Baileys Grove Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you camp in an RV near Bailey’s Harbor, you’ll have easy access to the Peninsula State Park with eight miles of shoreline as well as dramatic dolostone bluffs. The park is also home to the native plant communities of the White Cedar Forest and the Beech Maple Forest. Bird species are plentiful, and mammals including raccoons, porcupines, chipmunks, and deer live here too. The White Cedar Nature Center features historical and vintage photographs, taxidermy including a black bear, and interpretive programs such as crafts, outdoor skill workshops, and nature hikes. The Northern Sky Theater offers musical comedy performances. There is an 18-hole golf course. Lighthouse tours are offered in season. Other outdoor recreational opportunities include biking, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting and trapping, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing.The Mud Lake State Wildlife Area is also worth visiting with your Bailey's Harbor RV rental. This 2,290-acre protected property includes a shallow 155-acre lake, a large shrub and tinder swamp, and sedge meadow. It is an example of unique boreal forest habitat. It is home to the federally endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly as well as many other native animal and plant species. Recreational opportunities here include canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting and trapping, bird watching, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, wild edibles gathering, and nature viewing and photography.You can also experience the great outdoors when you are Bailey’s Grove Campground camping with a visit to the Peshtigo River State Forest. This protected area is comprised of 9,200 acres of forest, 3,200 acres of water, and 25 miles of river. There are 16 boat landings for public use, and the Midwest’s longest continuous whitewater rapids are here. The islands are open for day use. Species such as songbirds, black bears, butterflies, white-tail deer, bald eagles, waterfowl, furbearers, amphibians, and reptiles make their homes here. Water recreational opportunities include swimming beaches, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and paddling. Visitors can also enjoy ATV riding, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and trapping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and nature viewing and photography.

Exploring the Area

Door County has over 300 miles of shoreline and plenty to do and see while you’re RV camping at Bailey’s Grove Campground. It’s a historically significant area and some of the sites to see include the remains of a freighter that ran aground on Cana Island in 1928 and the Door County Maritime Museum. Enjoy trolley tours that hit the highlights or embark on a Segway tour. Some of the special events that take place here every year include the Door County Plein Air Festival with master artists rendering paintings in a park, the Midsummer’s Music Festival, and the Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction. Door County has over 2,000 seasonal and transient RV campsites, and they are filled to capacity every summer. This is a very RV-friendly area, and you’ll appreciate the camaraderie when you are also camping with an RV near here. Make sure to check out the Door County Visitor Bureau and Travel Wisconsin for updated information on area events, attractions, and tourist guides.Fish Creek is one of the local highlights when you rent a camper near the Bailey’s Grove Campground. It’s become known as an arts destination with a wide variety of museums, galleries, and performance venues. You can also support local artisans and crafters, including potters, glass artists, basket weavers, jewelers, and more. Enjoy farm-to-table eateries, wineries, coffee shops, and more while you’re here. Check out the Fish Creek Civic Association and Visitor Information Center to learn more and receive a free activity guide and e-mail newsletter so that you can better plan your trip.When you are camping at Bailey’s Grove Campground, you can enjoy free coffee in the morning and free popcorn in the evening in the campground office. Should you choose to explore the restaurants in the local area, you’ll have your choice of pizza, sandwiches, family-friendly fare, and familiar fast-casual chains. You’ll most likely need to refill your rig as well, and there are numerous service stations, convenience stores, and truck stops with both gasoline and diesel fuel.