Best Tent Camping near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Looking for the best campgrounds near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, WI? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (34)

    1. Stevens Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Long Lake, WI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 362-1300

    "We rolled in at dark and we’re enchanted by trees, falling leaves and mystic lake. There aren’t many spots, but they all quintessential WI. Free water is available via a hand pump."

    2. East Bass Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Armstrong Creek, WI
    18 miles
    Website

    "No hook-ups. Pit toilets and right on the lake. First come first serve. And 2 day maximum consecutive days stay if I believe. Close to waterfalls and other lake s and parks. Great time."

    3. Chequamegon National Forest Perch Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    Alpha, WI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 373-2667

    "There is a fire ring and picnic table at each site."

    "Loved the hike in, decided to walk the whole loop and unfortunately the bridge at the end was under water and we had to turn around and walk back instead."

    4. Ada Lake Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Wabeno, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 276-6333

    "One was a multi-layer setup while others were more hidden as they moved further away from the lake. The picnic tables look very new and the vault toilets are well kept."

    "We arrived mid-week and had no problem getting a lakeside campsite. The sites are low compared to the water level, so it was an easy walk from our campsite to the water (no stairs to climb)."

    5. Three Johns Lake Dispersed

    1 Review
    Three Lakes, WI
    21 miles

    "Tents only. Short walk to campsite only one on lake. 5 dollar parking national Forest."

    6. Marinette County Goodman Park

    1 Review
    Armstrong Creek, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 732-7530

    7. Ada Lake NF Campground

    2 Reviews
    Wabeno, WI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 276-3594

    "A nice little beach, quiet well spaced sites, and nearby snowmobile/hiking trails. The lake it small with a few lake cabins across the lake."

    "Trolling motors only on this lake. Good fishing and quite. Dirty and grave sites with no concrete pads. Great place to spend a week or two!"

    8. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Backcountry Site

    1 Review
    Hiles, WI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-2827

    "There is a sandy beach on a small lake full of fish. The Sam Cambell trail is right next door, it’s a nice walk to another tiny lake."

    9. Boulder Junction

    2 Reviews
    Eagle River, WI
    26 miles
    Website

    "The weather was a bit cold on Lake Superior and our picnic was ruined. However we had a great laugh making sandwiches in the car in a middle of a rain storm."

    10. Pine Lake

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    Hiles, WI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-6407
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Tent Camping Reviews near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

407 Reviews of 34 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Bates Township Park

    Motorcycle camping

    Great find. Sunday night beginning of June. Only camper in the tent section. Quiet spot with good hosts. Close to the lake. Grass and gravel. Restroom share with the park/boat launch area. I would definitely stay here again. If there was a drawback would be sites have some slope toward lake. Being only one there I found flat spot to tent but if busy choice might be limited. No control over weather but woke up and had to pack up in the rain. Definitely check it out! Thanks to the Hosts!

  • Andrew D.
    Jun. 26, 2023

    Franklin Lake

    Great campsite

    Stayed one night on  a Sunday.  Mostly empty but you can see it is heavily booked for the Fourth of July weekend. They just added electric hook up to some sites in the South End.  Right now the price is the same for electric or non-electric sites.

    Sites are large and decent spacing between sites.  Heavy tree cover with mostly shade.

    The site was mostly gravel with nice fire ring and picnic table.

  • Chris B.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Bagley Rapids NF Campground

    The perfect stop for the start of your Chequamegon National Forest Trip

    Bagley Rapids Campground is located in the Lakewood- Laona District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, which is about as far South as the Forest goes. This makes Bagley Rapids Campground the perfect spot for a quick weekend trip from surrounding larger cities. It's roughly 2.5 hours away from Madison and Milwaukee and just over an hour away from the Green Bay area. 

    If outdoor recreation is your thing, this is the perfect base camp. The campground entrance is right off the ATV / Snowmobile / Horse Trails which connect to thousands of miles of trail systems all throughout the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I've stayed here 5 times in the last two years and frequent the local logging roads on my Dual Sport motorcycle. I'd say over 1/4 of the spots are actually located on Bagley Rapids, a very clear, crisp refreshing spring fed river that runs around the campground. It's great to wade into and enjoy after a hot day hiking and exploring trails. 

