Within Nicolet National Forest, Laurel Lake Campground provides drive-in access for RVs up to 73 feet long from late April through mid-October. The US Forest Service manages this forested site near the lake, offering basic amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. Sites cost $15 per night and accept advance reservations. Pets are welcome throughout the campground. Campers exploring the region can find additional campgrounds around Armstrong Creek for comparison. The season runs until October 14, making it suitable for fall color viewing before winter closure.
Description
Overview
With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.
Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Laura Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking the trail that goes around the lake. The area also provides a bike trail that runs along the old Lake 9 railroad grade.
Facilities
Laura Lake Campground has 41 sites. A majority of sites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved with blacktop.
Natural Features
Campsites are located on the southwestern shore of 110-acre Laura Lake. The picnic and swim beach are located on the adjacent 50-acre Gordon Lake. Both lakes have developed back-in boat landings. Please note these lakes are restricted to electric motors only.
Nearby Attractions
Laura Lake site has a 2.25-mile hiking trail around the lake and 6.5 mile bike trail. Both Laura and Gordon Lakes provide good fishing opportunities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLaurel Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin near Armstrong Creek
Public CampgroundDirections
From Armstrong Creek, drive west 1.9 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn right (north) on FR2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground. From Laona, drive north 14 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn left (north) on 2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.7041861 N
88.5067778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 8/20/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 8/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 46 min from Green Bay, WI
- 1 hr 50 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 6 min from Appleton, WI
- 2 hrs 26 min from Oshkosh, WI
