Tall red pines canopy this picturesque campground next to the Bois Brule River. The campground has a fantastic backcountry atmosphere where pine needles carpet hilly terrain. Chipmunks and squirrels frequently visit with campers, and the distinctive calls of ravens can be heard throughout the day. Every campsite is within easy walking distance of the river and two walk-in/canoe sites offer riverside camping.
Copper Range Campground sits next to the Bois Brule River and, like it’s sibling campground to the south, is often used by paddlers on multi-day trips, and/or flyfishermen. Every site is at least partially shaded by tall pines and hardwoods and within walking distance of the river.
This pleasant, family campground is on the shore of Connor’s Lake (410 acres). The lake’s clear waters are excellent for boating and fishing. Paddlers will enjoy cruising around the small bay that fronts the campground, and the swimming beach has sandy-bottomed shallows that are perfect for swimming with your kids.
A high leafy canopy of mature maples shades this campground that runs along a low ridge on the shore of Lake of the Pines. The 273-acre lake offers excellent paddling and fishing with a scenic backdrop of hilly terrain covered in birch, pines, and hardwoods. You will be surrounded by a chorus of songbirds while on or near the water in the early mornings and late afternoons.
This is the northern-most campground in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, less than nine miles from the Michigan border. The campground sits in on rolling hills next to sprawling Big Lake (827 acres). Most of the shoreline is undeveloped, and the lake has been designated a protected loon nesting site which means there are slow no-wake restrictions in certain areas.
Buffalo Lake Campground is in a beautiful setting among tall pines and hardwoods on rolling terrain on the east shore of Buffalo Lake (105 acres). Most of the lake is surrounded by forest with a few cabins and homes on the south shore. The lake is great for paddling and anglers will find Panfish, Walleye and Bass. A lakeshore trail starts at the campground and circles around the north shore offering scenic views of the lake.
Located 3 miles east of Minocqua-Woodruff and 20 miles west of Eagle River, this State Forest campground is conveniently located to enjoy everything the two popular resort communities have to offer. The campground lies on the south shore of Carrol Lake (352 acres), which offers beautiful northwoods scenery and several wooded island. Paddling and fishing are popular activities. A channel at the west end connects with Madeline Lake.
This popular campgound is spread out on rolling hills on the west shore of Clear Lake (873 acres). Most of the shoreline is undeveloped, and the lake’s sprawling character with numerous islands and bays make it fun to explore by boat, canoe, or kayak. Clear Lake is also a popular fishing destination. The bottom contour features numerous deep drop-offs, holes, and shallow humps. Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Walleye and Musky are all present.
The Crystal Lake Campground is the most popular camping destination in the NH-AL, especially for families and couples. The campground is spread out along the west and south shore of Crystal Lake (93 acres), which features clear waters and beautiful white sand beaches that make up more than half the lake’s shoreline. Swimming, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking are popular activities on this non-motorized lake. Several swimming beaches and picnic areas wrap around the west and north shore shaded by tall red pine, jack pine, oak, and maple.
This quiet, peaceful campground sprawls over rolling hills in a hardwood and pine forest next to a beautiful northwoods lake. Cunard Lake (44 acres) is surrounded by an undeveloped shoreline and is restricted to electric motors only. Explore the lake with a canoe or kayak and look (and listen) for the loons, especially during the morning and evening hours.
This rustic campground lies on the northeast shore of Star Lake (1,219 acres), a popular destination for boating and fishing. The lake is shaped in a giant U and features a scenic shoreline covered in pines, hemlocks and hardwoods. Campsites near the lake are among pines and balsam fir while sites away from the lake are in stands of tall oak and maple. A high forest canopy provides plenty of shade and there is little understory. Most sites are spaced well-apart from each other.
