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Thornton's Rafting Resort and Campground

17 RV Sites, 4 Cabins, 3 Tent Sites, 1 Mobile Home, 2 Onsite RV/Trailers

Thornton's Rafting Resort and Campground in Athelstane, Wisconsin, provides RV sites, cabins, and tent camping alongside the Peshtigo River's whitewater rafting access in Marinette County's Northwoods country — a family-friendly resort whose on-site Camp Inn bar with billiards, darts, foosball, and video games gives guests the indoor social space that the Peshtigo River country's wet-weather rafting days specifically warrant, and whose proximity to one of Wisconsin's premier whitewater rivers makes it the natural overnight destination for guests coming to paddle the Peshtigo's technical Class II through IV drops. The resort's combination of water recreation access, diverse accommodation, and the social programming that the Camp Inn sustains gives it the multi-dimensional character that river resort campgrounds at their best consistently deliver. RV sites, cabins, and tent camping areas give the resort the accommodation range to serve the full spectrum of Peshtigo River adventure visitors — from families in cabins who want the river adjacent experience without tent camping to hardcore paddlers in tent sites who want the most immersive connection to the river environment. The Camp Inn bar's pool table, darts, foosball, and video games provide the evening social infrastructure that river resort campgrounds sustain most effectively when the outdoor programming shifts indoors after a full day of whitewater. Pets are welcome. The Peshtigo River through Marinette County is Wisconsin's most technically challenging and most widely respected whitewater river — a waterway whose watershed in the Nicolet National Forest and the Peshtigo River State Forest sustains Class II through Class IV rapids across its multiple run sections from the Caldron Falls Flowage downstream to the Lake Noquebay corridor. The First and Second Drop sections on the lower Peshtigo provide the Class IV technical rapids that Wisconsin whitewater kayakers and experienced rafters specifically pursue in a state where the generally flatwater river network makes the Peshtigo's gradient exceptional, while the Upper Peshtigo's continuous Class II-III paddling delivers the sustained exciting water that guided commercial raft trips specifically feature. Marinette County's Northwoods landscape — the Peshtigo River State Forest's 225,000 acres of northern Wisconsin mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the Caldron Falls and High Falls Flowages, and the Mountain Bay State Trail's rail-trail cycling through the Marinette County forest — gives resort guests the complete northern Wisconsin outdoor recreation portfolio beyond the river itself. The Peshtigo Fire Museum in the city of Peshtigo, 30 miles east, commemorates the October 8, 1871 fire that killed approximately 1,500 to 2,500 people on the same night as the Great Chicago Fire — one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history, historically overshadowed by the Chicago fire's greater national news coverage despite its far larger death toll. Thornton's Rafting Resort and Campground operates through the Northwoods season from spring through fall, with the spring high-water rafting season from April through June providing the most powerful and most technically demanding Peshtigo River conditions and the summer season delivering the most comfortable camping weather. Fall color in Marinette County's northern Wisconsin forest peaks from early October through mid-October in a maple, aspen, and birch display that the Peshtigo River corridor specifically frames with river reflections and forested bank foliage that river-level paddling reveals in its most intimate form. Reserve sites and cabins ahead for Memorial Day weekend and the peak spring whitewater season, when Peshtigo River visitor traffic fills the Athelstane corridor's limited accommodation.

from $49/night

Pearl Lake RV Campground

63 RV Sites, 8 Tent Sites

Pearl Lake RV Campground in Redgranite, Wisconsin, offers 63 RV sites and eight tent sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 40 feet. Back-in and pull-through categories at multiple amperages join an outdoor pool, mini-golf, ball field, beach, and on-site dining. Sixty-three sites span back-in 20/30/50-amp water-and-electric, back-in 20/30-amp water-and-electric, and pull-thru 20/30-amp water-and-electric categories, carrying water and electric, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two things to plan around: the sites carry water and electric but not sewer, so manage tank capacity and use the dump station, and the 40-foot cap rules out larger rigs. Eight tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, personal mailboxes, and a snack bar handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a lake, pond, and beach alongside. Mini-golf, a recreation center, clubhouse, game room, ball field, sports courts, walking trails, a playground, pavilion, on-site dining, and a bar fill the grounds, with boating nearby. Pets are welcome. Redgranite sits in Waushara County's central Wisconsin lake country, named for the quarries that supplied paving stone across the Midwest a century ago. The surrounding chain of lakes, state fishery areas, and the Wild Rose hatchery corridor give the area a quiet recreational character. Summer is decisively the season in central Wisconsin. Reserve well ahead for July and August weekends.

