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Painted Turtle Campsite

Hosted by Steve · Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
4 guests max
92%
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10 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Waterfront Tent Site on Lake Mary’s Channel Pitch your tent just steps the Lake Mary Channel! Enjoy a private, peaceful camping experience on lake’s secluded channel. Whether you’re hanging a hammock between the trees or gathering around the campfire, this site serves as your personal gateway in Twin Lakes, WI. • Pristine Water: Lake Mary is known for its incredible clarity and lack of seaweed/algae, making it a dream for paddlers. • Complimentary firewood for your campfires, all I ask is that you please be respectful of how much you use because I want to offer this amenity to all guests this summer! Local Fun at Lance Park (2-Min Drive / 15-Min Walk) A safe sidewalk or quiet neighborhood stroll leads you to Lance Park, which offers: • Swimming: A wonderful public beach with great water quality. • Entertainment: Catch the famous “AquaNut” Water Show every Wednesday and Saturday night during the summer! • Convenience: Lance Park’s bathrooms are open from 7am to 10pm, 24/7 access to a clean, handicap-accessible porta potty facility porta potty, with ample parking. The Twin Lakes Lifestyle Experience the charm of a classic lake town. The site is just minutes away from: • Downtown Twin Lakes: A cute Main Street with local shops and energy. • Dining: Several popular restaurant-bars are located right on the shores of Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth. Note: The channel is too shallow to launch even small kayaks or paddle boards from, and it is too shallow for swimming directly at the campsite. The public beach at Lance Park is your go-to spot for a dip or launch your personal watercraftRelaxed Lake Channel Camping: Level Ground Camping A curated, comfortable space for up to 4 adults (two medium-sized tents) to unplug and explore the Twin Lakes. We’ve done the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Our site is thoughtfully prepared to ensure your stay is as smooth as the water on Lake Mary. The Campsite Comforts • Level Campsite Cleared: Forget sleeping on rocks or roots. We’ve carefully leveled and raked the site to create a soft, stump-free surface for your tents. • Hammock Ready: Plenty of space to string up a couple of hammocks and enjoy the day. • The Campfire Experience: We encourage campfires! To get you started, we provide complimentary firewood—perfect for s’mores, campfire cooking, and evening storytelling. Waterfront Campsite Adventure • The Best of Lake Mary: Spend your days at the nearby public beach, which features a pristine swimming area and a public boat launch. • Evening Entertainment: Don’t miss the exciting "AquaNut" Water Ski Shows every Wednesday and Saturday night! • Campsite Fishing: fish right from your site, the shallow channel is rich with large fish that can be seen all day Facilities and Convenience • Daytime (7 AM – 10 PM): Access to clean, well-lit public restrooms at the beach. • After Hours: A large, wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available 24/7 at the park for your convenience.
What to expect
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit. Wood is provided, if you use a very large amount of wood please consider leaving a tip 🙂
Pets allowed
On leash. I have neighbors that I like, please be respectful! If your dog stays in the campsite he or she can be off leash. Thanks!
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
7am - 10pm Access to clean, well-lit public restroom at Lance Park Beach, also located at Lance Park is a 24/7 large, clean wheelchair-accessible porta-potty
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from lake or pond
No showers
Bathe in lake. Lake Mary is very clear and clean! Lake Showers are the best kinda shower anyways, right?!!
Pack it out
Please carry out what you bring in, thanks!
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Laundromat is only a 3min drive from the campsite!
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be available
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
Late check-out may be available
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Painted Turtle Campsite

92%
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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Relaxed Lake Channel Camping: Level Ground Camping A curated, comfortable space for up to 4 adults (two medium-sized tents) to unplug and explore the Twin Lakes. We’ve done the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Our site is thoughtfully prepared to ensure your stay is as smooth as the water on Lake Mary. The Campsite Comforts • Level Campsite Cleared: Forget sleeping on rocks or roots. We’ve carefully leveled and raked the site to create a soft, stump-free surface for your tents. • Hammock Ready: Plenty of space to string up a couple of hammocks and enjoy the day. • The Campfire Experience: We encourage campfires! To get you started, we provide complimentary firewood—perfect for s’mores, campfire cooking, and evening storytelling. Waterfront Campsite Adventure • The Best of Lake Mary: Spend your days at the nearby public beach, which features a pristine swimming area and a public boat launch. • Evening Entertainment: Don’t miss the exciting "AquaNut" Water Ski Shows every Wednesday and Saturday night! • Campsite Fishing: fish right from your site, the shallow channel is rich with large fish that can be seen all day Facilities and Convenience • Daytime (7 AM – 10 PM): Access to clean, well-lit public restrooms at the beach. • After Hours: A large, wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available 24/7 at the park for your convenience.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table

Reviews

92% Recommend13 ratings · 10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Nice quiet site on waterside
Tent · With kids ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
Nice quiet site on a canal with wildlife passing through. Boys had fun watching the animals and listening to the frogs at night.
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Carl W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Love it!
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
My favorite campsites in the Midwest!!!! So easy and beautiful
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Kate R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
Site was absolutely gorgeous and full of little wild life around! Host is super kind and easy to communicate with. We had an amazing time here
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Haley B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
Very quiet. Lake is very close by for activities. Stores are also close by for last minute runs. Overall great campsite
J
Justin R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Beautiful quiet spot!
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
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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Malaika C.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
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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Megan R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Camping with Dogs
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
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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Yasmine G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
Such a great spot! Beautiful and easy to get to !
K
Kate R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Nice small camp site
Tent · With pets ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
The site is exactly as advertised. Due to storms i wasnt able to check out lake mary sadly but im sure having a direct channel into the lake would have been nice. The camp site is small and very close to 2 back yards from neighbors so unfortunately you have to be pretty quiet. You also may have trouble pitching a very large tent due to the small size of the site. Overall a good place to camp thanks for the experience 👍
J
Jordan C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Dog friendly camping retreat
Tent ·
Painted Turtle Campsite
Great spot to camp. Firewood provided!! Would definitely recommend it.
T
Taylor O.
1 year on Hipcamp

Location

Twin Lakes, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Steve B.

Joined in June 2025

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