Anglers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts will find Bagley Rapids NF Campground positioned along the Oconto River in Wisconsin's Nicolet National Forest. This US Forest Service campground operates from May through November at $15 per night, offering both first-come, first-served and reservable sites that accommodate RVs up to 45 feet with water hookups available.
About a quarter of the campsites sit directly on Bagley Rapids, where the spring-fed river creates a constant sound of rushing water over rocks. The wooded sites provide shade under mature cedar trees, with fire rings equipped with adjustable grills that swing away from flames when not cooking. Campers report the river current runs strong, making it unsuitable for small children but workable for brook trout and brown trout fishing despite overhanging tree cover that can complicate casting.
The campground entrance connects directly to ATV, snowmobile, and horse trail systems extending throughout Wisconsin's Northwoods region. Basic amenities include pit toilets, hand-pump well water, and a dump station. Cell coverage varies by carrier, with Verizon providing 1-2 bars of LTE service while T-Mobile shows no signal. Mary M. notes "many of the sites are right on the river" and describes trees "placed ideally for hammock hanging."
The campground stays relatively quiet during peak season, with camping spots near Mountain located just two miles away for basic supplies and dining options.
Description
Overview
If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River. Weekends bring the most campers, with only moderate use occurring during the week. So come and relax among the pines and enjoy the sound and beauty of Bagley Rapids.
Recreation
Trout fishing, berry picking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, and sightseeing can all be done in or near this campground.
Facilities
The campground has 30 sites along with accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service.
Natural Features
Campground is located among towering pines adjacent to the flowing rapids of the Oconto River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (715) 276-6333.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, a popular local tourist destination. This is one of the last fire towers standing on its original location in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It was built in 1935 and was one of a series of 20 towers built in the Forest during the 1930s. If youre brave enough, you can climb the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Also nearby is Cathedral Pines, an area that survived Wisconsins logging era where the majestic pines and hemlocks have been preserved in their natural state.
Fee Info
Individual campsite fee is $15/night, payable through recreation.gov at the time of reservation or as first come-first serve at the self-serve fee station. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBagley Rapids NF Campground is located in Wisconsin near Mountain
Directions
From Mountain, drive south 2.2 miles on Highway 32 to Bagley Rapids Road (FR 2111). Turn right (west) on Bagley Rapids Road and drive 0.6 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.157511 N
88.465886 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/18/26- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/18/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 58 min from Green Bay, WI
- 1 hr 10 min from Appleton, WI
- 1 hr 18 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 29 min from Oshkosh, WI
