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Best Campgrounds near Marinette, WI

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Northeastern Wisconsin's Marinette County and surrounding areas feature diverse camping options along the shores of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Peshtigo Badger Park Campground offers full-service sites with electric hookups and shower facilities just minutes from Marinette, while North Bay Shore Park provides year-round camping with boat access to Green Bay waters. Across the Menominee River in Michigan, River Park Campground in Menominee city offers paved sites with river views and fishing access from May through October. The region extends into Door County, where Potawatomi State Park's Daisy Field Campground serves as a gateway to the peninsula with modern facilities and access to the Ice Age Trail.

Wisconsin state park admission stickers are required at most public campgrounds, with fees ranging from $8-13 daily or $28-38 annually. Reservations become essential during summer months, particularly for waterfront sites which fill months in advance. As one camper noted about J.W. Wells State Park, "Most of the sites are beautiful grass sites, when we were there it was rainy so some of the sites were a lake. If you didn't get a bayside site you could have a lake side site." Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with humid summers and occasional heavy rainfall that can affect site conditions. Cell service remains spotty in more remote areas, particularly in the northern reaches of Door County.

Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with many sites offering direct access to Green Bay or Lake Michigan. Campers frequently mention the stargazing opportunities, with clear night skies visible from lakeside sites. Family-friendly amenities are common at established campgrounds, with one reviewer highlighting that "Marinette County is the waterfall capital of Wisconsin, so there is plenty to explore nearby." Train noise affects some urban campgrounds, particularly River Park in Menominee where "an active train track on the opposite side of one of the canals" means trains "tend to come through nightly." Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with flush toilets and showers, though amenities decrease at more primitive sites.

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Best Camping Sites Near Marinette, Wisconsin (107)

    1. Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park

    30 Reviews
    Sturgeon Bay, WI
    19 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.  "

    2. South Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

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

    $20 / night

    "Peninsula State Park is the most popular state park in Wisconsin - and with good reason."

    "It's a beautiful campground, with great hiking trails and fantastic views of the clear waters of Lake Michigan."

    3. River Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Marinette, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (906) 863-5101

    "River park is located on the river in the city of Menominee, MI. Located next to city boat launch ($3).  It is a mature park with many medium size trees and grass roads are paved as are the sights. "

    "Located in Grayling, MI, it is just down the road from Hartwick Pines State Park, tucked back in the woods, away from the highway. It is cheaper, and more layed back than the state park."

    4. Peshtigo Badger Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Peshtigo, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 582-4321

    "I'm no stranger to this campground, and it's trails are as good as any for an in-town park. I thoroughly enjoy getting to take my kids down the same paths and wooden bridges I explored on as a kid."

    "We were in site 13 which backed up to the nature trail . Large sites, trash cans at site which was a treat ! Great antenna coverage and T Mobile signal PA cost $13.50 $27 otherwise"

    5. North Bay Shore Park

    8 Reviews
    Peshtigo, WI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 834-6825

    "Site of the Wisconsin camping Facebook get together.Ideal sites 30, 29 or 9"

    "Yet another location I recall visiting as a kid."

    6. River Park

    6 Reviews
    Menominee, MI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 753-4582

    $10 / night

    "Each site is a good distance away from the nearest one so you do feel more remote as you camp."

    "Campsite 2 is amazing and has a path down to the river, which is so beautiful. Was very spacious and could fit a camper with a tent easily."

    7. North Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

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

    "Beautiful wooded area with ready access to the water. Fantastic shower facilities. You do feel a bit packed in with your fellow campers at the adjacent sites. Not a heck of a lot of privacy."

    "A short walk through the woods to the beach, feeling secluded surrounded by the sounds of nature. Hiking paths and peace. Clean water and nice sites."

    8. J.W. Wells State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Stephenson, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 863-9747

    "Most of the sites are beautiful grass sites, when we were there it was rainy so some of the sites where a lake.  So if you didn't get a bayside site you could have a lake side site. "

    "Beautiful park with lots of options to camp lakeside. Many sites are very close together, so if privacy is important… choose wisely."

    9. Diamond Lake Family Campground and Trout Farm

    5 Reviews
    Crivitz, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 789-2113

    "Family-owners take pride in owning a quiet campground and doesn't allow outsiders. The have clear rules, and as long as they are followed, you're solid."

    "The Diamond Lake area is a great example of good places to be to enjoy the Fall foliage. A simple camp setup is all I needed to enjoy my time here."

    10. Tennison Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

    13 Reviews
    Fish Creek, WI
    20 miles
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    "If you're looking for bells and whistles, lots of amenities and lots of friendly neighbors in close proximity, this is the place to go!"

    "Surrounded by small quaint towns, Peninsula State Park is nothing less than a Mecca for all sorts of camping enthusiasts. "

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  • R
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Governor Thompson State Park Campground

    Beautiful boondocks!

