Whitewater Lake Campground
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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A primitive campground with 63 beautiful campsites. Pit toilets but no shower facilities. Showers are available at Pinewoods and Ottawa Lake, about 20 miles to the north. A sanitary dump and recycling/garbage station are provided for campers.
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Whitewater Lake Campground | Travel Wisconsin
A primitive campground with 63 beautiful campsites. Pit toilets but no shower facilities. Showers are available at Horserider's campground or Pinewoods or Ottawa Lake campgrounds, about 15-20 miles to the north. A sanitary dump and recycling/garbage stati
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Elkhorn, Wisconsin
- Head west on W Court St toward N Broad St (367 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Church St (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Co Hwy H/Co Rd H (4.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Co Hwy H/County Rd A (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Co Hwy H/Co Rd H (2.4 mi)
Whitewater Lake east and west campgrounds, and Hickory Woods, are part of the Whitewater Lake Recreation Area. Whitewater Lake is located southeast of the city of Whitewater.
Location is: W7796 Kettle Moraine Drive
Whitewater, WI 53190
Or plot the corner of County Road P and Kettle Moraine Drive. Follow the signs 3/4 mile west to station.
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