Why the heck does Yelp make you give at least one star? I would give less, if I could…read more If you are looking to camp, look somewhere else. This place is nothing more than a trailer park. The campground is overcrowded, loud and poorly managed. Don't do it. You would be better off at a Wal-Mart parking lot.

If you like camping on dirt, in a loud area with no privacy, and overpaying for wood, you might…read morelike this. We were told that it was the last site available, but the site next to us which was a bit grassier was empty the whole weekend. Our site was all dirt, and since it rained l, it turned into a muddy mess. For $32/night and $4.50 for a bundle of wood, they should be able to afford grass seeds. It was really noisy, no space between each site (electrical sites). Will not go back.

We decided last minute and very impulsively to hit this KOA. Like, booked a cabin less than 12…read morehours before we left. My kids like dirt and the woods so they were thrilled. We got in at 8pm because we couldn't leave Chicago until after my husband logged off with work. We arrived to find the office closed and an envelope with our name on it taped to the door. That would have been super efficient... if they had actually put the key in the envelope. So I called the number to the KOA repeatedly and no one answered. I finally walked to the back of the office and found a bar. Not a lounge but a full fledged bar. The door stated masks were required to enter but not one single person out of the 40 or so people in there had a mask on. No worries, I'm fully vaccinated, I pushed on. I asked the bartender if she could help me and she directed me to a woman who was super nice and brought me into the office where she located the key. Score! Then we got into the cabin and we didn't have any water. My husband and I poked around in the dark to see if we could find a water source but since we know nothing about it, gave up. More unanswered calls to the KOA. Finally an hour later my husband walked back to the bar and found the same nice woman who came over and fixed the problem. She was super nice but seriously, at this point it was like 10:30pm and we were all just tired of the check in situation being such a long and drawn out pain. The cabin is good. We got a deluxe cabin "VIP" situation. It's fully equipped with plates, silverware, pots, pans, etc which is good because this cabin doesn't have a grill like other KOAs we have stayed at. The sofa bed is horrifyingly uncomfortable so don't plan on needing that. Bring an air mattress, there's space for a full size blow up in the sleeping loft. The biggest issue is the heating/cooling. If you turn the heat on, the back bedroom turns into a literal sauna while the rest of the cabin is ice cold. Also, we couldn't leave the windows open at night because everyone around us was so loud. There was a fundraiser event Friday night and golf carts with drunk people were whizzing around until well after midnight. From what I can tell, most people are seasonal here... and they like to party. Which is cool, my husband started looking into a camper to park here seasonally. Lol Seems like a fun vibe. But it's definitely not for people with little kids who care about quiet hours nor for those that are early to bed. I felt for the tent campers after that fundraiser let out on Friday night. There's no way they slept through that. They had tons of kids activities going on every time we drove by the front area. Which would have been amazing and a huge draw if it wasn't for the fact that not a single one of the dozens of kids were masked. My older kids did the mini golf and liked it. The shop has a lot of good basics in case you forgot something: bread, condiments, milk, eggs, etc. Everyone that worked in the shop was super nice and always masked. They kindly served the idiots that strolled in without masks, ignoring the sign on the door that says to wear one. The hiking trails in the KOA were seriously perfect for my kids. We took them over to Kettle Moraine too but this was great for them to just get out and move. There's three pools and I think two playgrounds. This place is MASSIVE, so bring the kids' bikes and scooters. Overall, we had fun. The employees are super nice and there's a lot to do here. Once my kids are vaccinated, we'll come back and partake in all the offerings.

Deluxe cabin with 2 bedrooms, full bath with shower. No stove but microwave and coffee maker, full…read moresize fridge. This cabin had all the dishes, not all do. Not pictured queen size bed and ac in that bedroom with second tv. Close to pools and store. Golf carts are available to rent.

This tower has the best views other than flying over. The tower has over 200 steps to the tower and…read more96 up the tower itself. It was definitely worth the effort and time, as you can see for over 20 miles. They have picnic tables and restrooms near the parking area, primative restrooms. Enjoy your lunch with all the wildlife you can imagine.

Another one of Wisconsin's gems. This State Park is an absolute blast to hike. The loop is…read moreapproximately 4 miles that take you up and down and around another section of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Plymouth. A set of long stairs usher you up to the tower and that is where we started our journey. We climbed to the top and what a sight it is to see. This tower is high up as it sits on the crest of a hill. Amazing and a bit scary all the same time when you get to the top. Bring your pup cause this place is a perfect little spot to hike thorough with them. Trails are well marked and walking through the forest here is a bit surreal as you are led through windy twists and turns that are littered with rocks and trees and so much nature it is just a pleasure to experience. We drove up from Milwaukee and it takes about 50 minutes to get here. When heading home I suggest taking the scenic route back and driving by Long lake and through the country side of Wisconsin. Lot's to see and just an enjoyable jaunt all around!