    A couple miles from the campground is nearby Mountain, WI where you can get basic groceries, gas and a great bar burger. Within 30 minutes you can be in the smaller town of Wabeno, which is home to some of the best ATV trails around and also has a very cool old style downtown.

    The sites are a mix of tent and RV with some really great spots with some elevation that back down into the river. It's always been peaceful during my stays and never gets loud and rowdy.

    As there isn't a beach, small children should stay out of the river due to it's strong current, so this might not be the best choice if you're going purely for the water.

  • Danielle A.
    Sep. 27, 2016

    Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

    Lovely, covered backcountry sites

    A lovely area with a good balance of open space and tree cover. Nearby Clark Lake is very pretty, good for swimming, and serves as the primary water source. The area is covered in soft pine duff but finding a truly flat spot free of any small mounds of moss or decayed nurse logs can be a challenge.

  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Lac Vieux Desert

    Nice place near a historic lake

    Nice campground with all the basics of a National Forest Campground. The sites offer each site a fair amount of privacy. They are all suitable for trailers and tent camping as they provide a level tent pad in each site.

    I'm only giving 4 stars because the campground is about a mile from the lake. However, the distance from the water does help with the mosquitoes.

    Fire rings have grills, and there are wooden picnic tables.

    Lac Vieux Desert is a big and beautiful lake with excellent fishing! Although we didn't do great, others did. This is the headwaters of the Wisconsin River.

  • Kirsty G.
    May. 1, 2019

    Chequamegon National Forest Perch Lake Campground

    Short secluded hike in sites

    The hike to these sites is very short. We paid when we parked. It’s a great place to camp if you want to experience being in the woods for the first time. We stayed on the south loop which has 6 sites. The sites still feel very secluded and private. There is a fire ring and picnic table at each site. There is no bear box and there definitely are bears (during one camping trip some hunters treed and shot a bear in the early morning and we saw them carrying it while hiking out) so you’ll want to hang your food. There was access to the lake from our campsite.

  • C
    Jun. 10, 2018

    Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest

    Simplistic, secluded, and great for kids

    Nestled on Lake Tomahawk, this small campground is comprised of drive-in and walk-in sites. Walk-in sites being tent camp only, which is the option we took. There is a small beach on site, and a number of lake front sites to choose from. Oh, can't forget.. The sun sets over the lake! Paved roads made it easy for my children to navigate the grounds on their scooters. There are electric and non electric sites, a water pump, but no showers. Your park pass will give you access to Clear Lake campground (couple miles down the road), which does has showers, another beach, and also firewood sales. We meant to take the boat on multiple lakes, but the fishing on Lake Tomahawk was spectacular! Hiking the trails near our site, you really get a sense of being in the northwoods. We could hear the birds, frogs, found salamanders, seen an otter, musk rat, loons, and more.

    The nearest town is Lake Tomahawk, where you can fuel up, get bait, or grab a bite to eat(maybe an ice cream cone for the kids).

    As I said in the description, the grounds are simple. However, we booked three nights but felt the need at the end of our trip to book another. We'll be coming back. Safe travels.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Wolf Lake Campsite

    Wolf lake campsite

    Small campsite along paved road,fire ring and picnic table ,wilderness toilet. Stayed two nights in September it was quiet fishing was so so. I had 8 foot pop up could fit a 20 footer easy or tent camp. Seen two fire ring along the right shore of lake accessable by water.

  • Clint B.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Blockhouse Campground

    Very isolated

    Most isolated camp site I’ve been to. Requires driving down a dirt road the branches off another dirt road. It’s 8 miles down the road with major washouts. Horse flys were incredibly bad. No out house no picnic tables no fire rings. No cell service. I do not recommend unless privacy is your primary concern.


Guide to Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Tent camping near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of well-reviewed sites that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Tips for tent camping near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Tent campers should check out Ada Lake

  • The Ada Lake Recreation Area is praised for its picturesque setting, with radiant trillium flowers and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing getaway.
  • For those seeking a quiet experience, the Ada Lake NF Campground offers a tranquil environment with electric motors only on the lake, ensuring minimal noise.
  • The Stevens Lake Campground provides a beautiful lakeside experience, complete with a hand pump for water and stunning morning fog over the lake.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is Stevens Lake Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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