U.S. Forest Service

Birch Grove

Pavilion for use by Birch Grove campersPhoto · usfs
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
16Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

Birch Grove Recreation Area is a family favorite if you are looking for a base camp to explore the Bayfield Peninsula. It is nestled between East and West Twin Lakes. If you like to boat, fish and camp then the Birch Grove Recreation Area is the place for you. The campgreound is conveniently located 8 miles west of Washburn. Recreation Both campground lakes have a small boat access. During the late summer berry picking is a popular activity in the nearby Moquah Barrens. This campground is near Long Lake Recreation Area which has a swimming beach, trail and carry-in boat access. Keep reading

Valhalla Recreation Area is also nearby that has more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails during the summer months. Facilities The campground offers 16 single family campsites for tent or RV camping. Each campsite has a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table and some have a tent pad and can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Drinking water, vault toilets and a small picnic area are available. There are also areas where campers can access the lake for swimming. There are two double sites which cost twice the single rate, but are next to each other. There is also a new open sided pavilion available for use by paying campers. Natural Features The campground is situated between 22 acre East Twin Lake and 16 acre West Twin Lake. The lakes contain bass, panfish and northen pike. Nearby Attractions Long Lake Recreation Area and Valhalla Recreation Area

The sites · 16

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Birch Grove1standard nonelectric25 ft
Birch Grove10standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove11standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove12standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove13standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove14standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove15standard nonelectric45 ft
Birch Grove16standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove2standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove3standard nonelectric30 ft
Birch Grove4standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove5standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove6standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove7standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove8standard nonelectric35 ft
Birch Grove9standard nonelectric45 ft

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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