Boot Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

Scenic Boot Lake Campground provides a fun northwoods camping experience on the west shore of a 230-acre lake. The campground is set on rolling terrain with tall red pines and birch providing plenty of shade. Mature pines stand in the middle of many of the sites. The lake has crystal-clear waters and features inviting sandy shallows at the swimming beach, which is one of the better beaches in the Chequamegon-Nicolet. An open lawn with picnic tables is behind the beach.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

The campground has 34 shaded, non-electric campsites. All 34 sites are available for tent and RV/trailer camping (back-in only, see list below). Each site has a tent area, fire ring, picnic table and paved parking spur. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump) and vault toilets. 21 sites are reservable and 12 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Site 17 sits by itself in a secluded, shady cul-de-sac at the north end of the campground.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
Sites 1 & 3 are not lakefront but both have footpaths to the lake. Sites 6, 8, 9, and 11 are set back a short distance from the lake on a wooded rise with partial views of the water through the trunks of tall red pines. All four have shoreline access. Sites 13, 14, 15, and 16 are all lakefront and their tent areas are within steps of the lakeshore. Site 16 is in an especially scenic setting and offers the most privacy of the waterfront sites.

The public boat landing is at the south end of the campground and features a paved ramp, launch pier, trailer-turnaround, and a large parking area.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places
Season

The campground is open from the last weekend of April through mid-October.

Registration

A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site. Reservable sites may be reserved online up to six months in advance (please visit the reservations website for more details).

GPS: 45.2668512, -88.646140

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 34
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 34
  • Tent Only Campsites: 0
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 21
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
  • All sites are shaded
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Paved
  • Campsite Spurs: Paved
  • All sites are back-in
  • Back-in 25-foot max: 19, 23, 27, 29
  • Back-in 30-foot max: 1, 4, 20, 30-32, 34
  • Back-in 35-foot max: 6, 15, 18, 22, 28, 33
  • Back-in 40-foot max: 2, 7, 9-11, 13, 14, 16, 17
  • Back-in 45-foot max: 3, 5, 8, 12, 21, 24, 25, 26
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.30481, -88.55562
    Maple Heights Campground ($ fee), 8 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.128936, -88.664037
    River Forest Campground ($ fee), 14 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Picnic area (shelter, tables, shade)
  • Swimming beach
  • Boat landing
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  • 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.
Recreation Area Activities
  • Picnicking
  • Boot Lake (230 acres, max depth: 38 feet)
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (abundant)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
  • ⥾ Walleye (common)
  • ⥾ Musky (present)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Boot Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 65% sand, 5% gravel, 10% rock, 20% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
  • Lakewood Office
  • 15085 State Highway 32
  • Lakewood, WI 54138
Local Gas & Services
  • Townsend & Lakewood are 6 and 9 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Wabeno is 10 miles away
    (restaurants, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
    An asterisk* indicates an external link.