Roundup
Wisconsin campgrounds with first-come, first-served sites
Every campground below keeps at least some sites open for walk-up campers. Each page lists the official source and the date we last checked it.
Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
Wisconsin DNR
First-come, first-served: 12 walk-up sitesHookups: Hookups: noneRV length: RV: n/a (water access)Boot Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
First-come, first-served: 13 walk-up sitesHookups: Hookups: noneRV length: RV: ~30 ft typicalNearest town: TownsendFranklin Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
First-come, first-served: 34 walk-up sitesHookups: Hookups: some electricRV length: RV: not listedKentuck Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
First-come, first-served: 13 walk-up sitesHookups: Hookups: some electricRV length: RV: not listedChippewa Campground (Chequamegon Waters Flowage)
USDA Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
First-come, first-served: 37 walk-up sitesHookups: Hookups: not listedRV length: RV: not listed
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Compare at a glance
| Campground | Walk-up sites | Hookups |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area | 12 first-come, first-served (no reservation or fee) | None - rustic sites (fire ring, picnic table, box latrine; no drinking water at sites) |
| Boot Lake Campground | 13 first-come, first-served (sites 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27) | None (no electric, water or sewer hookups) |
| Franklin Lake Campground | 34 first-come, first-served | Some sites are listed as electric on Recreation |
| Kentuck Lake Campground | 13 first-come, first-served | Some sites listed as electric on Recreation |
| Chippewa Campground (Chequamegon Waters Flowage) | 37 (78 total sites minus 41 reservable, per Recreation.gov) | not listed - check official page |
Last verified
Near Madison? Dane County Parks states it has no first-come, first-served campsites: all sites must be reserved online, though you can book an open site on arrival. (Dane County Parks FAQ)
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