from $35/night

Hattie Sherwood Campground

20 RV Sites, 12 Tent Sites

Situated on the shores of Big Green Lake in the central Wisconsin village of Green Lake, Hattie Sherwood Campground offers RV sites and tent sites with elevated views of the lake through a mature hardwood canopy—a natural setting that takes advantage of Big Green Lake's status as the deepest inland lake in Wisconsin, with a maximum depth of 237 feet that gives the water an unusually clear, cold quality distinctive among the state's glacially formed lakes. The campground's wooded bluff position provides dappled shade throughout the day that moderates summer temperatures and enhances the visual appeal of the lakeside setting. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit, and the campground's facilities include bathrooms, showers, a dump station, and a boat ramp giving guests direct lake access from within the property. A children's playground and walking trails make the campground functional for families with younger guests, and the pet-friendly policy accommodates travelers with dogs. The recently added permanent pier on the lake extends the guests' connection to the water, and firewood is available for purchase on-site for campfire evenings under the Green Lake hardwood canopy. Hattie Sherwood Beach, directly across the street from the campground, provides a sandy swimming beach and additional shoreline access that complements the campground's bluff-side position above the lake. Kayaks, canoes, and rowboats are available for rent nearby, and the marina on Green Lake supports more expansive boating for guests bringing their own watercraft or seeking charter options on the lake. Fishing on Big Green Lake targets walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and panfish across a season that extends from ice-out in spring through the fall fishing window. The village of Green Lake hosts an active summer and fall community event calendar, with local dining options, ice cream shops, and the historic Heidel House Resort and Spa providing additional amenity access for campground guests within walking distance or a short drive of the campground. The Green Lake Conference Center, one of the oldest conference centers in the country, draws event-related visitors to the community throughout the season, and the surrounding Marquette County landscape provides additional hiking and scenic driving options for guests exploring beyond the immediate lake area. Hattie Sherwood Campground is open through the warm-weather camping season, with summer representing the peak period for lake swimming, boating, and fishing. Green Lake's cold, clear water makes it an appealing swimming destination even during the warmest weeks of summer, when shallower lakes warm to less comfortable temperatures. Advance reservations are recommended for summer holiday weekends, when the campground's lakeside position and immediate beach access make it one of the more sought-after sites in central Wisconsin's lake country. Big Green Lake's cold, clear water—maintained by the lake's unusual depth and the cold spring inputs that feed it from the surrounding limestone formations—gives it a water quality that supports exceptional trout fishing and a swimming experience distinctly different from the warmer, shallower lakes that are more common in central Wisconsin's glaciated landscape.

from $33/night

Wildwood Outdoor Adventures & Campground

73 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites

Wildwood Outdoor Adventures and Campground in Eagle River, Wisconsin, offers 73 RV sites and 10 tent sites directly on the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 102 feet. Pond water view and premium back-in categories in both full-hookup and water-and-electric versions join boat docks, kayak rentals, and floating boat slips. Seventy-three sites span pond water view back-in 30/50-amp, pond water view back-in 30/50-amp water-and-electric, premium back-in 30/50-amp, and premium back-in 30/50-amp water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted, sized to 102 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Every category comes in both a full-hookup and a water-and-electric version, which lets you choose the setting and the hookup level independently — a sensible structure. One hundred two feet accommodates the longest coaches with a tow. Every site gets a fire ring and picnic table. Ten tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, and private family shower rooms handle the practical side. Floating boat slips, a full dock, and kayak rentals open the chain for boating, canoeing, and kayaking, with a lake, pond, river, walking trails, biking, a playground, community fire pit, and productive birding filling the rest. The Eagle River Chain is the largest freshwater chain in the world — 28 glacially carved lakes connected end to end across more than 3,000 acres. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

HTR Door County Campground & RV Resort

84 RV Sites, 7 Cabins, 7 Glamping Sites, 20 Cottages, 2 Houses

HTR Door County Campground & RV Resort in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, offers deluxe back-in RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, sized to 45 feet, alongside cabins on a big-rig-friendly property behind a gated entrance. An outdoor pool, clubhouse, game room, and on-site dining bring resort-level camping to the heart of the Door Peninsula. Deluxe back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Cabins serve guests traveling without a rig. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout and a gated entrance controlling access. Check-in is after 2:00pm and check-out before 11:00am. Pets must be leashed at all times — remote collars do not count — and should never be left unattended. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a clubhouse, game room, arcade, and on-site dining for other hours. Sports courts, volleyball, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the grounds, with planned activities through the season and swimming, boating, and birding from the area. A beach, lake, river, state park, golf course, amusement park, and wineries are all nearby. Pets are welcome. Egg Harbor sits on the Door Peninsula, a 70-mile arm reaching into Lake Michigan with five state parks, working cherry orchards, artist communities, and a shoreline alternating between sandy beaches, limestone bluffs, and sheltered harbors. The village holds one of the peninsula's densest concentrations of restaurants, galleries, and waterfront access. Summer is decisively the season on Door County. Reserve well ahead.

