We had a very nice trip to Blackhawk campground. The pool was outstanding! Very clean and had the…read moreperfect temperature. Our cabin was very clean, spacious, cool, and well stocked. The campground was quiet at night and the seasonal campers were super friendly. The bathroom/shower house was very clean and had plenty of hot water. The staff worked very hard In spite of being so short staffed. The manager Lori was kind and helpful. We rented a golf cart and it was fun and ran well. The park was clean and well maintained. The only thing not perfect was the bed inside our cabin #4. It had a large dip in the middle making sleeping kind of difficult. However floating in that awesome not overly populated pool made it all ok. I highly recommend bringing your family camping there. Whether you have a tent, camper, or choose to rent a cabin. You will have a blast!

I have been going to Blackhawk since I was a little girl. No - I take that back I have probably…read morebeen going to Blackhawk since I was in the womb! Needless to say, for many, many, many years my family made Blackhawk our home-away-from home 3 times a summer. My memories of Blackhawk are all good. There's stories, memories, thoughts and experiences that I would never, ever be able to duplicate anywhere else that I had here. We're talking my first time skinny dipping, hiding in the dryer so my parents wouldn't find me after dark, and seeking cover in the pavilion from tornadoes as we watched the wind and rain rip away and blow around the tents and bits around us. Ahhh, Blackhawk. But this isn't a memoir, so I will stick to the things I know now. "Back in my day" the general store was off the beach, but floods and old age weathered the store and they tore it down. Now the beach looks messy, overused and completely neglected. Campers rarely swim in the lake anymore. This might be because there is now two in-ground pools near the entrance of Indian Village, but I still think the dirty lake is the bee's knees. "Back in my day" the majority of the camp sites were all for transient campers. Now the majority of the campground is permanent sites. There's pros and cons to this. One is that I knew a few people with permanent sites and if you're lucky enough to be in the "in" crowd, you know that having a permanent site and friends all around is like one big family that parties together every single (weekend) night (and the occasional weekday, depending). There is something very special about knowing the right people who have permanent sites here. We're talking late night karting in the woods, drunken bon fires, crazy stories to retell when you're sober in the morning... (Back in my day, they even had a live bear in a cage!) But if you're an unlucky one to not have a permanent site, I can see that Blackhawk would be a pretty boring place if you're in for just the night or two. There's cabins all around now to rent, in Indian Village and near the beach. I've never been inside one and haven't had the pleasure of staying overnight in one, but they look well cared for and large enough for a small family or a group of friends. I love that they put on fun events in the summer, from music to bingo to prom, etc.. It's a fun place if you know where to look, how to get around, and who to hang with. Blackhawk is not nearly as special, clean, or "cool" as it once was when I was younger, but I give it 5-stars because it holds a very special place in my heart. It used to be family run and it was clear they all cared for the grounds well; the point is, they cared. You can tell it's changed hands a few times and even the restaurant is owned by someone separate from the person who owns the grounds. Things seem much more disjointed now then they ever were. My suggestion: stay in Indian Village, on a water site, bring flip-flops for the showers by the beach, bring a comfy chair to people watch, bring a cooler full of beer, ignore the dirty water and dive in to the lake. This place is it!

my family and I have been going to this campgrounds for over 20 years…read more unfortunately this was a horrible experience we had the staff everyone we had to deal with was very rude and unhelpful not only did they argue with us about giving us a few extra parking passes saying that we couldn't have them because that they were only for immediate family which was they were are children driving from different areas. then they charged us for the extra passes when my son arrived at the campground and checked in they also charged him when I explained to them I had already paid they said because I didn't bring it to them before he arrived they charged him when I purchased the previous passes they never explained that I had to have the passes there before he arrived. when we pulled out the sleeping couch pullout bed we lifted the mattress and there was so much food underneath the mattress. when I told the manager about it she really did not apologize or act like it wasn't a big deal

