Best Tent Camping near Oconto, WI

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Oconto and then fall asleep in your tent? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find Oconto campgrounds for you and your tent. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Wisconsin tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Oconto, WI (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Newport State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Newport State Park Campground
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    1. Newport State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
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    193 Saves
    Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

    Newport's wilderness experience offers over 2,300 acres of forest on 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 30 miles of hiking trails, and backpack camping as a quiet alternative to bustling Door County. At the far end of the Door Peninsula, Newport is also designated as a Dark Sky Park, a perfect destination for stargazing.

    Newport State Park offers rustic, backpack camping for visitors. Camping is allowed in designated campsites only.

    Newport has 17 backpack (hike-in) campsites, including one group site. All sites can be reserved. Campers must hike or bike in all gear and supplies. There are no carts available at the park. There are a few amenities at the sites, including a pit toilet, fire ring with flip-up grill, a lock box for food and a bench or two. Water is available at the park office or at a solar pump near the picnic shelter by Lot 3 (seasonally). There are no shower facilities at the park. All garbage must be carried out of all campsites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park
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    3. River Park

    3 Reviews
    25 Photos
    28 Saves
    Menominee, Michigan

    This Park offers a great swimming hole (no life guard on duty), A large Pavilion (with electric) for picnic lunches, Pitt Toilets, running water and of coarse great fishing on the Menominee River.

    Four sites are available for over night camping, non-electric sites only for $10 per night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Harbour Village Campground & Water Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Harbour Village Campground & Water Park
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    4. Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    10 Saves
    Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

    When you’re ready to beat the summer heat, and enjoy some family-friendly camping and outdoor fun, it’s time to head for Harbour Village. Just an hours’ drive northeast of Green Bay, this 300-acre resort features waterslides, swimming and fishing ponds, splash pad, sand beach, sports areas, putt-putt golf, an RC racetrack, and several playgrounds. There’s also plenty of fun for big kids (adults) as well, including disc golf, horseshoes, and shuffleboard, and an adults-only pool and hot tub. The resort also has nature trails for strolling through the woods and watching for local wildlife, and an outdoor theater that shows movies on weekends that can be enjoyed from your own picnic blanket. The campground at Harbor Village features 200 tent and RV campsites so you can settle in just how you like. Tent campers can choose from modern sites with water and electricity, or more secluded, primitive sites for “roughing it.” RV and trailer sites are available with back-in and pull-through pads, all with hookups. Sites are available in wooded and open areas, and all are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. Campground amenities include drinking water, bathhouses, laundry facilities, and recycling and dump stations. An onsite store sells groceries, ice, firewood, water toys, clothing and games. Dogs are permitted, but must remain leashed, and stay in designated areas. Seasonal campsite rates range from $28–$70/night; cabin rates $65–$190/night. If you want to double your fun at Harbour Village, plan your visit for one of their themed weekends. Pack your hats and boots for Cowboy Weekend, don your favorite Wisconsin sports team wear for Wisco Weekend, or come dressed as your favorite hero for Superhero Weekend—with a golf cart parade! For food and drink fun, plan to visit during Irish Fest or Oktoberfest. Join the festivities for Christmas in July, Summer Halloween, or the Pirate Pool Party Weekend. Come for scavenger hunts, craft sales, pet parades, community potlucks, and free, live entertainment. With so much fun to be enjoyed at Harbour Village, you may need to plan more than one vacation.

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      5. Old Veterans Lake County Park

      4 Reviews
      7 Saves
      Athelstane, Wisconsin
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Dispersed

      $17 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road
      Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River off Mountain Lake Road
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        7. Marinette County Goodman Park

        1 Review
        3 Saves
        Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
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              10. Pemene Falls Site — Menominee River State Recreation Area

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              Pembine, Wisconsin

              There are four canoe campsites available on the Wisconsin shore of the Menominee River. Signs with a canoe and tent symbol mark the campsites. These sites are for groups of six persons or less. On the Wisconsin side of the river, campsites are only available by reservation.

              At each site there is a fire ring, a cleared spot to pitch a tent, benches and a primitive latrine. No non-designated island camping is permitted on Wisconsin islands in the river.

