Camp Wandawega: Rustic Camping Cluster

Tent in Elkhorn, Wisconsin

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. Half-bath
Hosted by Tereasa & David
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

Listing highlights

Steps from Lake Wandawega

Right on Lake Wandawega with a private lakefront, beach, swim rafts, and piers

A full summer camp activity lineup

Archery, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tennis, shuffleboard, volleyball, and hiking trails included

Nostalgia that keeps guests coming back

Guests describe the property as magical, with many returning for the nostalgic camp atmosphere
THIS LISTING…is especially rustic. This primitive cluster is made up of three old school Boy Scout platform tents, a cozy little A-frame cabin, and the Starlight geo-dome. No frills, no power, a short walk to your "camp latrine" and showers. This hilltop campground overlooks the lake and wetlands. All decked out with the bare minimum: 2 camp cots in each Boy Scout Tent, A-frame and Starlight geo-dome.

The space
Your adventure starts the minute you trek your gear from the lot, across the field, up the hill to your campsite. (Be sure to see the “Manifesto of Low Expectations” on our web site home page). You have a dedicated outdoor grill, picnic area, campfire site, and Camp Latrine. And it's a short trek to camp showers. You'll be living out of your own coolers. This listing also has its own open-air, covered "woodshed" bar, and little open-air covered nature watching structure - both nice places to hang on a rainy day.

WHAT YOU GOTTA KNOW: We still behave more like a private friends & family retreat than a “proper” destination. So bear with us as our innkeepers hats still don’t fit great. If you require an immediate response, and lots of hand-holding, Wandawega might not be the best fit for you.

OK, you've been warned : )

Folks aren’t booking accommodations here as much as they’re accessing an old school summer camp experience, with the gamut of self-guided activities: archery, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, tennis, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, etc. Everything is included, and it’s all DIY. Watch the orientation film on our site to kick off your stay. By most standards, we have few modern conveniences (some find that charming, others call it hell). We’ve banned the word “glamping” here because there’s no glamour in a century old lake resort.

THIS IS NOT THE FINE PRINT. (this is the LARGE gotta-read-it-to-the-end PRINT)

MANDATORY READING for all campers before we accept your booking: THE “M.O.L.E.” aka The Manifesto Of Low Expectations available on our home page.

SPECIAL HELP. The Airbnb calendar shows our most up-to-date avails. We’re totally DIY booking on a first come, first serve basis, so we don’t field emails, DMs, texts, calls or smoke signals outside of airbnb, unless you’re looking for a private all-camp rental.

MUST COMPLETE: All campers must sign the RELEASE & ACTIVITY WAIVER upon check in. A link will also be sent when you book, a mandatory read before showing up. Make the time to review it in advance and let us know if you have any questions about it that you'd like to discuss before your arrival.

COMMUNAL SPACES: private lakefront, beach, piers, swim rafts, sports fields, treehouse, hiking trails, etc. (Be good scouts, and be considerate of your fellow camper’s peace and personal space).

FOOD. Check out “Food & Drink” under the VISIT tab on our website.

ASK FIRST. Friends, we don’t rent through Airbnb for commercial shoots or ticketed retreats (shoot us an email if that’s what you’re looking for).

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Guest access
LATRINE CODE: 262

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Resort view
Beach access
Free parking on premises
Shared sauna
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 39 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our community is residential and rural, so there are no shops or cafes to walk to. Once you pull in to Camp for your stay, chances are you won't use your car again till it's time to leave. There's plenty to do here at Camp to keep you and yours occupied during your stay.

Meet your host

Superhost
678 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: University of Illinois
Camp Wandawega: Dedicated to the Simple Pleasures of a Simpler Time. Recognized by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places.

Tereasa & David is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Tereasa
  • Riley

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water