Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Oshkosh, WI

Hickory Oaks Campground accommodates tent camping, RVs, and offers two cabins for pet owners seeking different lodging options near Oshkosh. Most campgrounds in the area enforce leash requirements, with pets needing supervision at all times. Kalbus Country Harbor provides waterfront sites along Lake Winnebago where dogs can enjoy shoreline walks with their owners. Calumet County Park features spacious sites with ample room for pets to rest comfortably at camp, some within 20 feet of the lake. Sites throughout the region typically include standard amenities like fire pits and picnic tables, with most enforcing quiet hours that help control barking. The grounds at Hickory Oaks remain shaded throughout the day, providing comfortable conditions for pets during summer heat. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.

Hiking opportunities abound in the surrounding areas where leashed pets can join their owners on trails. Calumet County Park maintains several walking paths where campers regularly report seeing wildlife, including deer. Lake Winnebago shoreline access points provide water opportunities for dogs that enjoy swimming, though designated pet swimming areas are limited. When temperatures rise during summer months, shaded campsites become essential for pet comfort and safety. The upper campground section at Calumet County Park offers exceptional privacy among trees, creating a quieter environment for nervous pets. Campers note that staff members across most facilities maintain helpful attitudes toward pet owners, though policies vary by location. Veterinary services are available in Oshkosh proper, approximately 10-15 minutes from most camping locations, making emergency care accessible if needed.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Oshkosh, Wisconsin (93)

    1. High Cliff State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Sherwood, WI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 989-1106

    "Woodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach"

    "No matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike. "

    2. Hickory Oaks Campground

    11 Reviews
    Oshkosh, WI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 235-8076

    "Close to many things to do and see around the Oshkosh area. Fly in to the grass strip if you want to camp. Nice friendly staff. Clean restroom and shower area. Will definitely stay here again."

    "Best deal in Oshkosh. Other than a few lazy campers not cleaning up their site this place is clean, quiet, and affordable."

    3. Calumet County Park

    14 Reviews
    Sherwood, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 439-1008

    "The park:

    • is well kept
    • showers & bathrooms are very clean
    • has a marina
    • has hiking and cross country ski trails
    • sites are spacious
    • many sites available on the edge of the water"

    "The sites on the lake are huge!"

    4. Osh Vegas Palms

    4 Reviews
    Oshkosh, WI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 230-2267

    $45 / night

    "but the manager is incredibly helpfull and his positive friendly manner will have us stop in again if we find ourselves in the area."

    5. Omro RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Omro, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 252-2743

    $25 / night

    "About 10 minute drive to Oshkosh. We were here during the air show."

    6. Kalbus Country Harbor

    2 Reviews
    Oshkosh, WI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 426-0062

    "Close to the surrounding cities."

    "Lots of open space for our kids to play and a beautiful lake view and beach with lots of lake shells and birds to see. Friendly and helpful hosts as well."

    7. Fremont RV Campground

    18 Reviews
    Waupaca, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It is on lake partridge for fishing and boating activities, also connected to the Waupaca chain of lakes, fishing pond w in park, canoe rental. "

    "Had to dock a star for the tight spot though. way too difficult to back in and super close to other campers. But other than that, it was great!"

    8. Circle R Campground

    1 Review
    Oshkosh, WI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 235-8909

    9. Columbia County Park

    2 Reviews
    Malone, WI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 960-0187

    $25 - $30 / night

    "Well it’s like most county parks in Wisconsin. It has both pit and flush bathrooms, shower, firewood, even ice. It is right by a boat launch with sis a nice one fees are free with camping."

    10. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    43 Reviews
    Campbellsport, WI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin."

    "Mauthe lake is in the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit. It feels remote but we drove through a bunch of rural houses on the way in. The rustic roads made for good cycling."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Oshkosh, WI

445 Reviews of 93 Oshkosh Campgrounds


  • Tee D.
    Jun. 12, 2021

    Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Great camp with awesome lake access

    The interior sites are a little cramped and may not accommodate larger RVs; however, the access to Lake Michigan more than makes up for it. There is a really cool dog park on the beach. While not something I typically look for in a review, the dump sites are new and excellent.

