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Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park

Most campers arrive at Welcker's Point expecting a typical state park experience, but the iron-laden water that flows orange from the taps signals this spot operates by its own rules. Located at the north end of Peninsula State Park, this 80-site campground draws tent campers and smaller RVs to wooded sites that balance shade with airflow from Green Bay.

The atmosphere here leans toward the rustic side of state park camping. David M. notes "I didn't hear a peep from anyone after 10pm," reflecting the campground's quieter character compared to busier sections of the park. Dense tree cover creates natural privacy between sites, though campers report encountering more spiders than at other Peninsula State Park locations. Cell service proves spotty to nonexistent for most carriers, with phones frequently dropping into SOS mode.

The campground provides direct access to Peninsula State Park's extensive trail system, making it a solid base for cyclists and hikers. A sandy beach offers swimming and water activities, while the boat launch serves paddlers, though the steep, gravelly access can challenge kayakers. Shower facilities feature individual rooms with doors, and flush toilets supplement the standard pit toilets found throughout the area. An on-site host manages operations, and firewood is available for purchase.

Site selection matters here. Campers seeking more seclusion should consider spots closer to the boat launch, while those wanting easier road access might prefer sites nearer the entrance. The water's iron content affects both drinking water and shower experiences, appearing orange but remaining safe to consume. For additional camping options in the region, campgrounds around Ephraim provide alternatives just minutes away.

Reserve well ahead during peak season, as Peninsula State Park maintains high demand year-round.

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Welcker's Point Campground — Peninsula State Park is located in Wisconsin

Address

9462 Shore Rd
Fish Creek, WI 54212

Coordinates

45.17280873 N
87.22527675 W

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Tent Sites
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ADA Access
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Picnic Table
Firewood Available
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Sanitary Dump

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Drive Time

1 hr 15 min from Green Bay, WI
1 hr 41 min from Appleton, WI
2 hrs 1 min from Sheboygan, WI
6 hrs 4 min from Traverse City, MI

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11 Reviews

Visitors often highlighted spacious, shaded sites with bay access and quiet nighttime atmosphere. Numerous guests pointed out clean facilities, though some noted iron-stained water and older shower buildings.

Jacob V.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2025

Decent Campground, But There Are Better Within The Park

Stayed here over Labor Day weekend 2025. This was my first time staying at Welcker’s Point, however I’ve been to Peninsula State Park many times over the years. This campground is smaller than some of the other ones like Tennison Bay. It has about 80ish sites total. There’s one shower building and a couple bathroom buildings. The showers are the new style where each shower gets its own room/door. The water here is loaded with iron and comes out looking orange, even the well water for drinking. It didn’t taste bad, but it definitely looked gross in a water bottle. There’s a lot of spiders at this campground, more than other campgrounds at the park. The sites don’t have much for privacy, but it’s better than a parking lot.

Overall, if it was between this campground and not going at all, I’d pick this campground for sure. If you have other options within the park, I’d probably choose one of those instead.

Site 85 had absolutely zero T-Mobile and Verizon signal. Our phones were in SOS Mode. Brought the Starlink dish, but the tree cover was too thick for it to work.

Site85

Month of VisitSeptember

David M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2025

Nice, quiet non-electric campground

I recently spent 3 days car camping with my tent and bike at Welker's Point campground. It has easy access to the bike trails in Peninsula State Park. Most of the fellow campers were in tents, although there were a few pop-ups and RVs. I didn't hear a peep from anyone after 10pm, which is a nice change from some other campsites I've visited. The pit toilets are better than most, the facilities with running water and flush toilets are clean as are the shower sites.

Don't plan on having any cell phone reception with AT&T. 90% of the time I was at my campsite my phone was in SOS mode. You need to drive out to the park entrance to get reliable reception.

Eagle's Bluff lighthouse (about 1 mile away) is currently (Aug 2025) closed for renovations.

Month of VisitAugust

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Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet, smaller campground within the Peninsula State Park. These sites are non-electric/no hookups. The dump station and water fill is near Tennison Bay Campground.

There are flush toilets and showers that could use a remodel or a deep cleaning. You’re really close to the bay here, and the Sunset Bike Trail goes right alongside this campground.

There’s a host on site, water, trash and recycling. Cell service is weak but there.

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Michael V.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2022

Nice tent campground, great location.

This is in the middle of Door county, centrally located for exploring all Door County has to offer. We were tent camping and our site, I forget the number, as it was years ago, was perfect. Had shade for our tent, and sun as needed. Hung up our hammocks and read books as we listened to the waves crashing.

SiteNA

Month of VisitAugust

Owen H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2020

Perfect camping oasis within Door County

This is one of my favorite places to camp, as the campgrounds are spacious and clean. Also lots of great hiking trails and points of interests. I used to camp here quite a bit with friends - highly recommend!

Month of VisitSeptember

Katie G.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 26, 2020

Door County Must See

I don't think there has been a time where we went to Door County without visiting Peninsula! It is kind of a family tradition. It's wonderful in any season, but fall is my favorite with the lookout and all the beautiful trees!

Rebecca B.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 16, 2020

Peninsula State Park is truly stunning

On Lake Michigan this campground has boating, biking, swimming, hiking, camping, great store, lighthouse...well clearly it has it all. Best sunsets ever. Several campgrounds some with waterfront sites.

