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  3. Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit

Camping at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit

State forest · 291 campsites · 9 group

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The first and largest unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers year-round recreation among world-famous glacial landforms. Visitors can swim at three beaches, enjoy challenging mountain biking trails or groomed ski trails, hike the Ice Age Trail, take in a nature program, or just escape among 30,000 acres of rolling, wooded hills and prairies.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

19 available sites

19 open of 291 sites
Site 101
TentHookups not listedMauthe Lake 100 Series & Tepee loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 102
TentHookups not listedMauthe Lake 100 Series & Tepee loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 108
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedMauthe Lake 100 Series & Tepee loop
Available all 2 nights
$76 for 2 nights
$38/night · before taxes & fees
Site 109
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedMauthe Lake 100 Series & Tepee loop
Available all 2 nights
$76 for 2 nights
$38/night · before taxes & fees
Site 201
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedMauthe Lake 200 Series loop
Available all 2 nights
$76 for 2 nights
$38/night · before taxes & fees
Site 202
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedMauthe Lake 200 Series loop
Available all 2 nights
$76 for 2 nights
$38/night · before taxes & fees
Site 203
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listedMauthe Lake 200 Series loop
Available all 2 nights
$76 for 2 nights
$38/night · before taxes & fees
Site 204
TentHookups not listedMauthe Lake 200 Series loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 375 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
102
mauthe lake 100 series & tepee
✓✓$20
209
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$20
204
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$20
101
mauthe lake 100 series & tepee
✓✓$20
222
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
221
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
220
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
216
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
214
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
Park notices 2Includes alerts
  • Lake to Lake Trail Closure

    Applies to stays 2027-09-15 to 2027-12-15.

    The Lake to Lake Trail will be closed in 2027 from Sept. 15 through early December for trail resurfacing and culvert replacement.

  • Construction Closures

    Applies to stays 2027-09-06 to 2028-05-15. Beginning September 6, 2027, a large construction project will be taking place at the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. Mauthe Lake and Long Lake… Read full notice

    Applies to stays 2027-09-06 to 2028-05-15.

    Beginning September 6, 2027, a large construction project will be taking place at the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. Mauthe Lake and Long Lake Campgrounds will be closed for driveway resurfacing and site improvements through Spring 2028. For updated conditions and construction updates, please see: Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Conditions dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kmn/conditions.

From the Wisconsin State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
19 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Wisconsin State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Wisconsin State Parks ↗

19 openSites from $20/night
Book on Wisconsin State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
  • Horse Hitching Post
  • Nature Center
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit?
Reservable on wisconsin.goingtocamp.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the wisconsin.goingtocamp.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 16 pull-through, 327 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 7 paved, 333 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 262 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on wisconsin.goingtocamp.com
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits · Getting there
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Camping with dogs
213
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
212
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
208
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
207
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
206
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
203
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
202
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
201
mauthe lake 200 series
✓✓$38
109
mauthe lake 100 series & tepee
✓✓$38
108
mauthe lake 100 series & tepee
✓✓$38
G9
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G8
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G7
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G6
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G5
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G4
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G3
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G2
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
G1
greenbush group camp
✓✓$90
558
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
557
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
556
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
555
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
554
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
553
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
552
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
551
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
550
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
549
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
548
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20
547
mauthe lake upper 500
CC$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Armstrong Orchard & Spoonlickers

4.7 mi from Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (straight-line)
Sites $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsOpen for every night

Kohler-Andrae State Park

21.2 mi from Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (straight-line)
Rates & availability from Wisconsin State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit

24.6 mi from Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Wisconsin State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Old Milwaukee E-Bike Tour Milwaukee area · 3 hr · from $79/person
    • Personal and Detailed Milwaukee Sightseeing Bus Tour Milwaukee area · 2 hr · from $47/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour Milwaukee area · 1.7 hr–2 hr · from $68/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    The Flying Dutchman
    The Flying Dutchman

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 9 mi from campground

    $149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Lucy the Grey Wolf w/bunkbeds Family Camper
    Lucy the Grey Wolf w/bunkbeds Family Camper

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 10 · 24 mi from campground

    $135/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Little Foot, 2023 Sunseeker- Sleeps and drives 6 in style!
    Little Foot, 2023 Sunseeker- Sleeps and drives 6 in style!

    Class C motorhome · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 53 mi from campground

    $259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Personal and Detailed Milwaukee Sightseeing Bus Tour
    Personal and Detailed Milwaukee Sightseeing Bus Tour

    Milwaukee area · 2 hr · from $47/person

    Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
    Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

    Milwaukee area · 1.7 hr–2 hr · from $68/person

    Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish
    Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish

    Milwaukee area · 3.5 hr · from $102/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Old Milwaukee E-Bike Tour
    Old Milwaukee E-Bike Tour

    Milwaukee area · 3 hr · from $79/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on State parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202611%0%88%
    Dec 202610%0%90%
    Jan 202710%0%90%
    Feb 202710%0%90%
    Mar 202710%0%90%
    Apr 202741%0%56%
    May 202792%0%2%

    Seasonal loop closures in this window: Mauthe Lake Upper 500 (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Mauthe Lake Lower 500 (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Mauthe Lake 420-432 (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Mauthe Lake 401-419 (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Mauthe Lake 300 Series (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Long Lake 900 Series (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027); Long Lake 800 Series (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027); Long Lake 700 Series (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Long Lake 600 Series (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); New Prospect Horse Camp (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Greenbush Group Camp (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027); Zillmer Trail Backpack (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027).

    Compare site types

    375 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    375 sites · $20–$26, $38–$41/night

    Loops: Long Lake 900 Series loop (67), Long Lake 800 Series loop (56), Long Lake 600 Series loop (43), Long Lake 700 Series loop (34), Mauthe Lake Upper 500 loop (32), New Prospect Horse Camp loop (25), Mauthe Lake Lower 500 loop (24), Mauthe Lake 200 Series loop (23), Mauthe Lake 401-419 loop (19), Mauthe Lake 300 Series loop (14), Mauthe Lake 420-432 loop (13), Mauthe Lake 100 Series & Tepee loop (10), Greenbush Group Camp loop (9), Ice Age Trail Backpack loop (5), Zillmer Trail Backpack loop (1)

    28 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
    Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

    Milwaukee area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    Jeffrey Dahmer American Cannibal Walking Tour
    Jeffrey Dahmer American Cannibal Walking Tour

    Milwaukee area · 1.5 hr · from $67/person

    Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
    Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

    Milwaukee area · 1 hr–3 hr · from $5/person

    Milwaukee Private or Public Pedal Tavern Tour
    Milwaukee Private or Public Pedal Tavern Tour

    Milwaukee area · 2 hr · from $36/person

    Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour
    Shakers Original Historical Ghost Tour

    Milwaukee area · 1 hr · from $36/person