Best Glamping near Manitowoc, WI
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Best Glamping Sites Near Manitowoc, Wisconsin (8)
1. Kohler-Andrae State Park
44 Reviews•287 Photos•413 SavesOostburg, WisconsinWhen you’re relaxing on the warm, sandy beaches at Kohler–Andrae State Park, gazing across the watery expanse of Lake Michigan, you’re not likely contemplating the area’s nearly two-million-year history. This is when Ice Age glaciers carved out the lake basin and rising and falling water levels dramatically changed the landscape. Soon after, the first Paleo-Indians began inhabiting the area, who hunted mammoths and giant musk ox around the northeastern regions. Moving into the Christian Era, the Hopewell, Chippewa, Potowatomi, and Sauk took turns residing here. Then came European settlers in the 19th century, who had no interest in beachfront property, as it couldn’t be farmed. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that Americans started to value outdoor recreation as a form of relaxation and entertainment. Today, you can enjoy this 1000 acres of sandy beaches, rolling dunes and mixed woods, where you’re more likely to be contemplating the cool breeze what to barbecue for dinner.
For grilling up your tasty burgers, be they beef, beet, or anything in between, Kohler–Andrae State Park offers a large campground with fire rings and picnic tables in each site. There are more than 130 tent and RV sites to choose from, some with electrical hookups. There is also two group tent sites. The campground provides flush restrooms with showers, picnic areas and shelters, a playground, amphitheater, and laundry facilities; a dump station is located nearby. The campground is open year-round, but some amenities may not be available in winter months. Dogs are permitted in the campground and on some trails, but must remain leashed. Campers can access the beach through the picnic area or via a short nature trail. There is also an ADA accessible cabin available to rent. Campsite reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance; seasonal rates are $15–$40/night.
While soaking up the sun and splashing in the lake are the main draw to Kohler–Andrae State Park, there’s much to do. Visit the Sanderling Nature Center at the north end of the park where you can explore interactive exhibits about the area’s natural history, and native flora and fauna. Kids can become Wisconsin Explorers and earn a patch for completing activities. For some paddling fun, you can launch your kayak or paddleboard right from the beach, or for fishing, head over to the fishing pond on the Ancient Shores Trail. And speaking of trails, the park has 8.5 miles of nature paths and hiking trails to explore, many of which are barrier-free. A walk on the aforementioned Ancient Shores Trail reveals where the lakeshore existed more than 5,000 year ago; the Marsh Trail along the Black River is a good place for bird and wildlife watching; and the Dunes Cordwalk explores the park’s dunes, wetlands and white pine forest.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Devils River Campground
8 Reviews•26 Photos•72 SavesMaribel, WisconsinOriginally designated the Ma-na-to (Manitoo) River, translated “Stooping Spirit River,” by native Ojibwe peoples, the name was mistaken by early settlers to mean “Devils River.” This mistranslation stuck and today Devils River is the name of the 16-mile-long waterway that flows into the West Twin River, which in turn empties into Lake Michigan. Visitors to the river can enjoy some outdoor time at the Devils River Campground, while exploring some of the historical sites around the area, including an old mill and the remains of an old stone bridge. The river is also a popular fishing hole for bullhead catfish, rock bass, northern pike, and brown and rainbow trout. Located approximately 30 minutes southeast of Green Bay, the Devils River Campground offers 130 parklike campsites situated among open, grassy clearings (i.e., minimal privacy) surrounded by shady trees. Sites can accommodate both tent and RV campers (max 50 feet), and are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and water and electrical hookups. The central comfort station provides flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities; a dump station is located nearby. The campground also features a large swimming pond, a playground, and access to the Devils River State Trail for exploring the river, wetlands, and local prairies. Dogs are welcome at this campground. Campsite rates are $32–$38/night. Situated right in the campground is the historic Rock Mill. Constructed in 1847 by Pliney Pierce, the mill first operated as a sawmill, then as a gristmill, for nearly a century. The remarkably well-preserved building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The mill is not open for public touring, but can be viewed from outside. Just a mile south of the campground, visitors can explore some natural history at Cherney Maribel Caves Park. The park has many caves, crevices, and cliffs that can be explored by the public. A few caves can only be seen by joining a seasonal cave tour. The park also has picnic areas, a playground, and trails for hiking, biking, and skiing.