I stopped in and asked if my 8 year boys (red ball team) could use their pool on Sunday August 25…read more The front desk clerk (Amber) said sure and my daughter Madeline will be there Sunday. I paid 150.00 dollars (instead of 5.00 per person). Then returned to ask if we could use their meeting room from Mindy (who claimed she was the owner, and she said she saw my check and I'd course, no extra charge! I tried 3 times to pay her. Sunday arrived and about 20 of us showed up after Church to swim from 1-3pm. Their was no management as the young gals said no managers came in on Sundays. Not even Madeline. So they called us all liars, saying we never paid and couldn't come in or use the meeting room! I kindly said said call Mindy, )who abruptly said we were all liars, and she never met me, or heard of an 8 year old team coming! Mindy said we were lying! The kinder I got the meaner they got. No eye contact... just kept saying we can't come in. Finally they realized I paid, let us in. But five minutes before our trophy presentation Madeline saud, "you can't use it unless you pay thecfull 80.00 rate for 12 hrs use! So I paid the 75.00 she demanded. I thought bring kind would help: it didn't. One kind employee Hannah was kind to me seeing how I was treated and kindly helped me. I tipped her 20.00 saying, kindness and a smile makes you a blessing at any business in front of the mean employees. (They made her give it back). Stopping in the next morning amber at my presence screamed at the top of her lungs saying I never paid, and wouldn't let me kindly say even one word. I pray they gave cameras. She kicked me out, and kept saying get off our property forbidding me to talk to manager Mindy. When reading other reviews, I learned the exact same thing happened exactly to other grandmother's, and people are still traumatized after 3cyears of being yelled at and kicked put by Amber not allowing anyone to speak to Mindy. Very sad as their reputation precedes them I'm learning!. Rita. (I'm just glad God has cameras if they dont) so many comments as to the rudeness if the hals, and others mentioning Amber's anger issues. Read reviews before going there. I hot copies of both my checks and Amber altered my check crossing off the note: Mindy said room was free). A man next to me was wide eyed listening to ambervyell falsehoods at me ! Our boys obeyed all rules and parents were kind even after being called liars. Worst experience ever in my life! Im turning 70 and i know a good name is better than great riches. And I'm grateful God keeps good books.

Pinewoods Campground is a beautifully wooded campground within the overall Kettle Moraine State…read moreForest Southern Area. I've been camping here every late September, for a few years, and it's truly a gem of the Wisconsin system. Pinewoods has 101 campsites, flush toilets, vault toilets and showers. There are no electrical sites at this campground. A playground is next to the shower building. And news to me- This campground offers a designated area for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet that nature has to offer. Loop 1 is a 24-hour quiet zone, meaning no pets, radios or mechanical device noises are allowed, ensuring a peaceful visit. The facilities are clean, there are a few large group sites, and a few hike-in sites. While my small crew prefers the hike-in sites, honestly the regular sites have ample privacy, nestled between the tall pines of this area. There is great hiking nearby, whether it's the Scuppernong trails or the Ice Age Trail, horse riding, Ottawa Lake, and some of the best mountain biking in the State (Emma Carlin and John Muir Trails). Not far from Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Pinewoods Campground is a great getaway!

Our family loves camping here and walking the many trails they have. If you plan on camping here…read morewith a group, you'll have to book a year in advance because those spot fill up fast.

Horrible place to stay - Unsafe, Unprofessional, and False Advertising…read more This was by far the worst vacation experience we've ever had. From the moment we checked in, it was clear this place is poorly managed, falsely advertised, and completely unsafe--especially for families with children. We booked the 6-8 person cabin and paid additional fees for extra guests, but the cabin barely accommodated four people. We were a group of seven: two couples, one 6-year-old, two toddlers, and a small dog. The cabin only had two full beds and a couch, making the sleeping arrangements completely unreasonable. Over the phone, they told us golf carts were available but failed to mention we needed to reserve them in advance. By the time we arrived, they were fully booked, and we were left walking everywhere with three small children. To make matters worse, the cabin itself was damaged with nails sticking out--extremely dangerous for kids. We checked in on July 3rd. No one explained any rules verbally--just handed us a folder and keys. Later that evening, my husband lit a single firework to celebrate the Fourth of July. A staff member, Eric, stormed over yelling and threatening to kick us out. When my husband and brother-in-law calmly apologized, Eric aggressively escalated the situation and tried to start a fight--seemingly provoked by the fact that my brother-in-law is Middle Eastern. It felt like a clear case of racism and intimidation. The next day, my sister's small dog slipped off the leash for less than a minute before being immediately retrieved. Again, a woman from the office came yelling and threatening to evict us. Then, while walking to the beach with our children, several drunk teenagers came speeding down the road in golf carts. They were driving recklessly and nearly ran over my son and me. Not only was there no supervision, but the staff did nothing to control the chaos. It was terrifying and completely unacceptable. After that, we stayed inside the cabin for the rest of our stay just to feel safe. This place is a complete disaster. It's unsafe, the staff is hostile and unprofessional, and the amenities are nothing like what's advertised. If you're thinking about staying here--especially with kids--do yourself a favor and find somewhere else. Not worth your time, money, or peace of mind.

