3 Beauty Inspired Winter Camping Locations in Wisconsin

Winter camping in Wisconsin can give you a different sense of appreciation of the natural beautiful surroundings.  If you love the peaceful calm of a freshly covered winter wonderland you may want to consider winter camping.  By embarking on the adventure of winter camping it allows you to take part in activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

There are many advantages to winter camping in Wisconsin.  Most campgrounds start to empty out in the fall.  Those of you who are brave enough to try winter camping can enjoy less people leaving the sites and trails less traveled.  Winter camping also has the advantage of being bug free!  No one likes the pesky mosquitos and during the winter months there are no worries about having to carry bug spray.  Enjoy a hot cup of hot cocoa while sitting around a winter campfire.  It always seems to taste better in the brisk cold air.

There are a few campgrounds in Wisconsin that are open year-round giving people the opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes making it a picturesque setting for campers.  Below are a few of the campgrounds that are open year-round with a brief description of what may be offered.

1. Howling Hills Campground located in the southwest corner of Wisconsin in Wonewoc.  Set on what was originally an airstrip has been transformed into a campground.  Surrounded by the natural beauty of the bluffs make this campground a stunning location for winter pictures.  Not far from the campground is the 400 state trail that is transformed into a snowmobile trail during the winter months.  Howling Hills Campground keeps the bathhouse operational throughout the winter months to make your stay more enjoyable.  Howling Hills Campground provides sites and cabins to suite your needs.  You can visit them at https://08746b9a-7600-4e99-8fad-f03c237f90bd.express.conves.io/ to book your winter getaway.
2. Devil’s Lake State Park also known as Quartzite Campground is located in Baraboo, WI.  This campground was once a 9 hole golf course which has a combination of open and grassy areas which a trees scattered throughout.  Throughout the winter months Quartzite Campground offers non-flushable restrooms and 1 water tap.  If interested in staying here you will want to make a reservation ahead of time since they only have about a dozen of sites available for the winter camping months.  You can visit them at https://devilslakewisconsin.com/camping/winter-camping/
3. Peninsula State Park which is comprised of 5 different campgrounds located in the beautiful Door County area.  The campground that offers winter camping is called Tennison Bay Campground.  The Peninsula State Park offers a variety of activities which include group camping, a lighthouse, and 8 miles of Door County shoreline.  Reservations are required before setting up.  You can contact them at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/peninsula/recreation/camping

Are you ready for winter camping yet?  It may sound cold but with a little bit of preparing and a lot of fun you will forget about being cold and enjoy an experience of a lifetime while building memories with family and friends!