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- Reservable
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3. Apple Creek Campground
8 Reviews•5 Photos•18 SavesKaukauna, WisconsinCamping is more than just getting away.
Camping is about making memories with the ones you love. At Apple Creek Campground we strive to make those moments happen for you and your family.
Enjoy a relaxing stay at one of our five rental units or choose one of the 135 RV/tent site nestled throughout the 20-acre campground, located in beautiful Brown County near Green Bay. Let your hair down and enjoy a fun-filled day with friends and family while swimming in our heated pool, fishing our stocked pond, or enjoying one of our planned activities.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$41 / night
4. Plymouth Rock Camping Resort
4 Reviews•20 Photos•43 SavesElkhart Lake, WisconsinJust 1 hour north of Milwaukee, and 20 minutes east of Lake Michigan, Plymouth Rock Campground offers RV and tent camping near the Kettle Moraine State Forest and Little Elkhart Lake. This large resort features nearly 700 campsites, including full- and partial-hookup RV sites, group camping sites, and primitive tent sites. There are also standard and deluxe cabins that can accommodate up to eight guests. Most sites are open and sunny, and are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There are restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and recycling stations available. Wifi and cable TV service is available, and golf carts are available to rent. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed. Seasonal campsites rates range from $28–$55/night; cabin rates range from $64–$214/night. There is no shortage of fun to be enjoyed at Plymouth Rock, without even leaving the resort. Guests have access to picnic and barbecue areas, playgrounds, swimming pools, game rooms, nature trails, bike paths, sports courts, a dance hall, and mini golf. On weekends, visitors can pick up supplies at the resort’s country store and dine at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy outdoor movies and live entertainment. Boat and canoe rentals are also available on weekends for paddling and fishing on Little Elkhart Lake. The resort also hosts group and family activities, as well as seasonal events including costume parades, charity auctions, and Christmas in July. Nearby attractions include the resort and beaches on Little Elkhart Lake, the Road America Race Track, and hiking in Kettle Moraine State Forest.
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- Reservable
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5. Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground
3 Reviews•11 Photos•13 SavesElkhart Lake, Wisconsin- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Kewaunee RV & Campground
3 Reviews•13 SavesKewaunee, Wisconsin- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
7. Breezy Hill Campground
3 Reviews•4 Photos•24 SavesFond du Lac, WisconsinOn our campground near Fond du Lac, WI we offer you a chance to get away from the city without driving a long distance! We have a beautiful pond, lots of activities for the kids, and options when it comes to how you want to camp! Located just a short distance from Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. We invite your family and friends to our clean, quiet, safe, family-owned campground.
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- RVs
8. Lazy Days
5 Reviews•19 Photos•9 SavesWest Bend, WisconsinLazy days campground Inc. Lazy Days Campground was started in 1963 by my father Joseph C. Waters. Joseph purchased the property that the campground on, in 1962 for a little more than $76,000.00.
We opened the campground with only 25 tent sites in 1963. While we were building the campground, we also farmed the property. This year we will have been in business for 57 years. Our family is very proud of this because not many small family businesses survive that long.
Our campground is located on Green Lake, a very nice and clean lake in West Bend, WI. We have approximately 1900 feet of lake frontage. We have a very nice sandy beach, and two piers for boats and for people to fish off of.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$31 - $43 / night
Recent Glamping Reviews near Manitowoc, Wisconsin
82 Reviews of 8 Manitowoc Campgrounds
M E.
Guide
Devils River Campground
Beautiful and Quiet
Awesome campground! We stayed here for 2 weeks in our 2021 Keystone Hideout 250BH. They don't have a ton of sites and they are reserve only. The weekdays are extremely quiet but the weekends get a little busy due to the seasonal sites.
The sites are electric/water and they do have a dump station very close by. The central pond and waterfall were awesome!
As far as amenities - the bathrooms/showers were very clean and well kept. They also had laundry services! Mowing day is on Thursdays!
The only negative with our stay (which the campground can't help) were the mosquitos, flies, and bees. So bring bug spray!!!
There are several things to do - hiking, biking, caves, Lake Michigan, etc.
The New Hope Cave is only open to tour 1 weekend of the month. It is usually the 3rd Saturday of the month but there were scheduling conflicts and it was open on the 2nd Saturday in August so we weren't able to tour. We were still able to visit the other caves and walk around and look at wildlife. If you go when it is raining you won't be able to go in many of the caves as they become flooded but it does make some really cool waterfalls! The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse is on Lake Michigan about 30 minutes away from the campground but we definitely recommend going to see it! We would definitely stay here again!
