Two Lakes Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

Two Lakes Campground is between a pair of scenic, clear-water lakes, Lake Owen (1250 acres) and Bass Lake (63 acres). Most of the campsites overlook one of the lakes and are shaded by tall pines and hardwoods. This is a popular campground for families, couples, and small groups that exudes a fun, vacation experience.

There are two swimming beaches on Lake Owen, and a beautiful, shaded picnic area with tables and grills. A wooden chalet is near the boat launch. Bass Lake features a scenic one-mile hiking trail around the lake, and a boat launch next to a T-shaped fishing pier. Both lakes are excellent for kayaking, canoeing, and boating. Lake Owen is well-known for its fishery, with Panfish, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. The lake is also known as a ‘party-barge’ lake, especially on weekends.

The camping areas in the two west loops (sites 30-54) are generally quieter than those in the rest of the campground.

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There are 94 non-electric campsites, each with a hardened parking area, picnic table and fire ring. 85 sites are accessible. All sites are reservable and most can accommodate longer RV's. 82 sites are back-in, 5 sites are pull-through. 7 sites are walk-in tent. Every site has a parking spur, tent area, fire ring, picnic table, and is at least partially shaded. Campground amenities include drinking water and accessible vault toilets. An RV dump station ($ fee) is located near the campground entrance. A campground manager is located near site #1 where visitors may purchase firewood and ice. The manager also rents kayaks, paddleboards, and paddleboats.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
The following waterfront sites are close to their respective lakes and all have lakeshore access. Many of the campsites on Lake Owen have a layer of foliage between the campsite and the lake with a corridor cut through the trees and brush to offer a view of the water.

Lake Owen lakefront sites:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11A, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19

Bass Lake lakefront sites:
58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, & 84

Several Sites in the 30's loop offer limited lake views looking downhill through tree trunks and foliage. However, these sites are in a fantastic setting on a hillside surrounded by stands of balsam fir and tall mature hardwoods. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, & 39

Several sites in the 40’s loop are on a wooded ridge next to Lake Owen. They offer limited lake views but several have footpaths down to the water. This loop offers the most quiet and seclusion in the campground and tend to fill up last.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places
Season

The campground is open from May through early 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: 46.296505, -91.183689

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 94
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 87
  • Tent Only Campsites: 7
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 94
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 offer at least partial shade
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Paved
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • Back-in 30-foot max: 1, 3, 4, 7-10, 12, 30, 31, 80, 81, 83
  • Back-in 35-foot max: 6, 14, 15, 17-29, 33, 41-45, 48, 50-55, 57-62, 64-66, 68-71, 74-78, 84-94
  • Back-in 45-foot: 11, 16, 32, 46, 47, 63, 72, 73
  • Pull-through 45-foot: 2, 5, 13, 56, 82
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: Yes ($ fee)
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Firewood ($)
  • Picnic area (shelter, tables, grills, shade)
  • Swimming beach
  • Fishing pier (Bass Lake)
  • Boat ramps (2)
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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
  • Hiking
  • Lake Owen (1,250 acres, max depth: 95 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
  • ⥾ Walleye (common)
  • Lake Owen contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 40% sand, 30% muck, 30% gravel
  • Bass Lake (63 acres, max depth: 32 feet)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Bass Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 65% sand, 25% gravel, 5% rock, 5% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Washburn Ranger District
  • 113 Bayfield St. East
  • Washburn, WI 54891
Local Gas & Services
  • Drummond is 6 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Cable is 12 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Ashland is 32 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Hayward is 32 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
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