Morgan Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

This remote and peaceful recreation area is on the south shore of Morgan Lake (44 acres). The lake is electric motor only and surrounded by a scenic pine, birch, and hardwood forest. The public boat landing is a half-mile west from the campground entrance on Morgam Lake Road.

A shoreline trail runs the length of the campground, extending up the east shore to a spot with huge boulders, tall red pines, and scenic views.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

There are 18 campsites that can accommodate a tent and a RV/trailer (max length varies, see list below). Every site is shaded and has a tent area, picnic table, fire ring, and a parking spur. Most campsites are spaced well-apart from each other for pleasant levels of seclusion. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand-pump) and accessible vault toilets. There are no electric hookups. Eight individual sites and the group site are reservable.

A separate group site can accommodate tent camping for up to 25 people and up to 4 vehicles including one RV or camper trailer.

A day use area sits between the family campground and the group campground and features a swimming area with inviting sandy shallows and a shady picnic area with panoramic views of the lake. The day use area can be accessed from both campgrounds and has its own parking lot.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
Several sites are close to the lake and offer partial to open views of the water: 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16. Sites 17 & 18 are set further back with glimpses of the lake through a scenic stand of birch.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Recreation

Morgan Lake Campground has direct access to the large ATV trail systems that run through Florence, Forest and Marinette Counties. ATV use is allowed inside the campground making this a great choice for ATV camping.

Trails & Places

There are five scenic waterfall areas within an hour’s drive of the campground, LaSalle Falls (Pine River), Twelve Foot Falls* (North Branch Pike River), Piers Gorge (Menominee River), and Smalley Falls & Long Slide Falls (North Branch Pemebonwon River).

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: 45.770529, -88.543319

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 19
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 18
  • Tent Only Campsites: 0
  • Group Campsites: 1
  • Reservable Campsites: 8
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
  • Group Site Capacity: 25 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
  • 25-foot max: 1,11,13,15
  • 30-foot max: 4
  • 35-foot max: 5,7,8,10
  • 40-foot max: 3,6,9,12,14,16-18
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.706933, -88.399915
    Lake Hilbert Campground ($ fee), 11.6 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Picnic area (tables, grills, 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
  • ATV
  • Morgan Lake (44 acres, max depth: 10 feet)
  • Boating (electric motor only)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Morgan Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 50% sand, 10% rock, 40% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
  • 5638 Forestry Dr.
  • Florence, WI 54121
Local Gas & Services
  • Armstrong Creek is 14 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Florence is 24 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Kingsford/Iron Mountain, MI is 29 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
    An asterisk* indicates an external link.