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Spectacle Lake Campground (wisconsin)

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About

National Forest

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Overview

With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety of gamefish species or hike the trail to Kentuck Lake Campground. This 2.5-mile trail utilizes part of the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed and is a pleasant hike.

Recreation

The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish and trout. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The Spectacle-Kentuck Trail extends from the campground along the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed all the way to Kentuck Lake Campground, approximately 2.5 miles away. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

Facilities

The campground offers 34 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance. Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.For more information about Spectator Lake Campground, print an information sheet(PDF) which includes a map of the campground.

Natural Features

This campground is located on the east shore of Spectacle Lake in a mixed species forest at an elevation of 1,770 feet. The 166-acre lake boasts an enormous 500-foot-long sandy beach.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Eagle River is located about 16 miles southwest of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River throughout the year.

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

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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

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Debra M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

Beautiful National Forest - But Bring Everything You Need

We stayed here for 3 nights because that was all the water we could carry. There is no dump station there and only hand pumped water.  They do provide a list of dump stations and water when you arrive, but all are at least 1/2 hour away.  Come with water.

We were in site 3 that was a ten foot trail to the lake.  At the lakeside sites, there is space to sit on the narrow beach and there are anchors provided for boats.  Many people had kayaks pull up on the shore.

You are right in the forest and there is no cell or internet service.   It is very quiet and mainly uncrowded.   We spoke with the camp host and  if you want a lakeside site, reserve them on recreation.gov

There are several vault toilets through out the park and one hiking trail.  There is a fishing pier,  but this park is really good for boaters.  The sunset over the lake is beautiful and if you don't have a lake side campsite, walk over to the fishing pier.

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Oona C.
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2019

Clean rustic lake fun

Nice flat dirt sites, clean water pumps, well maintained toilets and a shared sandy swimming beach. Nice hiking trail runs from Spectacle Lake Campground to Kentuck Lake Campground. Quiet area, close to Phelps, Eagle River and border of Upper Michigan. Boat launch in campground.

Location

Spectacle Lake Campground (wisconsin) is located in Wisconsin

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Eagle River, travel 7.6 miles to FR2178 (Military Road). Turn left (north) and continue 2.9 miles to Kentuck Lake Road (FR2465). Turn right (northeast) on FR2465 and continue 1.7 miles to FR2196. Turn left (north) and continue 2.2 miles to Spectacle Lake Road (FR2572). Turn right (east) and travel 1.2 miles to the campground.

Address

U S D A FOREST SERVICE 1247 E. WALL ST.
Eagle river, WI 54521

Coordinates

46.0113917 N
89.0109167 W

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