North Musky Lake Group Campground

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest

This popular group campground is in a gorgeous lakeside setting on the shore of Big Muskellunge Lake. Fire rings and picnic tables are scattered throughout the large shady, camping area which is fronted by a long sandy beach. The beach is perfect for wading, swimming, and launching canoes, kayaks, and SUP’s. Campers will often park their motorized watercraft along the south end of the beach.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

Sprawling, Big Muskellunge Lake (897 acres) features bays and wooded islands surrounded by a mostly undeveloped shoreline covered in maturing forest. The lake provides fun and scenic opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers will find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Musky, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The bay in front of the group camp is excellent for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on calmer days.

A rustic boat landing is 0.2 miles west from the group campground entrance on Big Muskellunge Lake Road. The landing has a ramp and room for trailer turnaround. An area for roadside parking is next to the landing. A developed public boat landing with a paved ramp, boat pier, trailer turnaround and trailer parking is at the south end of the lake on County Highway N, 5.3 miles from the group campground entrance.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places
Season

The campground 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 North Musky Lake is at the Starrett Lake Campground (NH-AL).

Campground Stats
  • Group Campground
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 0
  • Tent Only Campsites: 1 (80 people)
  • Reservable Campsite: Yes
  • Campground Manager: #1302 @ Starrett Lake Campground
Campground Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Picnic area (tables, grills, shade)
  • Swimming beach
  • Canoe launch
  • Garbage & recycling
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  • 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
  • The camping area is shaded
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (10:00am to 5:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
Campground Activities
  • Picnicking
  • Big Muskellunge Lake (897 acres, max depth: 70 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Musky (common)
  • ⥾ Walleye (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Smallmouth Bass (present)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (present)
  • Big Muskellunge Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 60% sand, 20% gravel, 15% rock, 5% muck
Managing Agency
  • Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
  • Crystal Lake Visitor Station
  • 3237 Crystal Lake Road
  • Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Local Gas & Services
  • Sayner is 6.5 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas)
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  • Boulder Junction is 10.5 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • St Germain is 13 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Minocqua-Woodruff is 17 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Manitowish Waters is 19.5 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
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