With sites accommodating RVs up to 45 feet, East Star Lake Campground provides drive-in access within Northern Highland State Forest. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages this lakefront campground, where sites range from free to $19 per night. Amenities include drinking water, restrooms, and trash service, with campfires and pets permitted throughout the property.
Waterfront sites face Star Lake directly, offering immediate swimming access from camp. The forested setting provides natural shade while maintaining cell service for those needing connectivity. West Star Lake Campground sits less than a mile northwest for campers comparing options in this section of the state forest.
Description
East Star Lake Campground, sites 1601-1630, is located in the central portion of the state forest on the southeast corner of Star Lake. The 1,206-acre lake is well known for excellent fishing and swimming. The campground has two vault toilet buildings, two hand pumps for drinking water, and a large area to access the water. There are separate trash and recycling dumpsters near the campground entrance. The boat landing is adjacent to the main camping loop with a vault toilet building, a hand pump for water, and a parking area. Two of the vault toilet buildings in this campground are ADA accessible. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. Located in the Northern Highland State Forest, an entrance fee is required.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEast Star Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin near Sayner
Coordinates
46.02600006 N
89.46700055 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 49 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 51 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 57 min from Appleton, WI







