Best Campgrounds near Kewaunee, WI

Camping options near Kewaunee, Wisconsin range from rustic tent sites to full-service RV parks along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The area features several mixed-use campgrounds including Kewaunee RV & Campground, Cedar Valley Campground, and Mapleview Campground, which accommodate both tent and RV campers. Most facilities operate seasonally from May through October, with a few campgrounds like Kewaunee Marina Campgrounds technically open year-round, though limited by weather conditions. Several locations also offer cabin rentals and glamping accommodations for those seeking alternatives to traditional camping experiences.

Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping in the Kewaunee area, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most campgrounds operate from early May through mid-October, closing during winter months when temperatures drop and snow arrives. "The weekdays are extremely quiet but the weekends get a little busy due to the seasonal sites," noted one visitor to Devils River Campground. Water levels from Lake Michigan can affect shoreline camping, with Kewaunee Marina Campground previously experiencing closure due to flooding. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when campgrounds reach capacity. Many facilities offer electric and water hookups, while sewer connections are less common but available at select locations.

The camping experience near Kewaunee benefits from proximity to natural attractions including Lake Michigan beaches, river access, and nearby caves and forests. Point Beach State Forest receives high marks for its "beautiful beaches" and "access to trails, sand-ridged beaches and a lighthouse." Several campgrounds feature swimming options, from man-made ponds to natural waterways. Campers report varied site sizes across the region, with some locations offering spacious, private settings while others feature more open layouts. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, game areas, and swimming facilities are common at the larger established campgrounds. Bay Shore Park, approximately 20 miles north of Kewaunee, offers what one visitor described as "a great size and semi-private" tent sites with nearby activities for children, making it a popular family destination within easy driving distance of town.

Best Camping Sites Near Kewaunee, Wisconsin (51)

    1. Kewaunee RV & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Kewaunee, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (920) 388-4851

    "This site is beautifully maintained with swimming pool, volley ball, game area, large park like setting to walk your dogs. Owners are the best."

    2. Bay Shore Park

    13 Reviews
    New Franken, WI
    19 miles
    Website

    $24 - $38 / night

    "We visited Bay beach in Green Bay and then wanted to spend the night near Green Bay in our 35’ class A."

    "The bathroom and showers are decent and cleaned daily around 6 am. There are reservable and walk-in sites. The sites also have extra parking across from them."

    3. Big Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Kewaunee, WI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 487-2726

    "No showers or water but lake access helped with that. Had a good large site that was level. The draw here is the fishing and it was perfect."

    "Within a minute of Lake Michigan."

    4. Cedar Valley Campground

    1 Review
    Kewaunee, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 388-4983

    5. Devils River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Maribel, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 863-2812

    "The pond is full of clay at the bottom, with not much sand except for by the beach, so it isn't the best for walking, just swimming or floating.

    The bathroom building is old, but mostly clean."

    "The sites are electric/water and they do have a dump station very close by. The central pond and waterfall were awesome! "

    6. Mapleview Campground

    1 Review
    Kewaunee, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 776-1588

    $30 - $70 / night

    "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."

    7. Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park

    30 Reviews
    Sturgeon Bay, WI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 746-2890

    "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.  "

    8. Scheffel's Hideaway Campground

    5 Reviews
    Two Rivers, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 657-1270

    "For families in warmer weather, we did not see a pool or playground but that is not something we look for in September in northern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan."

    "Took our new camper out for the first time to this little campground 40 minutes away from home. "

    9. Kewaunee Marina Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Kewaunee, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (920) 388-3300

    10. Point Beach State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Two Rivers, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 794-7480

    "This campground is situated across from Lake Michigan, with access to trails, sand-ridged beaches and a lighthouse (the lighthouse cannot be toured, but can be admired from the outside). "

    "You also have to pay the Wisconsin state park entry fee at $13/day for non residents, or $38 for an annual pass. "

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Recent Reviews near Kewaunee, WI

259 Reviews of 51 Kewaunee Campgrounds


  • Scott W.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

    “Rustic” tent camping

    My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the “Rustic” tent camping site. We were the only people that camped over the weekend in the Rustic area. It was a very nice set up. Secluded and far away from any RV campers.

    Our only complaint was that there was a HUGE party at the RV sites. Music blasting so loud from 7pm - 11:30pm. (Quiet hours are from 11pm - 8am) so that was really frustrating, especially when we were just trying to get away from city life and enjoy our campfire.

    Harbor Village is the perfect location for Door County. It’s nestled next to Door County Coffee, Winery, and Brewery. Plus all of the site seeing is within an hour or two.

    The amenities were nice.

    Other than the noisy neighbors, we enjoyed our time at Harbor Village. When we visit Door County, we will most likely stay here again.

  • Susan W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Brown County Reforestation Campground

    Road to Mackinac

    Only spent 1 night but this is a beautiful campground. LOTS of birds (that's our thing!), 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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    North Bay Shore Park

    Beautiful

    Right on the shores of Lake Michigan Most sites have asphalt pads and there is water and electric at the site There is also a dump station on the way in, which was clean and easy to access The sites are fairly close with not much privacy This side of the lake is very Mari so there is no beachfront at all, for people with a boat and wanting to launch it’s perfect but for rock hounds and beach walkers like me not so great. Not much hiking around either.

  • Joe C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Big Lake Campground

    Great Family and Dog friendly RV resort

    Clean bathrooms. Not overly fancy, but lots of sites and the two families that run this resort are super nice and accommodating. We felt welcomed like family and had multiple interactions with them. Within a minute of Lake Michigan.

