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Best Campgrounds near Sister Bay, WI

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Door County's Sister Bay area contains several established campgrounds with diverse accommodation options. Wagon Trail Campground offers 145 sites with facilities for tents, RVs, cabins, yurts, and glamping, operating from mid-May to mid-October. Peninsula State Park, located a short drive south in Fish Creek, encompasses multiple campgrounds including North and South Nicolet Bay, Tennison Bay, and Weborg Point, all providing access to the park's extensive trail system and Green Bay shoreline. Hy-Land Court RV Park in nearby Ellison Bay features wooded and open sites with full hookups, catering primarily to RV travelers but also accommodating tent campers.

Reservations are essential for camping in this popular vacation destination, particularly during the peak summer season. Most campgrounds in the Sister Bay area operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with limited options available during winter months. Peninsula State Park's campgrounds maintain some of the region's most sought-after sites, requiring bookings well in advance. Newport State Park, approximately 15 miles northeast of Sister Bay, offers year-round camping with more secluded, hike-in tent sites. Facilities vary significantly between locations, with private campgrounds generally providing more amenities than state park sites. "This place is a gem! Came in mid-July and still found a spot," noted one visitor to Peninsula State Park, though this experience is uncommon during peak season.

Campers consistently praise the region's natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Peninsula State Park receives particularly high ratings for its combination of wooded sites and water access. "Absolutely beautiful and huge park on the tip of the Door Peninsula. Spacious sites that are mere steps to the water," shared one camper about North Nicolet Bay Campground. While the park offers numerous amenities including hiking trails, biking paths, beaches, and kayak rentals, some visitors mention privacy concerns at busier campgrounds. Several reviewers note that while Peninsula State Park campgrounds can feel crowded during peak season, they offer excellent access to Door County attractions. Private campgrounds like Hy-Land Court receive positive feedback for their spacious wooded sites and convenient location for exploring the peninsula.

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Best Camping Sites Near Sister Bay, Wisconsin (74)

    1. Wagon Trail Campground

    34 Reviews
    Ellison Bay, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 854-4818

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Spacious campsites I’m very quiet not far away from Sister Bay"

    "And hallelujah, a playground to get my kids out of my hair, positioned in front of their office/store so it feels safe, too."

    2. Newport State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Ellison Bay, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 854-2500

    $20 / night

    "This is the best place to camp in Wisconsin if you’re looking for a mix of outdoor adventure and touristy activities like drive in theaters and wine tastings."

    "It was a four mile loop to backpack to the campsite on Rowley's Bay Trail. I had been walking everyday for weeks leading up to this trip to strengthen my legs and toughen up my feet."

    3. South Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

    30 Reviews
    Ephraim, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    $20 / night

    "Peninsula State Park is the most popular state park in Wisconsin - and with good reason."

    "It's a beautiful campground, with great hiking trails and fantastic views of the clear waters of Lake Michigan."

    4. North Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

    19 Reviews
    Ephraim, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    "Beautiful wooded area with ready access to the water. Fantastic shower facilities. You do feel a bit packed in with your fellow campers at the adjacent sites. Not a heck of a lot of privacy."

    "A short walk through the woods to the beach, feeling secluded surrounded by the sounds of nature. Hiking paths and peace. Clean water and nice sites."

    5. Tennison Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park

    13 Reviews
    Fish Creek, WI
    5 miles
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    "Surrounded by small quaint towns, Peninsula State Park is nothing less than a Mecca for all sorts of camping enthusiasts. "

    "If you're looking for bells and whistles, lots of amenities and lots of friendly neighbors in close proximity, this is the place to go!"

    6. Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

    11 Reviews
    Ephraim, WI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 868-3258

    $20 - $22 / night

    "It has easy access to the bike trails in Peninsula State Park. Most of the fellow campers were in tents, although there were a few pop-ups and RVs."

    "Close to amenities like shopping & restaurants. Beautiful views. Campsites close to the boat launch are more secluded."

    7. Baileys Woods Campground

    11 Reviews
    Baileys Harbor, WI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 470-7091

    $30 - $50 / night

    "minutes away from all the Door County State, and city parks."

    "is in the middle of the Door Peninsula and just minutes from anything that you would be interested in doing, including catching amazing sunrises from downtown Bailey's Harbor (Just a short 1.2 mile walk"

    8. Hy-Land Court RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Sister Bay, WI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (920) 854-4850

    "Just north of sister bay and right next door to a cherry orchard this campground was great! We camped in the older section of the the park and had huge sites with plenty of shade."

