Baraboo anchors one of the best RV camping regions in Wisconsin. The town sits in the wooded Baraboo Range of the state’s south-central hills, 10 minutes from Devil’s Lake State Park and 15 from Wisconsin Dells, which means a single campsite here covers bluff hiking, 2 swimming beaches, and the waterpark capital of the Midwest without re-parking the rig. Campers searching this corridor are usually weighing 2 kinds of stays: state park loops with electric-only sites and a months-ahead reservation scramble, or a private park with full hookups and room to spread out.
Baraboo RV Resort by RJourney covers the second option. It sits on Terrytown Road in West Baraboo, off US Highway 12, with pull-through and back-in full hookup sites tucked into mature trees. Guests rate it 4.0 stars across 343 Google reviews, and the shade comes up in those reviews almost as often as the pool does. The resort runs seasonally, roughly May through October. Here’s how the area’s options compare, what the sites are like, and what to know before you book.
Your 2 Real Options for RV Camping Around Baraboo
The state parks handle the classic Wisconsin camping experience. Devil’s Lake, 10 minutes south, camps under its quartzite bluffs with electric at some sites and no full hookups, and its summer weekends book out months ahead. Mirror Lake, 15 minutes northwest, runs quieter, with sites above a sandstone-walled lake. Both charge state camping fees plus vehicle admission, and both trade amenities for setting.
Baraboo RV Resort trades the other direction. Full hookups mean no tank anxiety on a 2-week stay, 30 and 50-amp service covers everything from a pop-up to a 40-foot Class A, and the on-site list (pool, swimming pond, mini golf, jumping pillow, snack shack) fills the days you don’t feel like driving anywhere. Rates start at $40 a night. Most campers who base here day-trip to the parks and sleep where the hookups are.
What the Sites Are Like
Pull-through and back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric in both 30 and 50-amp. Every site gets a fire pit and a picnic table, and the mature tree cover is real shade, the kind that matters in a July heat wave. Tent campers get water and electric at their sites too; one guest fit 2 10-by-10 tents, a canopy, and 2 cars on a single tent site with room left over. Cabins round out the options for friends who don’t tow, though they’re bring-your-own-bedding camping cabins, and pets stay out of them.
The layout reads more like a state park than a private campground, which several reviews point out, usually with surprise. If you’re picky about shade or proximity to the pool, book early: July and August weekends fill first, and themed weekends pull returning guests who reserve their favorite sites straight off the activity calendar.
Honest Expectations Before You Book
Guests land at 4.0 stars across 343 reviews, and the pattern in the critical ones is worth knowing up front. The office runs Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM to 5PM, and closes Monday and Tuesday, so time your arrival or call ahead at (608) 716-4993 to sort a late check-in. The pool runs Memorial Day through Labor Day only, a shorter window than the season itself, so an early-May or October stay leans on the swimming pond and the campfire instead. WiFi is campground WiFi: fine for email, optimistic for video calls. And the whole property closes roughly November through April, so winter trips need a state park plan instead. All 4 are easy to plan around once you know them, and knowing at booking beats finding out at the gate.
Baraboo RV Resort by RJourney
Baraboo RV Resort sits on Terrytown Road in West Baraboo, off US Highway 12, in a wooded pocket of the Baraboo Range. Devil’s Lake State Park is about 10 minutes south and Wisconsin Dells about 15 minutes north, close enough to the Dells waterparks for a day trip and far enough out to sleep somewhere quiet. Sites tuck back into mature trees, and several guests say the layout reads more like a state park than a private campground. One thing to plan around: the resort runs seasonally, roughly May through October, and is closed in winter. When it is open, the on-site list runs long for a park this size, a pool, a swimming pond, mini golf, a jumping pillow, a snack shack, and a themed-weekend calendar that runs the length of the season. Rates start at $40 a night.
