Calumet County Park Campground

Thanks to its high number of lakes and parks, Wisconsin is a spectacular place to go camping any time of the year. Calumet County Park is not the largest park, but it has some pretty stellar scenery along Lake Winnebago where guests can go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or fishing for dinner. Downhill skiing is a possibility in the wintertime. If you love learning about history, you can see Civil War ruins and ancient effigy mounds built by Native Americans in this small but amazing space. High Cliff State Park is just up the road from Calumet County Park Campground. It's a larger, state-maintained version of the county park. It takes its name from the high cliffs that overlook Lake Winnebago, offering epic views once you hike to the top. Hiking and biking are excellent ways to make your way through the woods, while fishing, boating, and swimming in the lake will take up most of your time. This phenomenal recreation area has a campground and a series of effigy mounds and archeological dig sites, much like what can be seen at Calumet County Park. If you head northeast towards the Door Peninsula, there are several other parks to check out. Potawatomi State Park is near Sturgeon Bay. It is among the best parks in the state, with peaceful campsites, elegant views of Green Bay, and a short drive from town. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, and sailing in Sturgeon Bay are a few of the ways to appreciate the beauty of the coast, and the campground is just a short hike from the water’s edge. The 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail weaves through the state, reaching its terminus at the state park, so long-distance thru-hikers can appreciate this fantastic recreation area too. Whitefish Dunes State Park is on the other side of the peninsula adjacent to Lake Michigan, one of the largest lakes in the world. The park is famous for its well-preserved sand dunes that are some of the largest on the western shores of Lake Michigan.