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Use the Wilderness Campground Events Calendar to plan your next stay! We have tons of fun theme weekends, special deal weekends and much more all throughout our camping season! You'll love the variety of events we offer, and all the fun things to do around the Marquette County area!

Please Note:
All Events & Theme Weekends at Wilderness Campground are subject to change without notice. Make sure your choice weekends are booked at the Wilderness Campground!

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: Monday, April 1 - 2025 Reservation Book Opens

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: April 18 - 2024 Opening Day ( Seasonals Only)

April 18 – 2024 Opening Day ( Seasonals Only)

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Wilderness Campground Seasonal Camper Opening Day

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Thursday, April 18

  • Gate Opens at 9:00 am
  • Seasonals please stop in the office to register for the season and pick up your welcome back packet, prior to driving back to your site.
  • Free Coffee & Donuts! 9 am – Noon
  • Come on in for your chance to win a prize!

Friday, April 19

  • 9am- Coffee & Donuts (While Supplies Last) Welcome Back @ Office
  • Noon – Gates Open For Daily Camping Welcome Back!

Saturday, April 20

9am – Pick up an opening weekend of camping scavenger hunt

10am – Kid’s Craft on the office deck ($2) Spring Sun Catcher

11am – Annual Freeze Yo’ Butt Off Frozen Squirrel Plunge @ Bonnie lake Beach

6pm – 8pm – Kurt Funsfinn Music & Welcome Back Social (Office Pavilion)

: April 19-21 Opening Weekend

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Wilderness Campground Seasonal Camper Opening Day

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Thursday, April 18

  • Gate Opens at 9:00 am
  • Seasonals please stop in the office to register for the season and pick up your welcome back packet, prior to driving back to your site.
  • Free Coffee & Donuts! 9 am – Noon
  • Come on in for your chance to win a prize!

Friday, April 19

  • 9am- Coffee & Donuts (While Supplies Last) Welcome Back @ Office
  • Noon – Gates Open For Daily Camping Welcome Back!

Saturday, April 20

9am – Pick up an opening weekend of camping scavenger hunt

10am – Kid’s Craft on the office deck ($2) Spring Sun Catcher

11am – Annual Freeze Yo’ Butt Off Frozen Squirrel Plunge @ Bonnie lake Beach

6pm – 8pm – Kurt Funsfinn Music & Welcome Back Social (Office Pavilion)

: April 26-28 Bring a Buddy Camping BOGO

Must call in to make reservation for the FREE buddy site. Reservations made online will NOT be refunded for discount as discounts cannot be applied online. Please call (608) 297-2002 to make your reservation for the buddy site. You can also send an e-mail to info@wildernesscampground.com 

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FRIDAY

7pm – Euchre night come on down to the office pavilion with a teammate to play a game or two.

SATURDAY

10 am – Kid’s Craft on the office deck

3:00pm – Family fun bingo with a twist in the office pavilion.

7pm-10:30pm – DJ Duffy in the office pavilion.

Wilderness Campground LogoMay

: May 3-5 Cinco de Derby

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FRIDAY

7pm – Movie & Popcorn in the pavilion (Bring a Lawn Chair)

SATURDAY

  • Don’t forget to stop in the office to purchase Kentucky Derby Board spots ($) 1st, 2nd, &3rd Place Win

10am – Kid’s Kentucky Derby Horse Races & Pinata fun

5:15pm – Kentucky Derby Hat Party & Trivia (Kids and Adults in the Pavilion!) Prize for best Hat!

5:45pm – Kentucky Derby Begins.

Come watch in the office pavilion! Don’t forget to wear your derby hat for a chance to win a prize!

7pm – DJ Duffy @ the office pavilion

: May 10-12 Mother's Day Weekend

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SATURDAY

Want to Be a Vendor?! We have available vendor spots! 

10am – 2pm Mother’s Day craft & Vendor Fair In the Office pavilion (SHOP For A Chance To Win A Prize- Each Vendor Will Provide a ticket with Purchase)

Momosa’s available in the pavilion while supplies last! *Must be 21+

10 am – Mother’s Day CRAFT on the office deck (gift For Mom)

3pm – “Don’t Be a Bag” Join in the FUN Purse BINGO! Mother’s Day Purse BINGO!

