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Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest

Indian Mounds in Northern Highland State Forest is near Lake Tomahawk, WI. The area features forested terrain with numerous lakes and rivers. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Northwoods Wildlife Center and the Minocqua Winter Park.

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Location

Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest is located in Wisconsin

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Directions

Directions to Clear Lake Campground where you must register before setting up camp: From the intersection of Highways 51 and 47 in Woodruff, follow Highway 47 south 3.5 miles. Turn left on Woodruff Road and the Clear Lake entrance will be on the right.

Coordinates

45.82664904 N
89.63607427 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2024

Everything that Corey said in his review

Some of the sites are wide open with no privacy. Ours was the last one available on a weekend in July. Beach is small, but nice. Priveys are clean! 5G service with Tmobile.

Would definitely come back!

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2022

Confusing online reservations

Wisconsin had the most confusing online reservation system we have ever used. The only state that requires a state sticker with their camping fees. The parks lack amenities for the price they charge.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2018

Simplistic, secluded, and great for kids

Nestled on Lake Tomahawk, this small campground is comprised of drive-in and walk-in sites. Walk-in sites being tent camp only, which is the option we took. There is a small beach on site, and a number of lake front sites to choose from. Oh, can't forget.. The sun sets over the lake! Paved roads made it easy for my children to navigate the grounds on their scooters. There are electric and non electric sites, a water pump, but no showers. Your park pass will give you access to Clear Lake campground (couple miles down the road), which does has showers, another beach, and also firewood sales. We meant to take the boat on multiple lakes, but the fishing on Lake Tomahawk was spectacular! Hiking the trails near our site, you really get a sense of being in the northwoods. We could hear the birds, frogs, found salamanders, seen an otter, musk rat, loons, and more.

The nearest town is Lake Tomahawk, where you can fuel up, get bait, or grab a bite to eat(maybe an ice cream cone for the kids).

As I said in the description, the grounds are simple. However, we booked three nights but felt the need at the end of our trip to book another. We'll be coming back. Safe travels.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest?

    Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Indian Mounds — Northern Highland State Forest?

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