Just add water when RV camping in Wisconsin. After all, there are more than 15,000 lakes and 33,000 miles of rivers and streams. What types of water activities can you add while visiting Wisconsin RV parks? The sky's the limit. If you've forgotten to bring along your boat, don't worry, there are many outfitters throughout the state offering rentals. While camping in Wisconsin, try your hand at paddling the state's inland streams, rivers, and lakes. You'll encounter everything from placid pools to rugged whitewater.
If you'd like to see your water from the comfort of a deck, then charter a fishing or sailing trip on lakes Michigan or Superior. You'll see historic lighthouses, romantic sunsets, and amazing rock formations along the 450 miles of shoreline.
Of course, if you travel with your family when RV camping in Wisconsin, then there's probably a waterpark in your future, and Wisconsin has plenty of those. In fact, the Wisconsin Dells has the largest concentration of waterparks in the world. The Dells has more than 20 indoor and outdoor waterparks. And if you're visiting Wisconsin RV parks in the winter, your kids won't be disappointed. Visit the largest indoor waterpark in the world—the African-themed Kalahari Resort & Convention Center.
But landlubbers, don't stress. Camping in Wisconsin doesn't have to include water. Bring along your camera and binoculars when you visit the 32,000 acres of Horicon Marsh. From egrets to owls, hawks to herons, birds of all kinds, thrive in the nation's largest freshwater cattail marsh. Stop by Schlitz Audubon Center in Milwaukee and tour the Vallier Environmental Learning Center—one of the most environmentally sensitive buildings in the world. Areas tailor made for birding are close to Wisconsin RV parks across the state.
RV camping in Wisconsin can also be in an urban setting. Set up camp near one of Wisconsin's cities. In addition to great shopping and dining experiences, you can get some exercise, too. Unhook your bicycle and tour one of the many urban bicycling opportunities. The trails usually traverse a given city's most scenic areas and often include sites of historical, cultural and commercial interest. These include Superior's Osaugie Trail, Pike Bike Trail in Kenosha, Milwaukee County Oak Leaf Trail, and Green Bay's East River Trail. A great family-friendly activity while RV camping in Wisconsin.
If your idea of exercise when visiting Wisconsin RV parks is taking a slow hike on a golf course, then Wisconsin has a course for you. Choose from high-end expensive courses such as designer Pete Dye's Whistling Straits or the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bull in Sheboygan Falls or the many lower profile courses where you can get on the first tee for less than $50.
No matter when you choose to go camping in Wisconsin, it's fun for all seasons. Pack your long undies and down jackets for winter fun including downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling.