Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground

West Bend, Wisconsin · on Lake Lenwood

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WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: Yes, see below
SEASON: Memorial Day through Labor Day for public beach access; campground season runs April 17 to October 11 (per 2026 schedule).

About Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground

Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground is a privately owned campground in West Bend, Wisconsin, built around a 20-acre spring-fed glacial lake. The swimming hole here is a public beach run seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day) with a daily admission fee, giving day visitors a small, spring-fed lake to swim in, and the campground alongside offers water/electric and full hook-up sites.

The site is a private lakefront property in rural Washington County near West Bend, centered on a small (20-acre) spring-fed glacial lake ringed by campsites, shaded grassy areas, and a picnic area.

Swimming at Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground

Swimming takes place at a designated beach on the private lake, with a floating raft and a pier with a diving board for swimmers. The lake is described as spring-fed, suggesting cooler, clear water typical of glacial kettle lakes; no official water quality or depth figures were found.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up beach on private campground property, not a hike-in site. Swimmers park in the main lot and walk a short distance to the designated beach; exact walk time/distance is not published on the official site.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

Beach has a floating raft and a pier with a diving board, implying deeper water near those features; no lifeguard presence is mentioned anywhere on the official site or in visitor reviews, and no water-depth figures are published. Reviews describe it as a quiet, family-oriented campground, but caregivers should supervise closely given the lack of lifeguard/depth information.

Parking

Lot

Campground has a main parking lot; day visitors of registered campers must check in at the office, pay admission, and receive a car pass. Exact standalone parking fee (separate from beach admission) is not published. One Dyrt reviewer reported inconsistent enforcement of the second-vehicle parking rule.

Restrooms

Yes

Restroom/shower building on the campground grounds (all sites have restroom access per the official camping page). One visitor review on The Dyrt described the facilities as outdated ('haven't been updated since 1970') and reported a water-quality issue in the pay showers (sulfur smell, and a claim of resulting illness); this concerned shower water, not the lake itself.

Hours

Public beach currently posted as open 10:00am-7:00pm, operating seasonally Memorial Day through Labor Day (campers get extended-season access outside that window). Overall campground season for 2026 runs April 17 - October 11.

On the water

Kayaks

Restrictions: Per the official camping page, kayaks are the only boats campers may bring themselves onto the lake, subject to a $5 launch fee; motorized/other private boats are not permitted. Dogs are not allowed on the lake or beach area.

The official homepage separately lists 'boat rentals' as a site amenity, and the camping page states boats are available to rent from the campground office, but the specific type of rental boat (rowboat/paddleboat vs. kayak) and pricing are not published online.

Rentals nearby

Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground (on-site office)

Boat/kayak rentals available directly from the campground office for use on Lake Lenwood

On-site at the campground office, 7053 Lenwood Drive, West Bend, WI

What regulars say

Visitor reports (The Dyrt reviews) describe Lake Lenwood as a quiet, family-oriented campground not well suited to large groups, with lakefront 'T sites' recommended for reservation well in advance during peak season since they fill quickly. Complaints centered on outdated, 1970s-era bathhouse/shower facilities, one report of a sulfur smell and suspected bacteria in shower water requiring medical attention, inconsistent enforcement of extra-vehicle parking rules, and a camping rate (around $68/night) some reviewers felt was high given the facility's age. No visitor reports specifically addressed the lake's swimming water clarity, crowding at the beach itself, or lifeguard presence.

Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground: FAQ

Does Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground charge a fee?

Daily admission fee for public beach/picnic use (amount not published online); campers receive beach access included with their site fee; visitors of campers must register at the office, pay admission, and receive a car pass.

Is Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Where do I park for Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground?

Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground?

When is the best time to visit Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground?

Memorial Day through Labor Day for public beach access; campground season runs April 17 to October 11 (per 2026 schedule).

What are the rules at Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground?

Public beach open only Memorial Day through Labor Day (campers get extended-season access); visitors restricted to 10:00am-7:00pm and must register at the office; dogs are not permitted on the lake or beach area; kayaks are the only boats campers may bring, with a $5 launch fee; quiet hours 9:30pm-8:00am.

What water body is Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground on?

Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground is on Lake Lenwood, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.