Wooded sites, lake views, and the occasional lightning storm rolling in over the water define the experience at Bay Shore Park, a county-managed campground on the Niagara escarpment outside Luxemburg, Wisconsin. The park sits directly on the bay, and campers in the right spots can watch weather systems build across the water. Sam F. captured it well: "Watching lightning storms approach from over the lake was exhilarating."
Sites here vary considerably depending on where you land. The hookup sites feature blacktop parking pads, grills, and water and electric connections, though at least one reviewer noted the hookups are positioned on opposite sides of the site, which can require repositioning a trailer to reach both. The primitive and rustic sites run wooded and private. Reviewers who've stayed in the primitive area after Labor Day found it uncrowded, with good tree cover and separation between sites. Site 21 draws mentions for its bay proximity, and the rustic sites around 212 come recommended for tent campers. Sandy-dirt ground is the norm, and it turns muddy after rain.
Facilities hold up well under scrutiny. Bathrooms are cleaned daily, and the shower house has hot water, though the bathrooms themselves are cold-water only. Laundry is available on-site. The park also has a playground, swimming access, bike trails, and fishing. Celeste D. noted that "even with the campground full it was nice and quiet," though flooding in some spots after rain is worth factoring into site selection.
Reservations are available, and the automated payment system has drawn complaints for counting Thursday as a weekend night, which affects pricing. The park runs from May 1 through October 15, with rates between $24 and $38 per night. RV campers up to at least 35 feet have stayed here successfully, and 50-amp service is available. Nearby alternatives include Bayshore Park Campgrounds just down the road, and campers exploring the region can browse campgrounds around Bayshore County Park for additional options. Book ahead for summer weekends; post-Labor Day visits tend to be noticeably quieter.
Description
Bay Shore Park is located along the bay at 5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd, New Franken WI approximately 15 miles northeast of Green Bay on State Highway 57, and 30 minutes from Sturgeon Bay (Door Co). We have approximately 110 wooded campsites situated atop the Niagra Escarpment; 90 sites with water and electric hookups, 18 sites with no hookups and 2 group campsites (one with and one without hookups). All sites have asphalt pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Bay Shore can accommodate travel trailers of all sizes. Amenities include shower facilities, a dump station, firewood, ice, laundry, boat launch, Jump Pillow (hours vary), playground, a set of concrete bag toss boards, and hiking & biking trails on the property. Free WIFI available near ship themed playground and park pavilion.
Online reservations may be made 364 days in advance; however, NO refunds or site changes will be allowed, plan accordingly.
Fee Info
Water and electric sites are $32/night and Rustic sites are $22/night.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBay Shore Park is located in Wisconsin near New Franken
Public CampgroundDirections
From town: Go 3-1/2 mi S on Hwy 57.
Address
5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd
Luxemburg, WI 54217
Coordinates
44.6370008 N
87.79600075 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/25/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 9/11/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 6/22/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/25/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 6/22/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 12 min from Green Bay, WI
- 38 min from Appleton, WI
- 58 min from Oshkosh, WI
- 59 min from Sheboygan, WI