Sites & Hookups
RV sites come in pull-through and back-in layouts with full hookups: water, sewer, and electric, in both 30-amp and 50-amp, so a small trailer and a 40-foot Class A both have what they need. Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Tent sites carry water and electric hookups too, plus fire pits and picnic tables, with one guest noting they fit two 10-by-10 tents, a canopy, and two cars on a single tent site with room to spare. The wooded layout is the part guests bring up most: mature tree cover holds real shade through summer, and sites sit far enough apart that you are not stacked on your neighbor. Keep in mind these sites are available during the resort’s open season, roughly May through October; for winter camping, see the year-round state-park options below.
What's On-Site
For a park this size, the on-site list runs long during the open season. The pool opens Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. A swimming pond with a floating obstacle course gives kids a second way to cool off. Mini golf, a jumping pillow, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a playground, a dunk tank, and giant chess, checkers, and connect four cover the rest of the daylight hours. The Baraboo Snack Shack handles food on-site with pizza, ice cream, and quick options, and the camp store stocks snacks, firewood, and essentials. There is a pavilion for group gatherings, a game room for rainy afternoons, a dog park, and pedal cart rentals. Themed weekends run the length of the season, from Cinco de Mayo and Christmas in July to Labor Day, with water wars, glow parades, potlucks, game tournaments, and craft sessions.
What Guests Say
Baraboo RV Resort holds a 4.0-star rating across 343 Google reviews. Three things come up again and again. First, the tree-lined sites and the shade they hold through summer. Second, the spread of on-site activities, the pool, the pond, mini golf, the jumping pillow, which keeps families with kids busy without leaving the campground. Third, the location: about 10 minutes to Devil’s Lake State Park and 15 to Wisconsin Dells. Returning guests talk about the themed weekends, and some book specific weekends off the activity calendar. Tent campers single out the water and electric hookups at tent sites and the room to fit multiple tents and vehicles on one site.
State-Park Camping Near Baraboo, WI
Both state parks make strong day trips from the resort and honest alternatives if you’d rather camp inside the scenery. Confirm hookups and open loops before you commit; summer sites at Devil’s Lake go months ahead.
Mirror Lake State Park
One of the few campgrounds in the Baraboo area that keeps sites open through winter, with a quiet sandstone-bluff lake and trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the cold months. Winter camping means reduced services: confirm open loops, electric availability, and water before you go. Reserve through Wisconsin State Parks. Visit website.
Devil's Lake State Park
Wisconsin’s largest and most-visited state park, with 500-foot quartzite bluffs, two swimming beaches, and miles of trails. It offers year-round access, though peak-summer campground sites book out months ahead and winter brings reduced services. A strong day-trip anchor from the resort in summer and a cold-weather option in its own right. Reserve through Wisconsin State Parks. Visit website.
Things to Do Around Baraboo Year-Round
Devil’s Lake State Park, 10 minutes south, anchors the area’s water recreation with two swimming beaches below 500-foot quartzite bluffs, open in summer for swimming, paddling, and shoreline picnics. Mirror Lake, 15 minutes northwest, adds a quiet sandstone-walled lake for kayaking and canoeing. In winter both lakes shift to a different kind of draw: frozen-lake scenery, ice activity where conditions allow, and trailheads for snowshoeing along the shore. Baraboo RV Resort’s own swimming pond and pool serve the warm-season water fun on-property.
The Baraboo Range is built for hiking and, in winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Devil’s Lake offers some of the best bluff hiking in the Midwest, with the East Bluff and Balanced Rock trails the standouts. Mirror Lake’s trails groom for cross-country skiing in the cold months. Downtown Baraboo carries the area’s history: the Circus World Museum and the International Crane Foundation are both nearby, and the Ho-Chunk and Aldo Leopold heritage sites round out the cultural draws across the seasons.
Wisconsin Dells, 15 minutes north, is the region’s marquee day trip, indoor waterparks and attractions that run year-round, so a winter base near Baraboo still has a rainy-day, or snowy-day, option close at hand. In town, Walmart and Menards sit off Highway 12 for resupply. In summer the Dells outdoor waterparks and the Wisconsin River boat tours open up the full menu, making the resort’s May-through-October window the busiest time to base here.
