Located along Lake Michigan's western shore, RV camping near Mishicot, Wisconsin offers access to both inland waterways and Great Lakes shoreline. The area maintains relatively mild summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak season, with cooler nights around 55-60°F. Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through October, with limited winter camping availability.
What to do
Water activities near Lake Michigan: Village Inn on the Lake provides access to water recreation within a short drive. "Right next to the lake! About 2 Miles from Neshotah Beach! The area is your playground with lots of biking and hiking trails."
Biking and hiking trails: Scheffel's Hideaway Campground connects to local trail systems. "It's along part of the Ice Age Trail that leads to the Lake Michigan Beach. Point Beach State park is also a great place to visit and is only a few minutes up the road."
Cave exploration: Within a 30-minute drive from Mishicot, Maribel Caves offer unique geological features. "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!"
Mini golf and swimming: Several campgrounds offer on-site recreation options. "Cute Mini Golf Onsite! Indoor Saltwater Pool and Hot Tub! Pool Restrooms with showers available for Campers!"
What campers like
Quiet settings for stargazing: Countryside Motel & RV Sites offers a peaceful environment away from city lights. "Awesome place for those that want have a campfire and star gaze. Personal with private bathrooms with soft water and a heater if you need it."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness rates highly among visitor reviews. "Very clean, and well cared for! Nice playground and aesthetically pleasing! Our site had own fire pit, and owners were extremely nice!"
Proximity to Door County: Some campgrounds provide convenient access to Door County attractions. "Stayed here for three nights during our Door County Century bike ride trip. The staff was super friendly and made us feel very welcome."
Swimming options: Both natural and pool swimming facilities are available. "They have a pool for kids both older and small. It's very peaceful and quiet."
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Many RV campgrounds have limited space between sites. "Very small spaces (16) right by the road. Water and electric only."
Seasonal operation hours: Stop-N-Dock Marina & RV Park and other facilities have limited seasonal availability. "Very pretty and peaceful campgrounds. WiFi very spotty. Water, sewer and electricity setups. Close to amenities. Get site 1 if possible."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. "What wasn't so great was the proximity to the interstate, unfortunately, there is no changing that."
Dump station availability: "NO DUMP STATION AT ALL. No garbage dumpster. Water and electric only. I thought they had to have a dump station by law to be an rv park."
Advance reservations essential: Weekend bookings fill quickly during summer months. "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."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with family amenities: Plymouth Rock Camping Resort offers multiple recreation options. "We were there Labor Day weekend huge campground of course it was very crowded. There's plenty to do 3 pools, Mimi golf, outdoor movies, the weekend we were there they had a band."
Consider insect protection: Some areas have significant insect activity. "The only negative with our stay (which the campground can't help) were the mosquitos, flies, and bees. So bring bug spray!!!"
Check for playground options: "They do have a large jungle Jim set near the entrance and there was activity there for the duration of our stay."
Site selection matters: "Our site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Devils River Campground and other area facilities may require leveling equipment. "Even though we were on a hill the campsight was level. We had plenty of room for rv and tow."
Water and electric access: Most sites offer basic hookups. "The sites are electric/water and they do have a dump station very close by."
Septic service varies: "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."
Site spacing considerations: "The sites are a little small but the hospitality of the owners/hosts ensure that we'll be back."