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121 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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44.9798, -91.3109
Fall campers who hike, fish, or paddle get the most out of this place. The walleye fishing on a 6,300-acre reservoir, kayak rentals at the entrance, and hardwood color peaking late September through October earn the 4.5/5 fall score. Sites sit under good tree cover with real priv
The beach is the biggest letdown: algae closures and goose-fouled sand are recurring summer complaints, not rare exceptions. Campers who look different from the mostly local crowd have reported unwelcoming encounters from other visitors, so those who read the room easily will hav
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Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather, brilliant hardwood color, and far fewer bugs. Expect daytime temperatures in September and October generally between the mid-40s and mid-60s°F, with peak foliage in late September through October. Crowd levels drop after Labor Day, making campsites and beaches noticeably quieter. Summer swimming conditions at the beach vary. The park occasionally experiences blue-green algae blooms, and multiple reviewers reported goose droppings on the beach during warmer months. Check current water conditions before planning swims.
Fall noted as best season: brilliant hardwood color, comfortable temps and fewer bugs.
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Campground provides basic modern amenities: flush toilets and showers in bathhouses, potable water spigots and a pump-out/dump station at the entrance, picnic tables and fire rings with grills at sites, and on-site sales of firewood and ice near park headquarters.
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