Wharton State Forest Campground offers multiple family-friendly camping areas near Atsion Lake, including Atsion Family Camp with spacious waterfront sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables ideal for kayakers who can launch directly from their campsites.

The campground provides basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, and a beach recreation area (open Memorial Day through Labor Day with lifeguards), though there are no electric hookups and cell service is limited.

Advance reservations are essential, particularly for waterfront sites during peak season (April-October), and campers should be prepared for sandy terrain that can create challenging conditions after rainfall.