Best Tent Camping near Ellison Bay, WI

Are you in need of a campground near Ellison Bay, WI? Ellison Bay is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near Ellison Bay, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Ellison Bay, Wisconsin (15)

    1. Newport State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Ellison Bay, WI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 854-2500

    $20 / night

    "We hiked to site 16 but ended up hiking back to site 1 because there was still quite a bit of ice on Lake Michigan by site 16. Both campsites had a fire ring, camp bench seats and bear boxes."

    "wildlife (kinda, not really)."

    2. Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

    9 Reviews
    Ephraim, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    $20 - $22 / night

    "These sites are non-electric/no hookups. The dump station and water fill is near Tennison Bay Campground. 

    There are flush toilets and showers that could use a remodel or a deep cleaning."

    "Campground Review

    Welcker's Point is a well-shaded but somewhat open campground at the north end of the state park. The sites are nicely sized and very comfortable. "

    3. Rock Island State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ellison Bay, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 847-2235

    "Rock island SP is a dark sky spot and combine that with lesser people around, it was a perfect location for stargazing!"

    "Hands down our favorite Wisconsin State Park! Great day or weekend trip! You have to take a Ferry from Washington Island and carry/backpack on your gear (no cars or bikes allowed)."

    4. Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

    3 Reviews
    Egg Harbor, WI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 743-0274

    5. Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed

    4 Reviews
    Escanaba, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 428-5800

    "This area is gorgeous, it's surrounded by lake superior, and there is a really neat old lighthouse with pit toilets at the end of the road.."

    "Some very light traffic as there is a lighthouse/ restrooms down the road from both of these. Not really walking distance for most, but manageable in any form."

    6. River Park

    4 Reviews
    Menominee, MI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 753-4582

    $10 / night

    "Vault toilets were clean, centrally located and close to the hand pump well. Plenty of space at each of the sites. Some of the sites were right on the river while the ones uphill had horse fences."

    "We will come back again; each site had a trash and fire ring."

    7. North Manitou Island Backcountry Campsites

    6 Reviews
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 326-4700

    "Manitou Island is part of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is located in Lake Michigan and offers days of discovery to be had. To get to N."

    "Fires are only permitted in the Village Campsite at the island's entrance & you cannot camp within 300 ft of the beach."

    8. Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 326-4700

    "Weather Station Campground is located on South Manitou Island and offers 20 individual sites and 3 group sites nearby. "

    "A relatively short hike and simple hike, Weather Station offers some great scenic views of Lake Michigan."

    9. Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
    Glen Arbor, MI
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 326-4700

    "The first place we stayed was nice, but super busy because there was a beach and lake. This place wasn't very busy because it was a bit isolated from other campgrounds."

    "Friendly staff, plenty of space to spread out, really nice not to be so close to your neighbors! Beautiful area you can't go wrong here"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Ellison Bay, WI

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ellison Bay, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ellison Bay, WI is Newport State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 32 reviews.

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