Within the Nicolet National Forest, Laurel Lake Campground provides a small-scale camping experience with just three sites set among wooded terrain. The US Forest Service manages this $15-per-night campground, which accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and offers both drive-in and boat-in access. Sites sit within yards of the lake, where clear water and sandy bottom conditions support kayaking and fishing activities.
The campground includes vault toilets, a clean water well, and standard amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Campers can find [campgrounds around Three Lakes] for additional options in the area. The forested setting provides privacy between sites, while the proximity to water makes it particularly suitable for paddlers seeking direct lake access.
Description
Overview
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks.
Recreation
The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, crappie and other panfish. The lakes are open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The campground does not offer a beach area so any swimming to be done will have to take place from your boat.
Facilities
The campground offers 12 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground is split between Area 1 which consists of eight sites and Area 2 which consists of four sites. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (5) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (7). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided at the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in a stand of towering pines and young oak trees, at an elevation of 1,630 feet. Laurel Lake is one of 28 lakes which extend from Three Lakes to Eagle River and form the largest inland freshwater chain of lakes in the world, offering endless miles of boating and fishing opportunities, which can be access from the boat landing offered within the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The Town of Three Lakes, once named "America's Best Town" is located seven miles from the campground. Three Lakes offers a variety of services and activities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLaurel Lake Campground — Chequamegon Nicolet NF is located in Wisconsin
Directions
From Three Lakes travel 4 miles east on STH 32 to Chicken in the Woods Road. Turn left (north) and continue 1.2 miles turning left (north) on Fourmile Road. Travel 0.2 miles, turn left (west) on Leatzow Road and continue 1.2 miles to the campground.
Address
U S D A FOREST SERVICE
1247 E. WALL ST.
Eagle river, WI 54521
Coordinates
45.8163306 N
89.1099194 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 14 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 27 min from Appleton, WI
- 2 hrs 33 min from Oshkosh, WI
