RV Parks In Burlington, Wisconsin

For a public stay, Richard Bong State Recreation Area right at Burlington is the top pick, with 54 electric sites across the Sunrise and Sunset campgrounds, a dump station, and lots of open space. Big Foot Beach State Park about 15 minutes south puts you on Geneva Lake with electric sites and a swim beach. For full hookups and big-rig room, the private resorts win: Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both offer 50-amp sewer sites, and Blackhawk Camping Resort toward Milton runs full-hookup sites April through October. Pick public for value and space, private for full hookups.

It depends on public versus private. The Wisconsin state parks near Burlington, including Richard Bong State Recreation Area and Big Foot Beach State Park, offer electric hookups and a dump station but no sewer at the site, so you'll dump on your way out. For true full hookups with water, electric, and sewer at the site, you'll want a private resort. Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both provide 50-amp service with sewer connections suited to big rigs, and Blackhawk Camping Resort offers full-hookup options in season. Confirm the exact hookups and amp service when you book, especially in spring and fall.

Costs split by public versus private. A Wisconsin state-park electric site at Richard Bong or Big Foot Beach runs in the moderate range for a campsite, plus the required vehicle admission sticker, which makes the public parks the value choice for space and scenery. The private full-hookup resorts sit higher, generally around $45 to $70 a night for a 50-amp full-hookup site, with the Lake Geneva-area resorts topping out on peak summer weekends. Weekly and seasonal rates at places like Blackhawk Camping Resort cut the nightly cost if you're staying put. Budget for the premium only when you need sewer at the site and big-rig room.

As far ahead as you can for summer. The Wisconsin DNR lets you book state campsites up to 11 months in advance, and the limited electric sites at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, just 54 of them, book quickly for warm-weather weekends. Because Lake Geneva draws heavy Chicago and Milwaukee crowds, private resort weekends fill early in summer too. Outside of summer you can often book much closer to your dates. Our rule is to grab state-park electric sites the day your window opens, lock in private resort summer weekends months ahead, and treat holiday weekends like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July as sellouts.

Late spring through early fall is the window, with summer the peak. June through August brings warm lake weather and every attraction open, but also the biggest crowds and highest rates around Lake Geneva. Early fall is our favorite for value: comfortable days, cool nights, fall color, and thinner crowds after Labor Day, though some private resorts close in mid-October. Spring is pleasant by May once resorts reopen and state-park water is back on, but it's muddy and cool early. Winter is cold and snowy with most parks closed, though Richard Bong stays open for winter recreation with limited services.

Yes, but choose the right park. The Wisconsin state parks near Burlington, like Richard Bong and Big Foot Beach, have electric sites that can be tight and wooded, so a 40-foot rig should reserve carefully and check site length. For easy big-rig camping, the private resorts are built for it: Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both offer 50-amp full-hookup sites with sewer connections sized for larger motorhomes, and Blackhawk Camping Resort provides full-hookup 50-amp sites as well. If you're pulling a big fifth-wheel or driving a Class A, we'd steer you to a private resort for the level pad, the 50-amp power, and the room to maneuver.

Not really. The Wisconsin DNR requires a reservation for all state campsites, so you can't just show up and grab a spot at Richard Bong or Big Foot Beach. Some private resorts will take midweek walk-ins when they have space, but that disappears on summer weekends. This is a developed, popular camping region rather than boondocking country, so true free dispersed camping is essentially unavailable close to town. City streets in Burlington don't allow RV overnight parking either. If you need a last-minute spot, call the private resorts directly and ask about midweek availability, or check the DNR system for cancellations at the state parks.

Yes, two good Wisconsin options. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is right at Burlington, a 4,500-acre grassland with the Sunrise and Sunset campgrounds totaling 217 sites, 54 of them with electric hookups, plus a dump station, showers, and famous dog-exercise areas. Big Foot Beach State Park is about 15 minutes south on Geneva Lake, a wooded park with electric sites and a swim beach. Neither has full hookups at the site, but both have dump stations. Reserve either through the Wisconsin DNR system or by calling 1-888-947-2757, up to 11 months in advance, and book the limited electric sites early.

Plenty, and Lake Geneva anchors it. Just 15 minutes south, Geneva Lake offers swim beaches, boat cruises, the scenic Shore Path, and resort-town shopping and dining. Right at Burlington, Richard Bong State Recreation Area has miles of hiking, kite flying, and off-leash dog areas, and the Fox River Parkway is a nice riverside trail for walking, biking, and fishing. In town, "Chocolate City USA" has quirky stops like the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum and the Burlington Liars' Club. Milwaukee is about 45 minutes away for a ballgame or the lakefront, making Burlington a flexible base for a southeast Wisconsin trip.

