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North Bay Shore Park

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Fishing, boating, and kayaking along the Bay of Green Bay draw most visitors to North Bay Shore Park, a 35-site county campground on the water's edge near campgrounds around Peshtigo. A separate-fee boat launch gives anglers and paddlers direct water access, and reviewers consistently mention the shoreline fishing as a draw. The waterfront location comes with a caveat: this side of the bay is marshy, so there is no sandy beach, and hiking options in the surrounding area are limited.

Sites are a mix of paved camper pads and grass, with electric and water hookups available on most. All sites are level and generously sized, spaced well apart despite the absence of physical screening between them. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring. Note that many of the mature trees in the center of the loop have been lost to emerald ash borer in recent years, with young replacement plantings that have not yet grown into meaningful shade. The campground loop includes flush restrooms with showers at one end and vault toilets at the other, plus a dump station near the entrance. Showers are coin-operated.

The day-use area includes a fish cleaning station, a playground, and a basketball hoop. Self-serve firewood is available on site. Nightly rates have run as low as $15 on weekdays, making it a reasonable overnight stop. "Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept," notes Elaine W., though she flags that the bathroom runs cold, with hot water available only in the shower house. North Bay Shore works best for RV campers and boaters who want direct water access without the crowds of larger state-run facilities.

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Map & DirectionsNorth Bay Shore Park is located in Wisconsin near Peshtigo

Public Campground

Directions

North Bay Shore Recreation Area is located on the west shore of Green Bay North of Oconto. Take Hwy. 41 North of Oconto or South of Peshtigo. Then follow the signs to the park.

Address

500 Bay Road
Peshtigo, WI 54157

Coordinates

44.96300005 N
87.781 W

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Access

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Drive Time

38 min from Green Bay, WI
58 min from Appleton, WI
1 hr 18 min from Oshkosh, WI
1 hr 28 min from Sheboygan, WI

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Reviews8 Camper Reviews - North Bay Shore Park

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Guests frequently mentioned the spacious, level sites with good hookups and peaceful bay location. Several reviews noted reasonable pricing and family-friendly amenities, though some cited concerns about site privacy and shower fees.

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Christine B.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2025

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.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Lee D.

Legend

Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

Peaceful stay on the bay of Green Bay

General/Site Quality: Small (35-site) campground on the west shore of the Bay of Green Bay; some have water and electricity, and some just have electricity. Sites 14-23 are on grass while the others have paved camper pads. All are level and very generous in size. While they don’t necessarily have a physical separation between them, sites are spaced a good distance apart from each other. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. In the center of the loop, there are some nice mature trees.

Bath/Shower: At one end of the loop, there is a two-stall, one-sink restroom for each gender plus two showers; at the other end of the loop there are two vault toilets. All were clean.

Activities/Amenities: There is quite a bit to do here. Fishing, boating (separate fee for the boat launch), swimming, kayaking (but you need to bring your own – although the literature says there are boat rentals, I did not see this). There is a nice playground and a smaller swing set; both are in different locations behind campsites, making it a bit awkward to access. In the day-use area, there is a fish cleaning station, a basketball hoop, and a somewhat dated playground. There used to be a volleyball area, but the net was no longer there. Self-serve firewood is available. There is a dump station.

The fee of $20 per night was very reasonable and our stay was very quiet and peaceful for a campground that was about 2/3 full on a Monday after Father’s Day.

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Elaine W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2024

secluded

Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept! Bathroom was ice cold and only cold water in bathroom. Very nice hot water in shower house. They made us pay for 2 nights when we only stayed for one on a Monday(not a weekend) but I’d absolutely recommend this campground! Very peaceful!!

Sitecampsite non electric .

Month of VisitOctober

Gerald E.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2022

Stayed for 2 nights.

Campsite is blacktop pad. Electric and water. Monday thru wendsday $15/night

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Month of VisitJuly

Deb M.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

Nice county park

4 stars for big, shaded spacious sites, many with water/electric and paved pads. It’s also a great location right on Green Bay. Minus 1 star for the strange coin operated showers, ($.25 for 4 minutes) and how difficult it is to fill up your water tank if you don’t have a water site. There’s no potable water at the dump station. This served us well as an overnight stop between the UP and Minnesota. After stopping here this year, edit to add that sadly, most of the trees (especially the ones in the middle of the loop) are gone, due to emerald ash borer. There are many small trees that have been planted to replace them, but it will be a few years until they have shade potential.

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Month of VisitJune

David K.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2021

Good for Fishing and Relaxing

Yet another location I recall visiting as a kid. Plenty of fish along the shoreline makes this campground a good place for locals as well as those trying to get away from the routine hustle and bustle. The campground has ample room to roam and for the kids to run around freely. The sites themselves are a bit compact, but you'd be hard pressed to notice with such impressive views of the Bay. The camp is surrounded by woods. The forest roads leading up to the camp lend an air of remoteness in the approach. It's an all-around good place to invite friends and family over to for a fish fry or BBQ.

Month of VisitJuly

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Amanda L.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2021

North Bay Shore Camp

Absolutely amazing and breathtaking. The campground sits right on Lake Michigan. So pristine and peaceful. Only 37 sites so it is quiet and most gorgeous views. Electric and water hookup during week $15🤯.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Jill G.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

would be a 5 with new bathrooms

Right On the bay of Green Bay that you can boat to with really nice large sites and lots of mature trees. Site of the Wisconsin camping Facebook get together.Ideal sites 30, 29 or 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at North Bay Shore Park Campground?

North Bay Shore Park Campground offers a variety of amenities across its 37 sites. Many sites provide water and electric hookups, while others have electricity only. The campground features paved camper pads at most sites (sites 14-23 are on grass), and all sites are notably level and generously sized. Facilities include shower houses with hot water (coin-operated at $0.25 for 4 minutes), bathrooms, and a dump station at the entrance. The campground sits directly on Lake Michigan/Green Bay with fishing access along the shoreline. There are open spaces for recreation, and the setting offers peaceful views and plenty of mature trees for shade.

Can I purchase firewood at North Bay Shore Park Campground?

Information about firewood sales at North Bay Shore Park Campground isn't specifically mentioned. As a precaution against spreading invasive species, it's best to purchase firewood locally near the campground rather than bringing it from home. Contact the park directly before your visit to confirm if they sell firewood on-site or can recommend nearby approved vendors.

Are there photos available of North Bay Shore Park Campground?

While photos of North Bay Shore Park Campground aren't specifically addressed here, the park's picturesque setting deserves documentation. The campground sits directly on the Bay of Green Bay with breathtaking lake views, mature trees providing ample shade, and spacious sites - many with paved pads. The natural beauty includes shoreline fishing spots and open areas for children to play. Consider capturing images of both the waterfront locations and the well-maintained camping areas to showcase this peaceful destination.

Where is North Bay Shore Park Campground located and how can I make reservations?

North Bay Shore Park Campground is located on the west shore of the Bay of Green Bay in Wisconsin, directly on Lake Michigan. This small campground offers 37 sites in a peaceful, pristine setting with gorgeous water views. Reservations appear to be relatively easy to make, though the specific reservation system isn't mentioned. Weekday camping rates (Monday-Wednesday) are more affordable. Contact the campground directly for current reservation procedures and availability, as this is a smaller park with limited sites.

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