Boot Lake Campground, near Lakewood, Wisconsin, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind in nature. With its scenic views and access to a beautiful lake, it’s perfect for swimming, fishing, or just soaking up the sun on the beach.

The campground offers a variety of sites, allowing campers to find their own space among the trees. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “This is a peaceful respite in the Wisconsin woods.” Facilities include vault toilets and water access, making it convenient for your camping needs. 

For outdoor activities, Boot Lake is a hit with those who enjoy fishing from both the shore and boats. There’s also a trail that runs along the lakeshore, leading to a fun rope swing for a refreshing dip. If you’re into hiking, the nearby Quartz Hill Trail offers some great options, too.

While the campground doesn’t allow fires or pets, it does have picnic tables and trash disposal, keeping things tidy. Just remember to bring your firewood and ice from town, as those aren’t available on-site. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Boot Lake Campground has the charm and tranquility you need to recharge.

## Overview

 Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish. In addition, several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing, and the Wolf River provides fishing, kayaking, rafting, and first-class canoeing opportunities. The Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer. 
## Recreation

 The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.
## Natural Features

 This campground sits on the northwest corner of Boot Lake, in a quiet finger of the lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. Boot Lake is a high quality clear lake and has a maximum depth of 38 feet. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Jones Springs Non-Motorized Area is just west of Boot Lake. It offers opportunities for hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is a trail in the campground that connects into the Jones Springs hiking trails. The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for rafting and white water canoeing, and kayaking. The local community of Townsend is just north of the campground. The Cathedral Pines Trail is approximately four miles from the campground -- a must see at any time of the year.

Boot Lake Campground

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Even though I am from the town of Townsend, which is about 5 miles from boot lake, this has always been my favorite campground, with hiking trails that aren't usually that busy to a beach you can relax on, it is the perfect place to spend a weekend, or week for that matter. Bring your kayak/canoe and enjoy the lake after wake hours also!

Boot Lake

Found this beautiful campground while exploring the lakes in the area. We had an awesome campsite with access to the lake right from our site. Spent several hours kayaking &amp; fishing on Boot Lake, along with several other lakes in the area.

Be sure to get you firewood &amp; ice in town, as there is none available in the campground.

Get Away & Relax

All around good campground. Sites weren’t too close to each other and were at a normal level of seclusion. Beach and fishing area

Good campground 

A group of us stayed at Boot Lake campground in the end of July. Normally this campsite takes reservations but for 2020 it’s strictly first come, first serve. We lucked out and managed to snag one of the better sites (#14) on the lake. While there are roughly 8 actual lake sites, if you’re there to go canoeing or kayaking, 13-16 are probably the best options for that, though there were several motor boats tied up along the shore of some of the other sites. Be aware the lake is very popular for water activities so if you’re looking for a calm quiet location for fishing or canoeing, you’re mostly limited to mornings and evenings. 

There is a trail that goes along the lakeshore and if you follow it going clockwise, you’ll find a rope swing for jumping in to the lake. 

Fair warning, both campsites we were at had poison ivy around them so watch out. Also they have just finished clean up following the storm in 2019 so some of the campsites are a bit more open than I imagine was intended, particularly in sites away from the lake. Though there was a lot of standing water and a fairly large swamp across the road, mosquitoes were not bad at all.

Overall, it’s a great campground and we would return.

Great getaway spot

Overall nice place. Sites are spacious, a little too close together for my taste. Other campers were quiet and friendly however. Pit toilets hadn’t been cleaned in almost two weeks. 

Nice forest and lake

This campground is near Townsend. If this one s full just continue down the road to Boulder Lake Campground. 

  

We liked the diversity of campsites. You can find your own space and even add in some shade. Vault toilets and water can be found. Garbage bins are here too. The boat launch gives you access to the peaceful Boot Lake. We aren’t into fishing but liked that hiking isn’t too far. The Quartz Hill Trail is a bit of a drive past Townsend. 

  

This is a peaceful respite in the Wisconsin woods.

Secluded lake camping 

Boot lake is actually the shape of a boot. It provides some decent fishing from shore but excellent fishing from a boat. The beach is nice and the location is nicely nestled in the Nicolet National Forest near the town of Townsend and Lakewood. 

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