Boulder Lake
53 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast.
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Boating and kayaking near Green Bay
Lakes, reservoirs and rivers near Green Bay for boating, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.
24places to boat and paddle
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May–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Life jackets are required for children on most waters, and many lakes require an invasive-species inspection or a launch fee.
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Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
55 mi south · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary provides protection to the maritime heritage that lies below the water surface.
Boot Lake Campground
61 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish.
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Boulder Lake
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Water sports
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary provides protection to the maritime heritage that lies below the water surface.
- Boating
- History
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving
Boot Lake Campground
Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Ada Lake Campground
Ada Lake Recreation Area is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more popular recreation sites on the Lakewood-Laona District. It has many amenities of the other recreation areas, just not all the crowds.
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
75 miles and farther (20)
Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge
On February 21, 1912, President William Howard Taft established Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, our nation’s 28th refuge and only the second refuge in the Great Lakes region.
- Archery
- Birding
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site
The Morgan Lake Campground and Group Site is a great place for families or a large gathering of people to camp in northern Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, WI)
Pine Lake Campground sits on the western shore of Pine Lake, between the towns of Crandon and Three Lakes. With fewer sites comes less people, but all the same amenities as other National Forest Campgrounds.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
Platte River Campground
Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park.
- Amphitheater
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
Lost Lake Cabins
Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake.
- Accessible Swimming
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Lost Lake Campground (WI)
Please note, this is Lost Lake Campground located in northern Wisconsin on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Wildlife viewing
Wisconsin River Islands
to your public lands! Wisconsin is home to over 15,000 lakes, 84,000 river miles, and countless islands.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Photography
D.H. Day Campground
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
- Beach
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
Leopold Wetland Management District
Leopold Wetland Management District is named after Aldo Leopold, who is widely acknowledged as the father of wildlife conservation in America.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Nature education
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Swimming
Laurel Lake Campground
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Water sports
Little Bay de Noc
Little Bay Campground provides a quiet respite from more developed campgrounds in the area. It has long been a favorite for visitors seeking solitude.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Luna White Deer Campground
Nestled between two deep clear lakes, Luna-White Deer Campground provides a north woods experience where you can hear the call of the loons at night and see lots of wildlife by day.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Sand Lake Campground
Sand Lake Campground is situated on the scenic shores of Sand Lake and provides a selection of sites shaded by a mixed hardwood forest. Just beyond the trees is a well-loved, sandy swimming beach.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Swimming
Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites
The Upper Manistee dispersed campsites are primitive campsites on the Manistee River Backwaters of Tippy Dam Pond, located along the banks of the Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Motor Boat
Franklin Lake
Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Kayaking
- Ranger programs
Anvil Lake Campground
If you are looking for a campground with a family atmosphere or a base camp to explore area trails, try Anvil Lake Campground off State Highway 70, just minutes east of Eagle River, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
The prehistoric lands that make up Necedah National Wildlife Refuge sat at the bottom of Glacial Lake Wisconsin more than 18,000 years ago.
- Archery
- Birding
- Boating
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
Kentuck Lake Campground
Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Wildlife viewing
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Green Bay. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for boating & paddling near Green Bay?
Boulder Lake (USDA Forest Service), about 53 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies. Next are Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary (55 mi) and Boot Lake Campground (61 mi).
When is the best time for boating & paddling near Green Bay?
Based on Green Bay’s average highs, May–September. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.