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Beautiful Campground and Facilities
We highly recommend visiting the Pigeon River Campground. Beautiful property with walking trails, a dog park, and clean facilities!
Camping near Pulaski, WI
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The northeastern Wisconsin landscape surrounding Pulaski features a mix of county and state-managed campgrounds within an hour's drive. Brown County Reforestation Campground, located southwest of Pulaski, provides full-hookup sites for RVs while maintaining wooded surroundings. Shawano County Park, situated about 25 miles northwest on Shawano Lake, offers water recreation opportunities with boat launches and beach access. The region balances developed campgrounds with more rustic options, including some dispersed sites at Pioneer Park for those seeking minimal amenities. Most established campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with electrical hookups being standard at county parks.
Wisconsin state park admission stickers are required at many locations in addition to camping fees, particularly at developed sites like High Cliff State Park. Reservations become essential during summer weekends, with many campers reporting difficulty finding last-minute sites. As one visitor noted, "Not making reservations in Wisconsin during the summer is risky but we fell upon this beautiful 50% first come county campground that is well kept." Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with spring often bringing rain that can affect site conditions. Mosquitoes and biting flies become prevalent in summer months, especially near water bodies. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near Green Bay and spottier reception in more remote areas.
Waterfront camping locations receive consistently high ratings from visitors, with Shawano Lake sites being particularly popular. A recent camper mentioned the park is "situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch." Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas are common at the larger county parks. Hiking trails connect many campgrounds to natural features, with High Cliff State Park offering "great rock outcrops for bouldering and exploring." Weekdays typically provide quieter experiences even during peak season. The camping season generally runs from May through October, with some facilities closing after Labor Day. Most developed campgrounds provide shower facilities and flush toilets, though maintenance quality varies by location.
Best Campgrounds near Pulaski (124)
1. Brown County Reforestation Campground
"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."
2. Bay Shore Park
"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 Availability3. Shawano County Park
"Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch."
"We liked the campground and would come again but the electricity and water was far away from the site probably over 60 feet away."
from $35 / night
Check Availability4. High Cliff State Park Campground
"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 Availability5. Apple Creek Campground
"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 Availability6. Fawn Lake Campground
"The tent sites at this camp ground are in the back of the campground located in the woods! There is a small pond with in the campground which you are able to swim in, kayak in and go frogging in!"
"We visited Fawn Lake in 2019 as our first trip with our new RV. Friendly owners, quiet spaces and beautiful wildlife!"
7. Pioneer Park
8. Holtwood Campground
"Amenities are very close by, as are facilities for games and entertainment."
"This campground is in the town of Oconto, on the Oconto river, with easy access to fishing and kayaking. The train goes through town in the early morning hours and blows its horn multiple times."
9. Old Oconto Copper Culture State park Campground
"I have said for years that nothing beats the sunrise over Lake Michigan. This park has just that. Pristine waterfront over looks the Green Bay with clear views towards Door County."
"The park boasts a few varied trails that stretch throughout the area. A few trails go through what is though to be a massive mass burial pit of the Copper Culture that could be older than 5000 years!"
10. Holtwood Campsite Municipal Park
Drive Time
- 17 min from Green Bay, WI
- 34 min from Appleton, WI
- 54 min from Oshkosh, WI
- 1 hr 11 min from Fond du Lac, WI
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Recent Reviews near Pulaski, WI
439 Reviews of 124 Pulaski Campgrounds
Terry Z.
GuidePotawatomi State Park Group Campground — Potawatomi State Park
Fantastic Park
Beautiful 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.
- Terry Z.Guide
Point Beach State Forest
Beautiful Park
The 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.
Gary S.ScoutFremont RV Campground
A Complete Joke!
We have been annuals here for now our 12th year and it’s been a horrible experience ever since Thousand Trails bought it 4 years ago! Today is July 5, 2026 and the pool is closed again, it’s only been opened for 6 days this year! The hours are 11 to 5 pm and closed from 1:00 to 1:30, 2:30 to 3:00 when it is open! This is only the beginning of the horrible campground! If we didn’t have a Park-Model with a large patio and pavers that are grouted we would leave now and never come back!
- MMaxine S.Scout
McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
great sites right on busy road
pretty area, tons of tree cover, and the brook is beautiful and clean. $5 per night for a picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, and a pit toilet.
i would have rated this 3 stars anywhere else, but dispersed camping is so hard to find around here, i have to give this it's flowers. it's a great spot.
my biggest issue was how close to the road it was, and how busy that road is. during the day it was near constant traffic of cars, loud side-by-sides, bicycles and walkers. i had someone stop to chat almost immediately upon arriving, which my dogs and i were not too keen on, as we love dispersed camping to avoid socializing lol. site 3 is further off the road but was occupied.
another thing to keep in mind is that you pay the fee at a beach 2 miles away. i couldn't leave my site once i got there (i car camp by myself and didn't feel comfortable leaving it unattended.) i ended up paying a ranger that stopped by on day 2, but it's good to know ahead of time.
i got there at about noon on friday, and if i had waited until after work, i think i would have missed out. seems to be popular. would go again if i thought i could snag the 3rd site, but will likely keep trying to find more remote spots in the future.
