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Beginner Camping in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is excellent for beginner campers because state parks combine reservable sites, clear rules, lakes, trails, and practical campground facilities.

Reservations are required for state park campsites, and summer weekends fill quickly, so choose dates early and check seasonal water availability.

4 places to start

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S5975 Park Road, Baraboo, WI 53913

608-356-8301

9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212

920-868-3258

E10320 Fern Dell Road, Baraboo, WI 53913

608-254-2333

N1895 Council Grounds Drive, Merrill, WI 54452

715-536-8773