Stay Up to Date with Wilderness Campground
Updates and Events for Your Wisconsin Family Vacation
Use the Wilderness Campground Events Calendar to plan your next stay! We have tons of fun theme weekends, special deal days, and much more all throughout our camping season. You’ll love the variety of events we offer, and all the fun things to do in Marquette County!
Family-Friendly RV Camping With Planned Activities
Themes and activities subject to change at any time without notice
April Events & Themes
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2027 Reservation Book Opens
Mark your Calendar!
2027 Reservations Open April 1st, 2026!
- Make reservations by phone: (608) 297-2002
- Email: info@wildernesscampground.com
April 16, 2026
Seasonal Opening Day ( Seasonals Only)
9 am: Gate opens for seasonals
April 17-19
Wake Up the Campground! – Opening weekend
Saturday Highlights
Annual Freeze Yo Butt Off Frozen Squirrel Plunge @ Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), Scavenger Hunts, Craft
April 24-26
Bestie Bash Weekend – BOGO free camp site
Bring a friend to your favorite campground! Both sites must be reserved to use the promotional code. Use promo code “buddy”.
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts
May Events & Themes
May 1-3
Lumberjack Lollapalooza Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Axe Throwing Game (Plastic), Best Flannel Contest (Kids & Adults)
May 8-10
Mom-umental Weekend – Mother’s Day Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft for Mom, Scavenger Hunts
Sunday Highlights
Free Coffee & Donut for Mom in the Office (while supplies last)
May 15-17
Land of the Free Because of the Brave Weekend
Free 2 night stay for active/veteran military members. Water & Electric sites only. Bring your military ID to check-in. Use Promo Code ‘salute’.
Join us for an Armed Forces Tribute & Flag Ceremony with the American Legion of Montello, WI. Live music from Country Legends following the Armed Forces Tribute & Flag Ceremony.
Saturday Highlights
Patriotic Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Thank You Veteran Cards
Live Music: Country Legends Band 7–10 pm
May 22-25
Stars, Stripes & S’mores Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend – 3 Night Minimum
Kick off to camping season!
Saturday Highlights
Campground-Wide Rummage Sale, Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Thank You Veteran Cards, Horseshoe Tournament, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach & Campground Fire Truck Water Blast on Bonnie Lake (weather permitting)
Live Music: Smart Mouth 6:30–10 pm
Sunday Highlights
Cornhole Tournament, Tie-Dye
Live Music: DJ Duffy 6:30–10 pm
May 29-31
Under the Stars Luau Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
June Events & Themes
June 5-7
Fairytales & Fantasy Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: Block Party 7–10 pm
June 12-14
Time Travelers Weekend – 50s, 60s, & 70s
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: FM Flyers 7–10 pm
June 19-21
Dad’s Ultimate Campout Weekend – Father’s day Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: Pop Culture 7–10 pm
Sunday Highlights
Free Coffee & Donut for Dad in the Office (while supplies last)
June 22-28
Knights & Dragons Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: Best Practice 6:30–10 pm
July Events & Themes
June 29-July 5
Star-Spangled Celebration Week – 4th of July – 3-Night Minimum
Friday Highlights
Thank You Military Cards, Horseshoe Tournament, Tie-Dye
Fireworks: dusk
Live Music: DJ Duffy 6:30–10 pm
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Thank You Military Cards, Cornhole Tournament, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach & Campground Fire Truck Water Blast on Bonnie Lake (weather permitting)
Live Music: DJ Duffy 6:30–10 pm
July 6-12
Jurassic Camper Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: Zoot Suit Boogie 7–10 pm
July 13-19
Water Wonderland Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: FM Flyers 7–10 pm
July 20-26
Mistletoe & Marshmallows Week – Christmas in July!
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), Site Decorating Contest
Live Music: DJ Duffy 6:30–10 pm
August Events & Themes
July 27-August 2
Wild About Wildlife Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Petting Zoo by Jjackers Homestead 12–3 pm
August 3-9
Blackbeard’s Shipwrecked Pirate’s Week
A camper’s favorite weekend! Boat races, buried treasure, and walking the plank to Davey Jones’ Locker.
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Treasure Hunt, Cardboard Boat Races, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: ID 90 Band 7–10 pm
August 10-16
Country Fair Week – Customer Appreciation Corn Boil
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), Watermelon Eating Contest, Customer Appreciation Corn Boil Dinner
Live Music: Best Practice 6:30–10 pm
August 17-23
Mad Scientist Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: Block Party 7–10 pm
August 24-30
Shark Week
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting)
Live Music: FM Flyers 7–10 pm
September Events & Themes
Sept 4-7
Farewell to Summer Soiree – Labor Day Weekend – 3-Night Minimum
Saturday Highlights
Campground-Wide Rummage Sale, Craft, Scavenger Hunts, “Hay” Wagon Ride, Horseshoe Tournament, Bubble Party on Bonnie Lake Beach & Campground Fire Truck Water Blast on Bonnie Lake (weather permitting)
Live Music: The Brightside 7–10 pm
Sunday Highlights
Cornhole Tournament
Live Music: DJ Fuzion 7–10 pm
September 11-13
Fall Back To Basics Weekend
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts
September 18-20
No Bones About It Spooky Spectacular – Halloween Weekend 1
Friday Highlights
Plant Magic Pumpkin Seeds
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Haunted House, Trick-or-Treat, Site Decorating Contest
September 25-27
Frightfully Fun Fall Fest – Halloween Weekend 2
Friday Highlights
Plant Magic Pumpkin Seeds
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Haunted House, Trick-or-Treat, Site Decorating Contest
October Events & Themes
October 2-4
Monster Mash Halloween Bash – Halloween Weekend 3
Friday Highlights
Plant Magic Pumpkin Seeds
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Haunted House, Trick-or-Treat, Site Decorating Contest
October 9-11
Superhero Showdown Weekend – Closing weekend –
Buy 1 night get 1 night free for first responders active or retired. Water & Electric sites only. Please bring verification to check-in. Use promo code ‘hero’
Saturday Highlights
Craft, Scavenger Hunts
Sunday Highlights
1 pm: Office Closes
3 pm: Gate Closes