Madison’s most striking feature is that it is surrounded by several majestic lakes, with Lake Mendota and Lake Monona being part of the city proper. City tourists can catch a performance at Overture Center for the Arts or meet the animals at Henry Vilas Zoo. Madison also hosts plenty of seasonal events for outdoor enthusiasts, such as candle-lit hikes and ice fishing during winter, or paddle boating and water skiing in the summer. A good way to make the most of your Madison trip is by opting for mobile accommodations. Not only do you save money, but they also let you camp out and get up close to the area’s natural beauty. To help you choose, look through this list of the top pop-up camper rentals near Madison, Wisconsin.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 23, 2024.
1. The Touring Pro, Baraboo (from USD 130)
The Touring Pro uses solar panels to help power many of its features, such as an electric-powered set-up, and heated beds. It would still be best, however, to pitch at a campground or park with available power and water. That way, you can take advantage of appliances such as the radio and TV for entertainment, as well as air-conditioning for comfort.
For meal prep, you have a stove and kitchen sink to make use of.
Baraboo, WI, US
42.11 km (26.2 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
2. Sturdy and convenient 2017 Forest River Rockwood A Frame, Prairie du Sac (from USD 105)
If you’re looking for a camper that requires less time and effort setting up, a hard body camper like this 2017 Forest River Rockwood A Frame is what you should get. The slightly larger body also lets it support a few more amenities, such as an outdoor shower which is great for cleaning up after a forest hike or a swim at the lake.
This camper also features a kitchenette with a three-burner stove, a microwave, and a mini-fridge. For sleeping, one side has a flip-up bed and the opposite area is a dinette that converts into a sleeping area.
Baraboo, WI, US
42.09 km (26.2 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
3. Well-maintained 1993 Jayco, Oregon
You can rest assured you’ll stay safe and dry with this weatherproofed pop-up camper. The camper can sleep up to six, but the host does not include bedding so you’ll have to bring your own. As this is a 1993 model, it does not come with built-in air-conditioning and heating, but the host will provide fans and a space heater.
Cookware and utensils are included, so you can make use of the kitchenette stove for cooking meals.
Oregon, WI, US
29.79 km (18.6 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
4. Lara's Camping Haven, McFarland (from USD 85)
This 2003 Coleman Destiny Santa Fe has been given a cutesy touch-up that not only makes it look nice but also improves the quality of the rental. LED lighting will brighten up the camp, while the portable air-conditioner will keep you cool and comfy during hot days. The gas burner stove is outside to help avoid making the camper smell like your dinner and you can store food or chill drinks using the mini-fridge.
The host also offers linens and towels at an additional fee, if you’re hurting for space in your car. For sleeping, you have a king mattress and a full-sized mattress to doze on. Reading lights are also available if you’d like to browse the web or watch videos before sleeping.
McFarland, WI, US
22.97 km (14.3 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
5. Roomy 2003 Coleman Destiny Tacoma, Waunakee (from USD 90)
This 2003 Coleman Destiny Tacoma is a great choice if you’re going camping with a large group. Although this camper can sleep up to seven people, it does not have built-in air-conditioning or heating, so you’ll have to make do with the ceiling fan or bring your own space heater.
The camper also has an outdoor shower which you can use for washing up after a lake swim or after some hiking.
Waunakee, WI, US
3.27 km (2.1 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
6. Classic and reliable 1994 Skamper 22C, Janesville
This classic 1994 model still holds up quite well and has plenty of comforts such as curtains in the sleeping bunk for dimming and privacy. The camper doesn’t have an air conditioner, but the heating is great if you’re renting during the colder months. You can make full use of the kitchenette as the owners have also included dishware, cookware, and utensils.
The rental has unlimited mileage, so you can take this camper around Madison to enjoy each nature site.
Janesville, WI, US
65.07 km (40.5 mi) from Waunakee Village Park
The rivers and lakes of Madison are all worth visiting
With so many nature sites to visit, you might not have enough days in your vacation to check them all out. Fortunately, having an RV helps save some of those days and lets you spend a night or two in nature’s embrace. So be sure to check out this list of the top pop-up camper rentals near Madison, Wisconsin.
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