    It's so quiet here. The campsites spread apart the campgrounds may be heavily booked, but it doesn't feel like it. There is swimming, boating (campsites are also available on the island), lots of hiking trails, and tons of waterfalls in the area. Thanks to the came hostess,Melody H, and the other park employees, the bathrooms and showers were impeccable. I've been camping in a tent for two weeks and I look forward to coming back next year.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Bagley Rapids NF Campground

    Sweet Campground, Small and Quiet

    Nice little campground in the Chequamegon National Forest. Cash only, FCFS. There’s not a lot of sites here, but it’s also pretty hidden away. I showed up on a Friday evening around 6:30pm and was still able to snag a spot on the river. Quite a few ticks here, make sure to bring some permethrin spray for your clothes and your dog. Tough fishing from the sites with a lot of overhanging tree cover, but there are a few fish around if you can get a cast in.

    T-Mobile signal is non-existent, Verizon had 1-2 bars of LTE which was enough to send out a few texts.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

    Decent Campground, But There Are Better Within The Park

    Stayed here over Labor Day weekend 2025. This was my first time staying at Welcker’s Point, however I’ve been to Peninsula State Park many times over the years. This campground is smaller than some of the other ones like Tennison Bay. It has about 80ish sites total. There’s one shower building and a couple bathroom buildings. The showers are the new style where each shower gets its own room/door. The water here is loaded with iron and comes out looking orange, even the well water for drinking. It didn’t taste bad, but it definitely looked gross in a water bottle. There’s a lot of spiders at this campground, more than other campgrounds at the park. The sites don’t have much for privacy, but it’s better than a parking lot.

    Overall, if it was between this campground and not going at all, I’d pick this campground for sure. If you have other options within the park, I’d probably choose one of those instead.

    Site 85 had absolutely zero T-Mobile and Verizon signal. Our phones were in SOS Mode. Brought the Starlink dish, but the tree cover was too thick for it to work.

  • 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.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Washington Island Campground

    Must stay!!

    This was our second stay. Stayed on site 70 both times. We had a 35’ trailer last year and 42’ fifth wheel this year. The ferry ride was easy to navigate and when we arrived we were able to just drive right on. Even with our 13’2” clearance they easily accommodated us. Campground check in was easy and smooth, owners were friendly and gave us tips for navigating into our site with a big rig. Overall it’s very quiet and relaxing on the island with plenty of nature things to do. Visit School House Beach (don’t take the rocks!), the lavender farm and for a few extra bucks have seafood at Sailors Pub on the water. We will definitely put this campground in our regular rotation of places to camp.

  • Chelsea B.
    Sep. 4, 2025

    J.W. Wells State Park Campground

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Really nice sites and you can see the water from most of them. Some sites were muddy but I think it was mostly from how busy it was over Labor Day. Facilities are clean and the camp hosts are so sweet (they have matching vests and serve coffee every morning). Really nice recreational activities (basketball, tetherball, horse shoes) and a trail leading to the picnic shelter and sandy swimming beach.

Guide to Marinette

Camping near Marinette, Wisconsin, offers a variety of beautiful spots to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly campground or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are many trails to explore, especially at Newport State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "With rugged shorelines and over 26 miles of gorgeous trails to explore, I can't wait to go back."
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and paddleboarding are popular at Wagon Trail Campground. A reviewer shared, "Nearby kayak and SUP rentals. There is much to do in Door County for active and less active pursuits."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park, offer fishing opportunities. One camper noted, "The shoreline is rocky and definitely not meant for swimming."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses at Wagon Trail Campground. A review stated, "They were immaculate (possibly the cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever seen!)."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of sites at South Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park. One visitor said, "The sites are pretty close to one another but there are a lot of trees and greenery, so you still feel like you're in your own space."
  • Family-Friendly Amenities: Campgrounds like Tennison Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park offer great amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "Beautiful state park with plenty of activities for all ages."

What you should know:

  • No Electric Hookups: Some campgrounds, such as Newport State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, "Potable water is only offered at the Park Office and over near Parking lot 3."
  • Busy During Peak Season: Campgrounds can get crowded in summer. One visitor at Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park mentioned, "Camped for two nights in the northern loop. The camp store is fantastic."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many areas have poor cell reception. A camper at Governor Thompson State Park Campground said, "Barely any cell service if that is important to you."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids, like Wagon Trail Campground. One parent shared, "The campground itself has much to offer: playground, recreation area with volleyball net."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to plan activities like hiking or visiting local attractions. A reviewer at Newport State Park Campground suggested, "Make sure you walk down the road to the bakery for cinnamon rolls in the morning."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for kids during hikes. A camper at Baileys Woods Campground mentioned, "The site were big and level. Lots of trees."

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Marinette, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities while making lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Marinette, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, Marinette, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 107 campgrounds and RV parks near Marinette, WI and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Marinette, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Marinette, WI is Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Marinette, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Marinette, WI.

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