Buffalo Bay Campground, near Bayfield, Wisconsin, offers a unique camping experience with stunning views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. This spot is part of a casino complex, which means you can enjoy some amenities while still soaking up the great outdoors.

The campground features sites with electric hookups and drinking water, making it a practical choice for RVers and tent campers alike. Many visitors rave about the waterfront sites, especially those with fire pits right by the shoreline, perfect for evening gatherings. One camper shared, “We were cooking dinner watching sunset and a super blood moon was rising. It was amazing.” 

If you’re looking to explore, you’re in luck! Buffalo Bay is just a stone's throw from the charming town of Bayfield, where you can find shopping, dining, and boat rides to the Apostle Islands. Plus, the nearby Frog Bay Tribal National Park offers beautiful trails through old-growth forests, making it a must-visit for nature lovers. 

While some campers noted that the sites can be a bit tight, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, Buffalo Bay Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor adventure.

Buffalo Bay Campground adjacent to Legendary Waters Resort & Casino offers nature’s finest panoramic view of Lake Superior and Apostle Islands. Buffalo Bay Campground RVs, trailers and tents. Open mid-May through mid-October. -34 RV sites -11 designated tent sites -Electrical and water hookups available in RV sites. -Campsites 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 38, 40, 42, and 43 require 50 amp. All other sites are 30 amp -Comfortable indoor restrooms and showers are located inside hotel side-entrance -Restaurant, snack bar and lounge on property -Gas and grocery nearby -Year-round recreational area -Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel Front Desk -Short walk to our Lake Superior beachfront -Campground Check-in: 12PM/ Campground Check-out: 11am A few miles north, experience Point Detour “Wilderness” Campground. Rustic camping surrounded by nature and located on an overlook of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. -On a first come, first serve basis -No reservations required -Pay site fees at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino Hotel Front Desk -Campground Check-in: 12PM / Campground Check-out: 11am -Stay six nights, get the seventh night FREE!

Buffalo Bay Campground

On the shores of Lake Superior, some of the best camping is located near Bayfield, WI. It is the smallest city in Wisconsin, but you'll be able to find last-minute supplies you'll need at campsites on the mainland or on Madeline and Apostle Islands. Depending on the time of year, you can explore the beaches, participate in the Apple Fest, or watch a sled dog race. Campgrounds on the mainland put you close to trails where you can explore the pine forests. Stay in a tent on the beach or rent a comfortable cabins. RV owners won’t have problems finding a place to stay complete with the necessary hookups and amenities.

Bayfield

The Best Camping Near Bayfield, Wisconsin

A little crowded but nice views, has marina, restaurant, nice showers. A bit overpriced yet nearby Bayfield and ferry to Apostle Islands!

Campground along Lake Superior

Nice views of Gitchi Gumee, a marina, but thats about where the pluses end.  Only 50 amp hookups (so bring your adapter), showers/toilets are in the casino, tiny little firepits, really crowded sites, dude at the front desk was not very warm or receptive. Service at the restauant was horrible too. 

Meh.  Better than nothing  

This campground is at a casino. It's a simple place to stay with no frills. We stayed in site 6 on the water. The sites are tight but there is a nice open space where your firepit is close to the water. We prefered site 4 so we will be staying there this year. Theres a nice place to put your kayak in under a huge tree. The bathrooms/showers are in the casino. They are clean. We had to borrow a 50 amp plug in because we only had our 30.

Simple camping

This campground is oriented towards RV’ers and boaters, the campsite has full RV hookups and is adjacent to a very nice marina for those who are looking for that. The campground is also run by and adjacent to the Red Cliff Casino Hotel, so that has pluses and minuses depending on how you feel about being so close to a hotel and casino. I think the campground overall is adequate but nothing real special in terms of a general camping experience, but it is close to Lake Superior, Apostle Islands, and Bayfield.  One gem of a campsite is worth noting: site # 23 is tucked way back in the woods on its own inlet pretty well secluded from all the rest of the campground, I would really recommend it as a very special place for tent campers. Very peaceful, wooded and quiet, lots of bird and wildlife action, and a few nice spots for fishing. Another important thing to mention is that staying at the campground or visiting the marina or hotel restaurant helps support the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe Indians, which is very worthwhile. 

Most importantly, whether you stay at this campground or another near by, the campground is just south of an incredible outdoor opportunity: the chance to visit the new Frog Bay Tribal National Park, the first Indigenous National Park in the US. This park has been set aside by the Red Cliff Band to preserve an incredible segment of The Red Cliff peninsula that encompasses an amazingly beautiful and undisturbed old-growth cedar hemlock forest. As a biologist, I was thrilled to visit this very, very special place on earth, and I am grateful to the Red Cliff Band for their conservation and education efforts here. The quiet, the profound stillness of the forest, the rare plants and habitats, the beautiful trails are breathtaking. You can wander through on your own on several impeccably kept trails, and as you wander you will find guide posts pointing out plants of special cultural value along with their Ojibwe name. Even better, you can hire a Red Cliff Ojibwe naturalist to give you an informative guided  tour to learn more about the natural and cultural landscape. You can also arrange for a guided tour to some of the  Red Cliff sea caves that are off limits to the general public.  These are must-do activities for curious adventurous naturalists. For more info on Frog Bay Tribal Park, check this link: http://redcliff-nsn.gov/divisions/TNRD/FBTNP.htm

Great for access to Frog Bay Tribal Park

We had a nice site #39 in the Buffalo Bay campground with water and electric and a view of the lake. #7 was across from us on the water no one was in it till the end of the week so we had an open view of the lake. We walked the marina and sat at an empty picnic table on the shoreline.  Sites 7 and 8 have a fire pit and table right on the shoreline it’s beautiful. You can walk to the casino/ hotel the showers and bathrooms are in one side of the hotel big showers. 

We were cooking dinner watching sunset and a  super blood moon was rising. It was amazing. I didn’t have my good camera out and set up so I didn’t get any great pictures. We weren’t aware of it. 

  

Close by is a cute town called Bayfield and has shopping, lots to eat and boat rides to the Apostle islands and Madeline island We went to the Apostle islands. Ice caves, a lighthouse and saw some eagles. The water is so beautiful  there.  

  

The waterfront sites were all reserved there was an airstream convoy going on they were going around Lake Superior.

Waterfront sites on Lake Superior 

Nice grounds. It got kinda noisy in the evening with golf carts zooming around. But it was quiet after 1030. Our campsite has a no e view of Lake Superior!  

Nice and close to Bayfield  

This campground is part of a casino, but the views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Island are amazing.  There is a marina and a small beach.  Wifi is very strong.  The sites are tight but good for a quick stop.   We  came into town with no reservation for one night, after 5 other stops we were able to stay here.

The views make the review

Very RV resort style - pretty close together sites and not a lot of privacy . There are some sites in the back loop that seem more spacious and secluded! The lakeside sites have great views though! And nice showers. We were passing thru and the FCFS campgrounds were all full so this was a fine option close to Bayfield!

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