Camping areas near Denmark, Wisconsin range from dense forest settings to Lake Michigan shorelines. The region sits on a mix of glacial terrain and wetlands, with elevations between 580-800 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F during day and drop to 55-65°F at night. Wind conditions near Lake Michigan can change rapidly, affecting camping comfort especially for those in yurts or tents.
What to do
Disc golf and specialty courses: Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground offers an 18-hole disc golf course and unique nine-hole soccer ball course. The campground recently upgraded its playground facilities. A visitor noted, "Plenty to do around this one as well. They have an 18 hole disc golf course and a nine hole soccer ball course."
Cave exploration: Visit the cave tours at Ledge Park near Devil's River Campground. A camper mentioned, "It is fun to go down by the river and explore. One year we caught about 60 crayfish and cooked them on the campstove and ate them." The nearby Maribel Caves are approximately one mile from the campground and offer interesting geological features.
Lake Michigan activities: Kohler-Andrae State Park provides direct beach access to Lake Michigan. "Gorgeous place to camp! everything was beautiful, this park has it all... spacious campsites, sand dunes, trails, beach, gorgeous sunsets!" The park features boardwalk trails through dunes that run parallel to the shoreline.
What campers like
Swimming options: Devil's River Campground converted its small pool into a large swimming pond. According to one camper, "They removed the old small pool and installed 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."
Family entertainment: Apple Creek Campground in De Pere provides family-friendly facilities. A visitor commented, "Peaceful quiet campground with a nice pool, well stocked fishing pond for catch and release. Only downside, there is nothing to do at this campground, and you have to drive 30 minutes to the city."
Hiking trails: Potawatomi State Park offers extensive trail networks. As one reviewer shared, "Love camping here. Tone of hiking for all kinds of people!" Another mentioned, "I spoke with the very helpful park ranger who directed me to some hiking trails through the woods with some overlooks. If I didn't know about this hike the stay would not have been as great."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. Tranquil Timbers in Sturgeon Bay runs from "May 1 to mid October" while Devil's River Campground operates from "May 1 - Oct 1."
Site proximity varies: Campground layouts differ significantly. A Tranquil Timbers visitor noted, "The sites were a little less secluded than we expected but weren't on top of each other by any means." At Devil's River, "The weekender sites have been made more level in the past few years and are pretty grassy with some trees."
Bathroom conditions: Facilities vary between campgrounds. At Devil's River, "The bathroom building is old, but mostly clean. The showers are in need of an upgrade." In contrast, at Potawatomi State Park, guests found "clean bathrooms and showers."
Tips for camping with families
Water safety awareness: When camping with children at Devil's River, note that "The swimming is pretty good and there is now plenty of space. The only possible downside with small children, as there is no fence around the pond, and there are sites that border the pond."
Playground access: Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground features a newly added playground equipment area. One visitor noted, "Brand new play ground added."
Kid-friendly pools: Tranquil Timbers offers specialized swimming areas. A camper mentioned, "The pool is small but clean they have a nice 1 foot deep separate pool for the little kids."
Indoor recreation options: Several campgrounds provide indoor activities during inclement weather. At Tranquil Timbers, "I loved that they have a social gathering spot with movies and djs."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: At Apple Creek Campground, RVers reported good leveling conditions. "We stayed 6 nights in our 36 fr motor home with tow. Even though we were on a hill the campsight was level. We had plenty of room for rv and tow."
Hookup availability: Water and electric access varies. An Apple Creek camper noted, "We wanted septic and they didn't tell us that the septic is a guy in a truck who comes by one or two times a week. There is a dump station however."
Noise considerations: Plymouth Rock Camping Resort has proximity issues. A visitor advised, "The race track is very close by and the noise from the cars can be pretty loud but not a deal breaker."
Yurt camping Denmark, Wisconsin options: Both Tranquil Timbers and Apple Creek Campground offer yurt accommodations as alternatives to traditional camping. This provides a comfortable middle ground for those interested in yurt camping near Denmark, Wisconsin without requiring full gear setups.