from $49/night

Sun Retreats Fond Du Lac East

20 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 3 Tent Sites

Tucked into the rolling hills of Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine region, Sun Retreats Fond Du Lac East spreads across 103 wooded acres near Glenbeulah, offering a resort-scale camping experience in one of the state's most distinctive natural landscapes. Whether you're planning a summer weekend getaway or searching for a seasonal home base with plenty of breathing room, this well-developed resort delivers the kind of facilities that make packing up the RV an easy decision. The Kettle Moraine region—carved out by glaciers and defined by forests, wetlands, and rolling terrain—provides a dramatic natural backdrop from the moment you pull through the gate. Sites at Sun Retreats Fond Du Lac East accommodate both seasonal residents and short-term visitors, with wooded RV pads and cabin rentals available for those who prefer not to bring their own rig. Three heated swimming pools—a kiddie pool, a mid-sized pool, and a sports pool—give every generation their own lane to cool off in during the warm months. Mini golf, shuffleboard courts, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball round out the active recreation lineup, while the on-site arcade provides an indoor option when afternoon storms roll through. A dog park, trading post, snack bar, and laundry facilities keep the resort self-sufficient for days when leaving sounds like too much effort. Nature trails wind through the wooded property, providing easy walking access to the glacially sculpted terrain that defines the Kettle Moraine. Kettles, eskers, and drumlin formations—visible remnants of the great ice sheets that retreated from this part of Wisconsin thousands of years ago—make even a casual trail walk feel like a geology field trip. Cool mornings in the Kettle Moraine bring mist that settles into the low hollows, and the tree canopy holds a particular quiet that makes the resort feel considerably wilder than its amenity list might imply. Step beyond the property and the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest beckons with hundreds of miles of trails built for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian riding. Road America, the beloved motorsport circuit in Elkhart Lake, draws racing fans from across the Midwest throughout the summer and fall season. The lakefront city of Fond du Lac is a quick drive north for dining, provisioning, and recreation on the southern shore of Lake Winnebago, while the scenic back roads and small villages of the Kettle Moraine corridor reward unhurried afternoon drives. Sun Retreats Fond Du Lac East operates seasonally and experiences its highest demand during summer weekends when all three pools, the courts, and the trails hit full capacity simultaneously. Laundry facilities and a full slate of on-site services keep extended stays comfortable without requiring daily trips to town. Both seasonal and short-term reservations fill quickly once summer approaches, so booking early is strongly advised. Whether you're after a long weekend exploring the Kettle Moraine or looking to plant roots for the entire camping season, this resort offers the right combination of natural setting and resort-quality amenities. Lock in your dates and secure your spot in Wisconsin's glacial heartland.

