How much does camping cost at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Camping fees at Big Foot Beach State Park range from $38-$40.75/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Big Foot Beach State Park first-come first-served or reservation?

Big Foot Beach State Park accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Big Foot Beach State Park before I book?

Yes! Big Foot Beach State Park has 17 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Yes, Big Foot Beach State Park has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Can I have a campfire at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Fire policies at Big Foot Beach State Park: Reviewers note fire pits at sites and that firewood sales are inconsistent; some campers report using downed branches per park rules. No official fire policy text was provided in the source material.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

How many campsites does Big Foot Beach State Park have?

Big Foot Beach State Park has 4 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Pets are not allowed at Big Foot Beach State Park. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Big Foot Beach State Park offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Dump Station, Electrical Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Big Foot Beach State Park?

Popular activities at Big Foot Beach State Park include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Boating. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Big Foot Beach State Park

3.94

168 reviews

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Quick Facts

843 ft

Price

$38 - $40.75/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

843 ft

Price

$38 - $40.75/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

ElectricShowers

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Big Foot Beach State Park

$38.00 - $40.75 / night

Campsite Fees

Reviewer-reported nightly fees commonly cited around $38–$40.75; reviewers also report an additional vehicle/parking/day charge of roughly $11–$12....

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

3.94

Mixed Reviews

Based on 168 reviews

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"Reviews are mixed: visitors praise the park's clean restrooms, convenient location next to Lake Geneva, shade and easy trails, and availability of electric hookups; common complaints include small/closely spaced sites, noise and crowding on summer weekends, an unimpressive/small beach across a busy road, and variable enforcement by park staff."

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Big Foot Beach State Park

42.5663, -88.4368

Nearby places

Downtown Lake Geneva (adjacent/within the Lake Geneva area)

Nearby supplies

Downtown Lake Geneva (shops, restaurants) nearby

Best Time to Camp at Big Foot Beach State Park

October delivers the best conditions. Hardwoods turn amber and crimson, daytime temps hover in the mid-40s to mid-60s°F, and crowds thin out after the summer rush. Shoreline hikes and fishing calm down; campsites become easier to book. Summer is busy and hot. Holiday weekends bring music, late-night parties, and voices that carry across the close-set sites. Mosquitoes are hit-or-miss, worse after rain and in low-lying spots.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

October highlighted as best: calmer, fall colors, pleasant temps and less crowding.

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About Big Foot Beach State Park

Big Foot Beach State Park sits on Geneva Lake's south shore, a quick drive from downtown Lake Geneva. The campground has only 4 sites total, most with electric hookups, flush toilets, and hot showers. Fees run $38–$40.75 per night. Summer weekends bring noise and crowds; fall is calmer and prettier.

Mixed tent and RV campground in a developed state-park setting near Lake Geneva; sites are mostly drive-up with electric available at many sites.

Weather and SeasonsOctober delivers the best conditions. Hardwoods turn amber and crimson, daytime temps hover in the mid-40s to mid-60s°F, and crowds thin out after the summer rush. Shoreline hikes and fishing calm down; campsites become easier to book. Summer is busy and hot. Holiday weekends bring music, late-night parties, and voices that carry across the close-set sites. Mosquitoes are hit-or-miss, worse after rain and in low-lying spots.

Natural Features and SceneryMature oaks and maples shade the campground at 843 feet elevation, canopying open grassy areas that feel more like a landscaped park than backcountry. The sites sit on gently rolling lawns with pockets of light woods. The beach is mixed: sandy in spots, grassy in others, rocky along the waterline. It's smaller than many expect and lies across a busy road from the campground. This is southern Wisconsin lake country, accessible and tidy, not remote or wild.

Geological RegionSouthern Wisconsin (Geneva Lake / Lake Geneva area)

Scenic ViewsLake Geneva views are available from the day-use/beach area (sunsets noted as a highlight), but the campground itself is mostly wooded/park lawn and separated from the beach by a road.

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Total Campsites4 campsites

Best CampsitesSite 53 gets frequent praise for size, level ground, shade, and 50-amp electric. RVers recommend upper-loop gravel-pad sites with hookups. Tenters prefer edge or more wooded spots for a bit of buffer from neighbors, though no one lists specific site numbers.

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Amenities available

State-park campground with basic campground services: bathhouse(s) with flush toilets and private shower stalls, potable water spigots and a dump station in the park, site fire pits and picnic tables, and electrical hookups at many sites. No water or sewer hookups at individual sites.

Showers

Potable water

Electricity hookups

Flush toilets

Dump station

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Activities you can enjoy

Day-use lake access, short easy hiking trails, basic shore fishing and boating access on Geneva Lake; swimming is available at a small state-park beach (across a busy road from the campground).

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsTo reach the beach campers must cross a busy road. Beach shoreline is rocky in places and reviewers report occasional dead fish/garbage. Event weekends can bring very loud noise and bright lights from a nearby race track; noisy campers are also a recurring issue. Mosquitoes/wasps/ticks are occasional nuisance hazards. No lifeguard at the beach was noted in reviews.

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

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3.9

168 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Big Foot Beach State Park has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are mixed: visitors praise the park's clean restrooms, convenient location next to Lake Geneva, shade and easy trails, and availability of electric hookups; common complaints include small/closely spaced sites, noise and crowding on summer weekends, an unimpressive/small beach across a busy road, and variable enforcement by park staff.

Review Summaries

Based on 168 reviews

What Campers Love

Excellent location for access to Lake Geneva and downtown amenities; generally clean bathrooms and private shower stalls; many shaded sites and easy hiking trails; electrical hookups available at...

Based on 168 reviews

Common Concerns

• **Sites small, open, and close together**, offering little privacy; several reviews liken it to camping on a lawn or in a city park.[2][3][5] • **Noise issues** from other campers (late‑night...

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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve early via Wisconsin's GoingToCamp system for a better site; request edge/upper-loop gravel sites for RVs if possible; bring water containers because most sites lack water hookups; expect...

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Camper Quotes

"Feels like camping on a lawn rather than secluded woods"; "Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a campground"; "This is not a beach... 5 feet of sand littered with garbage".

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