Point Beach Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you rent an RV near Point Beach Campground, you can explore some of the parks and natural areas along the shores of Lake Michigan. Just outside your campsite at Point Beach Campground, you can check out Point Beach State Forest. Established in 1938, this enchanting forest has tranquil tree groves, hiking paths, dreamy beaches, space to fish or swim, and the amazing Point Beach Ridges, a National Natural Landmark that overlooks the lake. These lofty, rolling hills and bluffs provide campers with a magical place to watch the sunrise every morning.Kohler-Andrae State Park is very similar to Point Beach State Forest, with even more facilities and features to keep you engaged. The park is found outside of Sheboygan, with some pretty special beaches and swimming areas of its own. You can hike, ride bicycles, or ride horses along the trails at the park, or snowshoe and cross-country ski in the winter. Fishing for trout and salmon is an absolute delight while visiting the park, and there is also a campground on-site so that you can extend your stay.If you head inland towards Oshkosh, you can find High Cliff State Park on the shores of Lake Winnebago. This 1,000-acre park is named for its incredible cliffs that tower over the lake, giving hikers a fabulous look at the water. Depending on the time of year, you can hike, bike, or snowmobile on its trails and visit the effigy mound historic landmarks left behind by native tribes throughout the ages.Potawatomi State Park is located to the north on a peninsula separating Green Bay with the rest of Lake Michigan. Canoeing and kayaking on the edges of this coastal park are excellent activities to enjoy, along with swimming or fishing in the bay. The park is the northern terminus for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a fantastic long-distance trail which meanders 1,200 miles through the state.

City Attractions

When you book an RV in Manitowoc County, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to sightseeing. Keep it simple and head down to Manitowoc, the seat of Manitowoc County. This small city by the lake has breweries, theaters, shopping plazas, restaurants, bars, and historical sites that you can visit to get a feel for the vibrant area. Pinecrest Historical Village is an old part of the city that has existed for well over a century. Antiquated blacksmith shops, chapels, railroad depots, and saloons dot the streets of this little village. You can even catch a few Civil War reenactments and demonstrations when you rent a motorhome near Point Beach Campground and head into town.The Lincoln Park Zoo is a lovely place to visit, especially if you have small children to keep entertained during your camping trip. This small, intimate zoo allows guests to get up close and personal with the exotic animals on-site, including grey wolves, red-tailed hawks, geese, and snow leopards.The Rahr-West Mansion & Museum and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum are a couple of informative institutions to check out while in town. The Victorian mansion has lots of artifacts pertaining to the area’s history, and some stellar art decorating its walls. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is one of the largest maritime museums of its kind, where visitors can learn about the fascinating history of the Great Lakes and the countless ships that have wrecked or disappeared over the years.