Best Tent Camping near Oshkosh, WI

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402 Reviews of 9 Oshkosh Campgrounds


  • C N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
    Oct. 30, 2024

    Lake Emily Park

    3 sites great for a group

    Did some fall camping with friends, and there were 4 family’s. 3 of them stayed in these three sites which were fairly wide open and kind of looked over the lake. They would be great sites to book as a group, but I wouldn’t recommend them to book individually as you wouldn’t have much privacy, more so in the middle site. These three sites are E, F, and G. Bit if a corner site and you are next to some private homes.

  • C N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Emily Park
    Oct. 30, 2024

    Lake Emily Park

    Great location and plenty of space

    I have came here a couple times with friends for fall camping. The campground doesn’t have a lot of extra amenities, but still a nice simple campground to be in. There are a mix of sites that have a little more privacy, and others that are wide open which would be better for group setups.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Hartman Creek State Park Campground

    Expensive if your non-resident .

    Campground is adequate, it has a functioning shower house and private spots. I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if your from WI). That was on top of the $11 non resident park entrance fee. So $41 for a primitive tent site, $47.50 if you count the bundle of firewood I bought from them. So yeah, keep that in mind if coming here as a non resident. I’m sure there are cheaper places nearby.

  • Dave S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Wild West Campground & Corral

    Great place to camp

    This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.

  • Monica F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Campground and Resort
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Bear Lake Campground and Resort

    Love this campground!

    Great campground!  Shaded or Sunny sites. Level sites. Friendly staff. Sandy Beach. Swimming. Playground. Kids Activities. Themed weekends. Bar. Restaurant. Great Food! Tiki Bar on Beach. Great Fishing. Laundry.

  • Angie V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
    Aug. 29, 2024

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

    Visited for the day but plan to return to camp

    We were staying at Mauthe but it was packed so we came here instead and we're glad we did. The trails, fishing pier and beach are nice. We got caught in a thunderstorm that we waited out in a little tavern in nearby Dundee, which is pretty much the cutest little town around. We plan to return next year to camp.

  • Cassie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kinney lake campground
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Kinney lake campground

    Fun campground but very strict

    We loved camping here when it was farmer genes our whole family. My brother's family and my parents. Now we can't camp here. None of us because of dog discrimination.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pearl Lake RV Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Pearl Lake RV Campground

    80% Seasonal Campsites. Nice hosts.

    This campground is nestled in a stand of tall red pine trees so shade is found everywhere. The check in process was easy and quick. The roads connecting the sites are adequately wide. Just know that all of the sites are 90 degree back ins which can be tight with longer rigs- especially if your neighbor across the road has their vehicle or toys parked right up to the paved surface. The only thing I would be critical of is the bathroom/shower house. The showers are a bit odd where one door (that locks) opens to the only 2 shower stalls for your gender in the entire building. So if you’re cool showering with a buddy or your kids that’s no bid deal. This campground is mostly all seasonal campsites and some are impeccably maintained and elaborate and some are REALLY run down. I doubt you could tow some of those campers out. We stayed here for EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and it was only 40 minutes away.

  • Diane G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Campsites and Resort
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Evergreen Campsites and Resort

    Not good

    Reported ground bees on our sight 3 times no one came walk way to beach was broken and someone could of gotten hurt the swimming pool was dirty should of been cleaned at night for the price you pay to stay there thing should be fixed the internet horrible been going there for 29 plus years and the internet never worked this year things were not kept up

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground & Waterpark
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Oasis Campground & Waterpark

    Beautiful!

    We got a seasonal site and love it! The campground is well maintained and the service is fabulous. Love the pool and lake with inflatables. Great bar too!! Highly recommend.

