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W9935 McGowan Rd, Lodi, WI 53555-9432
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I loved the site as it was right next to a playground for the kids and near a restroom as I had a pop up. This is a second generation visit, as I brought my grand-daughter up for the weekend with some friends. I visited the campground frequently with my two sons as we had a camper when they were younger. Back then the staff was much older, this past weekend we only had one staff member that was 18 and older. With that said we were not able to get mixed blender drinks like they advertised. Most of the stuff we and others wanted they said "we must be out of that." I get it, its the end of the season but then give discounted rates. When I took my boys they had life jackets to use, I was told due to being sued because a parent put one on their kid that was too big they no longer offer them. They told me to go to store to buy one, (not that I didn't have any at home), however I went to store and they did not have any that were for 50 pounds and above. So my grand-daughter who was over 50 pounds at age 7 was unable to go out and enjoy the pond.
It was a Halloween weekend, that for the most part was real good. The haunted forest was the best $5 I spent all weekend.
I would go back again, however I will call before to make sure they are not "out of everything." Also we did pumpkin painting, the pumpkins were super tiny which we paid $1 ok big deal! However, the girl in charge was sitting on her golf cart drinking a "non alcoholic" bloody Mary (as she said it was) and wasn't helping the kids or adults with the painting and handing out supplies. I did finally meet the new owner the night of the haunted trail as it is on his personal property and did discuss some of my concerns. Hopefully, next time it will be a better visit as we love Smokey Hollow and want to continue coming.
The bathrooms were kept up nicely until Sunday morning I assume they were waiting for everyone to go home to clean but they were filthy Sunday morning.
It was a Halloween weekend, that for the most part was real good. The haunted forest was the best $5 I spent all weekend.
I would go back again, however I will call before to make sure they are not "out of everything." Also we did pumpkin painting, the pumpkins were super tiny which we paid $1 ok big deal! However, the girl in charge was sitting on her golf cart drinking a "non alcoholic" bloody Mary (as she said it was) and wasn't helping the kids or adults with the painting and handing out supplies. I did finally meet the new owner the night of the haunted trail as it is on his personal property and did discuss some of my concerns. Hopefully, next time it will be a better visit as we love Smokey Hollow and want to continue coming.
The bathrooms were kept up nicely until Sunday morning I assume they were waiting for everyone to go home to clean but they were filthy Sunday morning.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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I am torn on the rating because this really wasn't what we were looking for, but I could see how it could be for some. If you are looking for any sort of remote, outdoor, relaxing experience - this is not it. If you are looking for more of that party vibe and like driving your golf cart around, perhaps this is your gig. This campground has very tight spots, including where the cabins are located. It honestly was the most packed campground I've been to in my life. People everywhere and little/no COVID-19 precautions.
I will say that the swimming pond was neat for kids, though not as big as it looked in the photos. The water looked clean and well maintained. Again though - completely packed during the day.
We stayed in Deluxe Cabin #3 for our one night. It was spacious and clean, and the fire pit area was somewhat private for being in the middle of this craziness.
Ultimately we felt uncomfortable with how many people were here in a tight space. The owners were understanding and refunded the nights we did not stay, and that was much appreciated.
I will say that the swimming pond was neat for kids, though not as big as it looked in the photos. The water looked clean and well maintained. Again though - completely packed during the day.
We stayed in Deluxe Cabin #3 for our one night. It was spacious and clean, and the fire pit area was somewhat private for being in the middle of this craziness.
Ultimately we felt uncomfortable with how many people were here in a tight space. The owners were understanding and refunded the nights we did not stay, and that was much appreciated.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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VIP pull threw not so much , did not tell use the overnight campers do not get sewer hook up. Free Wi-Fi not this day man the office said they called earlier in the day but hey you know they didn’t show up so our phones wouldn’t work computers wouldn’t work thank God the TV. We were going to use the public showers imagine our surprise when we found out we had to pay for them. A great place if you have kids and you don’t care what they do. But upside it was quiet this time of the year.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Planned a mini vacation to stay in a Yurt that was by the pond. It was NOT CHEAP! There was a tragic accident were a 15 year old boy drown yesterday and it took several of the guests to locate the boy. No idea where the owners of the campground were last night or today to talk to guests about the situation. We asked about getting a refund as there was no way we could stay. There are only young people in the office and they weren’t sure what the owners were going to do. There are a lot of people left traumatized after seeing this. There was NO cell service at the campground. The place is dirty, our Yurt would not lock, the power strip had a burn mark, there are no signs saying how how deep the pond was. We left in the morning to go to the Dells because the signs indicated that the pond was closed today, understandably, but when we came back they were letting people swim. I inquired in the office and the girl told me it had been open in the morning and even if the signs were still up we could have went in! WTH….
I don’t know the family that lost their child and I surely can’t imagine the pain they are experiencing.