  • Bill S.
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Scheffel's Hideaway Campground

    Rude Owner

    My wife and I were looking for a nice campground in this area so we could visit family and my cousin mentioned Scheffel's. I did not read all of the reviews but instead balanced out bad reviews with good ones. Unfortunately, the bad were not exagerrating. Reservation process was ok though not automated. Reserved in January and female owner stated they dont man the phones much while closed. Ok, she seemed nice. Little reaponse from them on followup emails. We checked in on a Thursday. Husband owner guided us to our site and advised us to be aware of crown. Husband was very pleasant. No issues there. Friday morning my wife and I, both seniors, were walking our dogs. We were walking across the playground, dogs had not done anything yet, when the female owner came charging out of her office screaming at us that we cannot walk the dogs there. She stated there were signs. The one sign on the side we entered was fully obscured by a short tree. We started moving in the direction she pointed and my wife said we always pick up after our dogs. She yelled again. She must have stated 3 times she was the owner. I quietly muttered"wow" as I was amazed at her rudeness. She turned and yelled again and I explained we were moving as directed. She started heading back to the office when my wife stated"God Bless You". She was not being sarcastic. We take our faith seriously. The lady turned around and told us to pack up and leave. No reconciling, no working it out. If we were not out by noon she was calling the police. She refused to give us a refund for the 8 days remaining. She has not returned phone messages or emails. We were 800 miles from home and at the beginning of our family visit, I was born in the area. We were very fortunate to find a suitable campground. I have never in my life ever been treated as rudely by someone in the"hospitality" industry. Sorry for the long review. Dont discount the negative on this one.

  • Levi E.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Bay Shore Park

    Ok place

    It's an ok campground bathrooms are clean host is little rude but all in all ok place

  • Tiffany K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park

    Great State Park Campground Near Town

    Overall this camp was a great experience. There are nice trails that run by the water. The sites were nice with fire ring, table and bench. The sites were near one another but vegetation between to give some barrier. The mosquitoes were pretty heavy in late July. There was one shower house that seemed to be pretty busy most of the time. There was also a child's playground with lots of space. Overall it was a great place to visit and check out the area.


Guide to Kewaunee

Camping near Kewaunee, Wisconsin, offers a great mix of nature, fun activities, and family-friendly environments. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking and Climbing: High Cliff State Park Campground is perfect for those who love the outdoors. One visitor mentioned, "A lot of great walking and hiking spots," making it a great choice for hiking enthusiasts.
  • Swimming and Boating: While swimming at High Cliff State Park might not be the best, the area offers beautiful views and opportunities for boating. Another camper noted, "The park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing," so you can enjoy the water without needing a beach.
  • Exploring Nature: At Kohler-Andrae State Park, you can enjoy trails that allow dogs and beautiful wooded sites. One reviewer said, "There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park remarked, "The amenities were very clean and well taken care of."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. One camper at Wagon Trail Campground said, "Spacious campsites I’m very quiet not far away from Sister Bay."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Wagon Trail Campground are noted for their family-friendly vibe. A reviewer mentioned, "Pride of ownership is evident throughout the campground," highlighting the welcoming environment.

What you should know

  • No Beach Access: If you're heading to Orchard Beach State Park, be aware that beach access is no longer available due to erosion. One camper noted, "You must travel 4 miles away to Douglas park to use a beach."
  • Busy Campgrounds: Some campgrounds can get quite crowded, especially during peak season. A visitor at Potawatomi State Park shared, "VERY VERY noisy campground. Lots of screaming kids and barking dogs."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. For example, Newport State Park Campground has no electric hookups or showers, so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer playgrounds and recreational areas. One camper at Wagon Trail Campground mentioned, "The campground itself has much to offer: playground, recreation area with volleyball net."
  • Pack for the Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at High Cliff State Park Campground noted, "It was a bit chilly in mid-April and especially windy down by the lake."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Some areas can get buggy, especially near water. A camper at Kohler-Andrae State Park mentioned, "Picnic areas can get buggy as can the lake get green."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park noted, "Our site backed up to a trail along the cliff which was awesome for a family that loves to hike."
  • Use Campground Amenities: Take advantage of amenities like laundry facilities. One RV traveler at Kohler-Andrae State Park appreciated, "There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full-timers like us!"
  • Plan for Limited Connectivity: Be prepared for weak cell service in some areas. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park mentioned, "ATT had good service and Verizon had weak service."

Camping near Kewaunee, Wisconsin, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, swimming, or just enjoying the outdoors, there's something for every camper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close are campgrounds to Kewaunee city center?

Kewaunee RV & Campground is conveniently located right off the main path in Kewaunee, making it the closest option to the city center. The campground offers easy access to town amenities while providing enough space for a comfortable stay. Another nearby option is Kewaunee Marina Campgrounds, which is also within the city limits. Both locations provide convenient access to Kewaunee's lighthouse, local stores, and eateries, all within minutes of your campsite.

Are there RV camping facilities in Kewaunee, WI?

Kewaunee RV & Campground offers excellent RV facilities in a beautifully maintained setting. The campground features a swimming pool, volleyball court, game area, and a park-like environment perfect for walking dogs. RV amenities include various site options, with end sites offering more privacy than the more open middle sites. The campground also provides laundry facilities and a country store for supplies. For RVers seeking alternatives near Kewaunee, Big Lake Campground is another option that accommodates big rigs with drive-in access and reservable sites.

What campgrounds are available in Kewaunee, Wisconsin?

Kewaunee, Wisconsin offers several camping options. Mapleview Campground and Cedar Valley Campground are both located near Kewaunee and provide drive-in access with reservable sites and basic amenities. For those willing to venture slightly beyond Kewaunee, Scheffel's Hideaway Campground offers well-maintained facilities with friendly hosts who have been operating for over a decade, making everything look brand new. The area also serves as a great base for exploring Door County and the surrounding Lake Michigan shoreline.