Lantern DeForest RV Resort
DeForest, Wisconsin
64 RV Sites
Lantern DeForest RV Resort in Wisconsin offers 64 full-hookup pull-through RV sites eight miles north of Madison, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 83 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Premium and standard pull-through categories mean no backing at any site, with an outdoor pool, game room, sports courts, and walking trails.
Sixty-four sites run in pull-through and premium pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 83 feet, with picnic tables. An all-pull-through layout at 83 feet is a genuinely practical combination — no backing after a long driving day, and room for the longest coaches with a tow. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, and recycling handle the practical side. Mention a late checkout at check-in and staff will accommodate it where the site is not turning over.
An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a game room, sports courts, volleyball, horseshoes, walking trails, a playground, pavilion, dog park, and picnicking filling the grounds. A lake, river, golf course, and wine and beer tasting are all nearby. Pets are welcome.
Madison is eight miles south, and it rewards the trip — the University of Wisconsin's flagship campus, the State Capitol, State Street's independent shops and restaurants, and a 17,000-acre urban lake system centered on Mendota and Monona make it one of the most livable mid-sized cities in the country.
Summer and Badger football weekends drive demand. Reserve well ahead for both.
from $85/night
64 RV Sites
Amenities & Activities
- Bathrooms
- Big Rig Friendly
- Cabins
- Dog Park
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Full Hookup
- Game Room
- General Store
- Golf Course Nearby
- Horseshoes
- Lake Nearby
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Pet Friendly
- Picnicking
Select your site to book online
Location
4859 Co Rd V, DeForest, WI 53532, USA
Things to know
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Need to know
Common Questions
Can I have a late check-out time?
- During check-in, simply mention it.
- We will do all that we can to make it possible.
- If another guest is coming into that site, then you will need to move, but otherwise, checking out an hour later or so is not a problem.
Is my site satellite-friendly?
- Due to tree coverage, many sites do not receive great satellite feed.
Are there trees near my site?
- Each of our campgrounds has trees spaced throughout them to provide shade.
Is my site a pretty level site?
- Yes.
- We at Lantern DeForest RV Resorts work to ensure each site is kept as level as possible.
I have family stopping by, can they park at my site?
- We request that any visitors park in the parking lot instead of at campsites.
- Doing so allows all of our guests to have room to come and go as they want.
What is your cancellation policy?
- Any cancellations made, regardless of notice given, will be subject to a 4% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made with a 3-day or more notice (from the check-in date) will receive a full refund minus the 4% fee.
- Bookings made within the 3-day period will disqualify you for any refund at all.
- A no-show will be treated as a cancellation with no notice and will be given no refund.
Can I just come fill my tank with water?
- Yes, it is $10 to fill your water tank
Do you have buddy sites?
- No, our current campgrounds do not, unfortunately, have buddy sites.
Can I have my pets in the cabins?
- Yes.
What does the Glamping Tent consist of?
- Sleeps 3-6. Comes with electric heater/fan, light, outdoor patio table, fire pit, and deck.
- $100 security deposit that will need to be applied at check-in
Do I need my own linens for the cabins?
- No.
- We provide linens and towels if there is a bathroom in the cabin.
What convenience places are nearby?
- Kwik Trip, Cheese Chalet, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Culver's, Family Dollar, Ace Hardware & More.
Why do I need to pay a deposit on cabins?
- We require a deposit for cabins just as apartments require deposits.
- If you leave the cabin as you found it, your deposit is returned.
- However, damage sometimes happens, which is why the deposit is required.
Do you have cable?
- We do not offer cable.
Do you offer a frequent customer discount or a point system?
- As of this moment, we do not.
Can I reserve now and pay when I arrive?
- No, when you reserve a site, we cannot sell it to anyone else, so we charge at reservation.
Can I bring my own firewood?
- Outside firewood is prohibited.
Do you have a sewer hookup?
- Yes – all RV sites at Lantern DeForest Campground have full sewer, water, and electric hook-up.
Is my site 50 amp? Is my site 30 amp?
- Depends on the site.
- Each campground has its own map, and that map shows whether each site is 50 or 30 amp.
Do you have pull-through sites?
- Yes, the campground has pull-through sites available.
Do we have propane refuel stations?
- Yes, the campground has a station to refill propane tanks.
What if we arrive at night, after the office closes? What if we do not have a reservation when we get there at night?
- If you arrive at night and have a reservation, then your name will be written on an envelope and put next to the front door.
- Inside that envelope, you will find the map with all the details you need to access your reserved site.
- If you arrive without a reservation after the office closes, there will be maps next to the front door that have the available sites on them and how to get to them.
- Simply choose one, settle in for the night at your chosen site, and in the morning, we will check you in and handle the registration section then.
