Hikers can explore trails that wind through the Northern Highland State Forest, with West Star Lake Campground serving as a convenient base for woodland exploration. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and provides vault toilets, drinking water, and a boat dock for lake access. One camper noted the welcoming nature of local trail users and appreciated the two-mile hike around the peninsula during a snowy October visit.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages this drive-in facility year-round, allowing campfires and pets. Campers can collect firewood from the surrounding forest and access Star Lake directly from the campground. For additional options in the region, consider East Star Lake Campground — Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest nearby.
Description
With over 236,000 acres and more than 900 lakes within its boundaries, the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest provides wonderfully scenic opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation from wild and remote campsites accessible only by boat, to developed family and group campgrounds, beaches, boat launches and trails. The forest is spread across three counties near the towns of Woodruff, Minocqua and Boulder Junction. There are two main Visitor Contact Stations, at Crystal Lake and Clear Lake, where campers can check-in for reservations. Self-registration stations are available for campers at non-reservable campgrounds.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWest Star Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin near Sayner
Directions
From the intersection of Highways 51 and 47 in Woodruff, travel Highway 51 north 6.2 miles to Highway M. Turn right on Highway M. Travel 2.7 miles to Highway N. Turn right on Highway N and travel 13.6 miles to Highway K. You will pass East Star Lake. Turn left on Highway K and go 1.3 miles to Statehouse Road on the left. Follow the road to the campground. Be sure to stay on Highway N, which jogs to the right through Sayner and goes to the left after Sayner.
Coordinates
46.03300026 N
89.47500097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 51 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 53 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 59 min from Appleton, WI
