Peninsula State Park
Tennison Bay Campground

Tennison Bay (campsites numbered in the 200s, 300s and 400s) has 188 sites; 56 are electric. All sites are reservable. Sites 322E and 324E have been designated for people with disabilities. A campground host is at site 323E.

Services: Two hot water shower and flush toilet buildings are located centrally in Tennison Bay. One is fully accessible. Three cold water flush toilet buildings without showers are located throughout the campground. A play area with a new equipment (installed in 2001) is north of the camping area. Tennison Bay also has a public boat launch; however, in recent years it has been closed due to low water levels. The overflow parking area for camping parties is next to the boat launch. No Swimming--the closest beach is one mile from Tennison Bay, at Nicolet Bay Beach.

A portion of Tennison Bay remains open for winter camping. Services available for winter camping are electrical hookups, fresh (cold) water, and pit toilets. See Winter Activities.

Plant Life:Tennison Bay Campground has healthy colonies of poison ivy, but also fantastic spring blooms, including lady's-slippers.

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