A series of rapids and minor falls on the North Branch Oconto River rush past this scenic campground. A riverside trail through cedars and firs offers views of the rapids and falls. Flyfishing for Brook Trout and class III whitewater paddling (spring and early summer) are popular activities on the river.
A maturing forest of pines, balsam fir, oak, maple, and elm shade the campground. A few giant white pines are scattered throughout the area. Most campsites are spaced comfortably apart from each other with varying amounts of understory to provide pleasant levels of seclusion.
There are 30 non-electric campsites available for tent and RV/trailer camping (max length varies, see list below). Most parking spurs are long, flat and level, excellent for longer RV’s and trailers. Every site has a tent area, parking spur, picnic table and fire ring. Campground amenities include drinking water (electric well & hand pump) and accessible vault toilets. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campsite #5 offers a unique, and scenic setting. There is a long spur for an RV's and a spacious tent area with a fire-ring on a 10-foot-high plateau shaded by tall pines.
Riverside Campsites
The following sites are riverfront with at least partial views of the river:
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 19, & 21.
Trails & Places
A scenic local attraction is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower where visitors may climb to the top of an historic, 100-foot structure to a 7-by-7-foot cab that features fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding area. Fall colors from the tower are often spectacular.
- Mountain Fire Lookout Tower* | Scenic overlook
- Dusty Trails ATV Trail System* | ATV trail system
- Cathedral Pines SNA* | Hiking
- Jones Spring Area Trail* | Hiking
- Nicolet Roche Trail* | Mountain Biking
- Wolf River | Paddling
- Peshtigo River | Paddling
- North Branch Oconto River | Paddling
Season
The campground is open from May through mid-October.
Registration
A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site.
GPS: 45.157483, -88.465867
Campground Stats
- Total Number of Campsites: 30
- RV & Tent Campsites: 30
- Tent Only Campsites: 0
- Group Campsites: 0
- Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
- Contact station kiosk
- Drinking water (hand pump)
- Accessible vault toilets
- Garbage & recycling
- Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
- Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Campsite Amenities
- All sites are non-electric
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
- Tent area
- Parking spur
- Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
- All sites offer at least partial shade
RV & Camping Trailer Info
- Campground Roads: Gravel
- Campsite Spurs: Gravel
- All sites are back-in
- 35-foot max: 3, 10-14, 17, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28
- 40-foot max: 6, 15, 20, 23, 27, 29, 30
- 45-foot max: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 16, 18, 19, 21
- Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00 pm)
- Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
- RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
- Nearby Dump Station: 45.30481, -88.55562
Maple Heights Campground ($ fee), 14 miles away
- Nearby Dump Station: 45.128936, -88.664037
River Forest Campground ($ fee), 26 miles away
- Nearby Dump Station: 45.154991, -89.146016
Langlade County self-service dump station ($ fee), 33 miles away
- Visit sanidumps.com or rvdumps.com for more info.
Recreation Area Activities
- North Branch Oconto River
- Scenic river trail
- Whitewater paddling
- Fishing
- ⥾ Brook Trout (common)
Managing Agency
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
- Lakewood Office
- 15085 State Highway 32
- Lakewood, WI 54138
- Phone: 715.276.6333
- Official website: Bagley Rapids Recreation Area
Local Gas & Services
- Mountain is 3 miles away
(restaurants, convenience store, gas) - Lakewood & Townsend are 13 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat) - Suring is 15 miles away
(restaurants, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat) - Distances are from the campground entrance.
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