  • Kim J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Calumet County Park
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Calumet County Park

    Beautiful Camp

    We enjoyed our stay it was beautiful and clean and quiet we enjoyed the sunsets and the little store was nice very friendly staff

  • Kim J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Waupun Park Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Waupun Park Campground

    Nice campgrounds

    We stayed there for a while very pretty and the people very friendly bring wood to your camp they have trails you can walk and county pool and golf course sites are good size we will return it's close to town as well

  • Kim J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Valley Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Grand Valley Campground

    Great campgrounds

    We stayed there in July alot of activities for everyone pool was so nice bathrooms very clean everyone so nice Amish came sat morning selling there goodies we will return definitely

  • Kim J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hattie Sherwood Park
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Hattie Sherwood Park

    Beautiful Camp

    We enjoyed our stay it was so beautiful and clean and very quiet for the most part we loved it will definitely be going back

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Ledge County Park
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Ledge County Park

    Great Park!!

    It was our first time visiting Ledge Park & we would absolutely go back! The sites are natural feeling and the park is very, very clean (including the bathrooms)… the views from “The Ledge” are hard to beat.

  • Mehran S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kohler-Andrae State Park
    May. 31, 2024

    Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Kohler-Andrae State Park Camping

    Great location. It was very quiet, with lots of greenery. The amenities were very clean and well taken care of. The level of seclusion and privacy varied depending on the camp sites.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from The Playful Goose Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    The Playful Goose Campground

    Insert Terrible Adjective

    The Good: Campsites along the river looked really nice. The Bad: We had a 3 day holiday weekend booked for tent camping.Unfortunately the weather did not hold up and our site was completely soaking wet- we could not even steak out our tent. The owner of the campground denied a refund due to policy. The amount of rules and regulations this camp ground has is absolutely absurd. The Ugly: When checking into our site, the woman working the desk was efficient but things took a bad turn really quick. 1. If you book on the Playful Goose website you will get charged a% service fee, which The Playful Goose Staff does not stand behind. 2. If you book on the Playful Goose website you must specify how many nights, adults and tents per site. Without too many logistics, we ended up paying over$220 for a weekend JUST TO CAMP IN HORICON. While trying to set up camp in the rain, a male(we were told he was the assistant manager) in a golf cart drove near our site yelling vulgar language, accusing our group of doing things to the grass(when the grass was a swamp to begin with due to weather) and lastly, as the man was driving away he continued to make harassing comments. The lack of professionalism, courtesy and respect from staff was unacceptable as a paying guest. Playful Goose Takeaway: I will never spend my hard earned money here. Again. And be sure to tell everyone I know to not spend their hard earned money here either. There are so many other beautiful camp grounds within a 100 mile radius and this one will be my last choice. Such a shame this wonderful campground I used to visit has gone down hill.

  • Eric S.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
    Apr. 21, 2024

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Early spring Quick trip

    Decided to get back into camping and decided to check out this semi local State Park. Alot of great walking and hiking spots, it was a bit chilly in mid April and especially windy down by the lake. Once up by the campground wind died down and was pretty nice. Site 53 was flat, had a fire pit, and picknick table. Despite being the closest site to the main road and entrance, didn't feel like it was too busy or distracting. Campgrounds were quiet and friendly. Will definitely come back once it warms up a little bit.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kohler-Andrae State Park
    Dec. 31, 2023

    Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Great

    Another beautiful Wisconsin State Park. We’ve stayed in several of these now, and have found them to be consistently well maintained, clean, free showers (this one has a handle where you can actually adjust the temperature), with dumpsters, recycling, and a dump station and water fill.  

    We paid $40/night for an electric (30amp) site because we needed to run the a/c, but otherwise that’s far too expensive and we’d much rather pay $25 for a non-power site. There’s also the $13/day or $38 annual state park fee (residents pay a few dollars less), which we’re seeing more and more of at state parks now. 

    Rangers and hosts are super friendly and helpful as well. There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs. Only a portion of the beach allows dogs, so watch for that. Sites vary in levelness and amount of privacy from your neighbor. 

    There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full timers like us! Laundry day at the laundromat is such an unpleasant chore. 