Local Adventures
- Drumlin Ridge Winery
- J. Henry Distillery
- Lake Windsor Golf Club
- BBJack’s
- Timbers Tavern
- A&W
- North & South Seafood & Smokehouse
- El Alegre Mexican Restaurant
- Chang Jiang
- Aranda’s Mexican Restaurant
- Norske Nook
- DeForest Family Restaurant
- Token Creek Conservancy
- Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet
- Pinkie the Pink Elephant
- The Bodega at Breese Stevens Field
- Madison Night Market
- Lake Vista Café
- State Street Dining District
- Garver Feed Mill
- Dane County Farmers’ Market
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum
- UW Geology Museum
- Madison Children’s Museum
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Henry Vilas Zoo
- Sunfish Pond
- Cradle Hill Park
- Schumacher Farm Park
- Upper Yahara River Trail
- Token Creek County Park
- Memorial Union Terrace
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Lake Monona Bike Loop
- UW–Madison Arboretum
- Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Rules
Registrations and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in time begins at 1:00 p.m.
- Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. for campsites and 11:00 a.m. for cottages and cabins.
- All campsites will be paid for in advance (at check-in).
- If you need a late check-out, please make arrangements with the office.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the onsite manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.
Site Lock Fee
- Any site selections made without paying the "Site Lock Fee" will be viewed as a 'request' for that specific site and may be moved depending on what structure works best for the campground during those dates.
- You will be guaranteed your site type and amenities.
Hours of Operation
- All Lantern Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day.
- Our registration office and store hours vary depending on the season.
- Site deliveries will be made only during open office/store hours.
- Night check-in is available anytime the office is closed, and you can reserve online 24 hours a day.
Children Policy
- Parents and visitors are responsible for the conduct of their children while on the premises.
- Children must be at their campsite during quiet hours, which are 10 pm to 7 am.
- An adult must accompany small children when using the restrooms or while in the game room.
Campfire
- Use existing campfire rings only.
- Do not move fire rings.
- Do not burn or put trash in fire rings.
- No outside wood is allowed inside the campground.
Tent Sites
- There are no tents allowed on RV sites.
- There is only one tent allowed per tent site.
Trash Policy
- Please place all garbage in the trash dumpster located across the parking lot from the office.
Vehicle Policy
- RV/Vehicle washing is not permitted in the campground.
- No dirt bikes, ATVs, or mini-bikes are allowed in the campground.
Internet Access
- Internet access is provided as a free service to our guests; however, we are not responsible for any damages to files, hardware, or any other problems that may occur as a result of your usage.
- Outages can and do occur.
- In the event of an outage, every attempt will be made to restore internet service as quickly as possible.
Trees
- Do not damage trees in any way.
- No lines stretched between trees or across campsites.
- Anyone not abiding by the campground regulations will be asked to leave with no refund.
Speed Limit
- The speed limit is 5mph.
Pool Policy
- The pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to dusk.
- There is no lifeguard on duty.
- State law requires that anyone (15) fifteen years old or younger be accompanied by a guardian of (21) twenty-one years of age or older while in and/or around a pool area.
- Therefore, we will ask any children swimming without an appropriate guardian to leave the pool and pool area.
- We put your child’s safety above all else, and we hope you agree with us.
- We also must stipulate the following while in the pool area.
- No smoking, no pets, no food or drinks, and no diving and/or running for safety purposes.
Golf Cart Policy
- We now allow privately owned golf carts on our properties!
- All drivers must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- All drivers must sign a liability waiver before using their cart on the property.
- The owner of the cart is financially responsible for any damage caused by their cart to the campground property or any other camper’s property on the grounds.
Pet Policy
- We love pets!
- We welcome all non-aggressive pets that visit us on a leash with their owner attached.
- Please remember that others walk where you and your pet walk, so please pick up what they leave behind.
- If we all do our part, no one will be stepping into anything unpleasant.
- Please keep your pets feeling safe at all times.
- Pets often do not like being left alone in a strange place or around strange humans and may need your assistance and reassurance.
Campsite Policy
- We allow only one (1) camping unit and six people per site.
- Additional charges will occur for more than two adults per site.
- Only one passenger vehicle allowed per site.
- All others are asked to park in the visitors' parking.
- If you have concerns with this guideline, please reach out to the office.
Campground Disclaimer
- Our campground is not responsible for accidents resulting in injury to guests and/or damages to their property, or for the loss of valuables of any kind.
- Do not run generators in the park.
- The office reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
Cancellation Policy
Campground Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made, regardless of notice given, will be subject to a 4% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made with a 3-day or more notice (from the check-in date) will receive a full refund minus the 4% fee.
- Bookings made within the 3-day period will disqualify you for any refund at all.
- A no-show will be treated as a cancellation with no notice and will be given no refund.
- All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking.
- Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1.
- Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