    "Not so far from Washington Island ferry . 3 min driving distance to the lake where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets ."

    9. J.W. Wells State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Stephenson, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 863-9747

    "Beautiful park with lots of options to camp lakeside. Many sites are very close together, so if privacy is important… choose wisely."

    "Great playground for the kids the only problem is it is far away from really anything and the gas station near by charges and arm and a leg for food."

    10. Weborg Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

    7 Reviews
    Fish Creek, WI
    6 miles
    Website

    "One of the most beautiful and largest park/campgrounds in Wisconsin or anywhere else for that matter. It even has its own golf course. Miles and miles of trails. Loads of wild life."

    "Clean facilities, easy access to trails, and not as crowded in the summertime."

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  • Scott W.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Harbour Village Campground & Water Park

    “Rustic” tent camping

    My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the “Rustic” tent camping site. We were the only people that camped over the weekend in the Rustic area. It was a very nice set up. Secluded and far away from any RV campers.

    Our only complaint was that there was a HUGE party at the RV sites. Music blasting so loud from 7pm - 11:30pm. (Quiet hours are from 11pm - 8am) so that was really frustrating, especially when we were just trying to get away from city life and enjoy our campfire.

    Harbor Village is the perfect location for Door County. It’s nestled next to Door County Coffee, Winery, and Brewery. Plus all of the site seeing is within an hour or two.

    The amenities were nice.

    Other than the noisy neighbors, we enjoyed our time at Harbor Village. When we visit Door County, we will most likely stay here again.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

    Decent Campground, But There Are Better Within The Park

    Stayed here over Labor Day weekend 2025. This was my first time staying at Welcker’s Point, however I’ve been to Peninsula State Park many times over the years. This campground is smaller than some of the other ones like Tennison Bay. It has about 80ish sites total. There’s one shower building and a couple bathroom buildings. The showers are the new style where each shower gets its own room/door. The water here is loaded with iron and comes out looking orange, even the well water for drinking. It didn’t taste bad, but it definitely looked gross in a water bottle. There’s a lot of spiders at this campground, more than other campgrounds at the park. The sites don’t have much for privacy, but it’s better than a parking lot.

    Overall, if it was between this campground and not going at all, I’d pick this campground for sure. If you have other options within the park, I’d probably choose one of those instead.

    Site 85 had absolutely zero T-Mobile and Verizon signal. Our phones were in SOS Mode. Brought the Starlink dish, but the tree cover was too thick for it to work.

  • J
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Peninsula Point Lighthouse Access Road - Dispersed

    Lighthouse hideaway

    This one was very cool. We had a great time. The “camp” spots are about 1 mile before the lighthouse and outhouse bathrooms. But there was two established campsites that are near the entrance of the light house. Both open and with pits. We stayed in the second one. It was very nice to have open space. We were the only ones who were there so we have the whole area to ourselves. I will also say it was nice to be able to hear the cars coming and going down the road.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Washington Island Campground

    Must stay!!

    This was our second stay. Stayed on site 70 both times. We had a 35’ trailer last year and 42’ fifth wheel this year. The ferry ride was easy to navigate and when we arrived we were able to just drive right on. Even with our 13’2” clearance they easily accommodated us. Campground check in was easy and smooth, owners were friendly and gave us tips for navigating into our site with a big rig. Overall it’s very quiet and relaxing on the island with plenty of nature things to do. Visit School House Beach (don’t take the rocks!), the lavender farm and for a few extra bucks have seafood at Sailors Pub on the water. We will definitely put this campground in our regular rotation of places to camp.

  • Chelsea B.
    Sep. 4, 2025

    J.W. Wells State Park Campground

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Really nice sites and you can see the water from most of them. Some sites were muddy but I think it was mostly from how busy it was over Labor Day. Facilities are clean and the camp hosts are so sweet (they have matching vests and serve coffee every morning). Really nice recreational activities (basketball, tetherball, horse shoes) and a trail leading to the picnic shelter and sandy swimming beach.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    North Bay Shore Park

    Beautiful

    Right on the shores of Lake Michigan Most sites have asphalt pads and there is water and electric at the site There is also a dump station on the way in, which was clean and easy to access The sites are fairly close with not much privacy This side of the lake is very Mari so there is no beachfront at all, for people with a boat and wanting to launch it’s perfect but for rock hounds and beach walkers like me not so great. Not much hiking around either.

  • Kay K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Newport State Park Campground

    Miss Land

    We hiked into site 7 and were delighted by the trees covered in moss. The site had a food safe and pit toilet. It rained the whole time, but we loved it and want to return.

