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    5.0 (5 reviews)

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    3 years ago

    Nice place to walk around and very pretty. Love that they have bathroom in the park and water fountains.

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    7 years ago

    Very kid friendly. Nice spacious sites. Close to town and still quite. Walking trails fishing. Nice.

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    J W Wells State Park - Great little play place for kids, also with a view of the lake

    J W Wells State Park

    4.4(13 reviews)
    29.8 mi

    camped here in mid june for 3 nights…read more first off location - right off lake michigan, maybe 50 feet. its so calming to here the light waves hit the shore at nighttime. for the most part there is tree line between the sites and the lake but there are benches throughout the site where you can view the lake - really nice for the sunrise and sunsets. the sites them self were quite large compared to the sites ive been to through the years. we were able to easily park a SUV, set up our tent, have a picnic bench, and a fire pit with no problem. another large vehicle and tent would have fit the site. a majority of the sites had campers parked at them. a majority of the sites contained electrical outlets - 20 and 30 amp receptacles the amenities were outstanding. the bathroom/shower area in the middle of the site appeared to be brand new or very recently renovated. the bathrooms were cleaned daily and the showers actually had hot water and private stalls with lockable doors. the site also had a volleyball beach court, teatherball, and basketball hoop near the beach. the rangers sold wood and ice and also had gear for the sporting events that could be used. i did not see a downside to this site. the nearest town was at least a 20-30 minute drive so we felt like we were away from life aside from the occassional semi truck that would speed down the nearest county road.

    Lake Michigan is beautiful! The parks is well kept up!…read more As far as the campground, itself... Most sites are just grass, and many are not even close to being level. For some reason, they let tall weeds grow 5-6 feet at the lakefront.... Sitting down, you can hear the lake, but not see it very well. Not sure why....? Bring an extra extension electrical cord. Remember, no water hookups, so fill up on your way in. Site 33, does NOT have unobstructed view of the lake, as tenters set up directly between the lake and site 33. "Great" playground for the kids.... But the screaming gets old quickly! And take extra caution, because kids were "racing" alongside our vehicle on their bikes! And so, if you are coming for some quiet time.....don't. And, they installed some "bell/chime" for the kids.... Super annoying! The swimming beach is rocky by the shore. May want some water socks. Shower and toilet facilities are nice! Summary: Beautiful, well maintained park, but if you want a quiet retreat, go elsewhere.

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    J W Wells State Park - Lake Michigan sunrise.

    Lake Michigan sunrise.

    J W Wells State Park - Lake view

    Lake view

    J W Wells State Park - View from camper

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    View from camper

    Potawatomi State Park - It's as cool to climb as it looks

    Potawatomi State Park

    4.3(29 reviews)
    21.6 mi

    Five stars, and this is based on a one day visit, of approximately 3 hours!…read more We were heading home from our stay at Peninsula State Park, and stopped in to check it out, since I had never been here before. What a lovely park! We picnicked down by the boat launch, which looks out over Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer Harbor. Our view actually consisted of two islands and the homes thereon. There is a shelter, of sorts, very near the boat ramp, and we learned that it is actually a place to process your catch....there are metal tables there to do what you need to do. After eating, we drove through the park to take in the sights and get a feel for it. We headed up to the tower, and as of our visit, it is still closed. We continued to the Old Ski Hill Overlook and got out to take some photos. We drove through more forest and ended up at the Nature Center and Park Store. Here you can rent bikes, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. You can also pick up a souvenir or two, or some snacks. We made a pit stop at the toilets (flushable and with nice showers) before heading out and on our way home. This park is located within a decent distance of Sturgeon Bay, but is also remote enough that you won't get the sounds of the city disturbing you at night. It is an easy drive up the peninsula from this location, and day trips are definitely doable. The only downside, as others have mentioned, is that there is no beach at this park. If that is a deal breaker, there are 4 more state parks in Door County to choose from. I don't know if we will ever camp here, but I can definitely say that I am not opposed to another visit! 49/2022

    Lovely camping spot in Sturgeon Bay! My family and I stayed over the 4th of July holiday weekend,…read moreand really enjoyed our stay. We had an RV and a tent, so we chose an electric camp-site. However there are plenty of options without electric dedicated to just tents, too! The grounds were very well-kept, including the pathways that are paved around the grounds and the trails, which are easily accessible. Plus, the main check-in cabin at the entrance seemed brand new! Would say that the bathrooms/showhouses could use an updated, but they were still indeed cleaned daily. Also worth noting that the 'beach' on-site is all rocks, so it's not the sandy kind where you can park your stuff on for the day. Instead, we made our way into town to access the beaches there. Overall great location and nice park we would return to!

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    Potawatomi State Park
    Potawatomi State Park
    Potawatomi State Park - Now for the trek downward

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    Now for the trek downward

    Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort

    Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort

    3.8(13 reviews)
    22.5 mi

    Stayed here for four nights and one of the Yurts, which was surprisingly comfortable. I wanted to…read morestay in one of the cottages or cabins, but they were all taken. Cons: It said bathrooms were close to the Yurts-they were not:only a port-o-potty which is not the same so very misleading. The campground itself could use some updates and TLC. (especially in the bath houses) The store was closed during times it said it would be open. There was no wifi available so phone use is limited. My smoke detector was going off early on the morning for no apparent reason. Someone did come and fix it. This is busy season yet their were no activities or gatherings of any kind or an event calendar like most of their other locations provide. Pro's Staff was friendly and checking in and out was easy. Close to downtown Sturgeon Bay and down the street from a popular state park. Bathrooms were clean. Pool was open daily.

    This place is wonderful! We got in last night and arrived…read moreto our site (TL21). The first thing I noticed was the how big the sites are. You definitely have enough space between you and your next door neighbor for a little privacy. Dogs are welcomed! Apparently they are NOT welcome if you rent one of their cabins out. But if you can an RV- you're good to bring the fur babes! (There are also dog beaches near by and a lot of pet friendly restaurants in the area! It's just a google away!) As we were taking a walk, we did some exploring. There is a great activity area full of things for kids to do! Swing set, merry go round, soccer nets, tennis court, mini golf, an indoor activity center (that we did not go in but I'm assuming pool tables and things like that?) and a beautiful out door pool! This campground is right next to a state park! As we took the fur babes on our morning walk, we did some exploring. We are neighbors with Potawatomi State Park! We walked down a trail that lead us right to the lake! I wish I brought my phone :( All in all, this place is well maintained. In a great location. It's definitely peaceful. From the looks of it, there are more seasonal camp sites than people that come for a weekend are leave. Night time is quiet (how I like it!). You DO have to pay for WiFi. That isn't included in the site. I believe for our full hook up site (an elite site is what we have) we paid about $200 for 3 nights (Monday-Thursday). I'm excited to explore a little more and see what Door County has to offer! Happy Camping!

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    Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort - Inside my Yurt

    Inside my Yurt

    Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort
    Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort

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