Birch Grove

Show on map 715-373-2667 sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Birch Grove. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

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. 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

Camp site features

Across 16 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 16 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 16 people

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

14 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

John E

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Very nice campground. Sites are walled in with all the trees. Couldn't see or hear your neighbor unless you wanted to. 2 nice ponds for fishing. Very well kept up. Wish all campgrounds were this nice

Roxane B

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Wow, almost 10 miles of dirt roads to get to the campground. Luckily the roads were dry but I'm not sure how good they would be after a heavy rain. However we had a very quiet and peaceful stay and we had the place almost to ourselves the entire time. Great proximity to Apostle Islands. Site 14 has good sun exposure for solar and open sky for StarLink, and is level and easy to back into.

Chelsea P

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Great primitive campground. We stayed in site 8, which was huge and had great lake access. We filled water at an Artesian well in Ashland and then drove with a full tank to the campground and worked out just fine. The unpaved road (about 3 miles) to the campground was fine, some bigger rocks to try to avoid but nothing too bad. We have a 24ft travel trailer and we had no issues accessing the campground. If you turn on 435 near Long Lake that route is sandier so just be aware if you’re heavier or towing.

Stephen G

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

We brought kids and grandkids on this visit, our 4th. The larger lake is perfect for kayaks and paddleboards. The loons and little green herons are very fun to watch.

Cheryl P

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

More ground maintenance needs to be done. There's lots of down, dead trees right in the campground that should be cut up so the campers can use it. Why are some campers being allowed to stay longer than two weeks, what's good for one is good for the rest?

Scott S

Loop:Birch Grove

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Great camp site. Enjoyed our time there.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Season dates

Walk In season

May 1, 2027 – May 21, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 22, 2027 – Sep 7, 2027

Reservable online

Walk In season

Sep 8, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

May 1, 2028 – May 21, 2028

First come, first served

Peak season

May 22, 2028 – Sep 7, 2028

Reservable online

Walk In season

Sep 8, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028

First come, first served

Camp Sites

Availability not checked yet

We don't have availability data yet for camp sites at .

Interested in seeing what camp sites you can reserve here? Check it now, or watch this campground so we keep checking it for you.

Camping

Pro