Buffalo Bay Campground
Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2019

Great for access to Frog Bay Tribal Park

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

  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Buffalo Bay Campground by Janet R., September 9, 2019