    ATT had good service and Verizon had weak service.

  • kelly G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kilby Lake Campground
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Kilby Lake Campground

    Mismanaged

    The new“management” is horrible! I’m so glad we got out of there. Enjoyed it for many years until the owners gave it over to their daughter and her new husband to run into the ground. The only thing they are concerned about is making money and controlling the seasonal campers through threats. Everything you do“wrong” has a fine attached to it. The bathhouses are now beyond disgusting and they’re terrified that someone is going to sneak in and use their amenities(the only real amenity they have is a pool attached to the office). If you join the Kilby Lake Campground“family”, prepare yourself for the rudest emails you have ever received from someone who supposedly is providing a service you are paying for. The new management really needs to take a customer service course, since they apparently didn’t teach that at bicycle sales shops in California.

  • Bella G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Days
    Oct. 11, 2023

    Lazy Days

    Hot mess!!!!!

    Unfortunate ownership of what could be a great campground.

    NO WIFI.......at all!!!!!

    I would not stay there again since there are so many much nicer and more user friendly campgrounds in the surrounding area.

    Rude attitudes along with made to feel like an imposition and outsider if you don't take part in their whatever you want to call it.

    Can't count on your tanks being cleared by their in-house "service" allegedly on Monday and Thursday or maybe Tues or maybe Friday......you get the drift.

    The constant speeding of golf carts but yet there is reprimands for going a little faster than 5mph all the way in from the outer access road along with inconsistencies to dogs being on leads.

    To me......Lake Random or any of the other RV campgrounds will be my pick next year.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Oaks Campground
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Hickory Oaks Campground

    Best option in Oshkosh

    All the other campgrounds in OshKosh are near the airport, which makes sense since the biggest event each year is the EVAA air show. None of them have trees.
    Hickory Oaks has it's own airfield and lots and lots of trees. They even have a mini-lake (4 acres).
    There are all types of RV sites, tenting/primitive sites and group sites, some small cabins as well. We camped in site 60 because we arrived after dark, and Cindy suggested that our first choice, #67 might be too hard to find at night. There is only one street light, and it's by site #1 and the swim area.
    The map doesn't really convey what an oasis of trees this place is. To the West is the runway and beyond that, a large grassy hill (it's actually landfill). To the east in a rural road running along the lake. To the north, in the distance is a prison.  That all sounds worse than it is, it's a lovely campground.
     There are a few things for sale in the office, but you're so close to town you can get everything there. Cindy the operator is extremely nice and helpful.
    Fire pits are 30" rings with no grate, Tables seem smaller than average.
    If you're visiting in the summer, be sure to visit the Farmer's Market , Saturdays on Main Street, also Wagner's Market for the best meats, deli and beverages.  The Paine museum & gardens and the city museum are both worth visits as well.


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Guide to Oshkosh

Tent camping near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure.

Explore Local Activities

  • At Northern Unit Greenbush Group Camp, you can enjoy hiking and biking trails that wind through the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest.
  • Camp Wilderness features trails and a lake, making it an ideal spot for families looking for outdoor fun and adventure.
  • The Greenbush Group Campground is perfect for group gatherings, with spacious sites that can accommodate large camping parties.

Affordable Tent Camping Options

  • Prices for tent camping at Patzers Last Resort and Campground typically range from $20 to $30 per night, making it a budget-friendly choice.
  • Waubedonia County Park offers affordable rates, with sites available for around $25, perfect for a weekend getaway.
  • Camping at Purplehaze Acres is also reasonably priced, providing a unique farm stay experience for about $30 per night.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Oakwood Campsites Bar and Grill is open year-round and offers a relaxed atmosphere with nearby dining options.
  • The Wild Goose City Park features picnic tables and restrooms, making it a convenient stop for bikers and campers alike.
  • Little Turtle Lake provides a serene setting with amenities like firewood and picnic tables, perfect for a cozy camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oshkosh, WI is Greenbush Group Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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