YOU COULD WIN A DESIGNER PURSE, White Elm Bag, Stanley Cup and other fun prizes! (Fundraiser For the Gilbert Brown Foundation)

: May 17-19 Honor Armed Forces Weekend (Free Weekend for Veterans and Active Duty Military)

Must call in to make reservation for the FREE site. Reservations made online will NOT be refunded for discount as discounts cannot be applied online.

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FRIDAY

7:30 pm – Movie in the Pavilion (Don’t forget your lawn chair)

SATURDAY

10 am – Honor Armed Forces kid’s craft in the office pavilion

2:00pm – Candy Bar Bingo on the office deck – Turn in (1 ) Full Size Candy Bar Per BINGO Card to Play

3:00-5:00pm – Poker Run $10 to play ($ Split 50% goes Towards Badger Honor Flight and 50% Split between 1st, 2nd & 3rd.)

7:30pm Armed Forces Tribute & Flag Ceremony Across From The Office

7:00 – 10:30pm Country Legends Band in the office pavilion

: May 24-27 Memorial Day Weekend

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SATURDAY, MAY 25th

10 am – Kid’s Craft on the office deck

11 am – Horseshoe Tournament $10.00 per team-50% goes to Gilbert Brown Foundation Awareness -50% is split between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places

11Am – Wagon Ride (Load Across From The Office)

1-3 pm Slip’N Slide

4PM Bubbles on Bonnie Lake Beach

7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Road Trip – Live Band (Across From The Office) Bring a lawn chair

SUNDAY, MAY 26th

11 am Cornhole Tournament (10am – 10:30 Check In – Bags Fly at 11am) $10.00 per team-50% goes to Badger Honor Flight -50% is split between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (Behind Pool)

11am – Wagon Ride (Load Across From The Office)

1pm – Patriotic Tie Dye T-Shirts Across From The office ($5/Shirt We provide the shirts)

1-3 pm Slip’n Slide

7:30 – 10:30pm – DJ DUFFY by the pool Weather Permitting

8:30 pm – 9pm – Kid’s Glow Jump on the Jumping Pillow – Bring Your Glow Stuff!

MONDAY, MAY 27th

Please Join Us For A Memorial Day Service at the flag pole @ 10:00 am

Help us pay our respects to those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.

: May 31 - June 2 Schools Out Blow Out Weekend

We appreciate all of our camping friends! Stay 3 nights for the price of 2! Add Thursday or Sunday nights to your reservation at no cost to you! Must call to add 3rd night. Reservations made online will not include discount and online reservations will  NOT be refunded for discount. *SUPER SAVER TUESDAY DISCOUNT CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CAMP 3 PAY 2 WEEKENDS.

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THURSDAY, MAY 30th

6:00pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride Meet across from the office

FRIDAY, MAY 31st

7 pm – Movie & Popcorn in the office pavilion (Bring a Lawn Chair)

*sign up by 9pm to be added to the rummage sale map

SATURDAY, JUNE 1st

9am – 2pm Campground Wide rummage Sale (Maps Available in the office)

9:15 am Hatha Yoga Class with Bending Yoga in the office

pavilion $5/person

(Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

10:30 am – BINGO with a twist on the deck

11 am – Adult Only /BYOB/ Bloody Mary Bar on office Deck – Must Have ID – We’ll have the fixings, you bring the vodka! ($) While Supplies Last

1:00pm – 3:00 Slip’N Slide  @ Bonnie Lake

2pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride Meet across from the office

7:30 – 10:30 pm – Bob McNurlen Music across from the office

SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd

10 am – Craft – Either Stay on the deck or Take it to go. Ceramics Camping keepsake ($5)

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: June 3-9 Camp Pink Week

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THURSDAY

1pm-2:30 – Bonnie Lake Slip N’ Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

  • Sign up for the run & Grab Your White Shirt! you can wear your own or grab one from us

