Holtwood Campground

Copper Culture State Park is just across the road from Holtwood Campground. This museum complex features a farmhouse illustrating the story of what life was like for early settlers in the area. Within the park, you can also check out a Native American museum, archaeological sites, and more. The museum is located in a beautiful park setting by the river where you can also spend some time fishing, hiking and picnicking. The Beyer Home and Carriage Museum is another beautiful historical site to explore in Oconto, located north of downtown. The home was built in 1868 and has been completely restored to its previous glory. See permanent exhibits in the house, featuring photographs and furniture that belonged to the Beyer family. In the Carriage Museum, you can see many old cars and carriages on display, including a 1911 Waverley electric car, a 1931 Detroit Electric car, and a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500. The Gillett Area Historical Museum is located in Gillett, only about half an hour's drive west of Holtwood Campground. The beautiful historic home in which the museum is located previously belonged to the Walter W. Smith family. Nowadays, you can see historic artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia on display that was donated by local families. The museum features historical archives, too, where records of citizens are stored. As part of the museum, you can also visit the Carriage House, which is located in the back of the museum in a part of the structure built especially for old cars and carriages, which were also donated to the museum.