Paul A.
Ranger
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Wisconsin while visiting Greenbay and Lambeau Field
We were in route to visiting Green Bay Wisconsin and found this campground on Lake Michigan. We were able to secure a sight by calling directly to the park because the phone number was on the Wisconsin State Map. The had a staff of about 5 people at the and took a debit card for Payment. We paid $22 for the sight because it had electricity and an additional $9 day fee required in Wisconsin. You can pay $30 for a season, we were only in Wisconsin for two nights. The sight was nice for a tent and we were able to hang out on the beach of Lake Michigan. The bathrooms had hot showers. We got up early and made our way to Green Bay.
- DDarren L.Ranger
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Nice sand beaches and dunes.
Nice long stretch of soft sand beach and cool board walk hikes through sand dunes. The sites are pretty typical, nice, wooded, maybe a little squeezed together but over all not bad. A lot of pines which I like. Showers etc... are also very nice. I believe there are two teepees you can rent as well. Over all my favorite Wisconsin sites for swimming on Lake Michigan thus far.
Laura M.
LegendKohler-Andrae State Park
Great
Another beautiful Wisconsin State Park. We’ve stayed in several of these now, and have found them to be consistently well maintained, clean, free showers (this one has a handle where you can actually adjust the temperature), with dumpsters, recycling, and a dump station and water fill.
We paid $40/night for an electric (30amp) site because we needed to run the a/c, but otherwise that’s far too expensive and we’d much rather pay $25 for a non-power site. There’s also the $13/day or $38 annual state park fee (residents pay a few dollars less), which we’re seeing more and more of at state parks now.
Rangers and hosts are super friendly and helpful as well. There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs. Only a portion of the beach allows dogs, so watch for that. Sites vary in levelness and amount of privacy from your neighbor.
There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full timers like us! Laundry day at the laundromat is such an unpleasant chore.
ATT had good service and Verizon had weak service.
Jimmy P.LegendDevils River Campground
ColdPruf Platinum II at Devil's River Campground, WI
Campground Review
I've been going to Devil's River for as long as I can remember on Labor Day weekend. My grandparents used to have a permanent site there, and my family has continued to camp there since my grandparents' deaths. It is a nice campground, not far from Green Bay, in a nice area. The weekender sites have been made more level in the past few years and are pretty grassy with some trees.
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. 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 showers are in need of an upgrade. Some were out of order when we were there.
There is access to the river and the nearby Maribel Caves park is nice as well. This is a great campground to just relax at and play cards.
Product Review
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time, this time I got to test the ColdPruf Platinum II shirt and pant base layers.
Being from Wisconsin, I have to own long underwear to really enjoy going outside in the winter. I've always found the stuff I had to be uncomfortable and hard to move around.
I wore these camping over Labor Day weekend when it got down into the mid-40s, and I was comfortable without any coat or outer layer. In the winter I would wear these under other appropriate clothing and I'm confident I'll be warm enough.
ColdPruf has better quality materials (not cotton) than the old stuff I have, and the fit is much better. There are excellent sizing charts and sizes for tall people, like myself. The fit is great. I could comfortably play sports or other activities in the Platinum II without any range of motion restrictions. It is tight enough fitting for a base layer (the modern name for long underwear), but not too tight.
The best part about ColdPruf is the value. You are getting very high quality, warm base layer for a great price. I would definitely say ColdPruf Platinum II is Ranger-worthy and can whole-heartedly recommend them.
- Renee S.
ScoutDevils River Campground
Mm
It’s a nice beach. Bathrooms are nice, they need some decor to make it homey. We have a 30 foot camper and the site we were on, let’s just say we had a hell of a time backing up and smashed one of our back windows in the truck that’s how tight it was. D would have been allot better. Beautiful here but not sure we will come back
- Haley K.Guide
Devils River Campground
childhood favorite
this was one of my favorite places growing up. beautiful river access.
- Jimmy P.Legend
Devils River Campground
Ranger Review: RōM Pack at Devil's River Campers Park
Campground Review
Every year it seems there are changes at Devil's River. The campsite are still nice, though if you want privacy, there's not a lot. This is great for camping with friends or family. We usually have 4 sites with family over Labor Day weekend. This year they've added a deck off of the bathroom/shower building. It seems like it was almost done.