5-5:30pm Trivia on the office deck

SATURDAY

9am – Color me pink run for fun around the campground – Approx. 2miles ($20 All proceeds to benefit UW Carbone Cancer Center) Pay Ahead in office for your white T-shirt

10Am – Hathi Yoga Class With Melissa in the pavilion – $5/person (Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

10am – Kindness Rocks! Paint Inspirational Rocks with Kind Phrases Hide Around the Park For Others to Find

11am – Wagon Ride meet @ the circle across from the office

2pm -3pm Slip N’ Slide into Bonnie Lake

7:00 – 10:30pm DJ Duffy up by the pool (weather permitting)

SUNDAY

10AM – Dance Aerobics with Ashley Weber (Mind & Body Coach) $6/per person in the pavilion

11 am- Craft – Either Stay on the deck or Take it to go. Paint a Plaster of Paris Camping keepsake ($5)

: June 10-16 Father's Day Week and Gilbert Brown Car Show

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THURSDAY

1pm – 3pm Slip N’ Slide into Bonnie lake

6pmWagon Ride (Loads across from the office)

FRIDAY

6PM – EPIC BINGO WITH DAD (Proceeds to Benefit the Gilbert Brown Foundation)

  • Bingo Cards 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 
  • Wilderness Gear and other fun prizes!
  • Don’t Forget Your Lawn Chair

SATURDAY

8am – Registration for Car Show Begins!

9:15am – Hathi Yoga Class With Melissa in the pavilion – $5/person (Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

10 am – 2 pm Enjoy the Gilbert Brown Foundation Car Show & Benefit

10AM – Kid’s Craft For Dad on the office deck

11am – Enjoy good food & Friends at the car show food tent – Enjoy a Pulled Pork Sandwich or nachos ($ Cash Only)

11 Am -12:30 Slip N’ Slide into Bonnie lake

1pm – Games with gilbert (Up at the car show TENT)

7:30 – 10:30 pm (Live Band) SMART MOUTH

SUNDAY

9am – 11 am – Dads, race on Down to pick up your Free Coffee & Donut! Happy Father’s Day!

: June 17-23 Bringing Back the 80's Week

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (30 minute walk) Observatory Hill

TUESDAY

1pm – Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

2 pm BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

8pm – Glow Jump On the Jumping Pillow

SATURDAY

9:15am – Hathi Yoga Class With Melissa in the pavilion – $5/person (Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the circle across from the office (80’s Trivia On the wagon ride)

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @6pm)

1pm -3pm Slip N’slide into Bonnie Lake

7:00 – 10:30pm BEST practice *Location To Be determined (Dress in Your 80’s Swag)

SUNDAY

10AM – Dance Aerobics with Ashley Weber (Mind & Body Coach) $6/per person in the pavilion

: June 24 - June 30 Cajun Me Crazy Mardis Gras Week!

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MONDAY

9am – Morning Walk Group (30 minute walk) Observatory Hill

TUESDAY

1pm – Kid’s  Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

2 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 pm Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @ 8pm)

7:30pm – Movie at the pavilion

8pm – Glow Jump On the Jumping Pillow

SATURDAY

9am – Mardis Gras Scavenger Hunt (Starts at the office) – Prize to 1st, 2nd, 3rd places

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the circle across from the office

11:30 -Noon Decorate your Bike and craft for the Mardis Gras Parade immediately following

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes@6pm)

1pm -3pm Slip’n slide into Bonnie lake

3:30pm – BINGO ON THE DECK with Chelsea!

7:00 – 10:30pm Frank Childress and the Main Street Band *location to be determined

 

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: July 1-7 Happy Birthday U.S.A. Week (3 Night Min.)