Site640

Month of VisitJune

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Caroline R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2019

Summer camping and kayaking

A very nice beach, plenty of campgrounds, relatively clean bathrooms considering you’re camping. Very pretty, lots of hiking and biking trails. If you are planning on kayaking in the lake, our little kayaks could barely take it it was difficult paddling. Very nice park overall, but I wish the boat launch was more kayak friendly. Steep and a lot of gravel. The park overall was also very crowded, but that’s expected with a popular state park like this.

Donna C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 21, 2019

Great State Park for activities, camping, boating, fishing.

This park is highly sought after. Electric and non electric sites available, if you are camping RV style , you may want to check out the site you would like to reserve to be sure it will accommodate your vehicle. Beautiful park, to hike, bike and explore. If you book at different times of the year, you will see The Park, change with the seasons, different blooms through out the park. Different wild life, you are usually going to spot at least one species during your stay.

Kylie S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2018

Peninsula state park- Door county Wisconsin

On water, sandy beach, rentals available for bikes, kayaks, paddle boats and more. Close to amenities like shopping & restaurants. Beautiful views. Campsites close to the boat launch are more secluded. Stayed at site 854 which had private access to the water, pleanty of shade, and secluded from other sites

Site854

Month of VisitMay

Jimmy P.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2017

Ranger Review: CRKT WOODS KANGEE T-HAWK at Peninsula State Park, WI

Campground Review

Welcker's Point is a well-shaded but somewhat open campground at the north end of the state park. The sites are nicely sized and very comfortable. There is a lot of poison ivy, but as long as you stay on the campsites and the road, you'll be fine. Even though it is shaded, the spacing in the trees allow nice airflow off the bay.

Everything within the park is connected by trails and roads, and most attractions in the park are around a five minute drive.

There were a lot of people in the park, but it was during the week and there were some empty sites in our campground.

The beach was very nice, though not very large. The nature center was packing with information about the animals there and we even got to watch a monarch butterfly come out of its chrysalis!

Product Review

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time, this time I got to test the CRKT Woods Kangee T-hawk ax.

I'm no t-hawk expert or ax expert, but I have used a few different style axes, mauls, splitting axes, and hatchets. I bought this t-hawk thinking that it 1) looked cool and 2) would be able to replace my hatchet, which is a pretty cheap, but functional tool.

When I got the axe and tried it out, I found that it was really cool looking, but isn't a replacement for a hatchet if your primary function is splitting wood at the campsite. I found it to be ok at splitting, but due to the taper, then the round part of the head, it won't always go deep enough to split effectively.

What the Woods Kangee does really well is chopping. It was more than twice as fast at chopping compared to my hatchet. The shape of the axe is ideal for chopping quickly and efficiently.

The other use could be in a tactical/apocalyptic situation. The style of the Kangee with the spike at the back is intimidating enough that it could prevent conflict altogether, but if conflict ensues, I'm confident it would be an effective weapon. Those zombies don't stand a chance!

The t-hawk handle is hickory and feels great in your hand, not slippery at all. The head is a carbon steel and seems to hold its edge well. It was pretty sharp from the factory for me, but could be sharper.

Site 535 in Welcker's Point Campground

Month of VisitAugust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Welcker's Point Campground?

Welcker's Point Campground offers flush toilets and shower facilities (though they could use updating). The campground is non-electric with no hookups. Water fill and a dump station are available near the nearby Tennison Bay Campground. Peninsula State Park provides numerous recreational amenities including a sandy beach, hiking and biking trails, boat launch, and equipment rentals (bikes, kayaks, paddle boats). The park also features a store, lighthouse, and multiple points of interest to explore.

Where is Welcker's Point Campground located in Peninsula State Park?

Welcker's Point Campground is located at the north end of Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin. It sits along the shores of Lake Michigan, offering beautiful water views and sunset vistas. The campground is centrally positioned within Door County, making it an ideal base for exploring the region's attractions while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the state park.

How do I reserve a campsite at Welcker's Point Campground?

Peninsula State Park, including Welcker's Point Campground, is highly sought after and requires advance reservations. Reservations can be made through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reservation system. Book well ahead of your planned visit, especially for summer and fall weekends. Sites can be reserved up to 11 months in advance. A Wisconsin state park admission sticker is also required for all vehicles entering the park in addition to camping fees.

Is Welcker's Point Campground suitable for RVs or tent camping only?

Welcker's Point Campground accommodates both tent camping and smaller RVs, though it's more popular with tent campers. The sites are non-electric with no hookups. If camping with an RV, it's advisable to check specific site dimensions before booking as some sites may not accommodate larger vehicles. Water fill and dump station facilities are available near Tennison Bay Campground. The campground's well-shaded, somewhat open layout works well for various camping setups.

What are the best campsites at Welcker's Point Campground?

The most desirable sites at Welcker's Point Campground are those near the water, particularly site 854 which offers private access to the water, plenty of shade, and seclusion. Sites close to the boat launch tend to be more secluded. The campground features nicely sized, comfortable sites that are well-shaded but somewhat open. When selecting a site, consider the amount of shade desired and proximity to facilities. Waterfront sites provide beautiful views and are especially popular for sunset watching.

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