Whitewater Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from mid-May through mid-October. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:52PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:51PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
About
Whitewater Lake Campground is a primitive camping destination within the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, offering 63 campsites in a beautiful wooded setting near Whitewater Lake. The campground provides a more rustic experience with vault toilets and no shower facilities, though showers are available at nearby Pinewoods and Ottawa Lake campgrounds approximately 20 miles to the north. A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage facilities are provided for registered campers. The campground also features walk-in sites set back in the forest between 140 to 750 feet from parking stalls, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and gravel tent pad. Part of the larger Kettle Moraine State Forest, the campground provides access to the forest's extensive trail system and recreational opportunities. The adjacent Hickory Woods Group Camp offers group sites accommodating between 20 to 40 people, though some sites have seasonal closures. Reservations are required for all sites and can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Wisconsin State Parks system. Campers can proceed directly to their reserved site without checking in at the office.
Directions
Located at N8096 Hi-Lo Rd., Whitewater, WI 53190 within the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Kettle Moraine Horseriders' Campground 8.3mi
- Ottawa Lake Campground 15mi
- Pinewoods Campground 18mi
- Bigfoot Beach Campground 20mi
- Richard Bong Sunset Campground Campground 28mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground 30mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park Group Campground 30mi
- Sunrise Richard Bong Campground 31mi
- Kettle Moraine Pike Lake Campground 42mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 947-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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