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MONDAY

9am Monday Morning Walk Group (30 minute walk) Observatory Hill

The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

11am Kid’s craft on the deck

1pm – 3pm Bonnie Lake Slip N’ Slide

WEDNESDAY

1pm – 3pm Bonnie Lake Slip N’ Slide

3pmBINGO & Trivia on the deck

THURSDAY

9:15amHathi Yoga Class With Melissa in the pavilion – $5/person (Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

11am Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

1pm – 3pm Bubble Fun on Bonnie Lake

FRIDAY

10am Red, White & Blue Patriotic Photo Scavenger Hunt

11am Horseshoe Tournament, Sign Up in office. Pay at the Pits ($10/Team) 50% to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 50% to Gilbert Brown Foundation

11am – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

1pmKiddos Decorate Your Bikes Up at the Activity Field

1:30pm – 4th of July Campground Kid’s Bike Parade

(5:00 pm – 8:30 pm) Friday Night Fish Fry available @ the office and Smore Snack Shack

3 pc. Icelandic Cod | 12 pc. Shrimp | 3 pc. Chicken Tender

(Baskets include Roll, Brew City Fries & Coleslaw) $10.99

*Pre-order & Pay to ensure availability

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* Sorry, Chicken Wings are not available Friday Nights*

SATURDAY

9:15amHathi Yoga Class With Melissa in the pavilion – $5/person (Cash or VENMO) C.C. accepted

11am Bags Tournament, Sign Up in office. Pay at Boards. Located behind swimming pool. ($10/Team) 50% to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 50% to GBF Foundation / Aubrey Dunn (a local teen fighting Stage 4 Lymphoma)

1pm – 3pm Bonnie Lake Slip N’ Slide

3pm – 4pm Patriotic Tie Dye Across From the Office ($5/Shirt)

6:30pm – Main Road past Bonnie Lake Shut Down for Firework Setup & Fireworks will re-open after the Firework show is finished. Alternative route behind C-Area Cabins & Bathhouse.

7:30pm – DJ DUFFY – Street Dance Before the Fireworks

>>>Campground Office & Snack Bar Closes @ 8pm for the 4th of July Firework Display<<<

DUSK – Fireworks & Music over Bonnie Lake

SUNDAY

10am – 11am Paint a Campground Ceramic Keepsake – $5 Pay in the office & paint on the deck.

: July 8-14 Camp With A Splash Week II

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill The path is narrow and has high grass. You may want to wear good trail hiking shoes and/or long pants.

TUESDAY

1pm – Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5PM S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (Closes @8pm) 

6PM Bubble Fun on Bonnie Lake Beach

SATURDAY

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

10:15am – Ice cream for Breakfast on the office deck ($4)

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the circle across from the officE

11:30am Water Games on the Beach

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @6pm)

12pm – Splash BINGO – grab your Splash BINGO Sheet in the office (Turn Your Bingo In for a treat)

1pm -3pm Slip’n slide into Bonnie Lake

7:00 – 10:30pm DJ Duffy By The Pool

SUNDAY

10AM – Paint a campground Ceramic Keepsake on the office deck ($5)

: July 15-21 Twisted Tinsel Christmas in July Week

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill – The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

1pm  Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30pm Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

6pm Decorate Your Christmas Cookie on the office Deck

SATURDAY

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

10AM – Special Christmas Craft on the Deck

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the circle across from the officE

11:30 am Reindeer Games Across From the office

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @6pm)

1pm – Meet SANTA on the Office deck

2pm – “SandSnowman” Contest Judging @3pm (Bonnie Lake Beach)

1pm -3pm Slip’n slide into Bonnie Lake

7:00 – 10:30pm Live Band “Best Practice” Wear your favorite Christmas Shirt!

: July 22 - 28 Tropic Like It's Hot Hawaiian Week

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

10am Craft on the Deck

WEDENSDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

SATURDAY

9:00am – coconut scavenger hunt Starts

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

10am – NOON Slip’nslide into bonnie lake

11:30am Men’s Hula Hoop contest on Bonnie Lake Beach

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the circle across from the officE

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @6pm)

1pm – Hale O Malo Productions Brings LIVE Music & Authentic Hawaiian/Polynesian Dance @ S’more pond (Bring a Lawn Chair)

SUNDAY

10am – Paint a Campground Ceramic Keepsake on the office ($5)

Wilderness Campground LogoAugust

: July 29 - August 4 Blackbeard’s Shipwrecked Pirate’s Week

Get ready for a weekend of pirate-themed excitement at our Black Beards Shipwrecked Pirates Weekend! Start your day by picking up your cardboard boat race rules, then head to Bonnie Lake for boat tech and get ready for the thrilling Cardboard Boat Races. Immediately after, brace yourself for the Shiver Me Timbers Walk the Plank Pirate’s Slip N Slide—just don’t fall into Davey Jones’ Locker! In the afternoon, join the “Make Hay” Wagon Ride for a scenic tour across from the office, followed by an adventurous treasure hunt at S’more Pond Beach, perfect for kids 10 and under. As the sun sets, enjoy live music from the FM Flyers and dance the night away. It’s a weekend packed with fun, adventure, and pirate spirit!

