Trader's Bar and Grill Island Campground

Arena, Wisconsin

About

Trader's Bar and Grill Island Campground is a state-certified campground located on an island along the scenic Wisconsin River, proudly serving as the only island campground and tiki bar on the river. Conveniently situated less than an hour from Madison, two hours from Milwaukee, and three hours from Chicago, it offers an accessible escape for weekend getaways, vacations, business retreats, and special events. The campground provides tent camping and RV/pop-up accommodations with amenities including electricity, porta-potty restrooms, and potable water. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at a food trailer featuring brick oven pizzas, burgers, gyros, and other fare, along with a full-service tiki bar offering beer, margaritas, and cocktails. The location serves as an ideal base for water activities like canoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the Wisconsin River, with nearby attractions including Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, Governor Dodge State Park, Tower Hill State Park, and American Players Theatre.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites
• RV Sites
• Pop-Up Sites

Local Attractions

• American Players Theatre
• Cedar Valley Lodge & Hunting
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin
• Governor Dodge State Park
• Spring Valley Inn
• The House on the Rock Attraction & Resort
• Tower Hill State Park
• Wisconsin River