Established Camping
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.
Location
Moose Lake is located in Wisconsin
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Duluth
- 2 hrs 4 min from Eau Claire
- 2 hrs 26 min from Wausau
- 3 hrs 4 min from Minneapolis