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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Varies
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Reservable
Sites
39 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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42.7869, -89.6306
Hikers who want linked woodland and prairie loops, a cold beer in town after, and a walk-in site deep in the trees will get the best version of this park. Fall weekdays hit the sweet spot: leaf color peaks, crowds thin, and the Bison Trail earns its reputation.
AT&T users will struggle with coverage, and anyone who needs clean flush toilets or on-site showers should know the vault toilets have drawn repeated complaints about smell and missing TP. Sites near Highway 69 also take real truck-brake noise after dark.
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Fall brings mid-40s to mid-60s°F days and cool nights, with hardwood color peaking across the hills and trails at their most scenic. Wildlife activity ramps up as animals prepare for winter. Mosquitoes, bees, and ticks are active in warmer months. Weekends during leaf season draw larger crowds; weekdays stay quiet. Expect occasional mud or ice late in the season.
Fall brings peak hardwood color across the hills and the trails are at their most scenic.
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Small, rustic state-park campground with mostly walk-in and drive-in tent sites. Facilities are basic: vault/pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings; town services (showers, stores) are a short drive away in New Glarus.
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