Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park campground
Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
The campground has plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable, including a playground, showers, and a dump station. Tent camping is available, with both reservation and first-come-first-serve options. There are a total of 100 campsites available, with both electric and non-electric options.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to the Potawatomi Indians, who used the area for hunting and fishing. The park is named after Chief Big Foot, a Potawatomi leader who once lived in the region.
The best time of year to visit Big Foot Beach State Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the perfect time to enjoy the lake and surrounding outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing. Overall, Big Foot Beach State Park is a great option for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Wisconsin with modern camping amenities.
What's on-site at Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Geneva Youth Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only) | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Mud Lake West | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Lakota - A Boyscouts Of America Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Center Street At Lake Geneva | 0 cfs | → |
| Jackson Creek At Mound Road Near Elkhorn | 6 cfs | → |
| Fox River Near New Munster | 451 cfs | → |
| Piscasaw Creek Near Walworth | 4 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 151 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Above Wonder Lake | 32 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Walworth Countymetropolitan Sewerage District (Delevan) | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wonder Lake 0.8 Wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sewage Disposal Plant | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Harvard | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bull Valley 2.5 Wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Big Foot Beach State Park
- Samuel Donian Wetland Preserve
- Williams Bay Lakefront Park
- Hebron Community Park
- Babe Mann Park
- Heyer Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
Can I make reservations at Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park.