Camping Near Madison, WI
There are 80 campgrounds within driving distance of Madison, WI in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Devil's Lake State Park, about 29 miles away. 25 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Madison (73).
Closest campgrounds to Madison
- Devil's Lake State Park — 29 mi from Madison · WI - Baraboo · $20/night · Vistas 7
- GRANT RIVER — 72 mi from Madison · GRANT RIVER · Vistas 5.5
- BLANDING LANDING — 75 mi from Madison · BLANDING LANDING · Vistas 6
- THOMSON CAUSEWAY — 86 mi from Madison · THOMSON CAUSEWAY · Vistas 6.5
- Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area — 88 mi from Madison · Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area · Vistas 6.4
- BLACKHAWK PARK — 96 mi from Madison · BLACKHAWK PARK · Free · Vistas 6
- Maquoketa Caves State Park — 97 mi from Madison · IA - Maquoketa · $16/night · Vistas 7
- Backbone State Park — 114 mi from Madison · IA - Dundee · $16/night · Vistas 6
- FISHERMANS CORNER — 116 mi from Madison · FISHERMANS CORNER · Vistas 6
- Starved Rock State Park — 123 mi from Madison · IL - Utica · $25/night · Vistas 6.5
- CLARKS FERRY — 132 mi from Madison · CLARKS FERRY · Vistas 5.5
- SHADY CREEK — 135 mi from Madison · SHADY CREEK · Vistas 5.3
- Pool 8, Wildcat Park — 137 mi from Madison · Pool 8, Wildcat Park · Vistas 5.5
- SANDY BEACH CAMP — 142 mi from Madison · SANDY BEACH CAMP · Vistas 5
- Scales Pointe — 142 mi from Madison · Scales Pointe · Vistas 5
- Sugar Bottom Day Use Area — 142 mi from Madison · Sugar Bottom Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 4
- SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND — 143 mi from Madison · SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 5.2
- Turkey Creek Day Use Area — 143 mi from Madison · Turkey Creek Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 5.7
- TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND — 143 mi from Madison · TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 5
- East Overlook Day Use Area — 143 mi from Madison · East Overlook Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 6
- TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND — 143 mi from Madison · TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 5
- Tailwater West Day Use Area — 143 mi from Madison · Tailwater West Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 4.5
- West Overlook Campground — 143 mi from Madison · West Overlook Campground · Free · Vistas 5.5
- COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA) — 143 mi from Madison · COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA) · Free · Vistas 5.2
- LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND — 144 mi from Madison · LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 5
- Blanchard Island Recreation Area — 146 mi from Madison · Blanchard Island Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- BOULDER LAKE — 148 mi from Madison · BOULDER LAKE · Vistas 6
- Bagley Rapids Campground — 151 mi from Madison · Bagley Rapids Campground · Vistas 5.8
- Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park — 153 mi from Madison · Pool 4, Riecks Lake Park · Vistas 4.5
- Indiana Dunes NP — 155 mi from Madison · IN - Porter · $25/night · Vistas 7
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Camping near Madison FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Madison?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Devil's Lake State Park, roughly 29 miles from Madison, WI. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Madison?
Yes. 73 campgrounds near Madison, WI are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Madison page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.