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Established Camping

Lac Vieux Desert

General Overview

National Forest

Camp here and you'll be at the headwaters of the Wisconsin River! You'll also be on a lake that has been "home" to Chippewa (Ojibwa) American Indians for centuries. This 4,017-acre lake is one of the largest lake on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and is shared with the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you are planning to fish, please review the border lake fishing regulations. The lake is known for its musky, walleye, bass, and northern pike. The campground is located on the west shore of the lake and features a boat landing and picnic shelter.

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Location

Lac Vieux Desert is located in Wisconsin

Detail location of campground

Directions

In Land O'Lake, WI, at intersection of County Rt. B and US Rt. 45/State Rt 32, take Rt. 45/Rt. 32 south 2.2 miles to County Rt. E. Turn left on Rt. E and go east 2.7 miles to West Shore Rd. and campground sign. Turn left onto West Shore Rd. and go 1.2 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign onto West Shore Landing (Forest Rt. 2220) into campground.

Coordinates

46.13600024 N
89.15200075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 22, 2023

Excellent Campground

Basic Forest Service campground, with picnic table, fire pit, but also a paved pad (nice because it poured two of our ten nights). Very quiet and not very busy this time of year. Sites are very private and well-spaced. Pit toilets were extremely well maintained and clean. $15 per night. One bar T-mobile enough for calls but no data.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lac Vieux Desert by thomas V., August 22, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2017

Nice place near a historic lake

Nice campground with all the basics of a National Forest Campground. The sites offer each site a fair amount of privacy. They are all suitable for trailers and tent camping as they provide a level tent pad in each site.

I'm only giving 4 stars because the campground is about a mile from the lake. However, the distance from the water does help with the mosquitoes.

Fire rings have grills, and there are wooden picnic tables.

Lac Vieux Desert is a big and beautiful lake with excellent fishing! Although we didn't do great, others did. This is the headwaters of the Wisconsin River.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lac Vieux Desert by Carrie C., July 18, 2017
  • Review photo of Lac Vieux Desert by Carrie C., July 18, 2017
  • Review photo of Lac Vieux Desert by Carrie C., July 18, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Lac Vieux Desert?

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

  • Does Lac Vieux Desert have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lac Vieux Desert does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lac Vieux Desert?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.