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Lantern DeForest RV Resort

DeForest, Wisconsin

64 RV Sites

In DeForest, Wisconsin—in Dane County eight miles north of Madison where the University of Wisconsin's flagship campus, the Wisconsin State Capitol, State Street's locally owned commercial district, and the 17,000-acre urban lake system centered on Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Kegonsa, and Waubesa create the specific college-town capital-city character that makes Madison consistently rank among the most livable mid-sized cities in the United States—Lantern DeForest RV Resort provides full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service, cabin rentals, tent sites, a swimming pool, a game room, laundry, propane, a general store, and the Madison gateway access that positions DeForest as the most convenient campground base for the greater Madison day-trip calendar. The property's I-90 proximity provides the transit access; the Madison cultural infrastructure within 20 minutes provides the activity calendar. Full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, sewer, and water connections on level, shaded pads with easy access to resort amenities serve the core RV accommodation market. Cabin rentals provide the enclosed lodging alternative for guests without RV equipment, with climate control and beds for guests who want the campground environment without the sleeping-in-a-vehicle commitment. Tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables serve the traditional camping guest with convenient bathhouse and restroom access. A swimming pool provides the summer heat relief for the Wisconsin camping season's warmest weeks. A game room, WiFi with streaming capability, pet-friendly walking trails, laundry facilities, propane refill service, and a general store complete the practical amenity infrastructure. The I-90 proximity that makes the campground convenient for transit also introduces road noise that guests light-sleepers should factor into site selection. Madison's free Henry Vilas Zoo—consistently ranked among the nation's top free zoos, with over 100 species on 28 acres on Lake Wingra's south shore—provides the family day trip that Madison's parks and recreation system makes accessible without an admission fee. The 13-mile Lake Monona Bike Loop circles the lake that Wisconsin's capital city wraps around, providing the most scenic urban cycling infrastructure of any Wisconsin city and the specific Bucky Badger waterfront character that the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace convention center punctuates at the lakefront. State Street—the pedestrian commercial corridor between the State Capitol and the University of Wisconsin campus—concentrates Madison's independent bookstores, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and the street life that makes the University Avenue corridor one of the most consistently animated urban commercial streets in the Midwest on any weekend afternoon. The Chazen Museum of Art on the UW–Madison campus provides the museum collection that the university's arts education programs have assembled over 150 years of acquisition, with rotating exhibitions, permanent collection highlights, and the campus setting that makes a museum visit part of the broader UW campus walk. Lantern DeForest RV Resort is open seasonally through Wisconsin's camping calendar. Summer represents the peak for both Madison tourism and the campus's summer programming that fills the city with visitors regardless of the academic calendar. The Wisconsin State Fair in August—in West Allis, 30 minutes from DeForest—and the Badgers' fall football home games in Madison are the two event-driven demand periods that fill Dane County campgrounds most reliably beyond the standard summer peak. Reserve early for August State Fair and football weekends, and let DeForest's eight-mile Madison proximity earn the capital city access that the Wisconsin camping season specifically rewards.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Cabins
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Full Hookup
  • Game Room
  • General Store
  • Golf Course Nearby

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Location

4859 Co Rd V, DeForest, WI 53532, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.