The state of Wisconsin borders two Great Lakes, and its confines are home to a varied landscape that offers outdoor enthusiasts numerous opportunities for tent camping. Wisconsin is one of the most popular hunting and fishing destinations in the nation. Whether you are new to camping or a seasoned veteran looking for a new location and adventure, the Badger State provides plenty of options to chose from.
Camping in Wisconsin State Parks
There are over 60 state parks in Wisconsin, and many of these are open to the public for tent camping. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources oversees more than 4,600 campsites at state parks and state forests throughout the state. Amenities vary from location to location and include sites with water access for canoes and sites providing access to electricity. Big Foot Beach State Park in Walworth offers tent camping sites on the shores of Geneva Lake, while Amnicon Fall State Park near Superior has sites along the waterfalls and rapids of the Amnicon River. Details related to tent camping rules and regulations are available online. In addition, tent camping reservations can be made online.
KOA Tent Campsites in Wisconsin
KOA, or Kampgrounds of America, is a camping franchise that operates over 450 campgrounds throughout North America, including tent campsites throughout Wisconsin. Amenities vary from campground to campground and include bicycle rentals, access to electricity and wireless Internet, firewood and swimming pools. KOA locations in Wisconsin include Oakdale, Wisconsin Dells, Hayward and Madison. Detailed information about recreation opportunities near KOA campsites, including fishing and horseback riding, is available online. Reservations for KOA sites in Wisconsin can be made online.
Camping at National Parks Service Sites in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands are overseen by the the National Park Service and offer visitors a unique tent camping experience. There are over a dozen tent camping sites on 18 of the 21 islands. Camping permits are required to make advance reservations online. Activities available to campers on the Apostle Islands include fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking and scuba diving. Guide tours and activities are also available. Detailed information and tent camping regulations are available at the National Park Service website.
Private Campgrounds
There are private campground facilities throughout Wisconsin that offer tent camping. Many of these privately run facilities offer RV parking and other amenities, like laundry facilities and swimming pools. Jellystone Park Campground in Fremont offers guests tent camping sites along the shores of Partridge Lake. Baraboo Hills offers tent campsites in Wisconsin Dells, including free bicycle rental and a stocked fishing pond. Sherwood Forest Camping and RV Park offers tent campsites in addition to free wireless Internet, an outdoor heated pool and laundry facilities.
Religion and Culture-based Tent Camping in Wisconsin
There are several campgrounds in Wisconsin offering tent camping sites at facilities celebrating a particular culture, spirituality or religion. Camp Ramah, which is overseen by the Jewish Theological Seminary, offers tent camping facilities in Conover. Wilderness Way campground in Wascott in a privately run women's only camping facility. Aurora Gardens Retreat in Hixton is a clothing-optional facility offering tent camping to visitors.
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