Bagley Rapids Campground
50 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River.
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33campgrounds and camping areas
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April–Octoberbest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
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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.
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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Bagley Rapids Campground
If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River.
- Berry Picking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
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
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
Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)
If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake.
- Camping
Richardson Lake Campground
Richardson Lake Campground sits on its namesake lake in beautiful Forest County Wisconsin. This campground's 26 sites are located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, well known to anglers for its bass, northern pike, and pan fish.
- Camping
75 miles and farther (27)
Lake Michigan At Manistee
Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Laura Lake Campground
With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.
- Camping
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
Wisconsin River islands in Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin, famed for its 84,000 miles of rivers that meander through varying terrain and its 15,000 lakes, is full of places to paddle, float, and fish.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Nature education
- Photography
- Snorkeling
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
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
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
White Pine Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
- Backpacking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Star Gazing
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 Group Campground
D.H. Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile (1.6 km) north of the Dune Climb, where visitors can walk over miles of sand dunes.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
South Manitou Group Campground
South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan.
- Camping
- Hiking
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
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
Seaton Creek Campground
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic.
- Camping
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
Bowman Bridge
Bowman Bridge Campground is perfect for true nature immersion. Campers come here for easy access to the Pere Marquette National Scenic River and for the delightful views of the great outdoors.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Water Activities
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
Peterson Bridge
Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes it ideal for canoeists and those looking to experience the adventure of this swift moving river.
- Accessible Swimming
- Camping
- River Trips
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 camping near Green Bay?
Bagley Rapids Campground (USDA Forest Service), about 50 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies. Next are Boulder Lake (53 mi) and Boot Lake Campground (61 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Green Bay?
Based on Green Bay’s average highs, April–October. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Green Bay?
28 of the 33 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.