The park is located directly on the Niagara Escarpment, a 450-mile-long geological formation stretching from New York to Wisconsin.
The site features a multi-tiered camping layout designed to ensure lake views for most elevated campsites.
The boat launch facility provides one of the most accessible entry points for anglers targeting walleye and bass in the lower Green Bay waters.
The park's elevation offers a vantage point approximately 60 to 70 feet above the water level of the bay.
The park encompasses a unique blend of hardwood forest and limestone cliff ecology.
Bay Shore Park is a 78-acre facility situated on the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Green Bay. The park provides tiered, elevated camping sites that offer direct views of the bay. It features a concrete boat launch ramp serving as a primary access point for fishing and water recreation on the bay. Geologically, the park is defined by the steep limestone bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Visitors can access a series of trails that traverse the wooded landscape and escarpment edge. The park includes a designated beach area, picnic pavilions, and a playground. It serves as a popular regional site for seasonal camping and day-use recreation. The shoreline geography allows for unobstructed sunset viewing over the water.
The edge of the limestone bluffs looking west over the bay at sunset.
Book campsites well in advance, as the high-demand, lake-view sites fill up months ahead of the season.
Bring sturdy footwear if planning to explore the rocky shoreline or the wooded hiking trails along the escarpment.
Check the boat launch status on the Brown County website before arrival if you plan on water activities.
Do not attempt to climb the steep, unstable limestone cliff faces outside of designated trail areas.
Camping is seasonal, typically operating from spring through mid-autumn; consult the Brown County Parks website for specific opening and closing dates.
Maintain quiet hours during evening periods; pack out all trash to preserve the cliffside environment.
