Mendota County Park Campground
County Park
Write a Review 5133 County Highway M Middleton, WI 53562 608-224-3730 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.1118, -89.4692
Overview of Mendota County Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $33
Reported by kerry_atx on 12/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 39 feet (Bus)
Reported by kerry_atx on 12/19/2023
Number of Sites 30
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April 29 - Oct 9
Elevation 853 ft / 259 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Mendota County Park Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/19/2023
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Last reported 6/1/2024
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Last reported 6/19/2023
“Excellent Base Camp For Madison”
Reviewed 6/1/2024
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed five nights over the Memorial Day weekend- alternating between torrential rain and cloudless blue skies. Campground is small but sites are okay-sized and level, outside loop sites better /easier access than the inner sites. Well-manicured Dane County park, with nice picnic areas and views of Lake Mendota. Mainly locals there for... more
Stayed five nights over the Memorial Day weekend- alternating between torrential rain and cloudless blue skies. Campground is small but sites are okay-sized and level, outside loop sites better /easier access than the inner sites. Well-manicured Dane County park, with nice picnic areas and views of Lake Mendota. Mainly locals there for the holiday. Above average shower/restroom facility, potable water and dump station on-site. Our electric line was too short, camp host had extension cords to lend. We were there to visit relatives, so Mendota County campground was a superb Madison base camp.
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KDennis would stay here again
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“great find in Madison”
Reviewed 12/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Bus) |
Overall Rating
Not a huge campground, but very convenient to visit family in town. Elec only, but there is access to water and a dump station. Large sites in a relatively open area with large tree so you can see your neighbors, but can't necessarily hear them. Depending on your site, backing in can try your patience since they are perpendicular t... more
Not a huge campground, but very convenient to visit family in town. Elec only, but there is access to water and a dump station. Large sites in a relatively open area with large tree so you can see your neighbors, but can't necessarily hear them.
Depending on your site, backing in can try your patience since they are perpendicular to the CG main drive, but totally possible (we were site 17). This is mainly an issue for the interior sites in the loop. You share an electrical pedestal with the next campsite and in some instances, the electrical hookups may be quite far from the gravel pad, so an extension cord is needed (host seems to be ready to lend them).
Sites were mostly level, but did require a set of leveling blocks. Verizon cell service allowed us to maintain streaming and video calls. Showers are available, but a bit of a hike to access.
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kerry_atx would stay here again
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“A nice stay - conveniently close to Madison”
Reviewed 6/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
Overall Rating
Not a huge campground, and mostly surrounded by neighborhoods. There is a small amount of lake access, which is great! We spent some time fishing (no bites) and enjoying the view. Depending on your site, the electrical hookups may be quite far from the gravel pad, so an extension cord is needed. Luckily the host has spares and will ... more
Not a huge campground, and mostly surrounded by neighborhoods. There is a small amount of lake access, which is great! We spent some time fishing (no bites) and enjoying the view.
Depending on your site, the electrical hookups may be quite far from the gravel pad, so an extension cord is needed. Luckily the host has spares and will loan them out (thank you so much, Lee!).
I only wish there was more privacy between each site, but ultimately the sites are fairly large and you still feel separated enough that you aren't overhearing each others conversations or anything like that. So overall it was good.
Site was close to level side-to-side. Only about 1.5" of blocks needed on one side to get perfectly flat.
Campground felt safe and family friendly. Would stay again.
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kkampy would stay here again
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“Overnight Stop ”
Reviewed 6/19/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 26 |
Overall Rating
We stopped here as our first night on a 10 day trip. Easy to get into and out of with a water fill and dump station. Beach would not be ideal for swimming. Nice playground. Only downside was the showers were not all that clean. Overall a good overnight stop.
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camper-808204 would stay here again
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“Nice Overnight Stop!”
Reviewed 9/23/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 9 |
Overall Rating
Clean, quiet park. Although it is situated near the highway, it really wasn’t that noisy. The camp host, Tim, walked up to us as we were getting settled. He introduced himself & offered an extension cord since the electric box post is shared with neighboring site. They keep several on hand to lend out with refundable deposit. We had on... more
Clean, quiet park. Although it is situated near the highway, it really wasn’t that noisy. The camp host, Tim, walked up to us as we were getting settled. He introduced himself & offered an extension cord since the electric box post is shared with neighboring site. They keep several on hand to lend out with refundable deposit. We had one of our own, but appreciated the kind offer & warm welcome. There is a dump station & potable water (spigot off side of water fountain in front of bath house). Sites seem fairly flat & standard, comfortable, campground spacing between neighbors. We would stay again if passing through the area.