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

10am Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

SATURDAY

Cardboard/Rules Pick up Continues (9am – 11am)

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9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

12:30 pm Boat Tech @Bonnie Lake

1:00 pm Be Ready To Race Cardboard Boat Races Begin @1:30pm Sharp!!

Immediately Following Boat Races @ Bonnie Lake**Shiver Me Timbers…Walk the Plank Pirate’s Slip N Slide (Don’t Fall into Davey Jones’ Locker!)

3:30PM “Make Hay” On The Wagon Ride – loads across from The office

4:00pm Find Blackbeard’s Lost Booty Buried Treasure HUNT @ S’more pond beach (10 & under)

7pm-10:30 Live Band FM Flyers Across from the office

SUNDAY

10am – Paint a Campground Pirate Ceramic Keepsake on the office ($5)

: August 5-11 It's A Country Thing Week

Join us for “It’s a Country Thing & Corn Boil Weekend” with Hatha Yoga, a Slip’n Slide, watermelon eating contest, photo scavenger hunt, hay rides, a corn boil, and live music by Mojo Loco!

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

10am Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pmS’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

5PM – FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY STARTS

6PM – Bubbles on Bonnie Lake Beach

SATURDAY

9:15AM HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

12:30PM -2PM Bonnie lake Slip’n Slide

1Pm – Kid’s Watermelon Eating contest

3pm -Pick Up Your Country Bumpkin PHOTO Scavenger Hunt. Turn it in for a Special Treat

2pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride Meet across from the office

4pm – Customer Appreciation Good Ol’ Fashion Corn Boil (Come Grab A Plate and eat with us While Supplies Last – Corn on the cob, Hot Dogs, beans, chips and cookies!

7:00 PM – 10:30 PM MOJO LOCO (LIVE BAND) ACROSS FROM THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE WEATHER PERMITTING

SUNDAY

10am – Paint a Campground PIRATE Ceramic Keepsake on the office ($5)

: August 12 - 18 Camp With A Splash Week

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the campground! Start your day with a refreshing Hathi yoga class with Melissa, then indulge in ice cream for breakfast on the office deck. Join in on the hay wagon ride, enjoy water games at the beach, and get ready for an epic water balloon fight. Cool off with a slip’nslide into Bonnie Lake, and cap off the night with a live performance by the Smokin’ Meerkats across from the office.

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MONDAY

9am – Monday Morning Walk Group (50 minute walk) Observatory Hill The path is narrow and has high grass. Wear good trail hiking shoes. May want to wear long pants.

TUESDAY

10am Craft on the Deck

WEDNESDAY

3 pm – BINGO on the office deck (pavilion if inclement weather)

THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY

5pm S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens

(closes @8pm)

SATURDAY

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE
PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C.
ACCEPTED

10:15am – Ice cream for Breakfast on the office
deck ($4) Pay Inside.

11am – Make “Hay” on the Wagon Ride Load @ the
circle across from the office

11:30am Water Games on the beach

Noon – S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes
@6pm)

12pm – Water wars behind the office at the Water Wars Station

1pm -3pm Slip’n slide into bonnie lake

7:00 – 10:30pm Live Band – Smokin’ Meerkats Across from the office (WEATHER PERMITTING)

SUNDAY

10am – Paint a Campground Ceramic Keepsake on the office ($5)

: August 19 - 25 Homecoming Week

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THURSDAY

1:00 – 2:30 PM  Slip N’Slide

6pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride (Load across from the office)

