Moose Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

This secluded campground is in a hardwood forest on the east shore of a narrow 6.5-mile long flowage named Moose Lake (1670 acres). The northeast end of the lake features a wilderness shoreline and several uninhabited islands providing a scenic paddling experience. Moose Lake and the West Fork of the Chippewa River offer excellent fishing for Musky, Walleye, Panfish, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

The Recreation Area is in a quiet area of the flowage with miles of forest stretching off to the north and east. Wildlife includes loons, grouse, eagles, deer and the occasional elk. You may hear coyotes and wolves yipping and howling on moonlit nights.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

The campground has 15 non-electric campsites in a single loop. 12 sites can accommodate tents and RV/trailers (back-in only, see list below), and 3 sites are walk-in tent. Most sites have plenty of shade and are surrounded by a dense understory to offer nice levels of seclusion. Every site has a tent area, picnic table, fire ring, and a parking spur. Campground amenities include drinking water (electric well), accessible vault toilets, and a small swimming beach backed by an open grass lawn between sites #6 and #7. 9 sites are reservable and 6 are first-come, first-served.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
The campsites closest to the lake are set back 25 to 50 yards from the shoreline. Several offer limited views of the lake through foliage. The following sites are closest to the lake with footpaths to the shoreline: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, & 10

A public boat landing is north of the campground with a paved ramp, boat pier, turnaround and a trailer parking area.

Moose Lake is a Loon nesting site.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places
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: 46.015917, -91.019500

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 15
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 12
  • Tent Only Campsites: 3
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 9
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Swimming beach
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: Gravel
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • All sites are back-in
  • 25-foot max: 2
  • 30-foot max: 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
  • 35-foot max: 3, 7
  • 40-foot max: 4, 13
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.806054, -91.088147
    Ojibwa Park ($ fee), 23 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.049322, -91.440596
    Hayward KOA Campground ($ fee), 33 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.
  • Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Recreation Area Activities
  • Moose Lake (1,559 acres, max depth: 21 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Musky (abundant)
  • ⥾ Walleye (abundant)
  • ⥾ Panfish (abundant)
  • ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Moose Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 15% sand, 10% gravel, 70% rock, 5% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Great Divide Ranger District
  • 22223 State Highway 13
  • P.O. Box 126
  • Glidden, WI 54527
Local Gas & Services
  • Clam Lake is 15 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery-convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Winter is 19 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Hayward is 33 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.