Apple Creek Campground and Devils River Campground provide camping options within a 30-minute drive of De Pere, Wisconsin, situated in the Fox River Valley where summer temperatures average 70-85°F with moderate humidity. Both campgrounds offer access to waterways for fishing and swimming, with Devils River featuring the nearby Maribel Caves for exploration. Winter temperatures in this region drop to 10-25°F, making most campgrounds seasonal operations from April through October.
What to do
Explore state parks: Potawatomi State Park near Sturgeon Bay includes hiking trails with overlooks and access to Lake Michigan. "Talking with the rangers is a good thing to remember at the state parks. They can clue you in to some adventures," notes a visitor to Daisy Field Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Devils River provides access points for fishing enthusiasts. "One year we caught about 60 crayfish and cooked them on the campstove and ate them," shares a camper at Devils River Campground.
Visit Green Bay attractions: Lambeau Field and other Green Bay attractions remain accessible from most campgrounds in the area. "Close enough to Lambeau Field for you Packer fans," mentions a reviewer at Apple Creek Campground, making it practical for football fans visiting during the season.
Water recreation: Swimming options range from natural waters to constructed facilities. Tilleda Falls Campground features "a swim beach for great summer fun" according to a visitor who appreciated the riverside views that "melt the weeks stress away."
What campers like
Quiet camping environments: Several campgrounds prioritize peaceful settings. "It's older but clean. I can't say I'd recommend it as a vacation spot. But it's decent for a place to pass sometime if you are full time or need a place to stay in the area," notes a visitor to Apple Creek Campground.
Family-friendly amenities: Plymouth Rock Camping Resort offers multiple recreation options. "We were there Labor Day weekend huge campground of course it was very crowded... There's plenty to do 3 pools, Mimi golf, outdoor movies, the weekend we were there they had a band," reports a camper.
Natural water features: The cascading falls at Tilleda Falls provide a natural swimming area. "On the Embarrass River, a lovely small cascading falls and swimming area. Small store, nicely maintained grounds," notes a visitor who "absolutely lived our stay."
Access to local attractions: Location near Door County and other regional highlights matters to many campers. "This campground's location was great! It was easy to bike into sturgeon bay and awesome to be able to bike in the potowatomi state forest," shares a reviewer at Tranquil Timbers.
What you should know
Site positioning varies: Campsite privacy differs widely between locations. "The sites are open but enough space for privacy as well, if you do the end sites. The middle sites are pretty open so there isn't a ton of room for privacy," explains a visitor to Kewaunee RV & Campground.
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. When visiting Broughton Marsh Park Campground, one camper warns to "check if the marsh is filled when reserving this campground. Otherwise it is just swamped muck."
