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Camping near New Franken, Wisconsin sits at the gateway to Door County and the shores of Green Bay, with established campgrounds ranging from county parks to private RV resorts. Bay Shore Park, located just 15 minutes from New Franken, provides waterfront camping with boat access to Green Bay. Potawatomi State Park, at the southern entrance to Door County, marks the western terminus of the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail and offers spacious campsites with modern facilities. The region's unique topography features limestone formations along the Niagara Escarpment, which extends from Wisconsin all the way to Niagara Falls.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with a few facilities remaining open year-round. Wisconsin state parks require entrance fees ($13/day for non-residents or $38 for an annual pass) in addition to camping fees, which typically range from $25-35 per night. Summer weekends book quickly, especially at popular destinations like High Cliff State Park. As one camper noted, "Not making reservations in Wisconsin during the summer is risky." Insect activity can be significant, particularly during lake fly hatches along Green Bay. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though coverage may vary at more remote sites.
The camping options around New Franken accommodate various preferences and equipment. RV campers will find numerous full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp service at places like Door County KOA Holiday and Brown County Reforestation Campground. Family-friendly amenities include swimming areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails. Devils River Campground features a central pond with waterfall and access to nearby Maribel Caves. According to visitors, "The weekdays are extremely quiet but the weekends get a little busy due to the seasonal sites." For those seeking water recreation, many campgrounds offer boat launches, fishing opportunities, and beach access, making the area popular with anglers and water sports enthusiasts.
"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."
from $24 - $38 / night
Check Availability"The sites are electric/water and they do have a dump station very close by. The central pond and waterfall were awesome! "
"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."
"This was my first time camping in a Wisconsin state park and I thought it was great! Our site backed up to a trail along the cliff which was awesome for a family that loves to hike."
"Another spacious Wisconsin State Park site. #2 is level and listed as full shade but we had enough sun to recharge our Jackery everyday. It helps that it was blue skies each day!"
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This site is beautifully maintained with swimming pool, volley ball, game area, large park like setting to walk your dogs. Owners are the best."
"We camped here because it was close to an event we needed to attend. We enjoyed our stay here and felt very welcome. "
"We liked being on the hill away from the pool ect. Quite except for a little hiway noise(about like you’d expect) good water pressure and power worked great."
from $41 / night
Check Availability"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. "
from $23 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
"My parents stayed next to us. This is our second year in a row in these same sites for one of the Halloween Weekend events."
"Our tradition is after pumping out going to the bar and ordering buffalo chicken wraps and eating them on their outside tables. Keep it up quietwoods!"
GuideBeautiful park. Easy to access. Lots of trails and hiking. There are too many places to visit to see natural Door County. The oark is recently upgraded with better roads and sites. Some construction is still ongoing. Parts of the park are closed at the time of this review.
GuideThe campsitw and park are excellent. The staff we encountered were helpful and kind. The beach, hiking trails and lighthouse are outstanding. I can't find anything to say negative. A wonderful place and experience.
LegendPoint Beach State Forest sits on the Eastern side of Wisconsin along the 5 miles of shores on lake Michigan.
This is a wonderful Park. It can be very busy especially during peak times, so be prepared for crowds! The park offers plenty to do from trails to swimming, and obviously camping.
The park offers two beautiful beaches. One of them being for pets, both of them right on Lake Michigan.
This park has excellent and typically clean shower and bathroom buildings. It offers 127 campsites with 70 of them offering electricity. All of these campgrounds are in walking distance from Lake Michigan but none offering a view of the lake. This park also offers indoor group and outdoor group camp sites! The park also offers two rustic sites. One being for the Ice Age National Scenic trail and one being a kayak campsite which is only accessible from Lake Michigan. Both of these sites are only about a half a mile south of the forest office! The forest office building is beautiful with plenty on display in the clean restrooms. Firewood is also available at the forest office!
There are plenty of amenities near the park as it sits right outside the city of Two Rivers and also not too far from the city of Manitowoc. Being close to the city, there's a grocery store not too far from the park as well as gas stations and shops near the downtown.
Let it be known you do not have to escape the park on weekends for a good meal if you're not in the mood for cooking, this park offers fish fry on Fridays and Saturdays and the food is delicious. It also offers concession stands with snacks and ice cream during the rest of the week.
Be aware of ticks in this park, especially deer ticks. I have personally had a very bad experience during the early fall. I won't go into detail as it was quite a disgusting experience! Despite that, this is a wonderful Park and think it should be on everyone's list for places to camp
ScoutShowers, pool, a general store, arcade/game room, stocked fishing pond. We rent a deluxe site monthly and we love it here! Being long term, they pump us out twice a week! Which is great! They take really good care of their guests!
