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Best Tent Sites Near Oshkosh, WI (10)

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

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    Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

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    Ripon, 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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    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Wilderness

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    Camp Wilderness

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    King, Wisconsin
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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    • Dispersed
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      Wild Goose City Park

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      Horicon, Wisconsin
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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      Camper-submitted photo from Waubedonia County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Waubedonia County Park

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      Waubedonia County Park

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      Belgium, Wisconsin
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
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      • Reservable
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      Little Turtle Lake

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      Hartford, Wisconsin

      Primitive camping on private pond well maintained lawns. Clothing optional.

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      • Reservable
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      • Group

      $50 - $80 / night

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      Purplehaze Acres

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      Hartford, Wisconsin

      Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.

      Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences, such as the Mercantile and Mocha Vino. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.

      Potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and available for purchase--firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store. FYI: In addition to our private individual sites, our PEACE CAMP site is a group site perfect for the rustic camp wedding, small festivals, EAA, Harley celebrations and other fun casual events. Check out the Peace Camp listing for details.

      Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮

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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
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      • Picnic Table

      $40 - $160 / night


    Recent Tent Reviews In Oshkosh

    399 Reviews of 10 Oshkosh Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park Campground
      September 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Campground and Resort
      August 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
      August 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kinney lake campground
      August 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pearl Lake RV Campground
      July 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Campsites and Resort
      July 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

    • Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground & Waterpark
      June 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Calumet County Park
      June 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

    • Camper-submitted photo from Waupun Park Campground
      June 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

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Valley Campground
      June 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

    • Camper-submitted photo from Hattie Sherwood Park
      June 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

    • Camper-submitted photo from Ledge County Park
      June 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
      April 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kohler-Andrae State Park
      December 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Days
      October 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Oaks Campground
      September 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
      August 21, 2023

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

      Great campground but loud and busy

      I camped at site #102. There are great views of the lake and easy access to water and bathrooms. The site that I stayed at was actually a teepee site and had a large-ish wooden platform. Parking was right in front of my site but not a drive-in site.

      I've become a spoiled baby after hiking the PCT last year, so established campgrounds are hit or miss for me, primarily because of how noisy they are. That said, the hosts were wonderful and the park is clean and very well-maintained. I ended up leaving halfway through my second day because I just didn't want to deal with the noise and traffic.

      Overall, I would definitely visit this park again! Next time, I'll aim for dates outside of peak summer camping!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
      August 7, 2023

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

      Nice private sites

      Very nice campground. Sites are decent sized for tenting or small camper. Almost all the sites are surround by trees and small brush so it gives a private feel. Took a ride over to the town of Dundee and checked out Hamburger Haus for some HUGE ice cream cones. Decent biking trail system to beach and bike trail that connects to Maithe Lake. Would give five stars if the showers and bathroom were a little nicer as they are pretty dated looking.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Coloma Camperland
      July 13, 2023

      Coloma Camperland

      Clean + Quiet

      Very nice small town campground! Bathrooms were EXCEPTIONALLY clean! More of an adult campground - no kids running around. Very quiet and relaxing!



    Guide to Oshkosh

    Camping near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for hiking trails, fishing opportunities, or just a peaceful place to unwind, there’s something for everyone.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Climbing: High Cliff State Park Campground is perfect for those who love to explore. One visitor mentioned, “A lot of great walking and hiking spots,” making it a great choice for adventurers. The park also features low elevation rock climbing, which adds to the excitement.
    • Swimming and Relaxing: Kohler-Andrae State Park has a beach area, although one reviewer noted, “the beach is not a very nice one and swimming there isn’t the best.” Still, it’s a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.
    • Fishing and Boating: At Harrington Beach State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating activities. One camper shared, “Great for families, older folks, excellent hike and camp combo,” highlighting the park's versatility.

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained amenities. A visitor at Kohler-Andrae State Park said, “The amenities were very clean and well taken care of.” Clean showers and restrooms are a big plus for many.
    • Spacious Campsites: Many campers enjoy the spacious sites at Mauthe Lake Campground. One review stated, “I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious,” which is great for families or groups.
    • Natural Beauty: Campers love the natural surroundings. A reviewer at Roche A Cri State Park Campground noted, “The natural beauty makes the park stand out,” emphasizing the scenic views and hiking trails.

    What you should know:

    • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Harrington Beach State Park, are only open from the first Wednesday in May to the last weekend in October. Make sure to check the season before planning your trip.
    • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Roche A Cri State Park Campground has no showers, which might be a dealbreaker for some. A visitor mentioned, “The camping was probably not the best in the world but all in all a nice place.”
    • Crowded During Peak Times: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially during weekends. One camper at Mauthe Lake Campground said, “It was hot and crowded,” so consider visiting during off-peak times for a quieter experience.

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: High Cliff State Park Campground is noted for its quiet and friendly atmosphere. A family shared, “Campgrounds were quiet and friendly,” making it a great choice for those with kids.
    • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with diverse activities. At Kohler-Andrae State Park, one camper mentioned, “There are nice trails around the campground,” which can keep the whole family entertained.
    • Pack for Bugs: Some areas can get buggy, especially near water. A visitor at High Cliff State Park noted, “Picnic areas can get buggy,” so bring bug spray to keep the little ones comfortable.

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Size: RVers should pay attention to site sizes. One camper at Hartman Creek State Park mentioned, “I stayed at site 38 which had good privacy,” indicating that some sites offer more space than others.
    • Look for Amenities: Facilities like laundry can be a big help. A reviewer at Kohler-Andrae State Park said, “There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full-timers like us!”
    • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Kettle Moraine State Forest noted, “I ended up leaving halfway through my second day because I just didn't want to deal with the noise,” so choose your dates wisely.

    Camping around Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, you’re sure to find a spot that fits your needs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oshkosh, WI is Harbour Village Campground & Water Park with a 4-star rating from 3 reviews.

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