Milton KOA

The Great Outdoors

Book an RV in Rock County, and you're ready to begin an epic vacation that most people only dream about. Start your trip by heading toward Badfish Creek State Wildlife Area, less than 20 miles from Milton KOA. The land within the area consists of wetlands and marshes, farm ponds and agricultural ditches, prairie grass, and seasonal fields; most of the property is owned by the state, but a small percentage of the refuge is held by private leases. The park is open year-round, and you can go hiking and canoeing, and watch the birds and wildlife in the summer; in the winter, you can go cross-country skiing (trails for hiking and skiing are not marked). Fishing and hunting are allowed, so you should exercise caution during hunting season.Kettle Moraine State Forest is directly east of Milton KOA and only a short drive away. It's a popular area for numerous outdoor activities all year long and is open to the public from early morning to late evening all year; the forest preserve also has a forest headquarters that includes a museum and gift shop. While here, you can observe the native plants, some of which are rare, and listen for the coyotes, red foxes, and Cooper's hawks, among the resident mammals.Continue heading west past Kettle Moraine State Forest, and you'll find yourself in Lulu Lake State Natural Area, a collection of wetland and upland ecosystems, some of which are close to being extinct in Wisconsin. You can hike and fish within the park. Wildlife viewing is also allowed, as is cross-country skiing in the winter, but other activities are prohibited to protect the vegetation.

Exploring The Area

As much fun as it is to get out into the wild while renting a camper here, you'll want to make sure you leave some time to explore the towns and cultures of Wisconsin. If you're interested in history, and Wisconsin certainly has a lot of it, spend some time in Janesville where you'll find the Rock County Historical Society and a private business that builds hand-crafted wooden wagons (an almost extinct art form these days). The city has several breweries and wineries where you can sample their products, and, for the shopper in you, the Janesville Mall. Here you can browse through specialty shops and big-box stores, and there is a food court where you can take a rest.Whitewater has its share of shopping venues too, including a non-profit art studio that specializes in assisting artists with disabilities. If you'd like to kick back and relax, the city has a selection of nightclubs and several wellness spas where you can work out the day's stresses with a relaxing massage. If you're hungry (and you must be by now), Whitewater has an extensive assortment of restaurants to choose from, including several that specialize in breakfast dishes.History, nature, and art; there isn't much that you won't find in this corner of Wisconsin, and Milton KOA is your base of operations for seeing it all.