Big Foot Beach State Park

3.88

121 reviews

Quick Facts

843 ft

Price

$38 - $40.75/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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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

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

Opens Wisconsin DNR site

Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

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February 2026

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

3.88

Mixed Reviews

Based on 121 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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Campground Map

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 steals the show here, when the mature hardwoods explode in amber and crimson—reviewers consistently call out fall as the park's finest hour. Summer brings the crowds, especially on holiday weekends when the campground hums with families, music, and late-night chatter that carries across those closely-spaced sites. As for mosquitoes, they're the usual Wisconsin wildcards: some campers report none, others wage nightly battles depending on which site they've claimed and whether recent rains have left standing water.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

3.0 / 5

Summer offers lake access and swimming but is crowded, especially holiday weekends.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Reviewers consistently call October the park's finest hour for leaf color and scenery.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.0 / 5

Spring offers trails and lake access with fewer crowds than summer (implied by season notes).

Winter(Dec-Feb)

2.0 / 5

No winter specifics provided; likely limited activities and amenities in winter months.

Planning Tips

About Big Foot Beach State Park

Nestled on the south shore of Geneva Lake, Big Foot Beach State Park offers a convenient basecamp just minutes from Lake Geneva's shops and restaurants. Picture shaded, grassy campsites beneath mature trees—most with electric hookups—perfect for families who want easy lake access and nearby trails. Just know that this popularity comes with trade-offs: sites are cozy (translation: close together), and summer weekends buzz with activity.

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 steals the show here, when the mature hardwoods explode in amber and crimson—reviewers consistently call out fall as the park's finest hour. Summer brings the crowds, especially on holiday weekends when the campground hums with families, music, and late-night chatter that carries across those closely-spaced sites. As for mosquitoes, they're the usual Wisconsin wildcards: some campers report none, others wage nightly battles depending on which site they've claimed and whether recent rains have left standing water.

Natural Features and SceneryImagine a classic park setting where towering oaks and maples shade gently rolling lawns—this is southern Wisconsin lake country at its most accessible. The campground feels more like a well-maintained city park than a remote wilderness, with open grassy areas connecting lightly wooded pockets throughout. The beach itself is Geneva Lake's draw, though it's smaller than you might expect and has a mixed personality—part sandy shore, part grassy bank, part rocky waterline. If you're dreaming of a secluded, forest-enclosed campsite, you'll want to adjust those expectations; most sites here embrace the open, social atmosphere of a community gathering space rather than private woodland retreats.

Geological RegionSouthern Wisconsin (Geneva Lake / Lake Geneva area)

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Showers

Potable water

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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).

HikingSeveral short, easy, lightly wooded trails and rolling terrain that start near the campground and day-use areas; popular for casual walks and leaf-peeping in fall.

FishingShoreline/nearby lake fishing opportunities on Geneva Lake and small park ponds/streams noted by visitors.

SwimmingSmall state-park beach on Geneva Lake — described as a thin/rocky strip of sand with limited swimming area; no lifeguard; beach requires crossing 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.

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Reviews

3.9

121 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 121 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 121 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...

Based on 121 reviews

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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