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              • Reservable
              • Tents
              • Toilets

              $16 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Oconto

            425 Reviews of 10 Oconto Campgrounds


            • Ron M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from River Park Campground
              Dec. 12, 2024

              River Park Campground

              Nice place , nice people

              Stayed there in August.  The site was nice, campground was not busy which was very nice. Bathrooms are the best we've seen in a long time...super clean with individual shower rooms.  Traveled in 28ft Class C towing SUV...Plenty of room for both in our site .

              We travel to the U.P. every year from Iowa and stay here every time we can.

            • EThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from North Bay Shore Park
              Oct. 15, 2024

              North Bay Shore Park

              secluded

              Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept! Bathroom was ice cold and only cold water in bathroom. Very nice hot water in shower house. They made us pay for 2 nights when we only stayed for one on a Monday(not a weekend) but I’d absolutely recommend this campground! Very peaceful!!

            • EThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
              Oct. 15, 2024

              Bay Shore Park

              Very secluded

              Very nice and and quite! Bathroom only has cold water but shower house has nice hot water. We are here on a Monday and it made us pay for 2 nights so that’s my biggest complaint but this is a very secluded and clean park so I’d stay here again!

            • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Brown County Reforestation Campground
              Oct. 15, 2024

              Brown County Reforestation Campground

              Nice location!!

              Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Bathrooms in the campground were clean and I believe there were showers.

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
              Oct. 12, 2024

              Mountain Lakes

              Nice quiet spot

              We were to only ones here camping. This area has 3 sites 2 next to each other west side of lake and 1 on the north side of the lake. All have lake frontage. We choose the single, north of the lake site. The only drawback to this site it is right on the road with mostly ATV, UTV traffic. I would stay here again.

            • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
              Sep. 23, 2024

              Bay Shore Park

              Nice woody sites near the lake

              We stayed in the primitive area which wasn't crowded at all just after labor day.  The sites were nice and wooded with lots of privacy.  It rained most of the time we were there so we didn't get to explore much.  Tried to walk down to the lake from our site, but just got to the top of the cliffs on the lake.

              The automated pay system insisted we pay for 2 nights since they considered Thursday to be a weekend night.  This is just silly.  Thursday is NOT a weekend night.  

              We only spent one night due to the rain.

            • Nicholas P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
              Sep. 2, 2024

              Mountain Lakes

              Amazing view, not free

              I stayed three nights over Labor day weekend. There was an ATV festival in lakewood that i was unaware of until arriving so there was a lot of dust and noise. ATV riders also frequently walk into your camp to use the toilet. I had to adjust my camp for privacy after the first couple of groups.

              Aside from that the camp is the perfect size for vans, small trailers or tents. The ground is not very even but you could probably get one or two tents in there.

              No fish in the lake. Don't bother trying.

              The worst part was finding the pay station. Its at a campsite on highway T about 3 miles south of 64. It's $5 per night cash or check only. I spoke with a park ranger who was checking in at camps, he said they were going to post maps next year at each site.

              There is a small easy to climb path straight down to the lake. It's a fairly soft, muddy bank but I was able to launch my kayak easily from there.

              If you are hammock camping this is a fantastic spot.

            • Julia B.
              Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
              Aug. 31, 2024

              Boulder Lake

              Beautiful site

              We had site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. It was decently spaced out from the other sites. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore. The firepit grate was most of the bars so that made grilling a little harder. Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water. Shower house was nice and clean. The first night we did hear a bunch of teens yelling at the shower house around midnight, but they either got kicked out or left because we didnt hear them again. The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going. Definitely will go back!

            • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
              Aug. 22, 2024

              McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

              Nice sites along brook

              There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
              Aug. 19, 2024

              Shawano County Park

              First stay at this campground and would definitely go back

              Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Chute Pond Park
              Aug. 19, 2024

              Chute Pond Park

              One of my favorite campgrounds

              Chute pond park is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay at. They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric. There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock. This year they also have now available kayaks for rent at $20 per hour.

            • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
              Aug. 14, 2024

              Mountain Lakes

              Nice spot

              Didn't camp just stopped and looked. Small shallow lake soft muddy bottom no beach. Two sites close together not much shade at the two theres a third site down road a little bit. Third site is tent only very uneven has wilderness toilet.

