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manderguy · 07-14-2003, 11:06 AM

Does anyone have some camping advice for Wisconsin (southwest corner of MI would be fine as well)?

My wife and I are taking our 7 yr old niece camping in a couple weekends and aren?t familiar with the options in WI. Ideally it would be closer to Chicago (where she lives) rather than further. A lake would be nice; Lake Michigan would be even better.

She?s had a good time before at state campgrounds. We just need to be sure there?s enough to do with her for the weekend.

Bree · 07-14-2003, 11:30 AM

Wisconsin State Park System

You might want to get in touch with the administrator known as "Maverick" - he is an avid camper and also lives in Wisconsin. I'm sure he could help you out.

Godless Dave · 07-14-2003, 02:27 PM

There are also national forests in Wisconsin. National Forest campgrounds are primitive but affordable, and often a little more woody and private.

Anti-Creedance Front · 07-14-2003, 11:34 PM

Devil's Lake!!! (no pun intended)

Shadowy Man · 07-15-2003, 05:48 AM

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Originally posted by Anti-Creedance Front
Devil's Lake!!! (no pun intended)

Yes, Devil's Lake is quite nice. I go up there for rock climbing. Good for hiking, swimming, canoeing, etc..

It's about an hour north of Madison, which is about 3 hours from Chicago.

CheeseheadHeathen · 07-15-2003, 04:05 PM

The one at High Cliffs (Calumet County) is nice too. Lake Winnebago is much nicer to swim in than Lake Michigan.

JonathanChance · 07-16-2003, 12:14 AM

Wyalusing State Park, in Southwestern WI right on the Wisconsin/Iowa border is a kickass park. There are places that look over the mighty Mississippi where the view is absolutley breathtaking.

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manderguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Happyville, MI Posts: 751	advice: camping in Wisconsin? Does anyone have some camping advice for Wisconsin (southwest corner of MI would be fine as well)? My wife and I are taking our 7 yr old niece camping in a couple weekends and aren?t familiar with the options in WI. Ideally it would be closer to Chicago (where she lives) rather than further. A lake would be nice; Lake Michigan would be even better. She?s had a good time before at state campgrounds. We just need to be sure there?s enough to do with her for the weekend.

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07-14-2003, 11:30 AM	#2
Bree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 3,197	Wisconsin State Park System You might want to get in touch with the administrator known as "Maverick" - he is an avid camper and also lives in Wisconsin. I'm sure he could help you out.

07-14-2003, 02:27 PM	#3
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	There are also national forests in Wisconsin. National Forest campgrounds are primitive but affordable, and often a little more woody and private.

07-14-2003, 11:34 PM	#4
Anti-Creedance Front Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 452	Devil's Lake!!! (no pun intended)

07-15-2003, 04:05 PM	#6
CheeseheadHeathen Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 157	The one at High Cliffs (Calumet County) is nice too. Lake Winnebago is much nicer to swim in than Lake Michigan.

07-16-2003, 12:14 AM	#7
JonathanChance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 538	Wyalusing State Park, in Southwestern WI right on the Wisconsin/Iowa border is a kickass park. There are places that look over the mighty Mississippi where the view is absolutley breathtaking.

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