So- lesson learned on this one... If I could give this place negative stars I would. This location…read morehas about 600 sites... the majority of them are "seasonal campers". But wait- they are not just seasonal- they are RV's with homemade porches attached to them. Don't get me wrong, some of them are decent- but by in large they're almost all super ghetto. There is an 11 pm quiet time that no one enforced. Our neighbors, both nights, we were there... stayed up playing music until well after midnight. This neighbor is one of the "seasonal campers"--- so clearly they do what ever they want. My wife and I decided to walk around and go to the main office- that was an experience. The shanty town neighborhoods in this campground remind me of redneck neighborhoods you'd see in a swampy bayou somewhere in the mosquito infested marshes of Louisiana. Anyway- we get to the main office, where the pool and general store is located. I decided to use the mens restroom- oh that was an adventure. That facility wreaked of month old urine, spider webs peppering every corner of the washroom and all of the webs were filled with bugs. One of the sinks was stained yellow (looked like caked on urine) with a heap of dead bugs in it. Wasps were patrolling the rust stained shower areas... it was actually kind of scary. The site my wife and I were assigned was not amazing. Our immediate neighbor had a 400 gallon (see the picture) above ground septic tank that we got to look at all day... everyday. The huge septic take was a sure draw for tens of thousands of gnats. I wish I would've taken more photos just to show all of you how disgusting and overpriced this dump really is. Take note- the majority of the photos posted here are stock photos and do not reflect this RV camp ground at ALL.... STAY AWAY!!!

This KOA is clean and seem to be fully staffed with friendly folks. The check in process was…read moreefficiently streamlined. They provided recycle and trash bags. The actual campsite was adequate for our 5th wheel. We had forgotten it was Memorial Day weekend and had a back in site rather than pull through as we requested on our online reservation. However, when I called they said they'd help us because all the pull throughs were booked. They did as promised--which made it super easy. The pool, camp store, and laundry were clean and well kept. The growing edge would be to wet down the gravel roads to help with the dust. This didn't stop us from rebooking for next year because we enjoyed it so much!

I couldn't be more disappointed with the management at this KOA campground. Let me first say we…read morebought our camper in Spring 2020, and immediately became members of KOA. In the last 4 summers, we have almost exclusively camped at KOAs because we appreciate their locations all over the country, full hookups, dog parks, and amenities. We've been guests at Milton KOA in Wisconsin several times, even renting one of their golf carts one long weekend away from our busy work schedules, and have usually enjoyed our stays. We had a sudden death in the family Friday 6/2, but we were scheduled to stay at Milton KOA June 8-10. As soon as I was aware of funeral arrangements, I immediately called the campground Saturday 6/3 to cancel. We are KOA VIP, so cancelation is supposed to cost us $0. They refused a full refund because I was canceling within 7 days of our booked stay, charging us $54.07. I offered compromises, such as changing the date of the booking, or taking a credit for a future stay, but the young associate who took my phone call wasn't accommodating. I asked to speak with a manager and was told they'd be in Monday. I've since called several times in the following 10 days, yet never once was their phone answered by a live person. I left 2 voicemails requesting management, both unreturned. I emailed with a link to the funeral information (same last name as mine), still no response. So I called KOA corporate to report the lack of management response and disrespectful customer service. They told me to wait 1-2 days, still I've heard nothing from Milton KOA. My next step will be to call corporate again, and send the paper pamphlet from the funeral in US Mail. A death in the immediate family should NEVER EVER be a reason someone does not get a full refund, or at least the respectful option to reschedule the booking without penalty. This campground, unless they fix this mistake, will not see another cent from our family during our many many camping trips. Milton, WI is a disappointment to the KOA brand, where we have been 99.9% thrilled with our other stays from Key West KOA in Florida, to Glacier KOA in Montana. I truly hope they make it right for us, and all future campers who might have a similar loss.