FRIDAY 

5pm –  S’more Pond Snack Shack Opens (closes @8pm)

SATURDAY 

10 am – Kid’s Back 2 School Craft on the office deck

11 am – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride Meet across from the office

Noon – Cheer on the Packers in the paviLION BY the Office

1pm – 3 pm Bonnie Lake Slip’n Slide

4pm – Flag Football in the activity field (Parent’s we need a dedicated coach/captain to lead each team)

7 – 10:30pm – Homecoming Party w/ DJ DUFFY ACross from the office! Wear Your Favorite Dress/Suit WILDERNESS HOCO KING& QUEEN ANNOUNCED AT 9:30pm @ the DJ

SUNDAY

10am – Paint a Campground Ceramic Keepsake on the office Deck ($5)

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: August 30 - Sept 2 - Labor Day (Last Call Before Fall)

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THURSDAY 

6pm – Make “HAY” On the Wagon Ride

FRIDAY

8pm – Glow Jump On the Jumping Pillow

SATURDAY

10am-2pm Campground Wide Rummage Sale – Click to Sign Up https://forms.gle/jirs4jjek2V2tPMs7

11am – Make “Hay”On the Wilderness Wagon RIde

11Am – Horseshoe Tournament. Sign up ahead in the office. Pay at the pits. $10/Team (Proceeds to Benefit Badger Honor Flight)

1 -3pm Bonnie lake Slip’n Slide

3-5pm Wilderness Carnival for kids in the activity (Brought to you by our C-Area Seasonals)

7pm – 10:30 Crossfire Country Band across from the office

SUNDAY

11am – Kid’s Craft on the deck

11Am – Bags Tournament. $10/Team Sign up ahead in the office by 10am. Pay at the Boards. Proceeds to benefit the LOCAL BYA YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB.

11:30 KID’S BAGS TOURNAMENT @ ACTIVITY FIELD

1 – 3pm Bonnie lake Slip’n Slide

2pm – Make Hay on the Wagon Ride

4pm – EPIC BINGO & RAFFLES DOWN BY THE OFFICE

(Purses, Signed Packer Items, and Much More) Bring a Lawn Chair $10 per card *All proceeds going to the Gilbert Brown Foundation 

7:30 – 10:30pm DJ DUFFY @ the Pool

: September 6-8 Back 2 School Kid's Just Want To Have Fun Days

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: September 13-15 No Bones About It Spooky Spooktacular (Halloween I)

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FRIDAY

4pm – 8:30 Kiddos (Ages 3-10) get your special pumpkin seed from the office. Plant in it in the Magical Pumpkin patch. (While Supplies Last) $1/Seed

7:30 pm – Halloween Movie in the pavilion. Bring your blanket, lawn chair and treats.

SATURDAY

  • Decorate a Pumpkin for The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  • Daily Campers – Decorate Your Site for the Site Decorating Contest. Sign up ahead in the office. Sites will be judged at 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening and Winners will be announced in the morning at the office
  • SEASONAL Campsite DECORATING CHALLENGE – All seasonal sites that are signed up will be entered into an online facebook vote and winner will be announced Sept 22

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

9:30 am – Magical Pumpkin Garden (Pick up your pumpkin that was planted in the Magical Pumpkin Garden Friday Night)

11:00am – Halloween Craft on the office deck

3:00 pm – Pumpkins Should Be Turned In For The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Across From The Office)

4-6pmTrick or Treat. Don’t Forget to stop at the office for a treat! Sign up if your handing out candy At your campsite for a chance to win A Prize!

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7pm -10:30pm Halloween Costume Party With the SMARTMOUTH BAND@ SMORE SNACK SHACK

Haunted House (8pm – 10pm) Across from S’more Snack shack

($5 per ticket pay in the office. all proceeds to benefit the Pardeeville Bulldogs Baseball Team)

: September 20-22 Monster Mash Halloween Bash (Halloween II)

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FRIDAY

4pm – 8:30 Kiddos (Ages 3-10) get your special pumpkin seed from the office. Plant in it in the Magical Pumpkin patch. (While Supplies Last) $1/Seed

7:30 pm – Halloween Movie in the pavilion. Bring your blanket, lawn chair and treats.