I don’t know the family that lost their child and I surely can’t imagine the pain they are experiencing.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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Class A 37.5 foot towing. We arrived at Smoky Hollow and were put in Blue15 pull thru site. Bare dirt, mud actually, because it had rained. No grass, pavers or gravel. 50amp and water. No sewer, no cable, no WiFi away from office. We paid $70 for the privilege of tracking mud into our rv every time we stepped outside. We consider it off-highway robbery, rhetorically speaking.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Great place, if you look at the website you will see it’s NOT a quite little place for outdoor camping on a lake kinda trip. It’s a cute camping kind of resort with lots of fun stuff for kids to do. This will be our second year going and plan on making it a yearly thing. If you want wilderness camping you can see by the pictures this is not what you are looking for. But more a family place with lots of kids and people. Some reviewers said it was bad but clearly did not read or do research on it first.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Our experience was awful! We had a family reunion and had been communicating with Smokey Hollow for a whole year prior to our event that we really needed the pavilion to serve meals. We found out when we got there that they rented it to another group for the entire weekend! They NEVER offered that to us or even led us to believe it was possible to even RESERVE the Pavillion! It rained the whole weekend and we had to huddle 60 people under canopies in the poring rain! One group with us had their campsites under water the whole time. Our campsite was far too small for our rig and was on a hill! Fortunately we were able to switch with other family members. We all spent a lot of money for accommodations at Smokey Hollow and we're not treated well. We will NEVER go back there!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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We had a large group in the blue B section. The spots were level, hook ups good and blacktop around us. The kids enjoyed the swim pond and playground areas. Later in the day/evening the golf cart traffic increased with some playing loud music. Walking the kids from campsites to amenities became increasing difficult account of motorized traffic, we seldom rode our bikes which was unfortunate because the campground blacktop roads were smooth. Then it happen! The hot rod (full size car engine and drive train) shopping cart. This speeding hot rod cart was giving people hot laps around the campsites. The owners must be self insured or the insurance company doesn't know about this liability. The loud, fume smelling, fast hot laps went on for two hours around our campsites, we had to corral the kids. Folks if you like the traffic and the races this campground is for you.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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First one pays a horrible fee for campsite of $85 per night and allowed 5 people and campsite isn't even full hookups. Second we called way last year reserving this area for a family reunion to only get there and to discover they rented the pavilion out to others so we had to host out of our camper with picnic tables and lots of tent canopies to keep them from being wet, however we all got wet and to try to serve over 100 people with continuous heavy rain fall. We did manage to have our family reunion cause our family loves each other and made this happen but Sleepy Hollow really screwed with us. All had to wear wrist bands or could be fined and each one costs and even a visitor had to pay for wrist band just to come to our reunion each day, I would have to check on pricing but if one has 2 cars it is extra, if one has a pet it is extra..this is a goughing place and I will never be back. They ruined our family reunion. Pros: The swimming and park areas were great. Also here is a sticker I detest this one, if I was to rent a golf cart out it was 85. per day but 165.00 if one rents Fri, Sat, and Sun. and if I was to bring my golf cart I would need to show proof of insurance which that would be great but then they want to charge you per day 25. for your own golf cart per day is what I was told by employee. Every thing one did there it cost high. The crappy thing also about the pavilion is we was told it was an employee whom ended up with pavilion and we was booted out of it except 2 hours and that is cause they had a tornado warning. Sleepy Hollow I won't be back. You should of refunded us some of our money back due to what you did to our families. Close to 100 people out in canopy getting soak n wet.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Last year 2020 we were at this campground and it was well taken care of. Bathrooms were spotless and they were cleaning them every few hours. This year 2021 new owner took over and it is awful. Bathrooms were dirty. One bathroom had no running water in the sink. Others had nothing to dry your hands and showers were also dirty. Our last night there a camper across from us had their music playing so loud we could not even talk among our selves. A friend went to the office to complain and the young teenager told him they have until 11:00pm. Camper next to us went over to talk to them and it did no good. People also did not pick up after there dog. We saw no older adult supervising anything. Seem like it was all being run by young adults and teenagers. This was such a nice campground, to bad it’s going down hill fast.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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They were open by 8:30 in the morning. I believe they closed at 10.
Shower prices start at 50 cents, and go up from there, depending on how long a shower you want. From 5 minutes to longer.
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United StatesWisconsinLodi
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100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smokey Hollow Campground
Which popular attractions are close to Smokey Hollow Campground?
Nearby attractions include Kd's Bar & Grill (3.4 miles), Apocalypse Paintball, Inc. (1.8 miles), and Smokey Hollow Farm (2.0 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Smokey Hollow Campground?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, kids activities, and kids outdoor play equipment.
What food & drink options are available at Smokey Hollow Campground?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Smokey Hollow Campground?
Conveniently located restaurants include Remi's Thirsty Moose, Log Tavern Pizza Co., and Fitz's On the Lake.
Are pets allowed at Smokey Hollow Campground?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Smokey Hollow Campground?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Willow Tree Wellness (4.2 miles).