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

Kentuck Lake Campground

Kentuck Boat LandingPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
31Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, crappie and perch. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Keep reading

A trail linking the campground to the Spectacle Lake Campground begins near the boat landing and stretches 2.5 miles though mature upland hardwoods and lowland conifer areas. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch. Facilities The campground offers 31 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served (13) campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (18). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. A pressurized water system is available for drinking water. Natural Features The campground is situated in a stand of maple, at an elevation of 1,730 feet. The adjacent Kentuck Lake is accessible by the boat landing which is located within the campground. Nearby Attractions The City of Eagle River is located about 17 miles west of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River.

The sites · 31

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Kentuck CG01standard electric30 ft20/30/50
Kentuck CG02standard electric35 ft20/30/50
Kentuck CG03standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG04standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG05standard electric35 ft
Kentuck CG06standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG07management40 ft
Kentuck CG08standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG09standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG10standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG11standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG12standard electric30 ft
Kentuck CG13standard electric35 ft
Kentuck CG14standard electric40 ft
Kentuck CG15standard nonelectric40 ft
Kentuck CG16standard nonelectric30 ft
Kentuck CG17standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG18standard nonelectric40 ft
Kentuck CG19tent only nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG20tent only nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG21standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG22standard nonelectric40 ft
Kentuck CG23standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG24standard nonelectric35 ft
Kentuck CG25standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG26standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG27standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG28standard nonelectric25 ft
Kentuck CG29standard nonelectric30 ft
Kentuck CG30standard nonelectric30 ft
Kentuck CG31standard nonelectric25 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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This campground sits in WI-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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