Wisconsin Riverside Resort

The Great Outdoors

The Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is a state-designated Natural Area. You will be within a ten-minute drive of the preserve while RV camping at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort. The preserve is known as the “Wisconsin Desert” and features rolling sand prairie on an old river terrace. Desert-like plants such as false heather and prickly pear cactus live in the dry, sandy soil. There are sand blows, drifting dunes, and open sand. Rare open-country birds make their homes here. There are spiders and insects here that do not live anywhere else in the state; these include black widows and varieties of wolf spiders, cicadas, tiger beetles, and predatory wasps. Recreational opportunities include hiking and nature photography.You can also explore the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway when you stay at one of the RV parks in Spring Green. It consists of 95,000 acres of land on both sides of the Wisconsin River. The riverway features bluffs, marshes, birds, wildlife, fisheries, historical and archaeological sites, and much more. Trails include the Blue River Bridle Trail, Ferry Bluff Trail, and the Blackhawk Bluff Trails. Other recreational opportunities include swimming, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hunting and trapping, wild edibles gathering, scenic drives, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and bird and wildlife watching.Devil’s Lake State Park is the largest and most-visited state park in Wisconsin, and you can visit it with your Spring Green motorhome rental. The park’s nature center features live reptile and amphibian exhibits, geology and Ice Age displays, historic photographs, and a kids’ exploration room. Nature programs for all ages are offered seasonally. The park also has sandy swimming beaches, lakeshore picnic areas, and 29 miles of hiking trails. Rowboats, paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes are available for rent. Seasonal park stores offer food and groceries, camp items, park merchandise, and gifts and souvenirs.

Exploring the Area

Enjoy exploring nearby Baraboo when you camp in an RV near Spring Green. Some of the top things to do and see here include the Circus Museum with live performances, the Sauk County Historical Society, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum, the International Crane Foundation, and retail therapy at the Outlets at the Dells. You can take in live music and other performances at the Palace Theater in the Dells and the Wisconsin Opry. Walking tours and rickshaw tours, including Haunted Rides and Churches of Baraboo, are offered seasonally. Annual events that you may want to consider when planning your vacation include the Spring Wine Walk, the Big Top Parade and Circus Celebration, the Fall Fair on the Square, ArtJune, BrewHaHa, and the Downtown Baraboo Farmers Market. Make sure to visit the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Baraboo Visitors, Downtown Baraboo, and Travel Wisconsin for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and visitor guides.When you’re ready to hit some big-city attractions and amenities with your RV rental near the Wisconsin Riverside Resort, head out to the state capital of Madison. Some highlights here include the domed Wisconsin State Capitol building located on an isthmus between two lakes, the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Wisconsin Historical Museum, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, the National Mustard Museum, and the Chazen Museum of Art. Sample itineraries for visitors include Eating Mobile, Madison Winter Wonderland, Like a Local, Tours and Tastings, and Discover Mr. Wright. Special events that happen in and around here every year include the World’s Largest Brat Fest, the International Festival, the Madison Winter Festival, Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest, and the Dane County Fair. Check out the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of Madison Attractions, and Visit Downtown Madison for the latest in local news, happenings, and visitor guides.There is a full-service bar and grille as well as seasonal concession stands right at your RV campground, but if you’d prefer to head into town, you’ll find home cooking and comfort food, burgers, the state’s famous frozen custard, and much more. When it’s time to fill up your tank, you will be able to get gasoline or diesel fuel at any of the area convenience stores, truck stops, or service stations.