Kewaunee RV and Campground

The Great Outdoors

Just a short drive away from the RV campground is Bay Shore Park in New Franken. On the shores of Green Bay, this county park offers stunning views of the water and lots of opportunities to enjoy it. The landscape is spread out over the Niagara Escarpment, a 400-million-year-old formation created by an ancient sea. Today, you can explore the short and easy hiking trails that wind through the park to catch some beautiful glimpses of Green Bay. However, the most popular pastime here is fishing in the bay. If you’re traveling with children, you can let them run around the nautical-themed playground.Naturalists can head to Red Banks Alvar State Natural Area near Green Bay, Wisconsin. Just north of the bustling city of Green Bay, this expansive landscape is comprised of very shallow soil over bedrock, and hearty boreal and southern prairie species thrive here. Due to the fierce protection of this landscape, many of the trees are believed to be over 100 years old; however, due to the shallow soil conditions, they do not grow to be very large. You can explore this bizarre landscape as you hike between the short trees and explore the more luscious understory of thriving sprawling shrubs.Way up north on the Door Peninsula is Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. Also along the shores of Green Bay, this state park showcases the true beauty of one of Wisconsin’s best natural features. You can head to Nicolet Beach and rent a canoe or kayak to explore the shallows of the bay. If you would rather stay on dry land, you can rent a bicycle and explore the biking trails that wind throughout the park. Spend some time at the White Cedar Nature Center and learn more about the beautiful world around you through exhibits, ranger talks, arts and crafts, and outdoor skills workshops.

Explore the Area

Lovers of all things nautical will enjoy a visit to the Tug Ludington and the Kewaunee Lighthouse. In the middle of town, on the shores of Lake Michigan, these two historic landmarks help define Kewaunee. Tug Ludington is a sea-faring tugboat that was built during World War II. It now resides in Kewaunee Marina and is open for tours. The Kewaunee Lighthouse sits at the end of the pier near the marina. It once functioned to direct ships as they moved around Lake Michigan. It is no longer in service but still stands as a testament to the nautical history of the region. You can walk down to the end of the pier and walk around the grounds for a closer view.History buffs will enjoy an afternoon spent at the Kewaunee County Jail Museum. Designed around the architecture of this historic jail, the museum features artifacts of local importance. You can see an old Fresnel lens from the Kewaunee Lighthouse, see period furniture from the earlier days of the town, and learn more about the operations of the jail itself. The museum is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, so you are sure to hear some interesting local stories.Just a short drive away from the shores of Lake Michigan is Bruemmer Park Zoo. This modest zoo is a great place to get up close to some indigenous (and some exotic) wildlife. You will see bobcats, pheasants, arctic foxes, and more.While RV camping at Kewaunee RV and Campground, you may need to restock and refuel your camper rental. There are several options for grocery stores in Kewaunee, just south of the RV campground. There are also several gas stations in the area.The Door Peninsula has one of the highest concentrations of Belgian-American populations in the entire country. When visiting Door County, treat yourself to a local sweet treat: Belgian Pie. Sweet dough is filled with prunes or rice pudding and then topped with cream.