from $39/night

Wedges Creek Hideaway

12 RV Sites, 5 Cabins, 1 House

On the wooded banks of Wedges Creek in Greenwood, Wisconsin—in the dairy country and mixed hardwood forest of Clark County that sits in the geographic heart of the state—Wedges Creek Hideaway operates a third-generation family farm turned camping destination with a brick oven pizza restaurant, disc golf course, hiking trails, and a creek-side setting that gives the campground a character entirely its own. The Saturday evening pizza-with-music tradition, the disc golf course through the woods, the gaga ball pit, and the creek that runs through the property reflect a deliberate investment in the experiential dimensions of camping that distinguishes a family operation from a formulaic campground. When a property has been in one family for three generations and evolved into a destination through genuine love of the land, it shows. RV sites with electric hookup serve guests with rigs, and a range of tent camping positions gives the property's most nature-oriented visitors the direct creek-access options that the Wedges Creek frontage makes possible. Primitive cabins and fully furnished cabin and house rentals provide the enclosed accommodation options for guests who want the creek-side experience without personal camping equipment. A shared shower and restroom facility, picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, playground, and giant sandbox provide the social and recreational infrastructure for family camping across all ages. Hiking trails cover several miles of the surrounding farm and forest landscape, and a disc golf course through the trees adds the sport-camping dimension that the Clark County forest environment supports particularly well. WiFi keeps connected guests connected, and the general store handles the provisioning basics. Gaga ball—the enclosed dodgeball variant popular at summer camps and youth programs—rounds out the organized activity options. The creek that defines the property and gives it its name is the natural feature that organizes the camping experience at Wedges Creek Hideaway in the most fundamental way. A clear, cold Wisconsin stream fed by springs and the surrounding watershed, Wedges Creek provides the swimming, wading, and fishing access that creek-side camping has always promised, and the sound of moving water in a forest setting provides the natural background that resort campgrounds with generators and entertainment programming cannot replicate. The wildflower diversity of the creek bank in spring, the crayfish and small fish populations accessible to children with nets, and the cool microclimate that the creek's shade and water create on warm Wisconsin summer afternoons all contribute to the campground's natural appeal. Clark County's position in the central Wisconsin dairy country provides a regional landscape of working farms, cheese factories, and the small-town Wisconsin character that the state's rural interior preserves with considerable charm. The Dells of the Eau Claire County Park—where the Eau Claire River runs through exposed Precambrian rhyolite in one of the more dramatic geological features of central Wisconsin—is accessible for a day trip that surprises visitors who arrive expecting flat farm country and encounter dramatic rock formations instead. The surrounding Clark County forest and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to the north provide additional hiking and nature access. Wedges Creek Hideaway is open seasonally through the Wisconsin camping calendar, with the peak social season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Saturday pizza nights during summer bring the campground's community character to its most vibrant expression—a gathering around the brick oven with the creek as background noise and disc golf as the afternoon's activity before dinner. Reserve your creek-side site early for summer weekends and let three generations of family investment in this Wisconsin farm show you what a camping destination built with genuine care rather than a franchise model looks like.

from $22/night

Glacier Valley Campground

Glacier Valley Campground in Scott, Wisconsin brings the rolling agricultural landscape of Columbia County together with the recreational appeal of a well-appointed private campground — the name itself reflecting the glacial terrain that sculpted central Wisconsin's characteristic pattern of lakes, drumlins, and moraines. Named for the landforms left by the last glacial advance through the region, Glacier Valley provides a genuine outdoor retreat in a quiet corner of Wisconsin known for its countryside character and community traditions. The campground's amenities include a lined swimming pond — the summer social centerpiece — alongside mini golf, disc golf, hiking trails, a playground, pavilion, bath house, and a camp store. All RV sites include water and electric hookups, the campground is pet-friendly throughout, and free WiFi keeps guests connected when the day's outdoor agenda allows. Glacier valley campground's combination of lake and land recreation gives it the character of a full-weekend destination rather than simply an overnight stop in central Wisconsin. The open, well-maintained grounds reflect the care of a family-operated property invested in its reputation across the region. The Columbia County countryside surrounding Glacier Valley is classic Wisconsin pastoral terrain — gently rolling fields, dairy farms, and the quiet beauty of a landscape that has maintained its agricultural identity through generations of farm families. The campground's position in the southern part of Wisconsin's lake country connects guests to the broader recreational geography of the region, where lakes, trails, and Amish country communities spread across the landscape in every direction. The 400 State Trail, a paved multi-use trail converted from a former railroad corridor, offers scenic cycling and walking through the Wisconsin countryside for guests who want to explore the region under their own power. Beaver Dam Lake, a short drive from camp, provides boating, fishing, and swimming on one of Columbia County's most popular recreational lakes. Amish shops and bakeries scattered through the surrounding countryside offer freshly baked goods, handmade furniture, and a genuine cultural encounter with Wisconsin's Plain community. The Portage Country Club provides a well-regarded golf option for guests who want to mix fairways with campfire evenings. Glacier Valley Campground's season runs through the Wisconsin warm-weather months, with summer weekends and family vacation weeks representing peak demand. The campground's central Wisconsin location puts it within reach of Madison's urban offerings to the south and the Wisconsin Dells water park corridor to the northwest, expanding the day-trip possibilities for guests who build a longer stay around the campground's comfortable and affordable base.

