East Twin Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

This small campground sits in a gorgeous setting next to an idyllic 112-acre lake surrounded by wilderness and areas of spruce bog. East Twin Lake is fed by two springs and offers a scenic paddling and fishing experience. The public boat landing is a half-mile northeast of the campground and offers a gravel ramp, turnaround, trailer parking area and a launch pier.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

The campground has 10 non-electric campsites in two loops. Some sites don't offer much seclusion from neighboring campers, but the setting is very scenic. All sites offer at least some shade. 9 are available for tent and RV/trailer camping; 8 are back-in and one is pull-through (site #3). One campsite is walk-in tent only (site #10). All sites have a fire ring, picnic table, tent area, and parking spur. Campground amenities include drinking water (electric well), accessible vault toilets and a fishing pier near site #9. 6 sites are reservable.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
The tent pad and parking spur on most of the lakefront sites are just steps away from the lake.
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10

Sites 6 and 10 offer the most seclusion.

East Twin Lake is a Loon nesting site.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places

Like the nearby Day Lake Campground, the East Twin Campground offers direct access to the Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail. The trail is 63 miles long and meanders through scenic pine, birch, and hardwood forests. The trail connects with the Tuscobia Trail and the Flambeau River State Forest Trail.

Season

The campground is open from May through 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: 46.192617, -90.859567

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 10
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 9
  • Tent Only Campsites: 1
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 6
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Fishing pier
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people
  • All sites are shaded
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Paved
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • Back-in 25-foot max: 4,6,7,8
  • Back-in 30-foot max: 5,9
  • Back-in 40-foot max: 1,2
  • Pull-through 25-foot max: 3
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.352593, -90.645387
    Copper Falls State Park ($ fee), 21 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.049322, -91.440596
    Hayward KOA Campground ($ fee), 33 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.928431, -90.441731
    Park Falls Garage ($ fee), 33 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Picnic area
  • Boat landing
  • Canoe launch
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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
  • East Twin Lake (112 acres, max depth: 15 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Musky (common)
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • East Twin Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 80% sand, 10% gravel, 10% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Great Divide Ranger District
  • 22223 State Highway 13
  • P.O. Box 126
  • Glidden, WI 54527
  • Clam Lake is 4 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Cable is 23 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Mellen is 16 miles away
    (restaurant, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Hayward is 36 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromats)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
    An asterisk* indicates an external link.