Water access defines the experience at South Nicolet Bay Campground, where sites along the shore of Green Bay give campers direct sightlines across the water and a shorter walk to Nicolet Bay beach than most campgrounds in Peninsula State Park can offer. The campground sits within Peninsula State Park near Fish Creek, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin DNR, with nightly rates running $28 to $53 depending on site type and season.
Sites vary considerably depending on where you land. Waterfront sites tend to feel more exposed and, notably, do not include water or electric hookups. Sites set further back in the trees provide more shade and screening, with shrubs and forest growth creating reasonable separation between neighbors. Campers who book late have still found workable spots, though the layout does put some sites in close proximity to one another. Raccoons are active at night. Keep food and garbage secured, since bold wildlife has approached campers directly at the fire ring.
The park itself gives campers a lot to work with. Kayak and bike rentals are available on-site, and several hiking trails run through the park, including Eagle Trail, which Devon F. notes is difficult but has views of the lake and bluffs. Fishing and paddling along the bay are also common activities. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, electric hookups on select sites, a dump station, fire rings, and picnic tables. Rental availability drops off after mid-September.
Crowds are a real consideration here. July and August weekends fill up fast, and reservations should be made months in advance for summer stays. Visiting in late May, early June, or fall cuts down on congestion considerably. "Restrooms are decent, some showers have warm water," notes Meg S., which tracks with other reviews describing facilities as functional but not always pristine. Pets are welcome throughout the campground, though dogs are not permitted on the beach.
Campers wanting a different configuration within the same park can look at Tennison Bay Campground to the southwest, or North Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park just up the road for a comparable waterside setup.
Description
Spectacular bluffs, 8 miles of cobblestone shoreline, an 1868 lighthouse, scenic 18-hole golf course, outdoor summer theater, swimming beach, year-round naturalist programs, and diverse hiking and biking trails all make this park one of Wisconsin's mot popular camping destinations. Five family campgrounds (Nicolet Bay North and South, Tennison Bay, Welcker's and Weborg) and an outdoor group camp offer over 460 campsites. A centrally-located woodyard is available for campers to purchase firewood. All sites are within a 5-minute walk to the shoreline and only a short drive into the Door County communities of Fish Creek and Ephraim.
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Beginning spring 2026, Peninsula State Park will begin a major renovation of the five flush restroom buildings in Tennison Campground. This work will take place from spring 2026 through spring 2027.To minimize impacts and keep as many facilities open as possible, construction will be completed in phases continuing spring 2027.**2026: April -November** Three bathroom buildings nearest campsites 226E, 312E and 425E will be closed for renovation.** **Campsites 222, 226, 333, 360, 425, 426, 427 and 477 will be closed and used as staging areas for these renovations.**2027: Remaining facility renovations (two buildings nearest campsites 322E and 476) are open for 2026 and estimated to be renovated in spring 2027.**
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Map & DirectionsSouth Nicolet Bay Campground is located in Wisconsin near Ephraim
Directions
https://maps.google.com?daddr=45.128045,-87.236531
Address
9462 Shore Rd
Fish Creek, WI 54212
Coordinates
45.16397523 N
87.22305582 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Green Bay, WI
- 1 hr 40 min from Appleton, WI
- 2 hrs 1 min from Sheboygan, WI
- 6 hrs 3 min from Traverse City, MI











