Guide to Sister Bay

Camping near Sister Bay, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the Trails: There are many hiking trails around Sister Bay. For instance, at D.H. Day Group Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Great access to walking trails and the beach." This makes it easy to enjoy nature and get some exercise.
  • Visit Local Beaches: The beaches are a big draw. A camper at Wagon Trail Campground said, "Beautiful campground... Quiet and peaceful." This is perfect for a relaxing day by the water.
  • Check Out Nearby Attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. One visitor at Newport State Park Campground noted, "With rugged shorelines and over 26 miles of gorgeous trails to explore, I can't wait to go back."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Betsie River Campsite highlighted, "Clean bathroom/showers. Friendly staff." This is a big plus for many.
  • Friendly Staff: Good customer service can make a camping trip more enjoyable. One camper at Indigo Bluffs RV Park said, "Clean restroom and showers. Swimming pool very nice friendly staff."
  • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. A visitor at J.W. Wells State Park Campground mentioned, "Great views of Lake Michigan! Beautiful sandy beach just a short walk away!"

What you should know:

  • Site Privacy: Some campgrounds have close sites. A reviewer at D.H. Day Group Campground noted, "Most sites do not have lateral privacy." If privacy is important, check the layout before booking.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Newport State Park Campground pointed out, "The park does not offer firewood for sale." Be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Busy Seasons: Some campgrounds can get crowded during peak times. A visitor at Wagon Trail Campground mentioned, "This campground was as busy as I would expect for Door County in the summer."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One camper at Wagon Trail Campground said, "There are many different types of accommodations: tent, electric and water, cabins, and yurts."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check for nearby restaurants. A visitor at Betsie River Campsite mentioned, "Anything you could want you would find in their store."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for extra fun. A camper at Newport State Park Campground noted, "There are many places to put into the river."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at J.W. Wells State Park Campground said, "Many sites are very close together, so if privacy is important… choose wisely."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Indigo Bluffs RV Park appreciated the "level, absolutely would stay here again!"
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy seasons. A visitor at Potawatomi State Park mentioned, "Lots of screaming kids and barking dogs."

Camping near Sister Bay, Wisconsin, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there RV parks or RV camping facilities in Sister Bay and Door County?

Door County offers numerous RV-friendly options near Sister Bay. Dovetail Acres Campground specifically caters to RV campers with 27 pull-through sites (34′ x 75′) designed to accommodate large rigs, plus 33 back-in RV sites with new restrooms and showers. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is another well-maintained option with full hook-ups and additional services like septic pump-out for $15. Throughout Door County, you'll find state parks with RV accommodations, including Peninsula and Potawatomi State Parks, though with more limited hookups. Most RV parks in the area offer water and electric connections, with some providing full hookups and big-rig friendly spaces.

What campgrounds are available in Sister Bay, WI?

Sister Bay offers several excellent camping options for visitors exploring Door County. Wagon Trail Campground provides spacious, quiet sites conveniently located near Sister Bay. Hy-Land Court RV Park is another top choice situated just north of Sister Bay adjacent to a cherry orchard, featuring large, shaded sites with clean facilities. Dovetail Acres Campground is also nearby, offering convenient access to Sister Bay with a variety of site options including pull-through and back-in RV sites as well as tent camping areas. These campgrounds serve as excellent home bases for exploring the region's attractions, beaches, and scenic views.

What cabin rental options are available near Sister Bay?

While traditional campgrounds dominate the Sister Bay area, cabin rental options are available at select locations. HTR Door County offers cabin rentals in addition to their camping sites, providing a comfortable alternative for those who prefer solid walls. Peninsula State Park has limited cabin facilities that provide a rustic experience while enjoying the park's extensive amenities. For more cabin options, check private resorts in the Sister Bay and Fish Creek areas, which frequently offer standalone cabin units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during the peak summer season, as cabin accommodations fill quickly in this popular vacation destination.

What are the best tent camping locations in Door County near Sister Bay?

Door County offers exceptional tent camping experiences near Sister Bay. Newport State Park Campground stands out for wilderness enthusiasts, featuring hike-in sites about 1.5 miles from parking areas—perfect for those seeking privacy and natural surroundings. Rock Island State Park Campground offers a unique adventure requiring two ferry rides to access its tent-only camping—no cars or bikes allowed, creating a truly secluded experience with flush toilets and water available. Other excellent options include Potawatomi State Park's tent areas and Peninsula State Park's various campgrounds, each offering different levels of amenities and proximity to Sister Bay. The tent sites throughout Door County typically feature fire rings, picnic tables, and access to restroom facilities.

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