This group campground is on the east shore of Jag Lake (162 acres). The large, U-shaped camping area is shaded by tall white pines and birch in a beautiful lakeside setting. Camping areas for smaller groups with fire rings and picnic tables are scattered throughout the grounds. A huge fire ring surrounded by sitting-logs, and an oversized BBQ grill are in the middle of the camping area, perfect for group bonfires and storytelling.
Jag Lake is a beautiful, small lake surrounded by hardwoods and conifers with a tiny pine-covered island in the middle.
A long sandy beach on the north side of the camp is used for swimming, launching kayaks, canoes, and parking watercraft.
The separate public boat landing is 1.5 miles from the campground entrance, south and west on North Creek Rd > north on County Highway H. The landing has a paved ramp, boat pier, trailer turnaround, and parking area.
Trails & Places
- WinMan Trails* | Mountain Biking
- Heart of Vilas Bicycle Path* | Bicycling
- North Trout Lake Nature Trail* | Hiking
- Escanaba Trail System* | Hiking, lake paddling, canoe camping
- Star Lake Nature Trail* | Hiking
- Fallison Lake Nature Trail* | Hiking
- Raven Trails* | Mountain Biking
- Guido Rahr Sr. Tenderfoot Forest Preserve* | Paddle-hiking trail
- Clear Lake Bicycle Path* | Bicycling
- Manitowish River | Paddling, river camping
Season
The group camp is open from May through October
Registration
Campsite reservations are required. The group camp may be reserved up to 11 months in advance, online or by phone (1.888.947.2757). A Wisconsin State Park & Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker is required on all vehicles (daily or annual).
Campers who have reserved these facilities should go directly to the campground and a campground manager from a nearby campground will have the gate unlocked and will register you on their daily rounds. Nearest resident manager for Jag Lake is at the Upper Gresham Lake Campground (NH-AL).
Campground Stats
- Group Campground
- RV & Tent Campsites: 0
- Tent Only Campsites: 1 (80 people)
- Reservable Campsite: Yes
- Campground Manager: #1504 @ Upper Gresham Lake Campground
Campground Amenities
- Drinking water (hand pump)
- Accessible vault toilets
- Picnic area (tables, grills, shade)
- Swimming beach
- Canoe launch
- Garbage & recycling
- Pets Allowed? Yes
- Wisconsin State Forest Pet Policies*
Campsite Amenities
- Campground is non-electric
- Large tent areas
- Fire rings
- Picnic tables
- Parking area
- Group Site Capacity: 80 people
- Most of the camping area is shaded
- Generators Allowed: Yes (10:00am to 5:00pm)
- Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
Campground Activities
- Picnicking
- Jag Lake (162 acres, max depth: 27 feet)
- Swimming
- Boating (motorized)
- Canoeing & kayaking
- Fishing
- ⥾ Panfish (common)
- ⥾ Walleye (common)
- ⥾ Musky (present)
- ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
- ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (present)
- Jag Lake contour map
- Lake Bottom: 60% sand, 20% gravel, 20% rock
Managing Agency
- Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
- Crystal Lake Visitor Station
- 3237 Crystal Lake Road
- Boulder Junction, WI 54512
- Phone: 715.542.3923
- Official Website: NH-AL Group Camping
Local Gas & Services
- Boulder Junction is 5 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat) - Manitowish Waters is 10 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services) - Minocqua-Woodruff is 16 miles away
(restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat) - Distances are from the campground entrance.
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