Set within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Buffalo Lake Campground operates seasonally from late April through mid-October. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages this established campground, which provides both electric hookups and primitive camping options accessible by drive-in, walk-in, boat, or hiking trail.
Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with firewood available near the dock by the group camping area. The campground features drinking water, restrooms, and shower facilities. Site 2020 overlooks the lake directly, offering water access for campers. Reviewers note the campground maintains clean facilities and tends to stay relatively quiet even during busy weekends. Pets are welcome throughout the grounds, and Cunard Lake — Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest sits just over two miles southwest for those exploring multiple forest campgrounds.
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.
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuffalo Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin near Arbor Vitae
Directions
From the intersection of Highways 51 and 47 in Woodruff, turn right (south) and travel 1.3 miles on Highway 47 to Highway J. Turn left and follow Highway J east (towards St. Germain) 6.0 miles to campground entrance on the left.
Coordinates
45.87635064 N
89.56230081 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 38 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 40 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 46 min from Appleton, WI