Mostly not for full-service camping. The private resorts around Burlington and Lake Geneva generally close for the season, typically running spring through mid-October, and public water systems shut off for winter. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is the exception that stays open year-round, offering winter recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, but with limited or no hookups in the cold months. If you're determined to camp here in winter, you'll need cold-weather rigging and should call ahead to confirm what's open and whether any water is available. For most RVers, this is a spring-through-fall destination, with summer as the clear peak.

Yes on both counts. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a standout for dog owners, with designated off-leash and dog-training areas plus miles of open trails, and leashed pets are welcome at campsites. The private resorts like Blackhawk Camping Resort are family-oriented with pet areas, though you should confirm any pet rules and pool or activity details when booking. For families, the combination of Geneva Lake beaches, boat cruises, and quirky Burlington museums makes for easy day-trips from camp. As always, keep dogs leashed at the campsites, clean up after them, and never leave a pet in a hot RV during summer afternoons.

Very close, which is a big reason to base here. Lake Geneva is only about 15 minutes south of Burlington on WI-120, so you can camp at a cheaper Burlington-area park and day-trip into the resort town for its beaches, the Shore Path, boat cruises, and dining without paying premium Lake Geneva camping rates or hunting for oversized RV parking downtown. Big Foot Beach State Park actually sits on Geneva Lake itself if you want to camp right at the water. For most RVers, staying near Burlington and driving the short distance to Lake Geneva is the smart way to enjoy the lake while keeping your camping costs and hassle down.

Burlington sits on WI-11 and WI-36, the main routes through town, both of which handle big trailers and motorhomes without low-clearance issues. You're a short hop from I-43 and I-94, so interstate access from Milwaukee (about 45 minutes north) or Chicago (about 90 minutes south) is straightforward. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is right at town off WI-142, and Big Foot Beach State Park is about 15 minutes south on WI-120 in Lake Geneva. The private resorts are a short drive around the region. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the nearest hub at under an hour for anyone flying in to rent a motorhome.

For a public stay, Richard Bong State Recreation Area right at Burlington is the top pick, with 54 electric sites across the Sunrise and Sunset campgrounds, a dump station, and lots of open space. Big Foot Beach State Park about 15 minutes south puts you on Geneva Lake with electric sites and a swim beach. For full hookups and big-rig room, the private resorts win: Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both offer 50-amp sewer sites, and Blackhawk Camping Resort toward Milton runs full-hookup sites April through October. Pick public for value and space, private for full hookups.

It depends on public versus private. The Wisconsin state parks near Burlington, including Richard Bong State Recreation Area and Big Foot Beach State Park, offer electric hookups and a dump station but no sewer at the site, so you'll dump on your way out. For true full hookups with water, electric, and sewer at the site, you'll want a private resort. Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both provide 50-amp service with sewer connections suited to big rigs, and Blackhawk Camping Resort offers full-hookup options in season. Confirm the exact hookups and amp service when you book, especially in spring and fall.

Costs split by public versus private. A Wisconsin state-park electric site at Richard Bong or Big Foot Beach runs in the moderate range for a campsite, plus the required vehicle admission sticker, which makes the public parks the value choice for space and scenery. The private full-hookup resorts sit higher, generally around $45 to $70 a night for a 50-amp full-hookup site, with the Lake Geneva-area resorts topping out on peak summer weekends. Weekly and seasonal rates at places like Blackhawk Camping Resort cut the nightly cost if you're staying put. Budget for the premium only when you need sewer at the site and big-rig room.

As far ahead as you can for summer. The Wisconsin DNR lets you book state campsites up to 11 months in advance, and the limited electric sites at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, just 54 of them, book quickly for warm-weather weekends. Because Lake Geneva draws heavy Chicago and Milwaukee crowds, private resort weekends fill early in summer too. Outside of summer you can often book much closer to your dates. Our rule is to grab state-park electric sites the day your window opens, lock in private resort summer weekends months ahead, and treat holiday weekends like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July as sellouts.

Late spring through early fall is the window, with summer the peak. June through August brings warm lake weather and every attraction open, but also the biggest crowds and highest rates around Lake Geneva. Early fall is our favorite for value: comfortable days, cool nights, fall color, and thinner crowds after Labor Day, though some private resorts close in mid-October. Spring is pleasant by May once resorts reopen and state-park water is back on, but it's muddy and cool early. Winter is cold and snowy with most parks closed, though Richard Bong stays open for winter recreation with limited services.

