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Feb 28, 2015

Wisconsin Campgrounds

Hello, can anyone suggest good campgrounds, private or state park, near Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells and Door County in June? We will be in a 36' fifth wheel and like 50 amp FHU but can do with water and electric. Pool is nice but not necessary. Need clean and safe campgrounds. Thanks!
  • Be aware that state parks in Wisconsin have no hookups other than electric, and many of those may not be 30 amp. Also, a large trailer such as the OP has will be limited as to sites it will fit in. That said, Wisconsin has some of the nicest SPs in the country. :)

    Another option around Wisconsin Dells is the KOA. They do have big-rig sites; most are in their lower level, which is VERY close to the train, which runs frequently - one drawback. If they have a site that fits you in their upper level, I strongly recommend it. Nice owners who care about the CG and the folks who stay there. Convenient to downtown, the Ducks rides, the boats, and the water parks.

    Rocky Arbor is nice but will be noisy toward the back end of the CG, as it backs up right to the interstate.
  • RinconVTR wrote:


    Near Milwaukee? Ummm....well. Jellystone is nearest (avoid if possible).

    If this reply is referring to the Jellystone in Caledonia, I could not agree more. Nice park, but not a good value for the money, especially if you do not have children with you.
  • Door Country - Peninsula State Park (and no other!)

    Wisconsin Dells - Stand rock, Holiday Shores, or Rocky Arbor state park

    Near Milwaukee? Ummm....well. They aren't the best, but not bad either. Jellystone is nearest (avoid if possible). Lazy Days in West Bend (pretty good country feel with a super nice fishing/frog pond). River Bend in Watertown (nice waterslide onsite). Or KOHLER-ANDRAE state park (awesome hiking trails and beach area for hot days). Those are the closest options to Milwaukee.
  • Near the dells I like to camp at Stand Rock Campground. For a camper of your size I'm partial to the full hook-up sites that do not have any sites behind them as they are quite deep (i.e. sites 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, etc.). Campground is very quiet, has very clean and modern restrooms, and has a nice pool and game room.

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