Great Place! Sites are very well kept. Situated on a Large Lake with Great Fishing. They have 2 beaches on for Campground only and a small on for campers and public but public is never really crowded! Really nice Bar and Grill on site with really Good Food! Staff at Bar and Grill and Campground are like family and they treat you like family! Camp store is fully stocked! Ice Cream is FANTASTIC!
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What campers say
Bear Lake Campground is a family-focused, owner-run lakeside park with two beaches (sand and grass), shaded wooded sites, and a welcoming, social vibe centered on live music, weekend events, and lakefront bars and dining. Many visitors praise the friendly hosts, tidy grounds, and shallow sandy swim area—good for kids, though some shells on the bottom mean water shoes are recommended. Expect lively weekends and popular activities; however, several guests reported occasional slow service, intermittent amenity closures, and uneven upkeep of some recreational features, so experiences can vary during peak times.
Our summary of 630 traveler reviews.
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📖 About This Campground
Bear Lake Campground in Manawa Wisconsin offers partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping adjacent to a recreational lake. The family friendly park has regularly scheduled events and an onsite event center for concerts, weddings and special events. A mix of shaded and open areas with mowed grass and an overall nice ambiance make this a popular destination.
The campground has paved and gravel roads while teh sites provide fire rings and picnic tables. Guests have access to restrooms with showers. A swimming and fishing lake with 4 docks invites guests to enjoy some relaxation and fun. A stocked camp-store is available for last minute needs. All sites are shaded with options for big and small RVs with pull thru and backin choices.