Seasonal Guide for RV Travelers Near Baraboo
Summer (June through August)
Peak season and the heart of Baraboo RV Resort’s open window. The pool runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, themed weekends fill the calendar, and Devil’s Lake draws crowds, so book the resort ahead for July and August weekends. This is the strongest time to base here.
Fall (September through October)
The Baraboo Range turns color and crowds thin after Labor Day. The resort typically stays open into October, making this a quieter, scenic window for a warm-layers stay. Confirm the resort’s closing date before booking a late-October trip.
Winter (November through March)
Baraboo RV Resort is closed. For winter RV or tent camping near Baraboo, the state parks are your option: Mirror Lake keeps sites open with reduced services, and Devil’s Lake offers year-round access. Expect vault toilets, limited or no water, and self-reliance for heat. Confirm open loops with the park first.
Spring (April through May)
Shoulder season. The resort opens around May, but exact dates shift year to year, so an early-April trip likely falls before opening. Verify current open dates and keep a state-park backup if your plans land before the resort’s season begins.
Practical Tips for RV Camping Near Baraboo
Baraboo RV Resort runs roughly May through October, but exact open and close dates shift year to year. Call (608) 716-4993 before booking a shoulder-season trip in April or late October.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the resort's pool, pond, and themed weekends pull families in. Reserve July and August weekends well ahead to lock in a shaded site.
Devil's Lake's own campgrounds book months ahead in summer. Basing at Baraboo RV Resort, 10 minutes away with full hookups, sidesteps that crunch while keeping the park close.
The office runs Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM to 5PM, and closes Monday and Tuesday. Call (608) 716-4993 ahead of a Monday, Tuesday, or evening arrival so check-in is sorted before you pull in.
Walmart and Menards sit off Highway 12 near the resort, and Wisconsin Dells is 15 minutes north. Stock up once on the way in and you can stay parked for most of the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best RV camping near Baraboo, WI?
It depends on what you’re optimizing for. Baraboo RV Resort has full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp service, a pool, and a swimming pond, about 10 minutes from Devil’s Lake State Park. The state parks at Devil’s Lake and Mirror Lake put you inside the scenery with electric-only sites and fewer amenities. Many campers base at the resort and day-trip to both parks.
Does Baraboo RV Resort have full hookups?
Yes. RV sites come in pull-through and back-in layouts with water, sewer, and electric in both 30 and 50-amp. Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table, and rates start at $40 a night. The resort runs seasonally, roughly May through October.
Can I camp at Devil's Lake State Park in an RV?
Yes. Devil’s Lake offers RV camping with electric at some sites, though no full hookups, and peak-summer weekends book out months ahead. If the reservation scramble fails you, Baraboo RV Resort sits about 10 minutes away with full hookups and usually friendlier availability outside holiday weekends.
Is RV camping near Baraboo good for a Wisconsin Dells trip?
Very. Wisconsin Dells is about 15 minutes north of Baraboo RV Resort, close enough for waterpark day trips and far enough out to sleep somewhere quiet and shaded. Walmart and Menards sit off Highway 12 between them for resupply runs.
When should I book RV camping in this part of Wisconsin?
For July and August weekends, book well ahead at both the resort and the state parks. Devil’s Lake campsites go months out, and the resort’s themed weekends draw returning guests who reserve early. Shoulder-season trips in May or October are easier, but confirm the resort’s exact open dates first since they shift year to year.
Is there tent camping near Baraboo too?
Yes. Baraboo RV Resort’s tent sites carry water and electric hookups plus fire pits and picnic tables, and one site can fit multiple tents and vehicles. Devil’s Lake and Mirror Lake state parks also offer classic tent camping if you’d rather pitch inside the parks.
Plan Your Baraboo RV Stay
Baraboo RV Resort by RJourney is our warm-season pick near Baraboo, open roughly May through October with full hookups, 30 and 50-amp service, shaded sites, a pool, a swimming pond, and a full activity calendar, 10 minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. For winter camping, plan around the area state parks, then come back to the resort once the season opens.
See site types, rates, current open dates, and live availability on the Baraboo RV Resort page.
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