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Five-County Lakes AreaCampgrounds


Southern Wisconsin has a number of outstanding Camping and RV Campgrounds offering numerous amenities many by some of the areas most scenic lakes. Here is a list of some of the privately owned sites.
Campgrounds Around Storr's Lake

Storrs Lake Wildlife Area
5966 E Storrs Lake Rd., Milton, WI
This portion of the Ice Age Trail is a 1.7 mile footpath Bower's Lake and the 20 acre Storr's Lake situated on northeast edge of Milton has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. More
Campgrounds Around Lake Koshkonong

Lake Koshkonong
Did you know Lake Koshkonong is not a true lake but flooded marshland? In 1851, Western European settlers to the area built the first Indianford dam which eventually created the lake visible today. Imagine what the first inhabitants in the area saw and experienced. prior to the damming of the marsh area. The Woodland Indians and later the Ho-Chunk built camps along the shoreline. The Potawatomi migrated for the East Coast in the 17th century to avoid conflicts with the tribes in that region. More
Event Camping

Jefferson County Fair
July 10 - July 13
Now entering it's 171st year, the county fair is the second oldest in Southern Wisconsin. Before Farm to Table the county fair was the surest way to link your food to local farmers. Head to the grand stand for biggest events of the day. Register Here
Featured Article

RV Downsizing Trend Drives High Demand for Teardrop Campers In Wisconsin and Nationally
Article By: Lakes Edition Staff Reading Time: 8 minutes
"Well a lot of people don’t want to stay in hotels, (camping) it’s a way of avoiding that. It’s even just for traveling not even for camping. A place to call home," says Carol, co-owner with her husband Terry of TC Teardrops built in Wausau. Couple the social uneasiness with the approaching Summer season and the RV and camping industry is seeing one of its' most profitable years on record.
Another trend fueling the interest in campers, downsizing. More Americans especially Gen Y are placing a greater priority on experience and less on the accumulation of material things. From Zillow to Realtor.com everyone is chiming in about the trend and how to adjust to less stuff in less space. And the shrinking living space isn't just about following the latest trend on Instagram or Pinterest its' about reducing your carbon footprint as well. CJ, owner of American Teardrop noted that many RV owners are selling their large vehicles and buying or renting teardrop campers. "the cost alone to keep and maintain an RV is exorbitant," says CJ. Read More
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