U.S. Forest Service · WI

Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)

Bear LakePhoto · Lakewood-Laona R.D.
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
27Sites
64 ftMax rig

The place

If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake. Recreation The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity. Facilities Bear Lake Campground has 27 sites. A majority of campsites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. Keep reading

The campground also has five tent-only walk-in sites on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved with blacktop. Natural Features This campground sits on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. The water quality of the lake is moderate at a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish species found in the lake are northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. This campground is also popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions Bear Lake is in close proximity to the Rat River Hike and Bike Trail. Trout fishing opportunities are also nearby on the Peshtigo and Rat Rivers. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.

The sites · 27

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND001standard nonelectric46 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND002standard nonelectric60 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND003standard nonelectric60 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND004standard nonelectric54 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND005standard nonelectric50 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND006standard nonelectric50 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric64 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND008standard nonelectric36 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND009standard nonelectric50 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric35 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric36 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric15 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND013standard nonelectric54 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric46 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric58 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric58 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND017standard nonelectric50 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND018standard nonelectric64 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND019standard nonelectric60 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND020standard nonelectric64 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND021standard nonelectric54 ft
BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND022standard nonelectric50 ft
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in WI-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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