The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) has identified at least 30 campgrounds across the state with seasonal campsite availability.
Seasonal campsites, which can be reserved for an entire camping season rather than short stays, remain difficult to secure as many families retain the same sites year after year.
“For many families, seasonal camping is the best way to camp. In fact, they love seasonal camping so much they reserve their sites year after year,” Lori Severson, executive director of WACO, said in a press release.
To improve access, the association has compiled a list of campgrounds with available seasonal sites on its travel planning website. The list includes 30 locations statewide.
Among the campgrounds identified are Anchor Campgrounds in Spooner, which includes Anchor Bay Campground and Anchor Woods Campground, offering lake views and wooded sites.
Champions Riverside Resort in Galesville features amenities such as a heated pool, entertainment center, and organized activities. Crazy Horse Campground in Brodhead offers water-based recreation including tubing on the Sugar River.
Other locations include Kinney Lake Campground in Marion, which provides lake access and an aqua park; Lakeside Campground in Montello, which shares amenities with Arrowhead Campground; and Maple Bear Campground in Tomahawk, which accommodates rigs under 35 feet and offers access to ATV and UTV trails.
Additional campgrounds on the list include Oasis Campground in Hancock, which features a waterpark and recreational facilities; Ponderosa Pines Campground in Bancroft, with direct trail access and planned activities; and Red Barn Campground in Shell Lake, which offers hiking, ATV trails, and onsite attractions.
Seasonal sites at many of these locations fill quickly, according to the association, reflecting sustained demand for long-term camping options.
The association’s website, WisconsinCampgrounds.com, includes more than 200 independently owned campgrounds, many of which are not listed on government-run platforms.
“People think state park campgrounds are the only campgrounds, but that’s not true,” Severson said. “There are literally hundreds of campgrounds across Wisconsin that are independently owned, meaning they are owned by private individuals, couples and families, sometimes even multiple generations of the same family.”