Lake Mason Campground

125 RV Sites, 6 Tent Sites

Lake Mason Campground in Briggsville, Wisconsin, offers 125 RV sites and six tent sites directly on Lake Mason, ten minutes from Wisconsin Dells. A boat ramp, outdoor pool, general store, walking trails, and on-site dining serve a lakefront property in Adams County's central Wisconsin lake country. One hundred twenty-five sites are available in back-in and pull-through configurations. Contact the campground to confirm hookups, amp service, and length limits for your rig before booking. Six tent sites and glamping tents round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The campground operates May through October, with full-season and daily sites both available. The lake carries the recreation. A boat ramp gives direct access for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, with an outdoor pool alongside. Walking trails, hiking, sports courts, basketball, horseshoes, corn hole, a playground, pavilion, and on-site dining fill the grounds, with a river on the property, productive birding, and genuinely dark skies for stargazing. Pets are welcome. Ten minutes from Wisconsin Dells is the practical sweet spot — close enough to reach the Waterpark Capital of the World and all its indoor and outdoor attractions in a short drive, far enough that the lakefront setting stays quiet at the end of the day. Lake Mason is one of central Wisconsin's more underrated waters, and the Wisconsin River, Devil's Lake, and Baraboo are all within range. The season runs May through October, with summer the clear peak. Reserve well ahead for July and August weekends.

from $45/night

Warrens Lodging

30 Villas

Warrens Lodging in Warrens, Wisconsin, offers thoughtfully designed villas with full kitchens, private baths, lofts, crafted wood decor, cable TV, WiFi, and fire rings, alongside complimentary access to the neighboring Jellystone Park's water resort. A lazy river, wave pool, splash pad, and mini-golf sit next door behind a gated entrance. The villas are the accommodation here — this is lodging rather than an RV park, with no campsites or hookups. Multiple floor plans are available, each with a full kitchen, private bath, and loft, plus a fire ring outside. Laundry, restrooms, showers, a general store, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout and a gated entrance controlling access. The water resort access is the draw. Guests get complimentary use of the neighboring Jellystone Park's lazy river, wave pool, water park, splash pad, and inflatable water obstacle course — a complete family water program without the campground. On the lodging side, a hot tub and sauna, mini-golf, craft room, snack bar, on-site dining, golf cart rentals, walking trails, a dog park, playground, and pavilion fill the property, with gaga ball, shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, gem mining, and fishing besides. Planned activities run through the season. Pets are welcome. Warrens sits in Monroe County, Wisconsin's cranberry capital, where the surrounding bogs supply the crop that makes the state the nation's largest producer. The western Wisconsin lakes and forest region surrounds it. Summer family demand is decisively the peak. Reserve well ahead.

from $180/night

Jellystone Park™ Warrens

415 RV Sites, 123 Cabins, 45 Tent Sites, 4 Villas

Jellystone Park Warrens in Wisconsin offers 415 full-hookup RV sites and 127 cabin and villa units with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 42 feet behind a gated entrance. Categories are split by whether the site carries cable, alongside a water park, lazy river, splash pad, laser tag, and beach. Four hundred fifteen sites span back-in with cable TV, pull-through with cable TV, pull-through without cable TV, and premium pull-through with cable TV categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 42 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Note the 42-foot cap before booking a larger rig, and pick the cable tier that matches what you want. One hundred twenty-seven cabins and villas make the lodging inventory exceptional. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. A water park, lazy river, and splash pad anchor the summer, with an outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, beach, and pond alongside. Mini-golf, laser tag, gem mining, a jumping pillow, gaga ball, sports courts, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, corn hole, golf cart rentals, a craft room, walking trails, playground, pavilion, dog park, and snack bar fill the rest, with fishing and planned activities through the season. Warrens is the Cranberry Capital of Wisconsin, less than an hour north of the Dells. Summer is decisively the season, with the September Cranberry Festival drawing crowds. Reserve well ahead.

from $25/night

Silver Springs Campsites

152 RV Sites

Silver Springs Campsites in Rio, Wisconsin, offers 152 RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 42 feet, between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells. Full hookup and water-and-electric back-in categories join an outdoor pool, beach, pond, and jumping pillow on a family-oriented property. One hundred fifty-two back-in sites run in full hookup and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 42 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Note the 42-foot cap before booking a larger rig. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. Golf carts rent at $75 per day with a two-day minimum on regular weekends and three days on holidays; drivers must be 18 with a valid license. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the summer, with an on-site pond supporting fishing, boating, paddle boats, canoeing, and kayaking. A recreation center, game room, billiards, ping pong, jumping pillow, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, walking trails, hiking, biking, a playground, and a pavilion fill the grounds, with on-site dining and planned activities through the season. The resort also operates as a wedding venue. Pets are welcome. The self-contained recreation is the point — guests get a full outdoor program without driving to regional lakes or state parks, in the farm and lake country of Columbia County. Summer is the season. Reserve ahead.