The main floor features a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a full bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two full beds—plus another full bath, giving everyone space to unwind.
Evenings are perfect for curling up in front of the large curved-screen TV with dozens of DVDs for movie nights. Or head to the lower level to enjoy a full-size pool table, board games, and cards—ideal for snowy nights indoors.
Outside, winter brings one of the property’s favorite features: excellent ice fishing on the private, stocked lake. Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it for the first time, the calm winter setting makes for an unforgettable experience.
While the kayaks and rowboat rest for the season, there’s still plenty to explore nearby. Westfield offers a natural spring, local pubs and grills, consignment shops, and an Amish market. The roads remain open for ATVs, making winter adventures even easier.
If you’re seeking quiet, beauty, and cozy fun, our lake home is the perfect winter retreat. We can’t wait to share it with you!
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Glamping in Southern Kettle Moraine
20. Glamping in Southern Kettle Moraine
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48mi from Waupun · 1 site
Just off the Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine, settle in for some glorious glamping! You'll find all the work done for you in this beautiful space with cozy beds appointed in luscious linens. Let the gentle breezes blow or turn on the heater and stoke up the fire. All set up for solitude and self-care, our camper is a great place to rest and restore. Enjoy a blissful evening in nature in our very comfortable "3 bedroom" (three pop-out bed) camper, plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Lindsey
2 weeks ago
2 nights at Purplehaze Acres
It was a lovely place to unwind! I wish I could bottle up the smell of the woodfire stove. Daryl's the nicest host. I would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for having us again :)
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Amber
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This place is truly magical. The perfect getaway. It’s a must visit.
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Bailey
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Staying at Stone Ridge cabin was an amazing escape from city life. A perfect place to curl up with a good book around the woodstove. Very please with the ammenities and cooking supplies. The bed and sheets were dirty, but nothing we couldn't handle.
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Mia
February 2026
With pets
This was such a special stay and Darryl was incredibly accommodating and generous. Brought us freshly laid eggs:) the campsites look so cute too. We stayed in the tiny house and had such a cozy weekend with beautiful stars and sunsets:)
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Denise
February 2026
With pets
Great experience and great hosts! The view was spectacular and the cabin warm.
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Mitch
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Second visit, many more to come. The cabin is such a gem and a wonderful place to disconnect for a quick weekend away. Darryl has been extremely helpful and responsive.
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Lora
January 2026
With kids
Nice place to enjoy nature, very peaceful. The wood-burning stove keeps the cabin warm and cozy.
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Sam
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Fantastic place! Can’t wait to come back. It was perfectly warm and comfortable in the cabin even with snow outside. Darryl’s systems were intuitive and easy to use. Super proactive and responsive host who clearly cares about the property. Definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a lovely escape.
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ALEX
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Stayed at the cabin during winter. Wonderful small cabin. Wood stove and great views. Host was responsive and available. Would stay again.
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Michelle
December 2025
With pets
I planned an impromptu getaway and Darryl was wonderful about the last minute notice. It WAS a little more “rustic” than I had planned but it was still great. A much needed peaceful and relaxing trip!
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Rose
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The G Farm
What a cozy, snowy retreat at the G Farm. I was looking for picturesque solitude and I got it!
The tiny house was perfect for just me and my watercolor paints. The space heater kept me plenty warm even though it seems that we are actually having a proper winter this year in Wisconsin. Comfy, cozy, and very private.
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Jessica
December 2025
Tent
Darryl is a fantastic host and we had so much fun camping here! The sites are perfect and we really enjoyed being able to grab some hot cocoa packets from the camp store! Would definitely like to come back!
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Lottie
November 2025
With pets
Super nice area! Spacious and lots of camp sites to offer. Staying in the cabin was really cozy. The stove and usb charging was really nice. Wood burning to stay warm, was something new that we enjoyed.
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Shayna
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This was our second time staying at Darryl’s property and absolutely loved it. They provide all the perfect elements for a beautiful grounding get away.
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Zac
October 2025
15 ft campervan
Amazing view I had a blast owners are super nice and friendly I felt right at home definitely coming back next year I give it 15 out of 10 lol
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Ashley
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Clean, private, and spacious. Easy, wide walk in with wagons. Jay brought us a big haul of firewood. Would recommend.
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Red Rosie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Above and beyond! That's how Brenda and her family role. They are the most genuinely kind and caring people. They truly treat you like family.
I took my 2 kiddos (ages 8 and 9) and our dog, for a fall camping adventure. The property is absolutely beautiful. Their are 3 campsites right on the river. We happened to be the only people there, so we had it to ourselves! But, would be a perfect spot if you have a larger group to book all 3 sites together.
Brenda and her family truly made us feel like family. We had a couple bumps in the road- it was my first time taking my kids camping by myself, but they made me feel like I had a safety net, in case anything happened. I felt completely safe and it put my mind at ease.
My daughter said if she could rate her stay, she'd give it "450 trillion out of 5 stars". My son said, the experience was, "one for the books"- meaning he had so much fun, he can't stop talking about it. :)
Aside from the top notch host, they offer things to do, like kayaking and fishing. They will even drive you to a place to start and you'll finish at your campsite. They have 2 docks right on the river, which offer gorgeous views of sunset and sunrise. Also, just to bask in the peacefulness surrounding you.
I could go on and on about how amazing our experience was... but you should check it out for yourself!
We can't wait to go again!! We're already planning our next adventure there!
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Anne
October 2025
With kids
We had a lovely weekend stay. The hosts were welcoming and helpful. The camper was very cozy. And the location was convenient for state park exploration.
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Jess
October 2025
Tent
Very cute site, so private and peaceful with a beautiful setting. Plenty of dry wood available for purchase, and love the little outdoor store. Thank you for sharing your space.
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David
October 2025
Tent
With kids
It was very nice, and very scenic. The camp areas are as advertised. I drive a mini-van, and we got rained out on our final morning, and driving out was a little dicey. I also wish that we had brought extra TP, as the outhouse ran out. But otherwise, quite a good deal.
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