Point Beach State Forest offers camping across from Lake Michigan with access to sand-ridged beaches and a lighthouse. The campground operates year-round with 127 campsites featuring varying levels of privacy and tree cover. Most sites are a short walk to the beach, though shower houses and flush toilets may be at some distance from certain sites.
What to do
Beach exploration: At Point Beach State Forest, the beaches are clean and ideal for walking at different times of day. The lighthouse cannot be toured but can be admired from outside. A camper noted, "The beaches are very clean and great for walking at different points in the day."
Hiking opportunities: High Cliff State Park Campground features unique trails along the Niagara escarpment with moderate inclines and vista views. A visitor shared, "Hike the trails to see pieces of Wisconsin history throughout. Some trails on the Ridgeline offer vista views and moderate inclines that add to the adventure."
Swimming and fishing: Mauthe Lake Campground provides a swimming lake without motor boats, creating a quieter experience. "Nice clean swimming and lots of hiking and biking options," reports one visitor. The lake is also good for fishing according to multiple reviews.
What campers like
Natural features: The area has interesting natural features including wetland areas with wildlife. A Point Beach visitor mentioned, "The area has some interesting natural features, including some wetland-prone areas with frogs, salamanders, etc."
Clean facilities: Mauthe Lake Campground maintains well-kept facilities and sites. A camper stated, "Campground facilities are clean, 30 amp at the electrical site worked perfectly. Other campers amazingly friendly. Sunset on the lake is ridiculously beautiful!"
Privacy between sites: Bay Shore Park offers good separation between camping spots. A camper noted, "The tent sites are a great size and semi private (you can have a conversation and not be heard at other sites). The bathroom and showers are decent and cleaned daily around 6 am."
What you should know
Weather considerations: Spring camping may have fewer insects in some areas. A Point Beach camper shared, "We camped in late-May and there were no mosquitos and we didn't see any ticks (not to say there weren't any)."
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have better water than others. At Bay Shore Park, hookups can be challenging: "The electric and water hookups were on opposite sides of the site, and we had to keep adjusting the travel trailer to get both to actually hook up."
Specialty campgrounds: For equestrians, horse campgrounds near Two Rivers, Wisconsin include the Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground with specialized facilities. The campground operates seasonally from May's first weekend through October's last weekend.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Bay Shore Park offers good options for children despite limited swimming. "This is a great spot for kids..although there isn't swimming there are 2 playgrounds and lots of space to play frisbee or run around," mentions one family camper.
Kid-friendly hiking: High Cliff State Park has trails suitable for children with interesting features. "Really cool cliffs to climb/hike. There is also a lime kiln to hike to and see. There are two playgrounds for the kids as well," reports one visitor.
Swimming options: Sundance Farm Campground provides a quiet family environment minutes from Plymouth with reliable amenities. A camper noted, "The host is so nice, everyone is quiet and kind, the bathrooms are spotlessly clean, reliable Wi-Fi, great water/power hookups."
Tips from RVers
Dump station timing: Plan accordingly for busy weekends. A Point Beach camper advised, "The dump station gets really backed up at the end of the weekend, so heads up."
Site selection for access: Choose sites strategically based on amenities needed. "You get a choice of electric or non electric. We paid $25 for a non-electric site (weekends are higher rate)," shared one RVer at Point Beach State Forest.
Reservation considerations: At equestrian camping areas near Two Rivers like the Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground, reservations are recommended. The campground features "open tent sites and well designed riggings and beyond excellent, well-maintained trails."
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