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!
- (608) 297-2002
- info@wildernesscampground.com
April 16, 2026
Seasonal Opening Day ( Seasonals Only)
9am: Gate opens for seasonals
April 17-19
Wake Up the Campground! – Opening weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: 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”.
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts
May Events & Themes
May 1-3
Lumberjack Lollapalooza Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, axe (plastic) throwing game, best flannel contest (kids & adults)
May 8-10
Mom-umental Weekend – Mother’s Day Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft for Mom, scavenger hunts. Sunday: 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.
Activity Highlights – Saturday: patriotic craft, scavenger hunts, thank you Veteran cards
May 22-25
Stars, Stripes & S’mores Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend – 3 night min
Kick off to camping season! Live music from Smartmouth on Saturday and DJ on Sunday.
Activity Highlights – Saturday: 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). Sunday: cornhole tournament, Tie-dye
May 29 – May 31
Under the Stars Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
June Events & Themes
June 5-7
Fairytales & Fantasy Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
June 12-14
Time Travelers Weekend – 50s, 60s, & 70s
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
June 19-21
Dad’s Ultimate Campout Weekend – Father’s day Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music. Sunday: Free coffee & donut for Dad in the Office – while supplies last!
June 22-28
Knights & Dragons Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
July Events & Themes
June 29 – July 5
Star-Spangled Celebration Week – 4th of July – 3 night min
Fireworks: time to be determined. Live music from DJ Duffy Saturday.
Activity Highlights- Friday: thank you military cards, horseshoe tournament, Tie-dye. Saturday: 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)
July 6-12
Jurassic Camper Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
July 13-19
Water Wonderland Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
July 20 – 26
Mistletoe & Marshmallows Week – Christmas in July!
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), site decorating contest, live music
August Events & Themes
July 27 – August 2
Wild About Wildlife Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
August 3-9
Blackbeard’s Shipwrecked Pirate’s Week
A campers favorite weekend! Boat races, buried treasure, and walking the plank to Davey Jone’s Locker.
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, treasure hunt, cardboard boat races, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
August 10 – 16
Country Fair Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
August 17 – 23
Mad Scientist Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
August 24 – 30
Shark Week
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach (weather permitting), live music
September Events & Themes
Sept 4-7
Farewell to Summer Soiree – Labor Day Weekend – 3 night min
Live music from The Brightside on Saturday.
Activity Highlights – Saturday: campground-wide rummage sale, craft, scavenger hunts, “Hay” wagon ride, horseshoes tournament, bubble party on Bonnie Lake Beach & campground fire truck water blast on Bonnie Lake (weather permitting). Sunday: cornhole tournament, live music
September 11-13
Fall Back To Basics Weekend
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts
September 18-20
No Bones About It Spooky Spectacular – Halloween Weekend 1
Activity Highlights – Friday: Plant magic pumpkin seeds. Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts, pumpkin decorating contest, haunted house, trick-or-treat, site decorating contest
September 25-27
Frightfully Fun Fall Fest – Halloween Weekend 2
Activity Highlights – Friday: Plant magic pumpkin seeds. Saturday: 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
Activity Highlights – Friday: Plant magic pumpkin seeds. Saturday: 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’
Activity Highlights – Saturday: craft, scavenger hunts. Sunday: 1 pm: Office closes, 3 pm: Gate closes