Darci would stay here again
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“OK for an overnight”
Reviewed 8/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $38 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
The campground is basically a mowed park field with some mature trees around it. No privacy from neighbors and the campground is on the roadside of the park instead of the lake side of the park. Because of its location, you are going to hear road noise. Relatively short walk to the bath house and the lake. Bath house seemed old, sho... more
The campground is basically a mowed park field with some mature trees around it. No privacy from neighbors and the campground is on the roadside of the park instead of the lake side of the park. Because of its location, you are going to hear road noise.
Relatively short walk to the bath house and the lake. Bath house seemed old, showers were not something I wanted to use but would do so in a pinch.
Electric poles are old but power seems to hold steady. Strong cell signal on T-Mobile and you're quite close to Madison, University of Wisconsin, etc., so location could work well for lots of folks.
The sites are nice and level, and they include an aluminum picnic table and a fire ring.
$38 a night, when you include the reservation fee of $10, is a bit steep for what's here. I would stay here again if I needed a spot, but there are better places in the area to consider.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Lovely park!”
Reviewed 6/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
This is a lovely little campground! Just 30 sites, though it feels like half that and is super quiet. Thirty amp power is reliable, though not using the water as the potable water spigot is right next to the dump station. Too close for comfort! The waterfront is pretty, but weedy as this is the west side of the lake. At the moment, it ... more
This is a lovely little campground! Just 30 sites, though it feels like half that and is super quiet. Thirty amp power is reliable, though not using the water as the potable water spigot is right next to the dump station. Too close for comfort! The waterfront is pretty, but weedy as this is the west side of the lake. At the moment, it is also quite stinky as they've been working on dredging sediment or some such. Would stay here again, but would be sure to come with a full tank of fresh water.
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KyKampers would stay here again
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“Lovely County Park on Lake Mendota”
Reviewed 9/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
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This was a last minute booking and we loved it. The person on the phone was SO helpful. We had a great spot under huge trees. The place was full and a bit tight, but comfortable on every level. Easy to use the water to hose down our van and fill up our water tank, too. You could walk over to a small beach on the lake. The first night w... more
This was a last minute booking and we loved it. The person on the phone was SO helpful. We had a great spot under huge trees. The place was full and a bit tight, but comfortable on every level. Easy to use the water to hose down our van and fill up our water tank, too. You could walk over to a small beach on the lake. The first night we were there a huge wind, thunder and lightning storm blew in in early hours. A giant limb snapped and just missed us and everyone else. Phew! I believe that was a unique situation and otherwise super safe. All rangers were so friendly! Great cell service and close to town. It was also less than a half mile from an excellent dog park. Love these well-maintained county parks!!
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Verizon 4G
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“Nice stay”
Reviewed 9/1/2020
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 5 |
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We stayed here en route one night. The sites are large and level, and many are under trees. It was small and quiet, The park is a nice nice spot on the lake (campground not on lakeshore), where we had a glass of wine in the evening, maybe another person or two in the park, no one else at the beach. There is electric, water located ... more
We stayed here en route one night. The sites are large and level, and many are under trees. It was small and quiet, The park is a nice nice spot on the lake (campground not on lakeshore), where we had a glass of wine in the evening, maybe another person or two in the park, no one else at the beach. There is electric, water located centrally near the dump site elsewhere in the park, but all close, as it is small. Bathrooms are closed for COVID. Good cell signal, not sure about WiFi.
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Herman would stay here again
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“Nice Small Campground on the Edge of the City”
Reviewed 7/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
This is a small county park with electric available. Most of the sites are large and spaced out, though it is a bit more crowded in the center of the loop. The setting is mowed grass and mature trees o you can count on having a full view of your neighbors. But tat's OK because people from Wisconsin are nice. Most sites have some am... more
This is a small county park with electric available. Most of the sites are large and spaced out, though it is a bit more crowded in the center of the loop. The setting is mowed grass and mature trees o you can count on having a full view of your neighbors. But tat's OK because people from Wisconsin are nice. Most sites have some amount of shade from the mature trees, though a few have only a few hours of shade. The park has some nice amenities as others have mentioned. If you enjoy hiking, the Pheasant Branch Nature Area is a short walk away and has some nice trails. As does Governor Nelson State Park which is a few miles away.
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Beerboy would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- volleyball
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- water available
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