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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Lakes, rivers and beaches near Green Bay where swimming is allowed on public land.
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Ada Lake Campground
69 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
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.
Lake Michigan At Manistee
83 mi east · USDA Forest Service
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.
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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
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 (15)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 swimming near Green Bay?
Boulder Lake (USDA Forest Service), about 53 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies. Next are Ada Lake Campground (69 mi) and Lake Michigan At Manistee (83 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Green Bay?
Based on Green Bay’s average highs, June–August. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
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.