Redgranite sits in central Wisconsin’s lake country, a short drive from the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes and within easy reach of Wild Rose, Wautoma, and the Mecan and Pine River trout streams. For campers, the question is less whether there are sites nearby and more which one fits the trip: a full-featured private campground with a swimming pond and a bar and grill, a quiet state park on the Chain O’ Lakes, or a rustic riverside site for a tent and a fishing rod.
This page compares the best campsites near Redgranite head to head, so you can match the park to your trip. The standout in the immediate area is Pearl Lake RV Campground by RJourney, a seasonal park on 60 acres of red pines that has drawn families back since 1969. We say seasonal plainly: Pearl Lake runs roughly April 15 through late October, so plan a warm-season trip around it, and use the state park nearby if you need shoulder-season or winter access.
How to Pick the Right Campsite
For a family trip with kids who want a pool, a beach, mini golf, and live music a short walk away, Pearl Lake is the clear pick in the warm months, and its 4.3-star rating across 239 reviews is the highest in the immediate area. If you are after quiet, trail access, and a longer open window, Hartman Creek State Park on the Chain O’ Lakes camps year-round, though it runs electric-only with no full hookups, so plan for holding tanks. If your trip is built around boating and lake days, base near the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes and confirm each park’s hookups by phone. For tent campers, Pearl Lake’s sand sites all accept tents, which is rarer than it sounds at a full-hookup park.
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Pearl Lake RV Campground by RJourney
Pearl Lake RV Campground by RJourney sits on 60 acres of 70-foot red pines at W4585 S Pearl Lake Rd., across the road from Pearl Lake in Redgranite, WI. Built in 1969 and run for 47 years as Flanigan’s, it draws families back year after year, with multi-generational seasonal sites and guests who have camped here for over two decades. For a best-campsites comparison, this is the most full-featured park in the immediate area: full hookup and tent sites on sand pads, a swimming pond with a water slide and sand beach, mini golf and game courts, and an on-site bar and grill with live music most weekends. One thing to know: it is a seasonal park, open roughly April 15 through late October. If your trip falls in that window, this is the campsite to build around.
Sites & Hookups
Full hookup sites are available with 20-amp, 30-amp, and 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer. Both pull-through and back-in configurations are offered. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites are sand pads, and every one accommodates tents or campers, which makes Pearl Lake a flexible pick whether you are bringing a big rig or just a tent. The largest sites are 40 through 48. Tent camping is available for those who prefer to keep things simple. Extended stay and seasonal options mean you can settle in for the whole summer, and there is no maximum stay limit. Most sites accommodate 2 vehicles, with free overflow parking near the back of the property. A dump station is on-site, free for guests and $15 for the public, along with a freshwater fill station. Keep in mind the park is seasonal: these sites run roughly April through late October, not in winter.
What's On-Site
Pearl Lake RV Campground packs a lot into one property, and the recreation list is what sets it apart from most campsites near Wild Rose, Waupaca, and the surrounding area. The swimming pond has a water slide and sand beach. There is a mini golf course, volleyball and basketball courts, cornhole and horseshoes, an arcade and game room, a playground, walking trails through the pines, and a pavilion and recreation hall. The on-site bar and grill is a gathering spot, not an afterthought, with live bands most weekends during the season and a garlic pizza that gets mentioned in review after review. Saturday morning kids’ activities run all season, with bingo, raffles, themed weekends, and group outings on the calendar. Practical details: coin-operated laundry, ADA accessible bathrooms, 24-hour shower access, propane cylinder exchange, and golf cart rentals. All of it runs during the open season, April through late October.
What Guests Say
Pearl Lake RV Campground holds a 4.3-star rating across 239 verified reviews, the highest of the campsites in the immediate Redgranite area. The consistent theme is that this place feels like a second home. Seasonal and permanent guests form a significant part of the community; multiple reviewers mention returning for years, and several have camped here for over two decades. The family-friendly atmosphere gets frequent praise, along with the clean grounds, well-kept beach area, and welcoming staff. The bar and grill, live music weekends, swimming pond, and pine tree setting round out the highlights.
Other Campsites Near Redgranite, WI
Beyond Pearl Lake, two area options round out the best campsites near Redgranite for different kinds of trips. Availability and policies change, so call ahead before making plans.
Hartman Creek State Park
A Wisconsin DNR state park on the Chain O’ Lakes, open year-round. Camping, swimming, horseback riding, and mountain biking, plus the historic Hellestad House log cabin and a stretch of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Sites are electric at most, with no full hookups, so plan for holding tanks. A vehicle admission sticker is required. Reserve through Wisconsin State Parks. Visit website.
