Door County's peninsula separates Green Bay from Lake Michigan, creating a unique camping environment near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The region experiences cool lake breezes, even during summer months when temperatures average in the 70s. Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October, with limited winter camping options.
What to do
Beach access: HTR Door County Campground in Egg Harbor sits within minutes of local beaches. "This campground is very convenient to many of the places in Door County for visitors so we loved the convenience. It is not close to a lake but is near to Green Bay," notes one camper.
State park exploration: Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort borders Potawatomi State Park, allowing campers to access trails directly. "It was easy to bike into sturgeon bay and awesome to be able to bike in the potowatomi state forest. There are some awesome views at this campground too because it's close to the bay," reports a visitor.
Seasonal events: Rustic Timbers Door County Camping hosts themed weekends and activities. "While we were there it was Christmas in July and many campers had decorated. There were hayrides to view the decorations," shares one guest. The campground offers summer programming from mid-May through October.
Golf proximity: HTR Door County backs up to a golf course, making it convenient for campers who enjoy golfing. "The campground backs up to a golf course," mentions a reviewer who appreciated this location benefit.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: Hy-Land Court RV Park gets high marks for secluded sites. "We have stayed here twice and plan to return again this year. Owners are amazing and accommodating. The park has open areas and more secluded areas as well," notes one repeat visitor.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "The toilets and showers were just spotless and so clean. That was honestly such a pleasant and welcomed surprise," reports a camper at Rustic Timbers Door County Camping.
Swimming options: Door County KOA Holiday provides multiple water recreation areas. "They have 3 pool areas one for really little ones with a 18" pool and a fun splash pad which are all fenced off so adults can sit in there and not worry about they straying to deeper pools," explains a visitor.
Convenience stores: Most campgrounds offer on-site stores with varying inventory. "The office/bar area. They have fresh donuts in the morning as well as coffee. They have a good selection of apparel and toys/gifts/necessities," describes a KOA Holiday visitor.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Site density differs significantly between campgrounds and even within the same property. "The middle sites are pretty open so there isn't a ton of room for privacy," notes a visitor to Kewaunee RV & Campground, located 30 minutes south of Sturgeon Bay.
Reservation requirements: Most RV sites near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin require advance booking, especially during peak season. "Book early next year, the word is getting out on this little Mom and Pop place," advises a visitor to Countryside Motel & RV Sites.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds provide dump stations. "Water and electric only. I thought they had to have a dump station by law to be an rv place. They said in 2018 they were working on it," reports a visitor to Countryside Motel & RV Sites.
Noise considerations: Campgrounds can be noisy during holidays and weekends. "There were golf carts that circled the campgrounds blaring loud music on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. I get celebrating the 4th but this was pretty annoying," shares a KOA Holiday camper.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Rustic Timbers Door County Camping offers dedicated play areas for children. "The newer playground is now open/free and includes a pickleball court, which was enjoyed by everyone. There is also a nice little convenience store and a bar/restaurant with a patio that overlooks the play area," reports a family camper.
Indoor options: Village Inn on the Lake provides indoor recreation during inclement weather. "The indoor pool is so nice! It's a saltwater pool and they have a separate hot tub. It was not crowded the time we went but I'm sure it can get busy," explains a visitor.
Thoughtful staff: Campground hosts often make special efforts for children. "Stayed there for our daughters birthday weekend. The owners overheard us talking as we checked in and brought her campfire colors as a gift all wrapped," shares a Kewaunee RV & Campground visitor.
Splash pads for young children: Multiple facilities offer kid-specific water features. "There is a very nice store with a snack bar, ice cream and adult beverages. There is a nice pool and playground for children," notes a visitor at Rustic Timbers.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on privacy needs. "We were assigned site 339 and in our opinion lucked out with the best site possible in our category. We were nicely surrounded by woods with minimal visibility of our neighbors," advises an RVer at CAMP Door County, RV Resort & Campground.
Pet considerations: Some sites lack grass for pets. "My only complaint is that with dogs it would have been nice to have some grass the entire site was gravel to the tree line. We had to take our dogs to the field for potty as they refused to poop at our site," notes a Rustic Timbers camper.
Seasonal operation: Most RV parks operate May through October. "I wouldn't consider this an rv site. Very small spaces (16) right by the road. NO DUMP STATION AT ALL. No garbage dumpster," reports a visitor to Countryside Motel & RV Sites.
Central location benefit: Many campgrounds provide strategic access to Door County attractions. "It's a great spot to park and easily explore all of Door County," mentions a reviewer about Hy-Land Court RV Park.
