Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 34
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectacle CG | 001 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 004 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 008 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 009 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 011 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 012 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 013 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 015 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 016 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 017 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 018 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 019 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 020 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 021 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 022 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 023 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 024 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 025 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 026 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 027 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 028 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 029 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 030 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 031 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 032 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 033 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Spectacle CG | 034 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — |
Booking
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 →