Jay W.
LegendPoint Beach State Forest
Great Views! So pet friendly!
Point 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
Sierra S.ScoutApple Creek Campground
Great amenities
Showers, 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!
Kyle F.ScoutApple Creek Campground
Really nice place besides the night time
Really 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.
- MichelleScout
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Nice big sites
Guide to Pulaski
Camping spots near Pulaski, Wisconsin span across sandy-soil terrains that can become muddy after rainfall. The region experiences significant temperature swings between seasons, with spring camping often requiring extra layers for overnight temperatures that can drop into the 30s. Cell service becomes increasingly limited when traveling north of Pulaski toward the Nicolet National Forest areas.
What to do
Fishing access points: Brown County Reforestation Campground offers proximity to small fishing areas with gravel shorelines. A recent visitor noted, "Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit."
Playground options: Bay Shore Park features multiple recreational spaces for children. As one camper explained, "This is a great spot for kids..although there isnt swimming there are 2 playgrounds and lots of space to play frisbee or run around."
Historic exploration: Old Oconto Copper Culture State Park provides trails through archaeologically significant areas. A visitor shared, "This park is named after the little-understood Copper Culture people; so named because we have little more information about them other than their use of the metal."
Water rentals: River activities are accessible at Holtwood Campground with affordable equipment options. According to a camper, "There is also a river to swim in with very cheap kayak, tube, and paddle board rentals."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer generous site sizes despite being close to neighboring campers. A visitor to Brown County Reforestation noted, "Nice clean friendly place quite and peaceful place."
Clean facilities: High Cliff State Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and shower buildings. A recent camper reported, "Great spot, lots of trails, and the bathrooms were clean. Only gripe is the uncertain schedule they have for turning on water for the season."
Natural swimming areas: Several parks offer non-lake swimming options. A visitor to Fawn Lake Campground mentioned, "They have a nice pond for swimming and a playground right by it for the kids."
Seasonal variations: Fall camping receives particular praise for colorful foliage displays. One High Cliff visitor stated, "Beautiful fall colors! The campsite was large and relatively private. We enjoyed hiking on the trails."
What you should know
Water access timing: High Cliff and several other state parks have unpredictable water system activation dates. A camper noted, "First week or two of may is a safe bet, but no promises. They have pit toilets open year round whatever the case."
Train noise: Some campgrounds near towns experience periodic train disruptions. A Holtwood Campground visitor mentioned, "The train goes through town in the early morning hours and blows its horn multiple times."
Utility placement challenges: Several campgrounds have poorly positioned hookups. At Shawano County Park, a camper observed, "We liked the campground and would come again but the electricity and water was far away from the site probably over 60 feet away."
Flooding risk: Sites can become waterlogged after rain due to sandy-dirt composition. At Bay Shore Park, a camper reported, "Everything was very clean and even with the campground full it was nice and quiet. The spots are beautiful and shaded. Rain does cause many of the spots to flood."
Tips for camping with families
Look for dual amenities: Choose campgrounds with both water access and play structures. At Shawano County Park, one visitor shared, "Lots of playground equipment for the kids. You can rent out a TeePee to camp in. Theirs a boat launch, and a beautiful well taken care of beach as well!"
Consider tent site locations: Family tent sites often require longer walks to facilities. A Shawano County camper mentioned, "We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake... the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available."
Find multi-age activities: Several parks offer varied recreation options for different age groups. A Bay Shore Park visitor noted, "The tent sites are a great size and semi private. There is a lot to do for kids a great play area, swimming, fishing, boating etc."
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Despite hilly terrain, many sites are engineered for easy setup. An Apple Creek Campground visitor explained, "We stayed 6 nights in our 36 fr motor home with tow. Even though we were on a hill the campsight was level. We had plenty of room for rv and tow."
Hookup limitations: Some parks advertise full hookups but have restricted sewer access. A reviewer at Apple Creek cautioned, "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."
Site selection strategy: Higher elevation sites often provide more privacy and less noise. At Apple Creek, a camper reported, "We had plenty of room for rv and tow. The main campground (and amenities) were down the hill a bit. We liked being on the hill away from the pool ect."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pulaski, WI?
What camping is available near Pulaski, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pulaski, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 124 campgrounds and RV parks near Pulaski, WI and 20 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pulaski, WI?
Which is the most popular campground near Pulaski, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pulaski, WI is Brown County Reforestation Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pulaski, WI?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pulaski, WI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Pulaski, WI.
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