Another popular campground for familes and couples, set on the north shore of Firefly Lake (27 acres). Like its neighbor across County Highway N (Crystal Lake), Firefly Lake features crystal-clear waters, long stretches of white sand beaches with inviting shallow waters, surrounded by a beautiful, undeveloped shoreline covered in tall pines, birch, and hardwoods. The lake provides a great atmosphere for swimming, paddleboarding, tubing and leisure paddling. A scenic hiking trail circles the lake.
Indian Mounds campground sits on the shore of Lake Tomahawk (3,462 acres), part of the Minocqua Chain of Lakes. The lake chain is a magnet for summer vacationers who come to relax and enjoy the beautiful waters and fun atmosphere. Boating, pontoon boating and jet skiing are immensely popular. This is the only campground on the chain, and many bring their watercraft when they camp here. Minocqua is about 7.5 miles away on the water and 6.5 miles away by vehicle.
The 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.
Spread out beneath a high canopy of mature red pines on the shore of Big Muskellunge Lake (897 acres), Musky Lake Campground is is the quieter, neighboring campground to Crystal Lake. Both campgrounds share the same entrance and amenities including a shower building and Office/Visitor Center. The main day use areas, picnic grounds, and swimming beaches are on Crystal Lake.
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.
Tall red and white pines shade this scenic campground, spread out on hilly terrain on the northeast shore of Trout Lake (3,864 acres). This is an excellent campground for smaller RV/trailers and tent camping, several walk-in tent sites are in beautiful lakeside settings.
This small, hilly campground is at the west end of Plum Lake (1,057 acres). The lake has a long, narrow profile with a sandy bottom and clear waters. Though motorized, it's fun to explore the numerous bays and islands in a canoe or kayak. Undeveloped pine forest surrounds most of the lake, while some areas of the shoreline have homes and cottages.
Razorback is one of the more secluded campgrounds in the State Forest, providing a peaceful camping experience on the north shore of Razorback Lake (381 acres). The lake features beautiful scenery with numerous bays and wooded islands and is a popular boating and fishing destination. Canoers and kayakers will enjoy early morning or late afternoon paddling when wildlife is most active.
Shallow Sandy Beach Lake (110 acres) features a lakebed made up almost entirely of sand, surrounded by an undeveloped shoreline of pines, hardwoods, and spruce bog. Campers and visitors will enjoy swimming, tubing, paddling, and paddleboarding, especially on calm, sunny days.
Small and cozy, South Trout Lake Campground is in a great location to enjoy everything the State Forest and local area has to offer. The campground has direct access to the Heart of Vilas Bicycle Trail, and is at the south end of Lake Shore Drive and its scenic views of Trout Lake (3,864 acres). Minocqua is one of the most popular tourism communities in northern Wisconsin, and Main Street in Boulder Junction is well-known for its galleries and gift shops.
This quiet campground wraps around the south shore of beautiful Starrett Lake (67 acres). Gorgeous northwoods scenery along with an electric-motor and no-wake restriction make this an excellent lake for canoeing and kayaking, and several sites have canoe landings. The campground is spread out over hilly terrain beneath a canopy of tall pines, birch and hardwoods, every campsite is moderate to fully shaded. Most offer pleasant levels of seclusion from neighboring campers.
This popular campground offers an idyllic northwoods camping experience at the northeast end of Upper Gresham Lake (362 acres). The campground is spread out over rolling terrain and every site is well-shaded beneath a canopy of pines and hardwoods. The s-shaped lake is surrounded by forest, and the shoreline on the entire east bay is undeveloped, providing a scenic paddling, boating, and fishing experience.
Large, u-shaped Star Lake (1,219 acres) features inviting clear waters and a scenic shoreline for enjoyable paddling, boating, and fishing. The small, State Forest campground is on the northeast bay and is separated into two loops. Campsites 1701 through 1707 are in the upper loop on a wooded hill overlooking the lake. Sites 1708 through 1718 are in the lower loop, spread out on an open flat along the lakeshore. Sites on the hill are shaded by tall pines and hardwoods, and most offer partial views of the lake through foliage. Privacy and shade are more limited on the lower loop, but the open lake views are fantastic.