My husband & I rented one of these historic cabins originally built in the 1920's for a orphanage…read more These cabins are amazingly rich with history as soon as you walk in the door you feel like you have been transported back in time. This was exactly the experience we were hoping for! Cabins come with mini fridge outside grill, firepit, beds, couches, and tv with cable. The park itself has WiFi. We brought our two dogs and they are having a blast. The lake is a short walk down the hill and perfect place to take a little swim with the pups! If the cabin wasn't rented out for the weekend we would of stayed the entire week. We might even come back after this weekends renter is out. This place is absolutely amazing if your looking for a rustic romantic get a away! Bring bug spray!

From the owner: These rustic cabins rentals from the 1920's were part of the St. Amelian's Orphanage which is now…read moreknown as Glacier Hills County Park. These cabins are being restored over the fall and winter of 2018 and will be ready for overnight rentals starting May 1, 2019. Each open cabin is about 400 square feet consisting of bunk beds, a full size bed, pull-out couch and kitchen table. Each cabin has electricity, however there is no plumbing. Fear not, there is a hand pump well and seasonal restroom centrally located between the 4 cabins as well as showers and flush restrooms just up at the hall for your use. The cabins are right on Friess Lake too which is 121 acre lake with a maximum depth of 48 feet. It's a perfect lake for fishing, swimming, and paddling a kayak, canoe, or paddle board (rentals onsite)! Glacier Hills is located just 2.5 miles from Holy Hill in the beautifully Kettle Moraine! Make sure to checkout all the amazing golf and recreational opportunities as well as all the local amazing restaurants/bars too!

If you asked AI what an ideal state park should look like, it would describe Mauthe Lake. Full…read moredisclaimer-I have been coming here off and on for over 50 years and the nostalgia is strong. And now with a lake home only a few minutes away, while I don't need to visit, I still do at times just to take in the memories. It checks off all the boxes-water, beach, walking trails, camping, concessions, and fishing spots. The Kettle Moraine started with the purchase of land surrounding the lake and it does a great job representing. I enjoy seeing the different geological formations and landscapes (marshes, pine, deciduous). A beautiful space.

This is a fantastic spot for a lake day with really nice facilities. The lake has a good bit of…read morebeach but there's also grass and trees quite close to the water to provide shade. The changing rooms and bathrooms are clean and large so it wasn't crowded. There's also a playground right next to the beach for fun on land. We will definitely be back!

Long Lake rec area still gets a 5-stars from me! My son and I wanted to keep our Father's Day…read moreweekend camping tradition alive, and were lucky to grab a site in the #900 loop. Were disappointed in the WI DNR response regarding flush toilets and showers at Long Lake being out for septic emergency- expecting hundreds of Long Lakers to shower at Mauthe Lake was kind of ridiculous, but we roughed it and the extra porta-potties were good enough. You have to do the 1-mile Dundee Mountain hike within Long Lake 900's and is family friendly. Go the two beaches, do a Nature program at Mauthe Lake or the Ice Age Center, visit nearby Dundee for a burger, an ice cream cone, a beer, live fishing bait and firewood. We're never at a loss for things to do in the Kettle Moraine and enjoyed finding new to us trails like the Haskell Noyes Woods. We caught fish at both Long Lake and Mauthe Lake on our trip, and we love this campground and KM Northern Unit.

While this campground allows dogs, they are not allowed everywhere and cannot swim in the park…read more This means that owners are forced to leave their dogs in a hot car or tent, or in a small 'pet picnic' area that is made of dry grass near water but doesn't allow dogs to actually enter the water. Because of this, it can be argued that the campground is not truly pet-friendly and that they shouldn't allow dogs on the premises at all, especially during warmer months when their safety is a concern.

Beautiful park with camping , trails and playgrounds... camping areas, grills, picnic areas,…read more shelters and large tent camping for large tent camping groups... beautiful trails and unique rock foundations... rest areas and showers are available...gorgeous park

Beautiful park with great trails and rock face to climb around on…read more It's a must visit in the fall and also has excellent views of the horicon marsh. It's also nice to visit in summer and open year round. There's also good camping.

Update! KM Northern Unit has so much to offer! Since my earlier review having camped at Long Lake…read morefor years (and still love it), I've explored and grown to appreciate: - Fishing & Hiking around Mauthe Lake - Mauthe Lake is the best for family friendly camping - Long Lake camping is still my fave - Several Ice Age Trails wind through here at Butler Lake and elsewhere - Explore all of the hiking options here, my favs are Dundee Mtn, Mauthe Lake Loop (also bike friendly), Greenbush Kettle - Bike friendly crushed gravel path between Long and Mauthe Lakes - Ice Age Interpretive Center is top notch My last camping trip coincided with a Friends of KM Northern Unit potluck, guided hike, and flute & drum circle. Follow them on FB for updates! It's all happening at KM State Forest Northern Unit!

Beautiful forest area, with many trails throughout. I also enjoy harvesting firewood and Christmas…read moretrees, both of which can be acquired for very little money in fees.