One night there was very loud partying at some of the seasonal campers sites. It was a bit obnoxious, but they were mostly quiet by 11pm. There were a lot of seasonal sites with Trump flags and I saw one Confederate flag…so interesting cross section of humanity.
One of the season campers had some giant inflatable climbing/bouncing things for the pond, so that kept the kids and some adults occupied. The same person also projected a movie in the new covered deck. He's a generous man, willing to share with the other campers.
We played cards and lawn games and Slammo and frisbee in all the open space and also swam in the pond. It was a great weekend, as always.
Product Review
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time, this time I got to test the RōM Pack from RōM Outdoors.
I'll be upfront and honest…this might be the most disappointing product I've tested for The Dyrt. It definitely isn't all bad, but the concept, in my opinion is a failure.
The RōM Pack is a convertible backpack that can unfold into a poncho or a blanket.
As a backpack…
What I like:
- It is stylish
- The material quality is heavy duty
What I didn't like:
- It is very heavy…when empty
- The main pocket isn't very large due to the excess material needed for the poncho/blanket
As a poncho…
What I like:
- It is a poncho
What I don't like
- The snaps don't stay snapped
- It is too short in the front
- It is too warm….it has a fleece lining
- The hood is small
- It looks a bit funny when you where it with the backpack straps and the flaps…I was laughed at by my family
_As a blanket…_it is great. It is warm, large enough and water resistant.
Overall, the concept doesn't seem practical. If I'm hiking and I expect rain, I'd pack a raincoat or a lightweight poncho to wear over my regular clothes. I'd dress for the weather. I'd never need a fleece lined poncho. I likely wouldn't need a blanket either…and if I did I could roll up a blanket and put it in a regular backpack.
The RōM Pack is also quite expensive at $120. The build quality is very good, but the execution and the concept are where it fails. The best "mode" is blanket mode, but I can recommend any number of cheaper blankets. I wanted to like this, but I'm afraid I can't recommend it.
Cassie W.GuideDevils River Campground
Love it's by the river
Great campground my family loves. Can't wait to go back
- Rowland L.Scout
Devils River Campground
Nice and quite and friendly and clean
It would be nice if they had sewer at some weekend sites
- Jimmy P.Legend
Devils River Campground
Cheap for a private campground, nice man-made swimming pond, cool history
I've been going to this campground my whole life. My grandparents used to have a permanent site here and we've been going here every labor weekend since I was born (I'm currently 25). There have nice grassy sites with tall trees for partial shade.
A few years ago they tore out the old small swimming pool and put in a large chemically treated swimming pond. 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.
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.
Sometimes they also give a tour of the old mill that is on the grounds. There is a lot of history. Also, if you are into caving, the Maribel caves are only a mile down the road.
- Matthew J.Guide
Mapleview Campsite
Small family run campground
We stayed here for memorial day weekend. We had a grass non hookup spot next to the pond. It got super hot but we had a nice breeze come in from lake Michigan that made it tolerable. It was a nice clean campground. They had wagon rides for the kids and a chainsaw carver come in and make statues. It was really neat to watch that. Small store to but necessities.
Emily M.Ranger
Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground
Bizarre Experience
This was the strangest camping experience I've ever had. It was early June and there were maybe two or three other sites set up in the entire campground. I made my reservations online for a tent site and nothing indicated that the site I selected was an overflow site. These "overflow" sites were scantly numbered, and there were fewer fire pits and picnic tables than indicated online. All of these tent sites were scattered in a grass field among the frisbee golf. We were glad no one was playing frisbee golf because it was intermixed with where the tents would be, so people would be getting hit with frisbees.
My friend and I pitched our tent closest to the bathroom because we could not find the actual spot we reserved online. We could not find anyone to ask about our site other than the waitresses at the restaurant who were very busy. We ate at the restaurant too and were unimpressed. Unless you get the day's special, it is very overpriced and the portions are small.
The bathrooms were clean (because no one else was at the campground), but there was no drinking water. We were on a bike tour and had to bike over 10 miles in the morning to find some good drinking water. I don't believe I paid $25 for something that was barely a campsite and had no drinking water.
I might of enjoyed it more if I had time to explore the area and the tower, but just dropping in for the night was not a great experience. It felt the campground only came to be because somebody wanted to open a restaurant and his buddy thought it would be a genius idea to let people camp there too.