Rustic Woods Campground
A family campground in Waupaca with the Rustic Woods Bar & Grill on-site, open to the public and known for its Friday Fish Fry. A workable base for exploring the Chain O’ Lakes; confirm current hookups and rates before booking. Visit website.
Things to Do from Your Campsite Near Redgranite
Pearl Lake sits right across the road, with a public boat landing for fishing and paddling in the warm months. The Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes, a string of 22 connected spring-fed lakes about 30 minutes away, is the area’s signature water destination for boating, tubing, and fishing. Hartman Creek State Park adds lake swimming and quiet paddling on Marl Lake and Hartman Lake.
Hartman Creek State Park has miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, plus a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail running through it. ATV and snowmobile trails connect through the area, and trails tie directly into the Pearl Lake property during the open season. The Mecan and Pine Rivers nearby draw trout anglers in spring and fall.
Waupaca, about 30 minutes away, is the regional hub for dining, shopping, and the Chain O’ Lakes scenic boat tours. Wild Rose and Wautoma round out the small-town stops, with the Mecan and Pine Rivers nearby for trout fishing. The Wisconsin Dells is roughly an hour southwest for a bigger day out with the kids.
Seasonal Guide for Campsites Near Redgranite
Summer (June through August)
Peak season and the heart of Pearl Lake’s calendar. The swimming pond, bar and grill, live music, and full activity schedule are all running. Warm days, busy weekends, and the best campsite availability for full-featured camping. Book seasonal and holiday weekends ahead.
Fall (September through October)
Crisp air, fall color through the pines, and quieter grounds. Pearl Lake and most area private campsites wind down toward a late-October close. A strong window for a calmer warm-season stay; for shoulder-season camping past the close, Hartman Creek stays open.
Winter (November through March)
Pearl Lake and most private campgrounds are closed. Year-round camping near Redgranite means Hartman Creek State Park, with reduced utilities and cold-weather setup. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling replace the lake activities.
Spring (April through May)
Seasonal campsites reopen, typically mid-April. Pearl Lake’s season starts around April 15. Cool, variable weather warming through May, with the swimming pond and full amenity slate coming online as the season ramps up. Trout season draws anglers to the Mecan and Pine Rivers.
Practical Tips for Campsites Near Redgranite
Pearl Lake and most area private campsites run roughly April 15 through late October. If your trip falls in that window, Pearl Lake is the pick. For November through March, use Hartman Creek State Park instead.
Pearl Lake's seasonal and multi-generational sites fill with returning families. If you want a full-summer site, reserve well before the season opens.
Every sand site at Pearl Lake accepts tents, which is rare at a full-hookup park. You get amenities and a tent pad in one place, rather than choosing between them.
Cell service is limited around Pearl Lake, and on-site WiFi is capped at 60 free minutes a day. If you work remotely, download what you need ahead of time.
Central Wisconsin spring and fall can swing 30 degrees in a day. Bring layers and be ready to manage your rig's heat on cold nights at either end of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campsites near Redgranite, WI?
Pearl Lake RV Campground by RJourney is the most full-featured campsite in the immediate Redgranite area, with full hookup and tent sites, a swimming pond, mini golf, and an on-site bar and grill with live music. Hartman Creek State Park on the Chain O’ Lakes near Waupaca is the year-round and trail-focused alternative, and the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes area covers boating and lake days.
Is Pearl Lake RV Campground open year-round?
No. Pearl Lake is a seasonal park, open roughly April 15 through late October and closed for the winter. It is the best-rated, most full-featured campsite in the Redgranite area during the warm season. For winter or shoulder-season camping, Hartman Creek State Park stays open year-round.
Can you tent camp at the campsites near Redgranite?
Yes. Every sand site at Pearl Lake accepts tents as well as RVs, so you get full amenities and a tent pad in one place. Hartman Creek State Park also offers tent and electric sites. Both are a short drive from Redgranite.
What hookups does Pearl Lake offer?
Full hookups with water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric, on both pull-through and back-in sand sites, plus tent sites. There is an on-site dump station, free for guests and $15 for the public, and a freshwater fill station. All of this runs during the open season.
How much does it cost to camp near Redgranite?
Nightly rates at Pearl Lake start at $35.04, with extended-stay sites from $350/month and no maximum stay. State park sites at Hartman Creek run on Wisconsin State Parks camping and vehicle-admission fees. Call (608) 690-5396 to confirm current Pearl Lake rates and availability.
Reserve Your Campsite Near Redgranite
Pearl Lake RV Campground by RJourney is the best-rated campsite in the Redgranite area: full hookup and tent sites on 60 acres of red pines, a swimming pond with a water slide and sand beach, mini golf and game courts, and an on-site bar and grill with live music most weekends. Your trip should fall between mid-April and late October to catch the full season.
See site types, rates, and live availability on the Pearl Lake RV Campground page.
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