A roughly one-mile flat walk through a neighborhood park leads to Lake Michigan's shoreline, making Cliffside Park Campground a workable base for campers who want lake access without paying lakefront rates. The county-managed campground sits about eight miles from I-41/94 near Caledonia, far enough from the interstate to keep road noise out of the picture. Sites are gravel and level, each with 50/30/20 amp electric, a water hookup, picnic table, and fire pit. No sewer connections are available, though there is a dump station on site. One reviewer noted the wait to use it stretched over an hour on a busy weekend, so planning around that or identifying a pay-per-use station along your route is worth considering.
The campground layout gives most sites reasonable separation from neighbors, though a few reviewers describe certain areas as closer together than expected. Outer sites tend to back up to woods, while center sections carry more open sun. Trees provide some shade, but many spots are largely exposed. Two bathhouses serve the grounds, and cleanliness comes up repeatedly across reviews. "Bathrooms were super clean and showers are free," noted Jessie H. The showers run hot, though they operate on a push-button timer rather than a continuous flow.
Sites 1 through 41 are available as walk-ups if not previously reserved. Reservations require a processing fee on top of the nightly rate, which currently runs $32 to $35. The campground books up most weekends through summer, but midweek stays in shoulder season typically leave plenty of open spots. Mosquitoes can be heavy depending on conditions, and the trail to the lake can be wet enough to soak shoes without waterproof footwear. Dogs are permitted within the campground but are restricted from other areas of the park. The camp host is on site and the grounds are consistently well-maintained, as Nancy W. observed: "the park was really well-maintained with a camp host on site."
Racine is a short drive away for resupply, and the campground sells firewood on site. RVs up to 60 feet can be accommodated, though some reviewers with larger rigs found the internal roads narrow and requiring careful navigation. The season runs April 15 through October 15. Campers looking for a different setup nearby can check out Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Caledonia, which offers a more resort-style experience a few miles to the southwest.
Description
Cliffside Campground is a family-friendly, 92-site campground located in Racine County, Wisconsin.
The campground is conveniently located between Milwaukee and Chicago. Access to Lake Michigan is less than 20 minutes away. (North Beach)
Tent campers and RVs are welcome on all sites. All sites are back-in only and accommodate up to a 45' RV with slide-outs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCliffside Park Campground is located in Wisconsin near Caledonia
Directions
From I-94 (Exit 326) & 7 Mile Rd: Go 6-1/2 mi E on 7 Mile Rd, then 1/2 mi S on Michna Rd.
Coordinates
42.83298677 N
87.82252055 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 8 min from Racine, WI
- 23 min from Kenosha, WI
- 23 min from Milwaukee, WI
- 1 hr 16 min from Janesville, WI

















