Reservations are available and recommended at Firefly Lake, a $25-per-night state forest campground in Wisconsin's Northwoods where showers are a genuine rarity. Reviewers consistently flag this as the only campground in the Northern Highland State Forest with shower facilities, which means sites fill up faster than at neighboring campgrounds. The layout spans three loops, and sites along the 201 loop draw particular praise for their proximity to the water. All sites are large, shaded by surrounding trees, and well-suited to both tents and RVs with electric hookups.
The lake itself is restricted to non-motorized watercraft, which keeps conditions favorable for kayakers. Swimming is available along a sandy beach. A paved bike path connects directly to the campground and extends toward Boulder Junction in one direction; the other way leads to Fallison Lake for hiking and eventually a corner store. Cell coverage is limited, with Verizon users reporting text-only service at best.
Mary notes that generators are permitted only between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., which limits noise during evening hours. A dump station and fresh water are available at nearby Crystal Lake Campground — Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest, roughly a mile away. Campers exploring places to camp near Sayner will find several other options across the forest, though few include the amenity combination available here. No Highland American Legion/Crystal-Muskie Lakes is another nearby alternative for those who want a different setting.
Description
Firefly Lake Campground, sites 201-271, is located in the central portion of the forest on the north side of the lake. All sites in the campground are reservable. This 27-acre lake has excellent swimming due to the clear water and fine-sand beach. No boat motors are allowed. The campground has five vault toilet buildings, five hand pumps for drinking water, one flush toilet building with showers, separate trash and recycling dumpsters and a carry-in boat landing. This campground is only about one-half mile from the Crystal Lake Picnic Area and is accessible by the paved bike trail at the campground entrance. Site 271 and 222 are ADA accessible.
Sites 202-203, 223-225, 226-227, 245-247 and 267-268 are double campsites. They accommodate up to 12 people and two-wheeled camping units.
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Map & DirectionsFirefly Lake is located in Wisconsin near Sayner
Directions
See below for driving directions.
Coordinates
46.00199703380807 N
89.63314586494533 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 35 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 38 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 46 min from Duluth, MN














