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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Wildlife viewing and birding near Green Bay
Refuges, lakes and wild areas near Green Bay for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
22places to see wildlife
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Good to know: Early mornings and evenings are best for wildlife; bring binoculars and keep a respectful distance.
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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.
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.
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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
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
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
At more than 33,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks and Canada geese.
- Archery
- Biking
- Birding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Nature education
75 miles and farther (18)
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
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
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 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
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
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 wildlife & birding near Green Bay?
Bagley Rapids Campground (USDA Forest Service), about 50 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies. Next are Boot Lake Campground (61 mi) and Ada Lake Campground (69 mi).
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.