Birch Grove Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

The campground is on a narrow isthmus between a pair of small lakes collectively named Twin Lakes; East Twin (22 acres) and West Twin (16 acres). Wetlands and scenic birch forest surround both clear water lakes, and each lake has a boat landing. Bird life is abundant, especially songbirds throughout the summer.

The campground experiences medium-to-heavy usage due to its proximity to the popular tourism areas of Washburn, Bayfield, and the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE

There are 16 non-electric campsites available for tent and RV/trailer camping (back-in only, see list below). Each site has a parking spur, tent area, picnic table and fire ring. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump), accessible vault toilets, and garbage & recycling. All 16 sites are first-come, first-served.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
Campsites 1 through 8 have the best views of one or both lakes, and the least amount of shade. Of these, sites 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are on a slight rise and each has excellent views of West Twin Lake. Sites 12 through 16 offer the most shade but have limited views of either lake at best. The shorelines fronting the campground on both lakes are marshy so none of the waterfront sites have lake access, even though the water is steps away from several of the sites.

The two boat landings have a gravel ramp and turnaround and are mainly used by those staying in the campground.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE
campground photo
Trails & Places

The Long Lake Recreation Area is less than three miles away and features a picnic area, a wide sandy beach, a public boat landing and a scenic hiking trail that circles the 32-acre lake.

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. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

GPS: 46.68617, -91.06127

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 16
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 16
  • Tent Only Campsites: 0
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Gravel
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • Back-in 25-foot max: 1
  • Pull-through 35-foot max: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.667171, -90.905432
    Thompson's West End Park & Campground ($ fee), 11 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.596049, -90.88203
    Kreher RV Park ($ fee), 16 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Boat landing
  • Garbage & recycling
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
Recreation Area Activities
  • West Twin Lake (16 acres, max depth: 52 feet)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (present)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (present)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (present)
  • Lake Bottom: 75% sand, 5% gravel, 5% rock, 15% muck
  • Twin Lakes contour map
  • East Twin Lake (22 acres, max depth: 22 feet)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (present)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (present)
  • Lake Bottom: 80% sand, 15% rock, 5% muck
  • Twin Lakes contour map
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Washburn Ranger District
  • 113 Bayfield St. East
  • Washburn, WI 54891
Local Gas & Services
  • Washburn is 10 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Ashland is 15 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Bayfield is 24 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
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