🏕️ 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.**