ScoutReally nice place we have been here before but after this trip we learned to stay away from the main park area unless you want to hear kids screaming at 10-11pm and drunk parents cheering them on. Our first visit on the hill was really nice and had a lot of room from neighbors.
GuideIts Thursday so I havent hit the weekend traffic yet but it is such a clean and relaxed site. Dog friendly, and kid friendly! HUGE park
ScoutThis State Park is located along the Niagara Escarpment. The campground is near the bluff and gives a great view of Lake Winnebago. The vault bathrooms are open year-round as is half the campground. During the summer, the store at the marina offers camping gear and there is a restaurant near the golf course outside the park. I camp here regularly, rock climb, and run the trails.
RangerLocated south of Oconto along the bay, across the road from the Oconto city Park. One of 3 campgrounds in the area.
Oconto is a great small city offering recreation year round along the Oconto River and Bay of Green Bay.
RangerSmall pond with fish for kids. Muggy location in the summer. Just off the highway in Stiles. Good location to sleep free if spending time fishing in the area.
The Green Bay region near New Franken spans part of Wisconsin's Niagara Escarpment with elevations ranging from 580 to 780 feet above sea level. The area experiences average summer temperatures between 70-85°F during peak camping season (June-August), with nighttime lows often dropping into the 50s. Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October, with rainfall averaging 3-4 inches monthly during summer.
Waterfront fishing: Bay Shore Park offers access to Green Bay for anglers. The rocky shoreline provides fishing opportunities without swimming beaches. "The tent sites are a great size and semi private (you can have a conversation and not be heard at other sites). There are reservable and walk-in sites," notes Jennifer S.
Historic exploration: 1 mile from Devils River Campground visitors can explore the Maribel Caves Park with its unique limestone formations. "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," reports M E.
Scenic hiking: High Cliff State Park offers multiple trail options along the escarpment with elevation changes. "Really cool cliffs to climb/hike. There is also a lime kiln to hike to and see. Beautiful views of Lake Winnebago from high points of the hike," explains Kaylyn C.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. At Cedar Valley Campground, "our site was enormous and the campground was so quiet. Our kids enjoyed the pool and playgrounds," according to April P.
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate room to spread out. At Bay Shore Park, "The spots are beautiful and shaded. Rain does cause many of the spots to flood," mentions Celeste D. Plan accordingly during wet weather by selecting higher elevation sites.
Winter accessibility: Potawatomi State Park maintains year-round camping, unlike most seasonal operations in the area. "Good campground with clean bathrooms and showers. Very close to Sturgeon Bay. The sites were a little less secluded than we expected but weren't on top of each other by any means," reports Erin P.
Reservation requirements: Not making reservations during summer weekends is highly inadvisable. At Devils River Campground, "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."
Seasonal variations: May through early June often brings lake fly hatches along Green Bay shoreline. Weather patterns shift dramatically in September with temperature swings of 30+ degrees possible in a single day.
Site flooding: Low-lying sites can accumulate water during heavy rains. At Bay Shore Park, "Everything was very clean and even with the campground full it was nice and quiet. Rain does cause many of the spots to flood."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. At Apple Creek Campground, "What wasn't so great was the proximity to the interstate, unfortunately, there is no changing that," notes Scott D.
Water activities: Children enjoy the swimming options at several campgrounds. At Door County KOA Holiday, "With 2 pools, water slide, and splash pad, they are always busy and happy! The bathroom and shower building is wonderful and kept very clean," shares Megan.
Playground access: Bay Shore Park provides play areas for children when swimming isn't available. "This is a great spot for kids..although there isn't swimming there are 2 playgrounds and lots of space to play frisbee or run around. We have a great time every time we go!" reports Kristine M.
Cave exploration: Schedule visits to Maribel Caves Park on the correct weekend. "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," advises M E.
Site selection: Choose locations based on proximity to amenities versus privacy needs. At Brown County Reforestation Campground, "Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit," notes Tori K.
Hookup arrangements: Some sites have unusual utility placement. At Bay Shore Park, "The electric and water hookups were on opposite sides of the site, and we had to keep adjusting the travel trailer to get both to actually hook up," explains Nikki & Mike.
Limited septic service: Not all campgrounds offer on-site sewer hookups. "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. There is a dump station however," reports Ross C. about Apple Creek Campground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near New Franken, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, New Franken, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 57 campgrounds and RV parks near New Franken, WI and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near New Franken, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New Franken, WI is Bay Shore Park with a 4.1-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near New Franken, WI?
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