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Lake Monona is one of the two spectacular lakes that border Madison, the capital of Wisconsin. Sitting at the confluence of Interstate Routes 90 and 94, Lake Monona can be reached from both Milwaukee and Janesville in less than an hour.

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Getting Outdoors

Although much of the land around Lake Monona is privately owned, there is still plenty of room for recreational activities. Those motorhome camping with their own boat in tow can make use of the five public boat ramps dotted along the shoreline. Encompassing nearly 3,500 acres of water surface area, campers can enjoy a variety of different boating activities. RV camping at Lake Monona can be an exhilarating experience with jets skis, wakeboards, and tubes all available to rent from the marina. Hire a kayak or canoe to explore Lake Monona at your own pace.

Camping at Lake Monona

Due to its proximity to the city, camping at Lake Monona isn’t possible; instead, campers will need to head south to Lake Waubesa, which is home to two RV-friendly campsites.

Exploring the Area

As the state’s capital, there is plenty to keep you busy when you camp in an RV near Madison. For a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, why not treat the whole family to a day out at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Up and running since 1911, this established zoo is experienced in providing an excellent day of entertainment. Stretching across 28-acres, and housing over 650 different animals, children, and adults alike will enjoy meeting the resident brown bear, giraffes, and tortoises. With no admission fee, there is no reason not to pay the Henry Vilas Zoo a visit whilst you’re in Madison.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Monona

Lisa K.

March, 2026

Andrew was an amazing host and the van was well equipped with everything we needed. He took ample time to orient us to all aspects of operations. Was very accommodating with pick-up and drop-off times and responsive to the few questions we had during our trip to Tennessee.
Toni F.

March, 2026

Kevin was fantastic. This was our first RV rental or experience ever and he was so knowledgeable. He was available for my trip to answer questions and very easy to work with. His RV ran well, was super clean and maintained. Thank you so much!
Alex G.

December, 2025

The listing and communication with Bill was 100% accurate. Bill was extremely helpful guiding us, as this is our first time using a Camper. Great to share this experience with family! Thank you Bill for the help.

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