Tent Campgrounds in Wisconsin

Discover the best tent campgrounds across Wisconsin. Get back to basics with traditional tent camping. From established sites with amenities to secluded wilderness spots.

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Picnic Point (Wi)

Medford
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Towering pines shelter waterfront campsites where tent campers wake to sunrise reflections on Mondeaux Flowage and fall asleep to lapping waves. The spacious group site accommodates 35 campers, letting extended families and friends gather for fishing, paddling, and starlit evenings around...

Drummond
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Spacious sites nestle beneath towering pines between two pristine lakes, offering filtered water views and natural separation from neighboring campers. The rustic, hookup-free setting delivers an authentic Northwoods experience with level ground and easy access to morning paddles across...

Fish Creek
Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Towering pines and hardwood forests shelter 460+ campsites along dramatic limestone bluffs overlooking Green Bay, offering tent campers both secluded wooded spots and breezy shoreline sites.

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About Tent Campgrounds in Wisconsin

Tent camping in Wisconsin offers an extraordinary diversity of experiences, from the pristine waterfront sites along Mondeaux Flowage at Picnic Point to the dramatic limestone bluffs of Peninsula State Park overlooking Green Bay. The state's 15 million acres of public land create a tent camper's paradise, where ancient northwoods forests meet glacial lakes, and the Chippewa River wraps around island campsites at Brunet Island State Park.

Best Time

Late May through early October provides the prime tent camping window in Wisconsin, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day when all facilities operate and water temperatures reach comfortable levels for swimming. June offers the sweet spot of warm days, fewer crowds than July and August, and wildflowers blooming across northern forests and prairie openings.

What Makes It Great

Designated tent pads and flat ground
Fire rings and picnic tables
Varying levels of amenities
Scenic natural settings

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Brunet Island State Park

Cornell
Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Tent campers claim spacious, level sites tucked beneath mature hardwoods on this river-wrapped island, where thick forest buffers create genuine seclusion between neighbors.

Luna White Deer Campground

Eagle River
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Spacious tent sites nestle among towering mixed forests between two motor-free lakes, where thick vegetation screens each campsite from neighbors. Morning paddlers glide across mirror-still waters while tent campers wake to eagles circling overhead and wildlife wandering through...

Blue Mound State Park

Mount Horeb
Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Wooded tent sites nestle along Wisconsin's highest ridge, where walk-in spots offer genuine seclusion beneath forest canopy and modern shower buildings keep campers refreshed after tower climbs.

High Cliff State Park

Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Tent campers pitch alongside limestone cliffs on the ancient Niagara Escarpment, where Lake Winnebago stretches endlessly below through forest gaps. Sites nestle among hardwoods on rocky terrain that rewards adventurous campers with access to cliff-edge trails and a swimming beach far below.

Eagle River
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Spacious tent sites nestle among towering pines and historic 1930s CCC stone structures, offering genuine North Woods seclusion. Pitch your tent steps from an 892-acre pristine lake where crystal-clear water and sandy beaches await morning swims.

Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Tent campers score spacious, well-separated sites tucked into mixed forest, with premium walk-in spots offering sandy ground just steps from the lakeshore.

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Laura Lake Campground

Laona
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Spacious tent sites nestle between two wilderness lakes where loons call across undeveloped shorelines and towering trees create natural buffers between campers.

Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Pitch your tent along Wisconsin Ridge's dramatic bluff edge for sunrise views over the Mississippi-Wisconsin confluence, or tuck into the tree-canopied Homestead loop where shade and seclusion reign.

Point Beach State Forest

Two Rivers
Wisconsin State Parks, Wisconsin

Wooded campsites nestle among towering pines just steps from Lake Michigan's expansive sandy beaches, offering tent campers level, well-maintained ground pads with natural shade and seclusion.

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Picnic Point (Wi)

Two Lakes

Peninsula State Park

Brunet Island State Park

Luna White Deer Campground

Blue Mound State Park

High Cliff State Park

Franklin Lake

Buckhorn State Park

Laura Lake Campground

Wyalusing State Park

Point Beach State Forest

Lost Lake Campground (Wi)

Ada Lake Recreation Area

Devil's Lake State Park

Richardson Lake Campground

Spearhead Point

Namekagon

Day Lake

Kentuck Lake Campground

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Plan Your Trips

Popular Activities

Tent camping under towering pines and hardwoodsKayaking and canoeing on pristine northwoods lakesFishing for walleye, bass, and panfishHiking through state park trail networksSwimming at sandy beaches and clear-water lakesWildlife viewing including deer, eagles, and loons

Tips & Recommendations

1Reserve popular state park sites like Peninsula State Park and Blue Mound six months in advance for summer weekends, but check for cancellations 48 hours before arrival when the system releases sites back to availability.
2Bring quality rain gear and tarps—Wisconsin weather can shift rapidly, especially in northern regions where afternoon thunderstorms are common during summer months.
3For primitive sites without showers, pack biodegradable soap and follow Leave No Trace principles when washing at least 200 feet from water sources.
4Invest in a good ground pad or air mattress, as many Wisconsin tent sites feature sandy or rocky soil that can feel unforgiving after a few nights.

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Tent Campgrounds in Wisconsin FAQ

Wisconsin offers 20+ tent-friendly campgrounds. We've ranked them based on site quality, natural setting, amenities, and user reviews.

Tent camping in Wisconsin typically costs $15-35 per night at developed campgrounds. Some national forest and primitive sites may be free or under $10 per night.

Essential gear includes a quality tent, sleeping bag rated for Wisconsin conditions, sleeping pad, camp stove, and appropriate clothing. Check weather forecasts and pack layers.