Parks

General Information

The Oconto County Parks Department operates 6 parks, 13 boat landings, cooperates with 2 cross-country ski clubs and trails, a bridal trail, 6 fishing facilities for those physically challenged, operates and maintains 8 dams, contracts for the maintenance of and inspects 426 miles of snowmobile trails and 62 miles of ATV trails.

Chute Pond

Chute Pond Campground, which sits on 167 acres nestled on a historic 418-acre lake, boasts of many park amenities. You can launch your boat from one of several Chute Pond boat launches or trailer it to one of the many lakes in the area. Your family can enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the beach swimming, walking the hiking trails, fishing, or sliding down slippery rocks. There are 72 daily sites that can be reserved for camping, among them sites 84 - 100 are designated as ATV-UTV sites. Campers may make reservations up to a year in advance (from the start date), and reserve for a minimum of two nights (three nights on holiday weekends) and a maximum of 14 days. Reservations may be made online or by calling 715-276-6261 after April 1st. 

• Make your reservation at Chute Pond

North Bay Shore

North Bay Shore Recreation Area is located on the west shore of Green Bay North of Oconto. There are 34 daily sites and a group site to accommodate your camping stay. Campers may make reservations up to a year in advance (from the start date), and reserve for a minimum of two nights (three nights on holiday weekends) and a maximum of 14 days. Reservations may be made online or by calling 920-834-6995. 

• Make your reservation at North Bay Shore

Primitive Camping

Oconto County offers primitive camping on the Oconto County Forest Property that has access to different areas of the County Forest. These sites have no services or amenities. Primitive sites are available for up to 14 consecutive days for a fee of $10 a night. Some of these sites offer access to the ATV trail. 

• Primitive Camping