🏕️ Fall Group Camping at Yellowstone Lake State Park

🏕️ Fall Group Camping at Yellowstone Lake State Park
Dates: Friday, Oct 23 – Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Location: Yellowstone Lake State Park (Blanchardville, WI)
Info about Yellowstone Lake State Park: Join us for a crisp autumn weekend of camping, hiking, and stargazing in Southwestern Wisconsin! We've secured a large group site so we can all be together for campfires and exploring the 450-acre lake and surrounding trails. One of a few lakes in southwestern Wisconsin, 450-acre Yellowstone Lake is a popular year-round recreation area that offers visitors ample space to enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and picnicking. Our group camp are just a short walk from the beach and boat landing.

Abundant Fishing: Anglers target a wide variety of fish including walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, and channel catfish.
Trail System: The park offers over 4 miles of hiking trails, 4 miles of mountain bike trails, and an extensive 5.5-mile network of designated equestrian trails.
Unique Amenities: It features a specialized bat observation station, an archery range, and a popular public shooting range.

Campsite: Group Site 204 (Tent-Only/No electricity)
Address: Yellowstone Lake State Park
8495 N Lake Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516

💰 Cost & Reservations:

Meetup Fee: $30 per person (to cover the group campsite
reservation and firewood)
Vehicle Admission: A valid Wisconsin State Park sticker or daily vehicle pass is required for your car.
RSVP: Secure your spot on the Meetup page by 10/21/2026

🍂 What to Expect & Group Gear:

Site Facilities: Our site features picnic tables, a large fire ring, and vault toilets. Note: Drinking water is available year-round, but water systems may be turned off depending on the late-October freeze).
Group hikes (casual to moderate) or Go Your Own Way
Fishing
Kayaking on calm waters (if you can brave the cold)
Campfire hangs and good conversation
Free time to relax, explore, or nap in a hammock 😌
Daytime temps average in the upper 40's and nighttime
temps average in mid to upper 30's

📅 Schedule:

Friday\, Oct 23 | 3:00 PM: Arrival & camp setup, dinner and campfire
Saturday Oct 24: Hiking, kayaking, relaxing, and enjoying nature
Sunday\, Oct 25 | 1:00 PM: Possible morning hike, pack up head home

🎒 What to bring:

Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.)
Food & drinks
Hiking gear and warm weather clothes
Kayak/Paddle Board and gear if you have it (but not required)
Backpack to carry your water and snacks around
Sunscreen, bug spray, and rain gear (it is Wisconsin)
A sense of adventure and good vibes ✨

🌟 Who should come?

Campers of all experience levels
First-time campers welcome!

Spots are limited, so RSVP early. $30 registration fee due within 48 hours of sign up. Danielle's details: cell 702-750-6687; Venmo @SweetDLV; CashApp $DanielleDomnitz. Please include the name you used to register and the name of your guest, as well as the Yellowstone Lake event name since we have several events planned.Fine print: Participating in this event is at your own risk. Rentals, gear, food, and drinks are at your cost.