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Lakeside Fire Campground
Overview
Lakeside Fire Campground in Nekoosa offers a quintessential Wisconsin camping experience focused on community and family fun. This destination is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to providing a classic outdoor retreat. The park features a blend of wooded campsites and open areas, ensuring guests feel immersed in nature. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway or a longer seasonal stay, the park emphasizes a relaxed, family-friendly vibe that makes every traveler feel at home.
Location & Surroundings
Located in the heart of Central Wisconsin, the park is positioned near the eastern shores of Lake Petenwell, the state's second-largest inland body of water. The surroundings are characterized by towering pines and lush greenery, providing a serene backdrop for your RV adventures. Nekoosa serves as a quiet gateway to the Wisconsin River valley, offering a peaceful alternative to the more crowded tourist hubs while still remaining easily accessible via well-maintained county roads.
Amenities & Park Features
The centerpiece of the park’s recreational offerings is the swimming pond and sandy beach, which often features inflatable water structures for children to enjoy. The grounds are equipped with essential facilities including a camp store, clean restrooms, and a playground. For those who enjoy a social atmosphere, the park is known for its themed weekend events and organized activities that bring the camping community together. Most sites offer a mix of shade and sun, accommodating various RV sizes with standard hookups.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being minutes away from Lake Petenwell for premier boating, sailing, and walleye fishing. Golfers are perfectly situated near the prestigious Sand Valley Golf Resort, a top-tier destination for sports fans. If you are looking for a day trip, the famous water parks and attractions of Wisconsin Dells are less than an hour away. Additionally, the local area is rich with ATV trails and hiking paths that showcase the unique flora and fauna of the Wisconsin woods.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an ideal match for families with active children who will benefit from the pond activities and playground. It is also a fantastic choice for social RVers who enjoy participating in group events and meeting fellow travelers around the campfire. Because of its proximity to major golf courses and large lakes, it serves as an excellent basecamp for sportsmen and outdoor hobbyists seeking a comfortable and scenic place to park their rig between excursions.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Samantha Burgeson
We love camping at Lakeside Fire! Every time we stay you can tell that the owners and staff love what they do! The care is above and beyond. The owners are out working and involved in all activities. The checkout crew is phenomenal in ensuring the line is moving at the dump station. What really stands out is ALL staff are friendly and have a smile on their face. The grounds are well kept! We highly recommend everyone to stay at Lakeside Fire!
Scott St.Vincent
We traveled as a group with three sites and loved the campground. The kids had a great time with plenty to do, especially the lake inflatables. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the grounds were well cared for and clean. We did not run into anything negative over our three day stay. Thanks and I’m sure we’ll be back.
Gina Norman
I stayed at this Campground about 10 years ago and we enjoyed ourselves. Now we just stayed again this past weekend and couldn't believe how many improvements were done at the campground. We were there for the state water ski competition. We will definitely be back again. My son absolutely loved the floating water park and the swim pool. It was so nice to be able to get anything we needed right on site if we had forgotten something.
Sho Shie
This campground was so nice and fun to stay at! My kids had such a great time. We will definitely be booking here more frequently. Attentive & friendly staff, lots of weekend activities and clean water to swim in. Mosquitoes were also not bad here either even with it being near the lake. Even the chicken coop was very well maintained!
Megan Mischler
This is our second year staying at Lakeside Fire Campground and we will be back! We stayed Sunday-Wednesday and it was great! Campsite is big, lots of room for the kids to play between sites. We did have a lot of ants and flies in our site; but hey, that’s camping and being outside. We felt very secured and safe while there, we liked the speed limit is enforced, especially with 3 little ones riding their bikes all over. Definitely will be back!
Jen Sattler
We were told to come here by a friend who is a seasonal. I went online to book a site. You may get the site you book but they can give it to someone else and give you a different one unless you pay 20.00 more. What's the point in a reservation then? I reserved a lake view site. When we got there, I was a little nervous as the campers were all in a field close together, but we had a lake view site so it would be ok. Our electric box was on the wrong side. We backed in and set up with an extension cord. The entire site was sand. The fire pit was behind our camper. The lake was an algea and lilly pad filled gross scummy pond. The bugs were horrible. I had bites that lasted weeks after I left there. We picked up tons of screws, metal pieces and glass out of our campsite all weekend. They advertise a big community fire. That didn't happen. The bathroom was dirty and one stall was closed the entire time. We made the best of it but definitely would not recommend.
Kim Zamp
Thank you for a wonderful weekend... my granddaughter had a blast. She loved painting pumpkins and doing the ceramics and playing bingo. She absolutely loved the pond and the jumping pad. The cabin was perfect. Randy was terrific. He let us know everything that was going on for the activities. I walked up to the store carrying a chair that I used at the jump pad to watch my granddaughter and he actually took the chair back to my cabin so I didn't have to carry it.. the queen of hearts was amazing with the kids. The only bad thing was a man in a blue golf cart yelling at us to slow down. WE WERE NOT SPEEDING
Bob Boggs
This is a great campground. Lots of amenities with the great outdoors. Price is right, owners are great, staff is the best, facilities are clean, and there is do much to do. Pond with water obstacles, lake with canoeing and kayaking., Fishing, pool, jump pillow, Gaga ball, mini golf, and so much more. Come roast some marshmallows. See you there
Jen Landers
We aren't usually resort campground campers, but we enjoyed our visit. The bathrooms were clean and, despite there being many people there, it was very quiet. It was very hot on our weekend, but the pool and beach were not overly crowded so we were able to stay cool. We did pay the lock fee because we were camping with friends, so that was a bummer of an extra expense, but not a huge deal. Overall, it was family friendly, dog friendly, and quiet. The sites were large and will have plenty of shade in a few years when the trees mature.
kayley maurer
I think Lakeside Fire Campground is one of the best campgrounds I’ve ever been to!It has a pool, pond, jump pad, volleyball net, gaga ball pit, mini golf course, 2 playgrounds, and lots more! I definitely recommend going to Lakeside Fire Campground! Everyone is so nice here, and they have many activities to do on the weekends! I also really enjoy playing bingo with family and friends! They also added a pond this season and many brand new sites! And the new owners are really welcoming and nice!