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Camping
Originally, camping was generally allowed in any direction the ranger waved his hand and
cost from free to $0.50 per week. Today, the DNR receives up to 5,000 applications for
summer reservations 11 months in advance. At last count there were 469 campsites, separ-
ated into five sectors, and even though 25 are non-reservable, it'll still be tough to show up
without a reservation and get one (if it's a Friday, fugeddaboudit). Only one sector is open
year-round. All have showers, but a couple have no electrical hookups. Contact wisconsin-
stateparks.reserveamerica.com or 888/947-2757 for reservations ($10); non-residents pay
$17 to $25 depending on whether you need electricity or a water view. A $10/day entrance
fee is also charged.
This is one of the state parks that tacks on an extra fee for camping because of its pop-
ularity.
Lots of folks prefer South Nicolet Bay (143 sites) since it's large, has electrical hook-
ups, and is closest to the sandy beach.
I prefer North Nicolet Bay campground (44 sites) simply because it is also not far from
the beach but is smaller (and has no electricity).
The park's largest campground is Tennison Bay (188 sites); this is also the accessible
campground. No beach nearby, however, and no real waterside sites.
The final two, Weborg Point (12 sites) and Welcker's Point (81 sites), fill up last. The
former, given the dearth of sites, should be quieter but electrical hookups means blenders,
etc. (but it does have waterside sites). The latter, without hookups, can actually be quieter.
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