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Moose Lake

Moose Lake camping area is located near Hayward, Wisconsin, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and lakefront views. 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.

Description

National Forest

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Overview

Moose Lake Campground sits along its namesake lake in the Chequamegon National Forest of northern Wisconsin. The serene lake and surrounding forest offer a spectacular location for families to enjoy nature.

Recreation

The location provides access to a variety of activities, including miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails. Anglers will find an abundance of musky, walleye, bass and pan fish in the lake, and the clear water is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. A sandy beach and a boat ramp provide convenient lake access.

Natural Features

Chequamegon National Forest offers 845,000 acres dotted with countless lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen, and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the lush landscape. Moose Lake is a 1,670-acre body of water that is popular for fishing, boating and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often viewed in and near the campground.

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Location

Moose Lake is located in Wisconsin

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Directions

From Hayward, Wisconsin, drive east on State Highway 77 about 28 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 174 and continue about a mile, then turn right onto Forest Service Road 176. After about 5 miles turn right again and drive less than 2 miles to the campground.

Address

PO Box 896
Hayward, WI

Coordinates

46.0161111 N
91.0202778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

Great Experience

The other reviews says it all but this site #6 was a back in and plenty of room for our setup. Has pit toilets that were clean with air fresheners hanging in them, Very nice boat landing, running water is near the Dumpsters and on a timer push the button and it runs for approximately 10 seconds and automatically shuts off. We enjoyed this place.

Site6
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Greg D., August 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Greg D., August 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Greg D., August 26, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024

Remote & Quiet

This campground is on a flowage lake. Bring everything that you'll need because it's a long, dusty drive back to the highway! The well was closed or out of order during our stay. But you wouldn't want to drink the well water as it's very high in manganese and not to be consumed by kids or over 60s. Almost zero cell service here. Some folks were able to make calls from the beach area, we didn't even try. However, we were adequately prepared and totally enjoyed our week. Reading, etc.

Site6
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Lawrence B., August 15, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Low trafficked, backwoods and quiet

If you are looking for tons of activities, close to town, cell service and amenities, this isn't your camp. What it does offer is a deep backwoods experience, isolation and quiet.

Vibe: Backwoods isolation. Only a dozen or so spots. Some haven’t had campers in weeks. Only 4 occupied the night we stayed. 

Cleanliness: Average. 

Facilities: Minimal. Two vault toilets. 

General spots: Big, well spaced, lots of privacy. Heavily forested trees and lots of shade. 

Our site: 7. Close to beach. Has its own little trail to beach. Noise: Occasional boat on the lake. Other than that, only the sounds of nature. 

Cell signal: Almost none. Unusable. Can’t send texts or make calls. 

Other: Beach is small grass beach. No animals allowed. Geese can’t read and have covered it with droppings. Bugs not awful, but tough to dissuade. Some resorts around, but I wouldn’t count on getting supplies near here. Come well stocked.

Site7
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Neil T., August 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Neil T., August 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Moose Lake by Neil T., August 3, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Moose Lake?

    Moose Lake allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Moose Lake?

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

  • Does Moose Lake have wifi?

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

  • Is there cell phone reception at Moose Lake?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Moose 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 Moose Lake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Moose Lake, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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

    There are 15 campsites at Moose Lake and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts