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ScoutThe Pigeon river campground
Beautiful Campground and Facilities
We highly recommend visiting the Pigeon River Campground. Beautiful property with walking trails, a dog park, and clean facilities!
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Apple Creek Campground offers tent, RV, cabin, and yurt camping options within a short drive from De Pere. All campsites accommodate pets with open grassy areas suitable for dog walking, though reviews indicate sites are positioned close together with limited privacy. Devils River Campground similarly welcomes pets throughout its facility, providing scenic river access where some campers report enjoying shoreline exploration with their dogs. Both campgrounds maintain standard leash policies and clean facilities, with Devils River featuring a swimming pond popular with families and seasonal campers. Highway noise can be noticeable at Apple Creek, making it a better choice for travelers needing convenient pet-friendly accommodations near Green Bay rather than those seeking a wilderness experience.
Brown County Reforestation Campground provides more spacious sites for campers with pets, featuring gravel pads with picnic tables and fire pits at each location. The campground connects to numerous trails ideal for dog walking through forested areas, with multiple visitors noting the abundance of bird watching opportunities when walking pets through the grounds. The nearby Bay Shore Park offers additional pet-friendly camping with direct water access, though swimming isn't available. Both locations maintain clean restrooms and shower facilities, important for longer stays with pets. Waste disposal stations are available at all mentioned campgrounds, with most visitors reporting good experiences regarding pet policies and cleanliness. Weather considerations become important when camping with pets in this region, as summer mosquitos can be bothersome during evening dog walks, particularly at Devils River where multiple reviews mentioned insect activity.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near De Pere (66)
1. High Cliff State Park Campground
"Woodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach"
"No matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike. "
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability2. Apple Creek Campground
"We camped here because it was close to an event we needed to attend. We enjoyed our stay here and felt very welcome. "
"We liked being on the hill away from the pool ect. Quite except for a little hiway noise(about like you’d expect) good water pressure and power worked great."
from $41 / night
Check Availability3. Bay Shore Park
"We visited Bay beach in Green Bay and then wanted to spend the night near Green Bay in our 35’ class A."
"Spent a great night with my son and our dog. Staff delivered fire directly to our site. Watching lightning storms approach from over the lake was exhilarating ."
from $24 - $38 / night
Check Availability4. Devils River Campground
"The sites are electric/water and they do have a dump station very close by. The central pond and waterfall were awesome! "
"The only possible downside with small children, as there is no fence around the pond, and there are sites that border the pond.
It is fun to go down by the river and explore."5. Brown County Reforestation Campground
"forested, so many trails for hiking and mountain biking. Bathrooms and showers were clean, site was spacious. Hookups are available but we chose dry camping."
6. Calumet County Park
"The park:
- is well kept
- showers & bathrooms are very clean
- has a marina
- has hiking and cross country ski trails
- sites are spacious
- many sites available on the edge of the water"
"The sites on the lake are huge!"
7. Rainbows End Campground
"The grounds have lots of clear grassy areas and there are lots of family and kids games, a pond with a beach, and some walking trail."
8. Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
"Potawatomi State Park in Wisconsin sits in the northeast corner of the state in Door County Wisconsin."
"The campground is away from the water but trails leave right from the campground to get into the park and near the water...and there is a nice selection of trails to choose from. "
from $23 - $40 / night
Check Availability9. Mapleview Campground
"Most with electric 30/50 amp and a beautiful lake with many family friendly things to do. The people are friendly and they have clean showers and bathrooms along with laundry."
from $30 - $70 / night
Check Availability10. Hickory Oaks Campground
"On the edge of the city and close to everything."
"All the other campgrounds in OshKosh are near the airport, which makes sense since the biggest event each year is the EVAA air show. None of them have trees."
Drive Time
- 10 min from Green Bay, WI
- 15 min from Appleton, WI
- 35 min from Oshkosh, WI
- 52 min from Fond du Lac, WI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near De Pere, WI
308 Reviews of 66 De Pere Campgrounds
- AAmanda W.
GuideTranquil Timbers
NOT PET FRIENDLY
Tranquil Timbers advertises pet friendly but they ARE NOT pet friendly. If your dog makes any kind of noise whatsoever, they are NOT welcome. Motorcycles and noisy kids however, park approved!
Lesley R.
LegendHigh Cliff State Park Campground
A Gem!
Woodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach for swimming. Spend a day or a week! You’ll never find yourself asking what to do. I grew up in the area and have been here many, many times. To camp, to hike for the day, to trudge into the campground during winter to have a day-fire, coordinate family reunions, train with a backpack on the lime-kiln trail and swimming with the dog. Really, it’s all here. Mostly not super busy and when the traffic is heavier, everyone is very nice. Picnic areas can get buggy as can the lake get green, all depends on the time of year and season. Family and pet friendly. Great spot near the Fox Valley.
- MMakenzie S.
TravelerShawano County Park
First stay at this campground and would definitely go back
Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.
- SSherry J.Scout
Calumet County Park
The park is on the shores of Lake Winnebago and the sunsets are fabulous!
The park:
- is well kept
- showers & bathrooms are very clean
- has a marina
- has hiking and cross country ski trails
- sites are spacious
- many sites available on the edge of the water
- electric hookups on most sites
- some very private sites
- a few close restaurants
- Camp staff is always helpful and friendly.
- Picnic table, & fire pit at every site
- They take reservations, sell firewood, have a camp store, allow pets on leash, allow alcohol
- JJennifer S.Guide
Calumet County Park
Great for groups
The sites on the lake are huge! They are perfect for going with groups of people (Cook on one, set up Games on the other, and you can easily fit two cars out of sight a tent everything… ) however the sites do not have any privacy - the only wooded part is shoreline.
I have a very nice check in/camp store it’s brand new. The main shower house bathrooms are very clean very nice except you have to pay for the shower. Rest of the restaurants throughout this campground our pets toilets.
I have a very nice check in/camp store it’s brand new. The main shower house bathrooms are very clean very nice except you have to pay for the shower. Rest of the restaurants throughout this campground our pets toilets.
This is not the best campground I’ve been to but it’s definitely not the worst in fact I go every year with a A group with small kids.
Jay W.LegendPoint Beach State Forest
Great Views! So pet friendly!
Point Beach State Forest sits on the Eastern side of Wisconsin along the 5 miles of shores on lake Michigan.
This is a wonderful Park. It can be very busy especially during peak times, so be prepared for crowds! The park offers plenty to do from trails to swimming, and obviously camping.
The park offers two beautiful beaches. One of them being for pets, both of them right on Lake Michigan.
This park has excellent and typically clean shower and bathroom buildings. It offers 127 campsites with 70 of them offering electricity. All of these campgrounds are in walking distance from Lake Michigan but none offering a view of the lake. This park also offers indoor group and outdoor group camp sites! The park also offers two rustic sites. One being for the Ice Age National Scenic trail and one being a kayak campsite which is only accessible from Lake Michigan. Both of these sites are only about a half a mile south of the forest office! The forest office building is beautiful with plenty on display in the clean restrooms. Firewood is also available at the forest office!
There are plenty of amenities near the park as it sits right outside the city of Two Rivers and also not too far from the city of Manitowoc. Being close to the city, there's a grocery store not too far from the park as well as gas stations and shops near the downtown.
Let it be known you do not have to escape the park on weekends for a good meal if you're not in the mood for cooking, this park offers fish fry on Fridays and Saturdays and the food is delicious. It also offers concession stands with snacks and ice cream during the rest of the week.
Be aware of ticks in this park, especially deer ticks. I have personally had a very bad experience during the early fall. I won't go into detail as it was quite a disgusting experience! Despite that, this is a wonderful Park and think it should be on everyone's list for places to camp
Debra M.LegendHigh Cliff State Park Campground
So much to do for everyone
No matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike. There is a beach, a marina, Lake Winnebago, horse trails, hiking, biking and pet beach and picnic area. The park is very clean and pretty. There is a playground, several vault toilet areas spread around and a shower house. Some sites have electric and there is a dump station and water fill up.
Both AT &T and Verizon provided good service and the ability to stream. Spaces are large and have many trees for shade and privacy.
McKenna R.ScoutFawn Lake Campground
Always go to camping spot!
This is our go to place every spring, summer or fall! We like to travel all over the place and try different place but this is always a must to go to as well as last minute let's go camping spot. The owners are so friendly as well as everyone that camps there. They have a nice pond for swimming and a playground right by it for the kids. Pets are allowed which is great!
Guide to De Pere
De Pere, Wisconsin offers a variety of camping experiences within a short drive from town. Located in the Fox River Valley, the area features gently rolling terrain with elevation ranging from 590 to 800 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity levels during July and August, making it ideal for camping from late spring through early fall.
What to Do
Hiking opportunities: High Cliff State Park Campground provides numerous trails along the Niagara Escarpment with limestone cliffs overlooking Lake Winnebago. One camper noted, "Part of the Niagra escarpment there are plenty of cliffs and fun views along the trails" while another mentioned, "The lime kiln trail is difficult but so worth it."
Fishing access: Mapleview Campground offers a "beautiful lake with many family friendly things to do" according to a reviewer. The property provides waterfront access for anglers looking to catch local species. At Hickory Oaks Campground, campers appreciate the "well stocked pond, easy to catch bluegill."
Bird watching: Brown County Reforestation Campground features "LOTS of birds (that's our thing!), forested, so many trails for hiking and mountain biking" as one visitor reported. The campground's wooded setting creates ideal habitat for diverse bird species throughout the warmer months.
What Campers Like
Clean facilities: At Calumet County Park, visitors appreciate that "showers & bathrooms are very clean" with "a very nice check in/camp store that's brand new." The park's maintenance extends throughout the grounds with well-kept campsites.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. One camper at Bay Shore Park mentioned, "The tent sites are a great size and semi private (you can have a conversation and not be heard at other sites)." Another noted, "The sites on the lake are huge! They are perfect for going with groups of people."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas for summer visitors. Devils River Campground recently added "a large swimming pond. It is a treated pond, so it is murky water, but the open space is nice for a swim on a hot day." This provides a refreshing option during hot summer days.
What You Should Know
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near De Pere operate from May through October. Apple Creek Campground's season runs "April 1 to October 31" while Bay Shore Park is open from "May 1 to October 15." Plan accordingly as facilities close during winter months.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience road noise that might affect light sleepers. A visitor to Apple Creek Campground noted, "What wasn't so great was the proximity to the interstate, unfortunately, there is no changing that."
Weather considerations: Summer storms can impact camping conditions. At Bay Shore Park, a camper reported, "Rain does cause many of the spots to flood." Bringing tarps and selecting elevated sites can help mitigate these issues during wet periods.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near De Pere feature play areas for children. Calumet County Park offers "expensive playground areas with picnic, grills, and fire pits." Potawatomi State Park provides "one shower house that seemed to be pretty busy most of the time. There was also a child's playground with lots of space."
Swimming safety: When planning water activities with children, note that not all campgrounds offer swimming. At Bay Shore Park, one visitor mentioned "this is a great spot for kids..although there isnt swimming there are 2 playgrounds and lots of space to play frisbee or run around."
Insect protection: Bring plenty of insect repellent, especially for evening activities. A camper at Devils River Campground warned, "The only negative with our stay (which the campground can't help) were the mosquitos, flies, and bees. So bring bug spray!!!"
Tips from RVers
Hookup considerations: Check specific hookup configurations before booking. At Calumet County Park, RVers note "electric hookups on most sites," while at Hickory Oaks Campground, "They did improve the electric service a couple years ago" with both "30 and 50 Amp hookups" available.
Site leveling: Some campgrounds require minimal leveling. At Apple Creek Campground, one RVer noted, "Even though we were on a hill the campsight was level. We had plenty of room for rv and tow."
Dump station access: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near De Pere offer sanitary dump stations, but not all sites have sewer hookups. At Bay Shore Park, visitors noted "the electric and water hookups were on opposite sides of the site, and we had to keep adjusting the travel trailer to get both to actually hook up."
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