SATURDAY

  • Decorate a Pumpkin for The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  • Daily Campers – Decorate Your Site for the Site Decorating Contest. Sign up ahead in the office. Sites will be judged at 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening and Winners will be announced in the morning at the office
  • SEASONAL Campsite DECORATING CHALLENGE – All seasonal sites that are signed up will be entered into an online facebook vote and winner will be announced Sept 22

9:15AM – HATHI YOGA CLASS WITH MELISSA IN THE PAVILION – $5/PERSON (CASH OR VENMO) C.C. ACCEPTED

9:30 am – Magical Pumpkin Garden (Pick up your pumpkin that was planted in the Magical Pumpkin Garden Friday Night)

11:00am – Halloween Craft on the office deck

3:00 pm – Pumpkins Should Be Turned In For The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Across From The Office)

4-6pmTrick or Treat. Don’t Forget to stop at the office for a treat! Sign up if your handing out candy At your campsite for a chance to win A Prize!

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7pm -10:30pm Halloween Costume Party With DJ Duffy @ the S’more Snack Shack.

Haunted House (8pm – 10pm) Across from S’more Snack shack

($5 per ticket pay in the office. all proceeds to benefit the Pardeeville Bulldogs Baseball Team)

: September 27-29 Fall is in the Air

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SATURDAY

10AM – Kid’s Craft on the office deck

11AM – Make “Hay” on the Campground wagon Ride

Noon-1PM– Power Hour Wilderness Campground Clothing Sale

1:30PM Candy Bar BINGO (Kids & Adults on the Office Deck) – 1 Candy Bar Per Card To Play. Must Bring At least 1 Candy Bar To play

4PM – Homemade Soup Competition

  • $10 entry fee (Pot split between 1st, 2nd and 3rd) Register Prior
  • Location: Main Office Pavilion
  • Voted on by campground staff and fellow campers. Each site gets (1) vote.
  • Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.
  • Sign up at the office by Saturday, Sept. 28@ 11:00am
  • Bring your prepared (8qt.) soup in a crockpot or stove-ready pot to the pavilion
  • Provide a list of ingredients for allergen awareness.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of tasting, voting, and celebrating the art of soup-making.

7pm-10:30 DJ Duffy Across from the Office

SUNDAY

Noon- Packers VS Vikings Game Playing In Pavilion

Wilderness Campground LogoOctober

: October 4-6 CAMPtoberfest

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*Events subject to change.

Saturday

10AM – Kid’s Craft on the office deck

11AM– Make “Hay” on the Campground Wagon Ride

1pm Candy Bar BINGO (Kids & Adults on the Office Deck) – 1 Candy Bar Per Card To Play. Must Bring At least 1 Candy Bar To play

2pm Beer Walk (Start at the office, must sign up to participate)

*Please Bring ID to Office

Sign up to have a craft brew, microbrew or home brew at your site for walkers to sample for a chance to win $100 Wilderness Bucks! Must be 21 or older to participate.

7PM Stein holding Contest Across From Office. Winner keeps the steins and get A – 12 pack of beer. Men & Women

7pm-9:30PM – Kurt Funsfinn Music Across from office (Weather Dependent, will be in Pavillion in case of inclement weather)

Sunday

9:30AM Pick Up Paintable Ceramic from Office ($)

: October 11-13 Closing Weekend - First Responders/ Healthcare /Teachers BOGO - Pay 1 night & get 2nd night FREE on a Water/Electric Site

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Saturday

10 AM – Fall Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Free Mini Golf All Day for Children 17 & Younger

3PM- 5PM – Poker Run $10 to play ($ Split 50% goes Towards Marquette County Emergency services and 50% Split between 1st,2nd & 3rd. )

7:30PM-9:30PM Music by Kurt Funsfinn Across From Office (Weather Dependent, will relocate to pavilion in case of inclement weather)

Sunday

1PM Office Closes for Season

Thank You For A Great Season! We Don’t Say GOODBYE, but WE Say See You Later! Happy Camping!