Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit
Tepee Camping

An authentic Native American plains tepee is available for rent at Mauthe Lake Campground from mid-May through September. Enjoy the unique opportunity in an reproduction of an authentic Native American plains canvas tepee. It is 16 feet in diameter and supported by 25-foot-long wooden lodge poles.

Four cots are provided. If you have more than four members in your camping party, we suggest you bring pads or air mattresses. There is room on the site to accommodate an additional tent if desired.

Mauthe Lake Campground Map [PDF 161KB]

The tepee campsite is a joint project between the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Friends of the Kettle Moraine (a non-profit support group dedicated to promoting greater appreciation of State Parks and Forests). Tepee campsites are also located at Hartman Creek, Kohler Andrae, and Devil's Lake state parks.

Special tepee camping rules apply at the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit:

• No smoking, fuels, flames, or equipment such as stoves, gas lanterns, heaters or candles are allowed inside of the tepee.
• NO pets allowed on tepee campsite.
• DO NOT spray insect repellent inside or near the tepee.
• This is a non-electric "tent only" site. No wheeled campers are permitted.

Reservations are recommended from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations must be made through the Web or by phone, (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275. For more forest and/or campground information, ask visitors' services staff at a Mauthe Lake Entrance Station.

Mauthe Lake Campground Entrance Station
Open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day
Hours vary during off-season.
(262) 626-4305