  • Lori H.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Indian Trails Campground

    Lots of wholesome family fun

    Pond, pool, snack shop, kayak rentals, fishing pond, family bicycle course with helmets, dog park, lots of activities/themes, reasonably priced, and clean!

  • A
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Glacier Valley Campground

    Fun place

    Nice, clean, well maintained campground with something for everyone. Swimming pond is huge with toys for everyone. You can bring your own pool toys. Sites are decently spacious and decently level with some gravel and some grass. Bathhouse is nice & clean. Office/store has some logo goodies as well as any necessities you may need. They had a beer tasting going on, live music at the pavilion- both on a Saturday during our stay. A couple trails around for walks with dogs & a dog park. Lively campground during the day but nice & quiet at night with quiet hours being 11pm-8am.

  • Julie L.
    Mar. 20, 2017

    Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Kohler-Andre

    Living rather close to this park, this is our "go-to" place to camp. It has a great variety of activities available. There is a beach AND a dog beach so it's pet-friendly. Dogs are not allowed on all of the trails, but there are many you can take them on. Being on the water, you can swim, kayak, fish, or just soak up some rays! There are also non-reservable sites available. There are many electric sites, clean bath houses, friendly campground hosts, some rather private sites as well. It's a short walk from the campsites to the lake. Our favorite site is next to the woods where we have seen ample deer, turkey, foxes, and birds. Close to town if you need supplies, firewood and ice is available in the park.

  • H
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    Good campsite if you don’t have dogs

    We stayed 700, enough space, good hiking trail, nice beach. But the pet picnic area was pretty disappointing. Just a small opening for a dog jumping in the water. All the nice beach area was not open for a dog. My pup was pretty sad.

  • Adela S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Breezy Hill Campground

    Great Stay!

    We have really enjoyed our stay here with our two dogs! It’s extremely clean, kid and pet friendly, with lots of amenities. Staff is incredibly friendly! The only downside is that if you want visitors, there is a $5/visitor fee. Other than that, we would absolutely come back here again!

  • Karyn S.
    Aug. 14, 2017

    Ledge County Park

    Nice County Park

    We got a last minute reservation and stayed on the handicap site. It was half black topped but had a nice grassy area. It is right next to the toilets/showers. The bathrooms were clean, the attendants were really nice, they borrowed us an extension cord so we could set up a bit further back.

    The only issues were more sunny than I like and some people walking through our site to the bathroom.

    Site butts up to a bit of tree landscape and field behind it. The hiking is great, close to Horicon Marsh, pet friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay,

  • D
    Jun. 23, 2019

    Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    Site 907

    Our site was a bit less secluded than I’d prefer but still very nice. The loop we were on the lower 900 loop, had quite a few sites that could be combined to be group sites. Two sites completely adjoining or with very little separating them. This loop would be good for an option if the group sites are unavailable. Especially the inner loop sites that back up to each other. We walked some of the other loops and the did not all seem this way, stuff especially in the 700’s loop being a bit more wooded with some nice sites being my favorites, and also some nice sites in the upper 900’s loop that were spaced out nicely. Great hiking nearby, flush toilets, showers, nice little beach, plenty of downed wood around and also available to purchase 5$ a stack, pet friendly except no dogs allowed on the beach. There is a dog friendly picnic area near the water though. Nice get away pretty close to Milwaukee, Chicago, etc...

  • Mel C.
    Sep. 3, 2019

    Kettle Moraine State Forest Long Lake Campground

    Beautiful campground

    I have always loved this campground since I was a teen. We went this past labor day weekend and loved the nice big sites, the paved roads for bikes and rollerblading and the beaches were really clean. We loved just walking around the paths to and from the lake to our site. People were very respectful the firewood was kept in a dry spot (always a pet peeve of mine, some campgrounds dont have the best storage system). Overall great place and we will be back very soon.


Guide to Oshkosh

Camping options near Oshkosh include both county and private facilities within a 30-mile radius. The area sits along Lake Winnebago at approximately 750 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 78-83°F from June through August. Winter camping is limited as most facilities close by early November due to Wisconsin's freezing temperatures and snowfall.

