Fireside Campground

The Great Outdoors

Fireside Campground is situated right next to the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, consisting of 95,000 acres of land on both sides of the Wisconsin River. The area is home to a huge array of diverse historical sites, parks, and wildlife areas, so there is a lot to explore in your motorhome rental. The river features plenty of popular canoe routes. It offers a unique and fun way to take in the scenic beauty of the valley. Gotham Jack Pine Barrens State Natural Area is just one of the many parks that make up the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, and it is just a short walk away from the campground. The area is home to rare plants and animals, as well as containing an important number of black oaks and Jackpine barrens. Go fishing or hiking, or simply relax and take in the peace and quiet of the floodplain forest. Bird spotting and wildlife viewing are also popular park activities.Another park well worth a visit when you rent a camper near Fireside Campground is Governor Dodge State Park, situated under half an hour's drive away. One of the state's largest parks, extending over 5,000 acres, relaxation and recreational activities are in abundance. Hike up the park's steep hills and enjoy the scenic vistas over the deep valleys, with almost 40 miles of hiking trails available. There are also eight miles of challenging off-road bicycle trails. With two lakes and a waterfall, you can enjoy swimming at the beaches located on each of the lakes. Fishing, boating, and kayaking are other popular lake activities. If you visit in the winter, take advantage of the snow and ice to try out cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and sledding. Winter hiking is also available on selected trails, and snowshoeing is allowed throughout the park. The park is also a great place to go wildlife spotting, being home to a huge variety of different animals, including coyotes, owls, and deer. You can learn more about the park's animals, plant life, and natural history by taking part in one of the on-site naturalist programs.Devil's Lake State Park is another must-visit park when you're RV camping at Fireside Campground, located just south of Baraboo, around an hour's drive away. One of Wisconsin's oldest and most popular parks, the main attraction here is the 360-acre Devil's Lake. Enjoy swimming or relaxing on the lakeshore's sandy beaches or go fishing. In the summer months, you can rent rowboats and paddleboats, as well as canoes and kayaks. The lake is also a popular SCUBA diving destination. If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on dry ground, the park offers plenty of hiking circuits with almost 40 miles of trails. There are some magnificent views across the park to be taken in from the quartz bluffs that rise up to 500 feet high. Be sure to visit and take photos of some of the park's most famous rock formations such as Devil's Doorway or Balanced Rock before leaving.

Exploring the Area

There is plenty worth seeing in the surrounding area when you rent a camper near Fireside Campground. No trip to the area would be complete without visiting the House on the Rock, situated less than half an hour's drive away. Open to the public since 1960 by architect Alex Jones, the House on the Rock is a unique place combining architecture with culture, art, and history. Visit the vast Infinity Room with its 3,264 windows. The final 140 feet of this spectacular 218-foot room extend out, unsupported, over the valley. The Galleries contain a dizzying collection of jewels, armor, and firearms, while the Heritage of the Sea Room is home to a 200-foot model of a sea monster and an extensive collection of model ships. The site also boasts a golf course, spa, and restaurant.Another popular attraction under half an hour's drive from the RV park is Eagle Cave, Wisconsin's biggest onyx cave. Aside from exploring the cave's 3,000 feet of sub-terrain passages, you can also rent canoes on the river nearby. Park your campervan rental for the night at the cave's campground featuring partial hookups and participate in an exploratory cave program. There is also a playground for the kids, a store, and a game room. Go fishing, enjoy the hiking trails, or play a few rounds of mini-golf, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.When you park your rental motorhome at Fireside Campground, you'll definitely want to take a trip into neighboring Richland Center, located under 15 minutes' drive away. While in the city, be sure to take in the 20 historic sites on the Heritage and Architectural Walking Tour, with delights such as the Fred and Julia Bowen House, one of the finest examples of local Italianate architecture, alongside the A.D German Warehouse and Richland Center City Hall and Auditorium. The city is also home to buildings dating back to the 1850s and 1860s.Architecture aside, the city is a great place to catch a film, go skating at the Galaxie Skate Center, or to eat out at one of the many eateries. With plenty of cuisines, including Italian, Mexican, and Asian, there's something for everyone. You'll also find some big-name supermarkets so you can stock your RV rental kitchen or get set to barbecue, as well as a couple of gas stations. You can find everything you'll need to make your Fireside Campground camping trip a great one.