Great campground, clean and well kept grass nice large fire rings, turns are a little tight for…read moreextra large rigs. But very manageable as long as you take your time. Cute little office/store front. With a bar in the back. camp ground also has a catch and release pond. And I believe a swimming pond. Wheel chair accessible bathroom and showers which are coin operated (25¢ for 3 minutes). Host was very accommodating and polite. And conducted us to our site. Overall satisfied would definitely stay again

Badgerland is everything we look for in a park! If you are seeking a clean, fair priced, quiet, and…read morewell organized park - look no further! We have stayed in numerous parks over the years, and believe that Badgerland exceeds all expectations. Easy check-in, awesome customer service, great location, well kept grounds, and just the right of amenities. On a side note, I would be highly suspicious of any negative reviews. Once you have stayed here you'll understand. It doesn't get better than this, we would recommend to all who can appreciate quiet and low stress locales. The nearby town is easy to access and has shopping options like Aldi, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, and restaurants.

We love our happy place! We've been seasonal for 4 years now and the staff is amazing and…read moreaccommodating. Keith Jose and Tatum are very responsive.

This campground was absolutely ridiculous! We got kicked out because of their VERY STRICT noise…read moreordinance. After 11pm you can't even sit outside around the campfire and talk!! We had three families in the cabins and we were not loud or obnoxious by any means!! What a way to spend a Father's Day weekend with our family from out of town. The water in the cabin smells so horrible! We were gagging and wouldn't even wash our hair/face in the bathroom. We used bottled water. The staff was rude, berating our family and just absolutely pathetic! DO NOT GO HERE!

Super cool place tucked out of the flow of traffic with a beautiful view of Turtle Lake. Our…read moreserver, Jaylean, was absolutely amazing! Friendly, attentive and prompt! The Old Fashions were yummy, especially the first one made by the older gentleman wearing a green hat..... that was definitely delicious! Three of us had the Cod fish dinner and my husband had the BLT... EVERYTHING was amazing!

Open very late , food, sports, dart boards , billiard table…read more A neighborhood spot, not tourists. The locals come here Very clean and spacious. U can rent a cabin very near the bar. My daughter who is age 50 lives in Wisconsin and likes to take us here

Our faux cabin(just a crappy metal trailer with fake wood glued to the exterior) had not been…read morecleaned. There was a half eaten bagel left on the floor and food crumbs everywhere. Heck there was even someone's dirty underwear left behind! The portapotties were overflowing. Do they ever get serviced? There's hundreds of golf carts being constantly driven around the complex,all hours of the day and night. You had to wait for a break in golfcart traffic just to walk over to a neighboring campsite. There was a crotchety old lady going door to door badgering people to buy her homemade salsa. The pond was dyed to look like the color of listerine. Our next door neighbors must of had 30 people crammed into the tiny site,but there's no staff to police anybody. The place is a free for all.

Overall the cabin was clean but there were some huge misses that cannot be overlooked and the…read moremanagement needs to correct them. The couch is black!! It's absolutely disgusting!! I literally took a knife and scrapped funk off the arm of the couch. That piece of furniture is as old as that cabin and is as unsanitary and nasty as they come. The mattress covers are just as questionable and probably haven't been changed or washed all season long. The carpet up in the loft is a fine Petri dish for only god know what and it's obvious that a vacuum can't fit up there so I have no idea how they "clean it. For $200 a night some improvements and upgrades definitely need to be made.