What to do

Hiking trails with wildlife viewing: At High Cliff State Park Campground, visitors can access multiple scenic paths. "Really cool cliffs to climb/hike. There is also a lime kiln to hike to and see," notes Kaylyn C. The park features historical elements along its trail system, as Sam F. explains: "Hike the trails to see pieces of Wisconsin history throughout. Some trails on the Ridgeline offer vista views and moderate inclines that add to the adventure."

Fishing opportunities: Local waters support various fish species accessible from shoreline or boat. "Lots of open space for our kids to play and a beautiful lake view and beach with lots of lake shells and birds to see," mentions Jennifer B. about Kalbus Country Harbor. For families, the fishing pond at Hickory Oaks provides a controlled environment where success rates are high, especially for beginners.

Swimming areas: Though not all campgrounds offer swimming access, some feature designated beach areas. "Nice beach/swimming area, bike path, and playground for the kids," writes Kaylyn C. about Mauthe Lake Campground. The lake prohibits motor boats, creating "a beautiful lake for swimming and watersports. No motor boats so nice and quiet," according to Sarah L.

What campers like

Large, private campsites: Site spacing varies significantly between campgrounds, with county parks often providing more room. At Calumet County Park, "the sites are well spaced, lovely trimmed grass sites with fire pits - but mixed shade," notes Susannah B. The upper campground section offers even more seclusion: "AMAZING. Shade and space, space, space!! It is a totally different vibe up here, you are camped among the trees and can barely see your neighbors."

Cleanliness of facilities: Regular maintenance creates positive experiences at most locations. "Bathrooms and showers are very clean," writes Sherry J. about Calumet County Park. Similarly, at High Cliff State Park, Brandl B. reports that "bathrooms were clean," though noting "the uncertain schedule they have for turning on water for the season. First week or two of may is a safe bet, but no promises."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Various birds, mammals, and aquatic species inhabit the region. "We saw so much wildlife! Chipmunks, ducks, a great horned owl, and countless birds to name a few," reports Hannah H. about Hickory Oaks Campground. Deer sightings occur regularly in wooded areas, particularly during early morning and evening hours.

What you should know

Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from May through October with limited winter options. "Season: May 1 to Nov 1" applies to several facilities, including Hickory Oaks Campground. Water systems typically shut down in mid-October to prevent freezing damage.

Reservation requirements: Popular weekends book months ahead, especially for waterfront sites. At Calumet County Park, waterfront sites "can be ordered ahead of time and delivered to your site," explains Stacey N. Some campgrounds maintain first-come availability for non-holiday weekdays.

Urban proximity considerations: Several campgrounds balance natural settings with convenience to town. Hickory Oaks is "on the edge of the city and close to everything," according to Deborah W. Similarly, Robert P. notes that Omro RV Park provides an "affordable place to stay near Oshkosh" with "$15 a night for a site with electric hookup!"

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. At High Cliff State Park, "there are two playgrounds for the kids as well," mentions Kaylyn C. These areas typically include swings, slides, and climbing equipment suitable for ages 3-12.

Swimming safety: Lake conditions vary with weather patterns and seasonal algae. Mauthe Lake offers "a nice clean swimming" area according to Noreen T., making it safer for younger swimmers than the larger Lake Winnebago, which can experience rough conditions during windy days.

Pet friendly considerations: Most campgrounds welcome leashed pets, though specific restrictions apply. Hickory Oaks Campground permits dogs in their cabins, unlike many facilities that restrict pets from rental units. Their shaded sites benefit pets, as Hannah H. explains: "Our campsite was shaded all throughout the day, which helped with the summer heat."

Tips from RVers

Electric service specifications: Amperage options vary between facilities. "They did improve the electric service a couple years ago," notes Jennifer G. about Hickory Oaks, which now offers both 30 and 50 amp options. At Osh Vegas Palms, sites feature "level and large sites" with "water and electric hook up good shape," according to reviews from Karole J. and Dave H.

Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full-service hookups. "Dump station and fresh water on site. Large gravel sites are flat but not secluded," explains Robert P. about Omro RV Park. At Osh Vegas Palms, there's "water and power only, with a dump station out front," according to Jeff G.

Access considerations: RV length restrictions apply at some locations, particularly older facilities. Hickory Oaks accommodates "all types of campers" with "30 and 50 Amp hookups," according to Deborah W. Dave H. confirms Osh Vegas Palms offers "easy access, long sites. Big rig friendly."

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