Camping sites near Amberg, Wisconsin sit within Marinette County at elevations ranging from 750-1,000 feet above sea level. The region receives approximately 32 inches of annual precipitation with summer highs averaging 78°F and winter lows dropping to 5°F. These northern Wisconsin campgrounds open primarily from mid-April through October, with most facilities closing after the first significant snowfall.
What to do
Kayaking and tubing on Peshtigo River: Peshtigo River Campground offers tubing rentals for $14 per person and $8 for cooler floats between 10 AM and 3 PM daily. A visitor noted, "The river was nice! Low in some spots but we never had to get out and drag our stuff. Some trees to paddle around occasionally, but nothing out of the normal."
Swimming at small lakes: Old Veterans Lake County Park features a swimming beach that stays relatively uncrowded. A camper shared, "There is a beach which i hung out at all afternoon with my dog and read a book. We never saw anyone."
Hiking around waterfalls: Twelve Foot Falls County Park has hiking trails with autumn color viewing opportunities. A reviewer mentioned, "Woke up to rain and walked the trail to check out the waterfall and pretty fall colors!"
Wildlife observation: Governor Thompson State Park Campground offers opportunities to spot local wildlife. One camper reported, "Did hear some bear walking the first night and some coyotes/or wolves howling literally right behind our tent the second night."
What campers like
Private, secluded sites: Tranquil~Vista Campground receives praise for its secluded sites. A camper stated, "The back tent areas are great, great walking trails, right on the water, the staff is so friendly and do daily checks to check if you need fire wood or anything."
Clean facilities: Morgan Park maintains well-kept restrooms and shower buildings. One reviewer noted, "Fantastic facilities, bathrooms and free showers were very clean and in great condition. Appreciate the modern amenities at this campground!"
Boat-in camping opportunities: Peshtigo River State Forest offers boat-accessible sites. A camper explained, "My wife and I grabbed firewood from the visitor center and parked at boat launch #9 which made for a quick 15-20 minute paddle to the campsite depending on how much gear we brought along."
Generous firewood options: Some campgrounds provide substantial firewood amounts for purchase. A visitor to Governor Thompson State Park remarked, "The wood grab was very generous and rather than them taking 5 small pieces and wrapping them together with cellophane, you fill up a wheelbarrow via honor system with large split dry logs and pay for it that way."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Most camping areas near Amberg have unreliable cellular reception. A visitor to Twelve Foot Falls County Park advised, "The road out to the campground takes you out of cell service. Google maps directed us down atv trails. We suggest following the posted signs and taking the short but roundabout way."
Seasonal tick concerns: Twin Bridge County Park and surrounding areas experience heavy tick activity in late spring. A camper at Governor Thompson State Park warned, "Beautiful Lakes secluded areas and a crazy amount of ticks in May. This could be why we were the only people in our loop of the campground so early in the season."
Firewood purchase timing: Some campgrounds have specific times for firewood sales. A Twin Bridge County Park visitor noted, "Two things to note: bring quarters for the showers… and firewood can only be purchased on site from 3:30-4:00 daily."
Wildlife precautions needed: Food storage precautions are necessary in this area. A camper at Peshtigo River State Forest shared, "This was our first time in 'bear country' so we found trees to hang our food and garbage from to keep from attracting wildlife at night."
Tips for camping with families
Geocaching opportunities: Governor Thompson State Park offers geocaching activities for kids. A visitor mentioned, "Lots of geocaches in the park to keep us busy."
Kid-friendly fishing spots: Morgan Park provides accessible shore fishing for children. According to a review, "They always catch frogs, fish, and turtles. They also enjoy swimming across, and hiking and biking around the lake."
Playground access: Peshtigo River Campground offers amenities for children. A local resident shared, "It's right by an elementary school so it's a very safe area, across the road from an AMAZING playground that all ages will love, also about 50ft from a beach!"
Wild berry picking: Some campgrounds offer seasonal berry picking opportunities. A visitor to Peshtigo River State Forest noted, "Wild blackberries along the trails and camp sight."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: Governor Thompson State Park accommodates various RV sizes. A camper advised, "We have a 19ft travel trailer & a ford truck. We stayed at site 19, it is pull in & it was perfect,with plenty of room for everything. We took a walk to be nosy &also liked site 20, it was even bigger!"
CPAP users note: Plan for alternative power sources at non-electric sites. A visitor to Old Veterans Lake County Park shared, "We stayed at Site 10 and LOVED it. Very private and our dog was able to roam at will. We did have someone ratted on us for using our generator to supply our CPAPs because there was no electricity or water."
RV site privacy varies: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of site privacy for RVs. A Peshtigo River Campground visitor noted, "We thought we had a small site- until we got there. Site 86 is the smallest on the map but it is not small at all! We have a 33 1/2 ft 5th wheel and had plenty of space."
