Our favorite place to camp is Franklin Lake, at Nicolet National forest (gorgeous, huge, private sites, many right on the lake), but it's quite rustic (pit toilets, no showers) and a bit isolated. For a recent trip, I decided to take my daughter and her teenage friends to Peninsula State Park (which is also two hours closer to home). We camped at Tennison Bay #221 and had a wonderful time, even though the sites are pretty close together. The nearby bathroom and shower was a real treat, and we didn't mind the constant flow of foot/bike traffic past our site to the facilities (we're friendly). I also liked that Fish Creek (town) was very nearby. The Eagle Trail hike was wonderful; I only wish I had had time to go on more hikes. The kids really had a ball. That said, my daughter want's to go back to Franklin Lake when we go camping in August. I guess there's something to be said for "rustic" after all. :)

im only 13, but i love this place, ive been going here for 6 years, i consider it my second home. I know all the roads and trails and beaches and i can NOT WAIT to go again this summer!!!!

Beautiful this time of year. We stayed in Tennison 317 near the playground. All the sights on that row were very private with lots of trees. A very short walk to a rocky shore for sunsets. Sight has a half grill cover over the fire pit for cooking. We rented bikes right outside the enterance. Four bikes, one with a tag-along were just under $50. It took us around 90 minutes to complete the 10 mile ride. During the bike ride, we noticed that some of the waterfront campsites where right on the bike trail. This may be loud due to bike traffic. I was happy with our interior site.

The park is amazing. The campground was beyond beautiful. The bike trails were magnificent!! I completely recommend camping here if you are in Door County. Only problem were the check in attendants. They were extremely unfriendly and rude!