            • Linda N.
              Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Timbers Door County Camping
              Aug. 10, 2024

              Rustic Timbers Door County Camping

              Great spot for families

              This was our first experience with a “bells and whistles” type campground. And we were very pleased with the quality of the amenities that we have previously done without.

              The newer playground is now open/free and includes a pickleball court, which was enjoyed by everyone. There is also a nice little convenience store and a bar/restaurant with a patio that overlooks the play area. It’s a great setup for parents who feel comfortable letting their kids play at a distance.

              The toilets and showers were just spotless and so clean. That was honestly such a pleasant and welcomed surprise.

              We were fortunate to have a more wooded spot within the circle section of the campground but it was not as wooded/secluded as other camping experiences we’ve had. But we knew this going in and were really pleased with the amount of greenery we got along with the amenities.

              Would definitely come back!

            • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
              Aug. 4, 2024

              Oconto River-2nd Branch

              South branch oconto river

              Small campground along river with handicap access to river.pit Toilets there is a 5 dollar parking fee per day. There are two site good distance apart. Not much shade handicap fishing along river handicap picknick tables.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from J.W. Wells State Park Campground
              Jul. 30, 2024

              J.W. Wells State Park Campground

              Beautiful location but not if you have a bigger camper

              The views are beautiful but all the camping spots are grass, we instantly sunk the second we tried to park ! Bring blocks if you want to stay!

            • p
              Camper-submitted photo from Door County KOA Holiday
              Jul. 23, 2024

              Door County KOA Holiday

              Overall a good experience

              We rented a camper for the first time and decided to go here. We appreciated the facilities and the fact that there was help available if necessary.

              The campground is big with lots of sites. Some are in a big field that was really crowded. I’m glad we asked for a wooded site.

              The biggest downside was noise. We were there over the 4th of July. There were golf carts that circled the campgrounds blaring loud music on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. I get celebrating the 4th but this was pretty annoying.

              But overall this was good. It helped me realize I prefer more remote camping. I’m not sure the resort feel of this KOA is for me, but that is a preference. There is a lot to like and a lot to do here.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Hy-Land Court RV Park
              Jul. 21, 2024

              Hy-Land Court RV Park

              Great camping experience

              Wonderful campground with great friendly service. We will definitely be returning on our trips to door county

            • Mish G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
              Jul. 9, 2024

              Shawano County Park

              Satisfied

              Currently in the park for 2 weeks. Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch.

            • Terry L.
              Camper-submitted photo from Point Beach State Forest
              Jul. 6, 2024

              Point Beach State Forest

              Beautiful beaches

              The campground is clean and organized well, with each space separated by trees/bush/woods. The drinking water is not good so be sure to pack enough. The beaches are very clean and great for walking at different points in the day. Site 28 was a bit small.

            • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
              Camper-submitted photo from HEART WOOD River Camp
              Apr. 17, 2024

              HEART WOOD River Camp

              New to the Dyrt!

              Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!


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            Guide to Oconto

            Tent camping near Oconto, Wisconsin offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

            Tent campers should check out River Park

            • Enjoy the stunning views and privacy at River Park, where each campsite is well-separated, allowing for a more remote camping experience.
            • This campground allows pets and features amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, making it a convenient choice for families.
            • Campers can enjoy activities such as kayaking and fishing along the river, enhancing the outdoor experience.

            Local attractions near Oconto for outdoor fun

            • Explore the beautiful trails and scenic views at Old Veterans Lake County Park, perfect for hiking and fishing.
            • The nearby Pemene Falls Site offers a unique boat-in camping experience, ideal for those looking to combine water activities with their camping trip.
            • For ATV enthusiasts, McClintock County Park provides easy access to trails, making it a great spot for adventurous campers.

            Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

            • Families will love the spacious sites and fun activities for kids at Harbour Village Campground & Water Park, which features a swimming pond and a water slide.
            • This campground is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.
            • With its drive-in access and pet-friendly policy, it’s an excellent choice for those traveling with furry companions.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Oconto, WI?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oconto, WI is Newport State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 32 reviews.

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