Campgrounds near Neenah, Wisconsin provide outdoor options within the east-central Wisconsin region, an area characterized by its proximity to Lake Winnebago and the Fox River. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October due to Wisconsin's cold winters, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F. Sites throughout the region offer various terrain from wooded settings to waterfront locations within 30-45 minutes of Neenah.
What to do
Swimming and water recreation: Lake of the Woods Campground features a clean pond and beach area that's popular with families. "The beach/pond was so nice," notes one visitor, while another mentions they have "a pool and kiddie pool" that were well-maintained.
Fishing opportunities: Hickory Oaks Campground has a well-stocked pond where catching bluegill is easy. "Well stocked pond, easy to catch bluegill," reports one camper. Another mentions seeing "so much wildlife! Chipmunks, ducks, a great horned owl, and countless birds to name a few."
Family activities: Fremont RV Campground offers organized activities throughout the camping season. "Tons of activities for kids and adults. Water parks, mini golf, playgrounds, arcade, train rides. During Father's Day weekend they have a car show," shares one reviewer. Another family enjoyed "the 'Hey Ride'" and mentioned they "will be returning!!"
What campers like
Affordability: Omro RV Park offers budget-friendly rates compared to other area campgrounds. "$15 a night for a site with electric hookup! Dump station and fresh water on site," writes one satisfied camper. Another visitor confirmed the value, noting it's "$15 per night" with amenities including "dump station and water available."
Peaceful atmosphere: Pearl Lake RV Campground provides a quiet environment with tall pine trees. "This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere," notes one visitor. Another camper mentioned "During the week it was like a ghost town and super cozy."
Pool amenities: Some campgrounds offer swimming facilities beyond natural water bodies. A Village Inn on the Lake visitor mentioned, "The indoor pool is so nice! It's a saltwater pool and they have a separate hot tub." Another visitor appreciated that "Indoor Saltwater Pool and Hot Tub!" were available with "Pool Restrooms with showers available for Campers!"
What you should know
Site size variations: Many campgrounds have tight spacing between sites. At Village Inn on the Lake, "The RV sites are small.. if you have a neighbor with a slide out then you lose half of your green space." Similarly, at Plymouth Rock Camping Resort, visitors noted "campsites are small" and they were "packed like sardines."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from spring to fall. Hickory Oaks Campground runs "May 1 to Nov 1," while Pearl Lake RV Campground operates "Apr 15 to Oct 15." One notable exception is OshVegas Palms RV Resort which remains open "All year."
Noise factors: Some campgrounds are affected by nearby highways or attractions. Plymouth Rock visitors mentioned being "Too close to the racetrack/highway" where "the noise from the cars can be pretty loud but not a deal breaker." Similarly, one Apple Creek camper noted "What wasn't so great was the proximity to the interstate."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with scheduled activities: Lake of the Woods Campground organizes events for children. "Nice family oriented a lot of stuff for kids to do, planned events every weekend," notes one visitor. Another mentions "the group campsite it's phenomenal... tons of space for each family and a great community area for your group."
Consider campgrounds with playground facilities: Multiple sites feature play areas for children. Hickory Oaks provides "a small beach entertaining for kids" according to visitors, while Lake of the Woods has "a store, a bar, coin op laundry, a pool, a clean little pond & a great playground... tons to do to keep busy!"
Check the bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies widely between campgrounds. Pearl Lake RV Campground visitors noted "the showers are terrible. You must push a button every 20 seconds to keep the water coming." Conversely, Hickory Oaks receives praise for "well maintained" facilities where "showers are free."
Tips from RVers
Site access considerations: Different campgrounds offer varying ease of entry for larger rigs. At Osh Vegas Palms, campers appreciate the "Level and Large sites" with "easy entry for our 42 ft motor home without disconnecting our tow vehicle." Another visitor confirmed they have "long sites. Big rig friendly."
Hook-up options: Electric service varies between campgrounds. Hickory Oaks "improved the electric service a couple years ago" and offers "30 and 50 Amp hookups," while Omro RV Park provides "30 amp hook ups" with "water and a dump station" but no direct water hookups at sites.
Check for seasonal residents: Several campgrounds have high percentages of permanent or seasonal campers. At Pearl Lake, "about half of this park are permanent rigs" where "some of them even built structures around their campers, or siding outside!" One visitor observed "some rigs don't look like they could be towed out," though they added that "despite being full timers, everyone was very nice."
