Facility Overview
Situated across more than 150 sprawling acres in scenic Shawano County, the parking and grounds at On The Rocks Family Kampground (W12505 Roosevelt Rd, Gresham, WI 54128) provide expansive open-air parking designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and visitors to the on-site bar and grill. The facility features wide, level gravel and grass surface areas seamlessly laid out to support regular passenger vehicles, oversized pickup trucks, large SUVs, full-size motorhomes, fifth wheels, and utility trailers carrying ATVs, boats, or snowmobiles. With open-sky terrain across the property, drivers enjoy zero vertical height restrictions, making it an effortless parking destination for high-profile rigs, camper vans, and rooftop-tent setups.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Set along the tranquil rural expanse between Gresham and Marion, this destination offers an ideal basecamp for regional outdoor exploration, gaming entertainment, and water sports. Key regional highlights and distances include:
- On-Site Amenities & Recreation: Directly on the property, visitors have access to a full bar & grill open year-round, camp store, arcade game room, swimming pond with waterfall, fishing pond, jumping pillow, and scenic multi-use hiking and biking trails.
- Mohican North Star Casino Resort: Located roughly 12 miles northwest in Bowler (about a 15-minute drive), offering live entertainment, slots, table games, and diverse dining choices.
- Menominee Casino Resort: Situated approximately 18 miles northeast in Keshena, known for regional concerts, gaming, and dining.
- Shawano Lake & County Park: Situated roughly 20 miles east, offering premier boating, public boat launches, fishing charters, and waterfront recreation.
- Mountain-Bay State Trail: Within easy driving distance, providing more than 80 miles of walking, bicycling, and snowmobiling opportunities across northeastern Wisconsin.
- Historic Village of Gresham: Located just 5 miles north, providing local neighborhood conveniences, local grocers, and community parks.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Navigating to On The Rocks Family Kampground is straightforward via Shawano County rural roadways. Ingress and egress are handled via wide entry lanes off Roosevelt Road, allowing substantial turning radiuses that simplify maneuvers for long haulers, RVs, and towed trailers. The property connects easily to County Road G, Highway 29, and Wisconsin State Highway 47, delivering continuous, direct highway access to Shawano, Green Bay, and Wausau. While public transit options like municipal busing and rail do not operate in this pastoral woodland corridor, the facility is highly accessible for private vehicles, overland campers, and group vehicle caravans.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious open-air surface parking lots with unrestricted vertical overhead clearance.
- Dedicated parking areas for campground check-ins, cabin guests, RV sites, and patron visits to the bar and grill.
- Ample space to park boat trailers, utility trailers, side-by-sides, and off-road vehicles.
- On-site electric hookups at designated campsites, along with dump station access.
- Pet-friendly environment with walking trails and leashed pet accommodations.
- Convenient on-site customer service office, security lighting, and dedicated staff during operating periods.
- Card and cash payment capabilities accepted on-site and online via digital reservation portals.
Ideal For
- Campers, glampers, and RV road-trippers seeking wide pull-through or back-in vehicle spaces.
- Guests visiting the year-round bar, grill, and arcade for dining, weekend sports viewing, and social gatherings.
- Outdoor adventurers, hunters, and anglers trailering boats or recreational utility equipment.
- Families attending seasonal themed weekend festivals and open-air activities.
- Travelers seeking secure, overnight, or multi-day country parking away from dense metropolitan areas.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Drivers bringing large travel trailers or dual-axle RVs should maintain steady speeds on Roosevelt Road and verify campsite dimensions during reservation to secure suitable pull-through options. The campground maintains quiet hours between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM, so arriving before dusk is recommended for effortless site orientation and hookup setup. Cell service may vary across remote patches of Shawano County, so downloading offline navigation maps prior to arrival is a helpful step. For weekend visits during peak summer holidays or themed events, booking early guarantees adequate parking and staging area for all accompanied recreation vehicles.
