U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon National Forest · WI

Black Lake

Black Lake Boat Landing ViewPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
OpenSeason 05-02 – 10-31
ReservableAccess
29Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

Black Lake is highly ranked as a family-favorite campground. It is spread out along the eastern shores of its namesake, Black Lake. The calm waters beckon to adventurers, offering fishing, boating, swimming and other recreational activities in the northwestern Wisconsin wilderness. Recreation The lake offers plentiful fishing, with musky, walleye, bass and pan fish available in abundance. Kayaking and canoeing are also enjoyed by visitors, as the water is usually peaceful and calm. A variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, loon, fox and others, make their homes in the area and are often spotted by visitors. Keep reading

Hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The Black Lake interpretive trail offers a 4-mile, in-depth look at the nature that surrounds the wooded shoreline. A grassy beach provides ample space to run and play, as well as a spot to relax. Facilities The campground offers dozens of waterfront sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also available. Natural Features The campground is located in a birch, pine and spruce forest that stretches along the beautiful 129-acre lake, in the southern part of the Chequamegon National Forest. Nearby Attractions Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood and restaurants are within a 15-mile drive of the campground, in the town of Hayward.

The sites · 29

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BLACK LAKE001standard nonelectric45 ftyes
BLACK LAKE002standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE003standard nonelectric30 ft
BLACK LAKE004standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE005standard nonelectric25 ft
BLACK LAKE006standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE007standard nonelectric25 ft
BLACK LAKE008standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE009standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE010standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE011standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE012standard nonelectric40 ft
BLACK LAKE013management45 ft
BLACK LAKE014standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE015group standard nonelectric30 ft
BLACK LAKE016standard nonelectric35 ft
BLACK LAKE017standard nonelectric35 ft
BLACK LAKE018standard nonelectric35 ft
BLACK LAKE019standard nonelectric35 ft
BLACK LAKE020standard nonelectric30 ft
BLACK LAKE021standard nonelectric40 ft
BLACK LAKE022standard nonelectric40 ftyes
BLACK LAKE023group standard nonelectric45 ft
BLACK LAKE024standard nonelectric40 ftyes
BLACK LAKE025standard nonelectric45 ftyes
BLACK LAKE026tent only nonelectric
BLACK LAKE027tent only nonelectric
BLACK LAKE028tent only nonelectric
BLACK LAKE029tent only nonelectric

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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