Our Story
Founded in 2020, Camp Kettlewood is actually the second campground to live on this beautiful land. For over 50 years — from 1967 to 2018 — the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin–Badgerland Council called this place home. Thousands of memories were made in these woods, and we knew that mattered.
So when we decided to turn this former Scout camp back into...well, a campground… we made a promise to respect its rich history.
Honoring What Came Before
You’ll notice our site signs are new, but the campsite names–like The Hilton, Mushroom Gulch, and The Last Resort are unchanged from decades ago.
That was no accident…partly because naming campsites is harder than you'd think but mostly because we wanted to show respect to what was here before us. We even added a new site Oakwood Knoll, in tribute to the property’s original name.
Keep an eye out, and you’ll spot little nods to the Girl Scouts in the vintage decor around camp.
Thoughtfully Updated For the Present
Our campsites have been upgraded with real beds (not sleeping bags), full plumbing (yes, flush toilets), electricity, propane grills, and string lights to add an extra dose of charm. When you arrive, everything’s already set up for you, so there’s no exhausting set-up or tear-down.
Sites are spaced generously apart, giving you far more privacy than a traditional campground. Whether you're here to camp, glamp, or capture some Instagram-able photos, you'll have plenty of space to unwind and the creature comforts to actually sleep well.
A Place to Explore. A Place to Come Back To.
Camp Kettlewood sits beside the Kettle Moraine State Forest, with trails, parks, and quiet lakes just a short drive away.
Whether you're into hiking, paddling, fishing, or just wandering, adventure is always just around the corner. This land has been a place for memory-making for over 50 years, and we’re proud to continue that tradition. We've poured a lot of love into restoring it, and we continue to make improvements and updates all the time.
Happy camping!
The Camp Kettlewood Team
