Camping at South Kettle Moraine, WI

We are heading to one of our favorite places in Wisconsin: Kettle Moraine State Park – Southern unit. With more than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests, Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities.

One more reason to fall in love with the Whitewater Lake Campground: it is located only 1 hour and 32 minutes (93 miles) from O’Hare!

Whitewater Lake Campground and Hickory Woods Group Camp:
N8096 Hi-Lo Rd.
Whitewater, WI 53190
Campground Information: 262-594-6200

Our group campsite can accommodate up to 40 people and 20 vehicles. Pit toilets and pump water are available and dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed. While there are no showers or flush toilets at the campground, campers may drive 15 minutes to the Horse camp for the nearest showers.

Hikers can enjoy miles and miles of rolling hills through pine plantations, prairies and southern hardwood forests. Hiking is available on the Scuppernong, Emma Carlin, John Muir and Nordic trails, as well as the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There are also several shorter self-guided nature trails. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kms/recreation/hiking

Kayaking, Swimming, SUP:
The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has two swimming beaches, at Ottawa Lake and Whitewater Lake. Boat launches are located within the Forest at Ottawa Lake, Rice Lake and Whitewater Lake. A vehicle admission sticker is required at all three launches. All watercraft must be equipped with a wearable Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device for each person on board.

A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required for each car that enters the property, that can be purchased online https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission, or in person at check-in.

Price: $35 per person

• The price is per person and includes a camping spot for 2 nights as well as firewood, to keep the fire going for 2 nights, and charcoal for grilling food .
• Electronic payment can be made via PayPal/Zelle/Venmo and sent to mcdzica AT gmail.com
• Payment guarantees your spot

A detailed trip agenda will be send closer to the event, to all confirmed participants and here are a few gems from the Whitewater hood:

- Friday Fish Fry: https://www.turtlelaketapandgrill.com/menu-specials
- Second Salem Brewery: https://secondsalem.com/
- 4 Best Hikes new Whitewater: https://www.discoverwhitewater.org/blog/4-great-hikes-in-and-around-whitewater-wi
- Whitewater Lake Beach (at 625 acres, Whitewater Lake is the largest of the four lakes. It provides plenty of space to fish by boat. Not into fishing by boat? Walk the paved path along the shore between the marina and the public beach)
- Whitewater Lake Boat rental: https://www.whitewaterlakeboatrentals.com/

Feel free to post your questions in the comment section below or message me directly via Meetup.

Happy Camping!