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Black Lake

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Black Lake is located near Hayward, Wisconsin, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The area features forested terrain with numerous lakes and rivers. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F in summer and 10°F to 30°F in winter, with nearby attractions including the American Birkebeiner Trail and the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

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Location

Black Lake is located in Wisconsin

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Directions

From Hayward, Wisconsin, take Highway B east for about 23 miles. Turn left on Barker Lake Road, which turns into Forest Service Road 172, and continue for a total of 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 173 and drive less than a mile to the paved campground road.

Address

PO Box 896
Hayward, WI

Coordinates

45.9836111 N
90.9344444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed May. 6, 2022

Beautiful, tucked away campground

Great campsite with about half the sites right on the lake. Plenty of pit toilets around the campground, but no high end facilities. This campground is well off the beaten path with little to no cell service. I would recommend pre-downloading directions out of the campground if you are exiting a different way then you came in or if you’re directionally challenged like myself. I went in late April and was the only person at the there, but still felt safe as a solo female traveler.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021

Great Weekend retreat in the northwoods

Great rustic campground in northern WI. Quiet, relaxing on a lake with little to no mosquitoes. Clean vault toilets, dumpsters, and fresh drinking water. Take note no cell service.

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Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Jul. 18, 2018

Beautiful,relaxing, beware of mosquitos!

Make sure to be equipped with lots of powerful mosquito repellant. Other than that, it was beautiful, had nice warm swimming water, was relaxing, and not heavily populated. 15 bucks for a campsite

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Black Lake?

Black Lake allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

Are fires allowed at Black Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Black Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Black Lake have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Black Lake does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Black Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Black Lake?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Black Lake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Black Lake, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Black Lake?

There are 29 campsites at Black Lake and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts