This small campground sits on the west shore of the large but shallow Pine Lake (1,673 acres). The campsites are shaded by hardwoods and conifers and several (6, 8, & 11) are next to a scenic hemlock bog. Pine Lake is popular for recreational boating and fishing for Panfish, Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. Many who camp at Pine Lake are here for the excellent fishing, not only on Pine lake but also on the Three Lakes-Chain of Lakes just a few miles to the northwest.
The campground has 12 non-electric campsites. All 12 sites can accommodate tents and RV/trailers (back-in only, see list below). Each site has a tent area, parking spur, picnic table and fire ring. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump), accessible vault toilets, a swimming beach, and a lakeside picnic area. Every site is first-come, first-served.
Although there are no electric hookups, this is an excellent campground for RV/trailer camping. The spurs are long, flat and level and the campsites are shaded and spacious.
There are no waterfront sites, however site 12 is within 100 feet of the lakeshore.
The public boat landing has a gravel ramp, boat pier, vault toilet, and a large, paved, trailer parking lot.
Season
The campground is open from May through September.
Registration
A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site.
45.687250, -88.989567
Campground Stats
- Total Number of Campsites: 12
- RV & Tent Campsites: 12
- Tent Only Campsites: 0
- Group Campsites: 0
- Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
- Contact station kiosk
- Drinking water (hand pump)
- Accessible vault toilets
- Picnic area (tables, grills, shade)
- Swimming beach
- 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: Gravel
- All sites are back-in
- 40-foot max: 2, 7
- 45-foot max: 1, 3-6, 8-12
- Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
- Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
- RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
- Nearby Dump Station: 45.695783, -88.985580
Hiles Pine Lake Campground ($ fee), 1 mile away
- Visit sanidumps.com or rvdumps.com for more info.
Recreation Area Amenities
- Boat landing
- Accessible vault toilets
- 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
- Pine Lake (1,673 acres, max depth: 15 feet)
- Swimming
- Boating (motorized)
- Canoeing & kayaking
- Fishing
- ⥾ Panfish (abundant)
- ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (common)
- ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
- ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
- ⥾ Walleye (present)
- Pine Lake contour map
- Lake Bottom: 40% sand, 15% gravel, 10% rock, 35% muck
Managing Agency
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
- Laona Office
- 4978 Highway 8 West
- Laona, WI 54541
- Phone: 715.674.4481
- Official website: Pine Lake Recreation Area
Local Gas & Services
- Hiles is 2 miles away
(restaurant, convenience store, gas) - Crandon is 14 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services) - Three Lakes is 15 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat) - Distances are from the campground entrance.
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