Places to Camp near Eagle River, WI

Best Camping Sites Near Eagle River, WI (151)

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   Musky Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

   16 Reviews

   53 Photos

   54 Saves

   Sayner, Wisconsin

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   Franklin Lake

   8 Reviews

   27 Photos

   43 Saves

   Three Lakes, Wisconsin

   Overview

   Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.

   Recreation

   The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

   Facilities

   The campground offers 77 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (34) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (43). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Accessible flush and vault toilets as well as drinking water, are provided throughout the campground.

   Natural Features

   The campground is situated in a lush stand of mature pine and hemlock trees, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Historic stone and log structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are scattered throughout the campground. The adjacent Franklin Lake is 892 acres and boasts a beautiful sandy beach.

   Nearby Attractions

   The City of Eagle River is located about 15 miles west of the campground. A variety of services are offered there.

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   $15 / night

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   Hi-Pines Campground

   7 Reviews

   10 Photos

   12 Saves

   Eagle River, Wisconsin

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   Clear Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

   8 Reviews

   16 Photos

   37 Saves

   Woodruff, Wisconsin

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   Chain O'Lakes Campground

   4 Reviews

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   37 Saves

   Eagle River, Wisconsin

   Fresh air, cool forest shade, endless waters, and quiet peace. All of these elements of nature are present at Chain O’ Lakes Camping Resort in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Reserve your vacation now and enjoy God’s Country!

   We offer family-friendly camping for those looking for peace, quiet, and the opportunity to make memories!

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   • Reservable
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   $16 - $35 / night

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   Cunnard Lake — Northern Highland State Forest

   5 Reviews

   22 Photos

   29 Saves

   Woodruff, Wisconsin

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   Torch Lake Campground

   3 Reviews

   1 Photo

   26 Saves

   Eagle River, Wisconsin

   Torch lake is located in Conover Wisconsin and is in the Vilas county Forest. There are 20 sites with water, electric, and Wi-Fi and 21 sites with full hook up plus Wi-Fi. Enjoy spaced out wooded sites in the beautiful Northwoods of Vilas County Wisconsin. Playground to be installed in the summer of 2022 and is in walking distance to Torch Lake Park with fishing , kayaking, and swimming available.

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   • Reservable
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   $40 - $47 / night

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   Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest

   5 Reviews

   23 Photos

   11 Saves

   Sayner, Wisconsin

   Crystal Lake Campground is located in the central portion of the forest and is one of the most popular. The entire shoreline is a designated beach with picnic areas on the west side, and is only a small walk or bike ride to this area from the campground. This lake is perfect for canoers and kayakers who can launch at the small craft landing within the campground – no motors allowed. A fishing pier offers a chance to practice your casting skills. Stop in and check out the Nature Center or use the reservable picnic shelter for large gatherings. The Tom Roberts ADA accessible trail is also located near this campground.

   Crystal Lake Campground (sites 401-501) is located in the central portion of the forest. All sites in the campground are reservable. The entire Crystal Lake shoreline is a designated beach so there are no pets allowed anywhere on the shoreline. There are also no motorized boats allowed on the lake. The campground surrounds most of the lake with access to Muskie Lake Campground. There are five vault toilet buildings, three hand pumps for drinking water, one flush toilet building with showers, a sanitary dump station and separate trash and recycling dumpsters. There is a small craft boat landing within the campground. Sites 463 and 438 are designated ADA accessible.

   Near the campground, there is a large marked swimming beach, picnic area and enclosed reservable shelter. The facility also features access to a paved bike trail which goes to Firefly Lake Campground and on to Boulder Junction in one direction, and past St. Germain in the other. There is also a nature center and a hard-surfaced nature trail for the mobility impaired.

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   Lake Gogebic State Park Campground

   24 Reviews

   86 Photos

   46 Saves

   Marenisco, Michigan

   Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more:https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

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    Bond Falls Campground

    14 Reviews

    57 Photos

    190 Saves

    Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

    Although not part of the Ottawa National Forest, this beautiful waterfalls is surrounded by the Ottawa National Forest. One of the most popular Upper Peninsula waterfalls. Managed by the U.P. Power Company, a developed trail is maintained with steps and bridges across the river at the base of the falls. This is one fall that is beautiful yearlong, and a variety of plants can be viewed throughout the summer.

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