- MMegan
TravelerBroughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground
Peaceful, great food
If your looking to quietly sit around the fire the marsh is great! Not much for kid entertainment except a playground and fishing. The restaurant on site has great food though!!!
- Jill G.Ranger
Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Campground
Drained marsh
Went To this campground to specifically use our kayaks but the marshes were drained to replicate drought conditions. Make sure you check if the marsh is filled when reserving this campground. Otherwise it is just swamped muck. Plenty to do around this one as well. They have an 18 hole disc golf course and a nine hole soccer ball course. Brand new play ground added. One spigot for every four sites for water so 100 foot hose is required. Very close to this is the cave for tours at ledge park. There is also a very nice Indian museum down the street
- Jimmy P.Legend
Plymouth Rock Camping Resort
Too close to the racetrack/highway, pricey, otherwise a lot to do
The amenities are pretty great, and the campground is decent, but the noise is annoying early in the morning and throughout the day. It is really close to a racetrack.
The great thing about this place is there is a lot to do. They have an outdoor movie, and lots of other activities. It is a bit pricey, but at least you are getting amenities...
- Haley K.Guide
Plymouth Rock Camping Resort
barely camping
if you’re camping to be in the outdoors, wouldn’t recommend
- LLauren P.Guide
Plymouth Rock Camping Resort
Lots to do
We were there Labor Day weekend huge campground of course it was very crowded. I didn't like our site no tress I felt like I was in my front yard. There's plenty to do 3 pools , Mimi golf, outdoor movies, the weekend we were there they had a band. The race track is very close by and the noise from the cars can be pretty loud but not a deal breaker. We would probably go back.
- Sarah G.Traveler
Plymouth Rock Camping Resort
Fun but packed like sardines
Nice activities for the kids to participate in but campsites are small. It was nice to be able to rent a golf cart because the park is large and the activities are spread about. Bathroom/shower facilities were ok but could have been cleaner. Had horrible luck with fishing!!!
- Jennifer G.Traveler
Kewaunee RV & Campground
Cramped sites but really nice owners/hosts
The sites are a little small but the hospitality of the owners/hosts ensure that we’ll be back. My husband ended up with some sinus issues on the day we were supposed to leave and wasn’t able to pull the camper home until he felt better. We offered to rent the site for another night and they said since we wouldn’t be staying there they wouldn’t charge us. I feel that’s great customer service.
- Kelsey S.Scout
Kewaunee RV & Campground
Nice Quiet Campground
This campground is right off the beaten path in Kewaunee. 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.
The showers were nothing special and the pool was just a small pool, enough to entertain the kids. There was a small play ground as well.
I wouldn’t say the campground is anything above and beyond but it is a nice place in kewaunee to stay as a get away.
- MMarkTraveler
Kewaunee RV & Campground
Birthday Weekend
Stayed there for our daughters birthday weekend. The owners overheard us talking as we checked in and brought her campfire colors as a gift all wrapped. Sites were pretty level and just enough room for some privacy. Would certainly come back for the hospitality.
- Erica H.Guide
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Gorgeous and you can hear the waves as you go to sleep!
This park is amazing- the only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the camp sites are a bit close. If you don't mind getting to know all the campers around you, then this shouldn't bother you. Bathrooms are clean, trails are obviously cared for. The beach is vast and clean, with gorgeous dunes leading to the water. Outdoor showers available for when you are done. We have already booked a trip for next summer to experience in the warm weather.
Bri R.TravelerKohler-Andrae State Park
Gorgeous. Worth the solo trip or group trip. Not so well known gem of Wisconsin
Breathtaking
Rachelle W.GuideKohler-Andrae State Park
Beautiful wooded State Park Campground on the shore of Lake Michigan.
We loved our night at Koehler-Andre. The trees are amazing, the Campground was clean and the park is beautiful. We stayed in an electric site.
Maaya Y.GuideKohler-Andrae State Park
Great first camping experience with my friends!
Great campground! It was my first time camping with my friends and we all enjoyed our stay here. Campsites were spacious and well maintained. Came with a table and a fire pit. There were clean bathrooms with shower facilities. In comparison to Chicago's Lake Michigan, the water up here was a lot cleaner so we didn't feel gross after swimming. There was a nice lake and a dock for fishing, which we loved!
- KKatie N.Traveler
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Great views, very public campsites
The park itself is super cool and has a lot to do. Amazing sunrises and sunsets. The campsites are quite open and from post sites you can see many other campers/sites in full view.
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