My review may be a bit different than other people but during my time here I absolutely enjoy the…read moreviews but what I did not enjoy here were the amenities featured. The bathrooms here were absolutely in shambles and the maintenance at the park is pretty bad. Please be cautious that your GPS will not work in this area either. Poorly labeled trails as well where you can get lost.

great scenery and ambience with the stream running and different levels of view places to hike…read moreand views are spectacular highly recommend coming here

I would like to give this two and a half stars, but that's not possible, so I'm going with 2…read more We tented right along the pond (its not really a lake). The sites there are pretty, but not especially flat for tents. The pool is nice, well maintained with lots of seating. Great bathrooms, clean and well kept (possibly the cheapest toilet paper on the planet, though). Lots of other fun campground things to do like a game room, hay rides on the weekends, giant chess board, pedal bikes, canoe and peddle boat rentals, basketball courts and a bar. The bar. That seemed to be the source of the bad side of this campground. There's no information about a bar plus VERY loud, late music they play on the weekends on the website and I feel like we got the bait and switch. The rules as listed make it seem like its a family-friendly campground (quiet times are posted and there seem to be strict rules about kids making trouble and being off their sites after curfew). Maybe if you're staying in an RV with the air running this is no big deal to you. Maybe you like taking your kids to a campground where you can go after dark to drink and listen to loud music. This is your place! If not, try a state park. We had a great time at Timber Lake until dark, and then it was a bit of a nightmare. Tenters, and the peace-seeking campers beware.

I have camped here many times, however, I've been lazy and I haven't written a review yet! I was…read moreprompted to write a review because I camped at a different place this weekend and it was AWFUL. This morning I am feeling very appreciative of Timber Lake so I felt the need to type out my thoughts. Timber Lake is incredibly well maintained. The tent sites by the lake are spacious and feel very private. I would suggest putting up your tent with the door facing the lake. The tent blocks the RV sites and you really have the feeling that you're alone. It's lovely. The pool, restrooms, and showers are clean and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and the manager lives on the property. I read a few of the other reviews and I'd like to comment on the bar situation. Yes, there's a bar and yes - they play music. However, Timber Lake DOES enforce it's posted quiet hours. We have never been kept awake by people partying here. It's kind of the best of both worlds. You can go to the bar, the pool, etc... but you also have a restful/peaceful night. They have a general store in case you forget something. One of my favorite things about Timber Lake is that they have coffee, donuts, and biscuits and gravy available on Saturday and Sunday mornings for very little money. There are indoor tables and chairs set up if you'd like to eat your breakfast inside while watching the news. For the theatre-lovers among you - Timber Lake Playhouse is just up the driveway. They put on fun/lively musicals and plays with professional actors/directors/etc. I highly recommend this place for tent campers, cabin campers, and RV folks. Thanks Ron and everyone on staff at Timber Lake!

Great find and well maintained by the state. Great views! Kayaked on the Mississippi River which…read morewas great but came with some current struggles. The boat launch is right across the road from MP. The hosts were nice. They are only checking in people from 12-4. Find your site and your tag is on the post. There are about 10 walk up sites you can get on FCFS basis. Some electric and some primitive sites. Make sure to select the correct one. Beautiful views are with the hike up the cliffs.

We had a family get together here today and rented the pavilion. For $50, you get a really nice…read morebuilding facility that has a fireplace and several large picnic tables. The public restrooms are in this building however, and you will have people coming and going during your event. It wasn't too busy today so not a problem. There is plenty of open grassy area to play, didn't get enough wind to be able to fly the kites, but we were close! But we definitely had a lot of room to kick the soccer ball, throw the football and run around. The grill worked great, it's 4 feet long and we were able to cook plenty of burgers and hotdog and such for the family. There's also a couple of electrical outlets so we were able to plug-in a couple crockpots for beans and such. There are quite a few mice living in this facility, so just be aware of that, but you are out in the country! There are many hikes and such that leave from this location so you could use this as homebase with other family members being able to go out and take a great hike as well. We had a great day and I have a feeling this is going to become a tradition PS. Bring the bug spray :)

We've stayed there three times already in the 2026 camping season. Always have a great time. Super…read morefriendly staff makes checking in so easy. Our grandkids love it and have a blast every time. Fun activities for the kids and adults. Clean, well maintained sites and bathrooms/shower houses. We have two more stays already booked. Highly recommend this campground.

We have been coming to this campground for about 10 years. When we first started coming, there was…read morea walking path in the back along with a kangaroo crossing sign, my kids thought it was hilarious. I mean, how could we not have been hooked from the beginning?! This campground is peaceful and super clean. It's amazing the change it brings about to my youngest. She suffers from severe social anxiety, she doesn't even like going to the park across from our home but here all of that melts away. She loves it here and most important, she feels safe here. I recommend this campground to everyone that asks. The kangaroo sign is no longer there, but it doesn't matter because this place is Amazing!

This campground is a wonderful no frills but very affordable and comfortable stay. My family spent…read morea week here and I am satisfied with everything. The staff are friendly and helpful. Water pressure and power are reliable and the sewer access was very good as well. The site (31) was level and able to easily fit my 37 ft travel trailer. They had close and adequate parking for extra vehicles if you have an extra vehicle with you. The shower area is clean and adequate. They have two washers and dryers on site and a small store within the office area. They also have firewood for $8 a bundle and they also have other items one can purchase while there. They also rent kayaks if one is interested in that. Would recommend and will stay there again in the future.

Did an overnight here, very nice campground. Great walking path along the canal, looked like a good…read moreplace to fish. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, however as noted on their website, no arrivals after 9:00 pm so plan accordingly. Would definitely recommend.

Came here on a bike trip - great campsite, friendly host, very clean bathroom with good hot water…read more(which I always appreciate). Also, the signage off the nearest big-ish road was helpful and clear - especially not being a local, I really appreciate it when campgrounds have signs to guide me on the little windy back roads. There was no firepit at my site, which I didn't miss at all but if you really love building fires it might be kind of a bummer. Maybe some of the other sites have them; it might be good to call and check before you go.

My stay here is not recent! My friends and I were attending a concert in Pecatonica in 1998. We…read moredecided to make a weekend of it and went camping as well. We stayed at Emerald Acres. I was 18 years old at the time. My group of friends and I were probably loud and likely obnoxious. When we came in they were full but the owner let us set up shop in a little grassy area that backed to a corn field ( I believe...it's been awhile). At 34 years old I still consider that the most fun weekend of my life. So many of my favorite memories include Emerald Acres. We raised hell in Freeport too (sorry residents for the drive by honkings at 2am) oh and I would also like to apologize to the family that lived right by the campground that had that sweet huge trampoline. My friends dared me to go jump on it at about 3am. I did and got a case of the giggles that ended with me peeing my pants...on your trampoline. I am sorry. Thanks Emerald Acres for putting up with me and my friends, had to not let us stay I wouldn't have about 1000 memories that I hold dear to me. We didn't have phone cameras and facebook back then so all I have is memories. Although it would be pretty cool to see pictures and videos of that. lol I am planing on taking my little guy camping there soon. I remember we found the coolest park (I think Krape Park) out that way and I would love to go back.

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.

This is definitely a place to stop and take a hike. It was wet when we went but the mud made it…read morefun. There are some sketchy areas of river to cross and it makes you feel like a true adventurer.

Loved the experience! There has been a recent flood so many of the walkways seem to be closed, but…read moreit was still a good experience!