Yes, but choose the right park. The Wisconsin state parks near Burlington, like Richard Bong and Big Foot Beach, have electric sites that can be tight and wooded, so a 40-foot rig should reserve carefully and check site length. For easy big-rig camping, the private resorts are built for it: Lehmans Lakeside RV Resort and River Bend RV Resort both offer 50-amp full-hookup sites with sewer connections sized for larger motorhomes, and Blackhawk Camping Resort provides full-hookup 50-amp sites as well. If you're pulling a big fifth-wheel or driving a Class A, we'd steer you to a private resort for the level pad, the 50-amp power, and the room to maneuver.

Not really. The Wisconsin DNR requires a reservation for all state campsites, so you can't just show up and grab a spot at Richard Bong or Big Foot Beach. Some private resorts will take midweek walk-ins when they have space, but that disappears on summer weekends. This is a developed, popular camping region rather than boondocking country, so true free dispersed camping is essentially unavailable close to town. City streets in Burlington don't allow RV overnight parking either. If you need a last-minute spot, call the private resorts directly and ask about midweek availability, or check the DNR system for cancellations at the state parks.

Yes, two good Wisconsin options. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is right at Burlington, a 4,500-acre grassland with the Sunrise and Sunset campgrounds totaling 217 sites, 54 of them with electric hookups, plus a dump station, showers, and famous dog-exercise areas. Big Foot Beach State Park is about 15 minutes south on Geneva Lake, a wooded park with electric sites and a swim beach. Neither has full hookups at the site, but both have dump stations. Reserve either through the Wisconsin DNR system or by calling 1-888-947-2757, up to 11 months in advance, and book the limited electric sites early.

Plenty, and Lake Geneva anchors it. Just 15 minutes south, Geneva Lake offers swim beaches, boat cruises, the scenic Shore Path, and resort-town shopping and dining. Right at Burlington, Richard Bong State Recreation Area has miles of hiking, kite flying, and off-leash dog areas, and the Fox River Parkway is a nice riverside trail for walking, biking, and fishing. In town, "Chocolate City USA" has quirky stops like the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum and the Burlington Liars' Club. Milwaukee is about 45 minutes away for a ballgame or the lakefront, making Burlington a flexible base for a southeast Wisconsin trip.

Mostly not for full-service camping. The private resorts around Burlington and Lake Geneva generally close for the season, typically running spring through mid-October, and public water systems shut off for winter. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is the exception that stays open year-round, offering winter recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, but with limited or no hookups in the cold months. If you're determined to camp here in winter, you'll need cold-weather rigging and should call ahead to confirm what's open and whether any water is available. For most RVers, this is a spring-through-fall destination, with summer as the clear peak.

Yes on both counts. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a standout for dog owners, with designated off-leash and dog-training areas plus miles of open trails, and leashed pets are welcome at campsites. The private resorts like Blackhawk Camping Resort are family-oriented with pet areas, though you should confirm any pet rules and pool or activity details when booking. For families, the combination of Geneva Lake beaches, boat cruises, and quirky Burlington museums makes for easy day-trips from camp. As always, keep dogs leashed at the campsites, clean up after them, and never leave a pet in a hot RV during summer afternoons.

Very close, which is a big reason to base here. Lake Geneva is only about 15 minutes south of Burlington on WI-120, so you can camp at a cheaper Burlington-area park and day-trip into the resort town for its beaches, the Shore Path, boat cruises, and dining without paying premium Lake Geneva camping rates or hunting for oversized RV parking downtown. Big Foot Beach State Park actually sits on Geneva Lake itself if you want to camp right at the water. For most RVers, staying near Burlington and driving the short distance to Lake Geneva is the smart way to enjoy the lake while keeping your camping costs and hassle down.

Burlington sits on WI-11 and WI-36, the main routes through town, both of which handle big trailers and motorhomes without low-clearance issues. You're a short hop from I-43 and I-94, so interstate access from Milwaukee (about 45 minutes north) or Chicago (about 90 minutes south) is straightforward. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is right at town off WI-142, and Big Foot Beach State Park is about 15 minutes south on WI-120 in Lake Geneva. The private resorts are a short drive around the region. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the nearest hub at under an hour for anyone flying in to rent a motorhome.

The highest-rated station is DeHaan RV Center with a rating of 4.4/5 stars.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Burlington.