Camp near Waupaca’s serene lakes, historic cliffs, and ancient petroglyphs.
Waupaca offers an idyllic camping retreat into Wisconsin nature. Hartman Creek State Park has a diverse range of camping options. Find well-equipped RV sites with electrical hookups and secluded tent sites with showers and toilets in either the red pine forest or an old apple orchard. Group sites are closed from December to April. Spend a few days in the crystal-clear lakes swimming, kayaking, and fishing, or trek along miles of hiking trails. High Cliff State Park, perched on the shores of Lake Winnebago, boasts unbeatable views of the Niagara Escarpment and family-friendly campgrounds. Modern amenities are available like vault toilets, shower blocks, and a dump station, as well as an accessible cabin rental for groups of six people. Or take a drive to Roche-A-Cri State Park, an hour from Waupaca, to see its iconic 300-foot rock outcropping and unique petroglyphs. The park's rustic campsites with basic amenities provide a serene base for hiking to panoramic views of the Central Sands region.