New Glarus Brewery and camping

You can walk to the brewery but the park isn't much to speak of.

BM me and I may be able to set you up with some info. A co-worker of mine lives in NG and I can ask him tomorrow about fishing.

 

The campground is alright, just make sure you book ahead of time because there isn't usually anyone in the front office.

 

Also a main bike trail goes through the campground, it's just a short bike ride into town maybe less than a mile.

 

It's definitely one of my least favorite state parks in Wisconsin, and I've been to a lot of 'em. But if the intent is to not have to drive to the brewery, it'll work.

 

There are so many other places to stay you should stay somewhere nice if your making the trip. So what if you have to drive 1/2 or so it would be worth it.

 

This thread is relative to my interests. I've been looking for an excuse to get my Dad out to the NG brewery fishing and camping would be the perfect excuse.

 

It's a small campground but it's not bad either. Last I was there, we had nice privacy in-between campgrounds with lots of wooded areas (as opposed to open fields at some campgrounds). Really not much to do at the park but if you're just up to camping in that park, it will serve your purpose.

 

Looking to do this exact thing once it gets nicer out, maybe in May or June. Want to get some people together for a weekend trip to New Glarus for a visit to the brewery plus the usual stop downtown. My big question is: how much to they crack down on the drinking at the state park? Would a (responsible) bottle share be out of the question?

 

The most important question that's been asked in this thread thus far.

 

And it's all downhill

 

I camped there last year, and we drank beer in the open, I don't think there's a law against it(I'm looking at you Michigan). Don't stay at the last campsite that is farthest away from the parking lot. It is very steep and not comfortable to sleep on.

 

There's no rules against drinking in a WI state park. As long as you're respectful of other campers, nobody will care. Get out of hand and a DNR ranger will pay you a visit.

 

I've never camped at that park, but have at many other WI state parks, and it has always been completely fine (and even expected) to drink. Just don't make a lot of noise after their designated quiet hours and you're golden.

 

Thanks guys. This is good news.

 

And in case you have any doubts

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/rules/alcohol.html

 

Just so you know, they close to the public at 4PM.. just come to Madison in the evenings!

 

I love this thread I think the next obvious question for me anyways is where some places to fish near the camp ground are?

I don't know of any lakes nearby besides in Madison or rivers but there's gotta be something closer than driving to Madison from the camp ground. Either shore fishing or boat fishing recommendations are welcome.

 

I have a vacation to New Glarus planned for April 21-25. Planning on staying in New Glarus. Are there any good bike/hiking trails in the area besides the short downhill trail mentioned previously? Or would it be better to stay elsewhere and just take a trip to ther brewery.?