Boat-in access only means reaching these canoe campsites in Northern Highland State Forest requires paddling in, with no road or trail alternative. Sites sit within forested terrain alongside lake shoreline, and each includes a picnic table. Fees apply, and pets are permitted. Paddlers exploring camping near Northern Highland State Forest will find several other developed options in the area. Cunard Lake — Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest offers a land-accessible alternative roughly 8 miles northwest.
Description
With over 236,000 acres and more than 900 lakes within its boundaries, the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest provides wonderfully scenic opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation from wild and remote campsites accessible only by boat, to developed family and group campgrounds, beaches, boat launches and trails. The forest is spread across three counties near the towns of Woodruff, Minocqua and Boulder Junction. There are two main Visitor Contact Stations, at Crystal Lake and Clear Lake, where campers can check-in for reservations. Self-registration stations are available for campers at non-reservable campgrounds.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNon Reservable Canoe Campsites is located in Wisconsin near Rhinelander
Public CampgroundDirections
See below for driving directions.
Coordinates
45.7980901 N
89.43016589999999 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
