Boulder Lake

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U S D A FOREST SERVICE, 15085 STATE HWY 32
LAKEWOOD, WI 54138-9735

Overview

Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound.

Recreation

Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Anglers might catch walleye, northern pike, bass or panfish. Ice fishing is also popular on the lake, and the boat ramp and parking area are plowed during the winter to provide better access to the lake.

Nearby streams are good for trout fishing and in addition, the Wolf River offers whitewater rafting and canoeing opportunities. Educational programs may be offered sporadically at the campground's amphitheater.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Ten accessible group sites are also available for reservation. They can accommodate anywhere from 16 to 30 people.

Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Some sites offer electric hookup. A dump station is located within the campground. Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Natural Features

The campground lies around the southern end of 362-acre Boulder Lake and is the largest public campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. It is located in a stand of young hardwoods, overlooking the lake. Some campsites are situated along the water's edge and others are further away, providing a quieter camping experience. Puddles and damp spots are common throughout the lush campground.

Nearby Attractions

Langlade is the nearest city, about 25 miles west of the campground.

Camp site features

Across 99 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 23 of 99 sites
  • Fire pit: 15 of 99 sites
  • Pets allowed: 54 of 99 sites
  • ADA accessible: 20 of 99 sites
  • Group sites: 10 of 99 sites
  • Longest RV: 255 ft
  • Largest party: 30 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Townsend, travel Highway T for about 17 miles to the intersection with Highway W. Turn onto Highway W and continue just over a mile to Forest Road 2116. Turn right and continue to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

154 reviews
5 stars
85
4 stars
48
3 stars
13
2 stars
4
1 stars
4
Linda M
Loop:Boulder Lake
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful campground with large private sites many with electicity but the best sites are right on the lake with sandy shore and bottom. the lake is so clear and quite shallow which is great for just wading and cooling off.
Patrick E
Loop:Boulder Lake
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Perfect weather in one of my favorite campgrounds. Site 20 five years running.
Jason L
Loop:Boulder Lake
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The sites are very clean and pretty big. The bathrooms/showers are also very clean and well kept. The camp host's are amazing! Always accommodating. We have stayed here multiple times this summer and never disappointed. It is truly a great campground and a great place to spend our summer. We love it here.
Barbara W
Loop:Boulder Lake
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The campsite was fine, the path to the shoreline is a bit steep and rooted. Good campground. Clean, quiet.
Beverly R
Loop:Boulder Lake
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Bathroom and showers facilities were not very clean. The shower had frogs, spiders and a lot of other insects in them. Other areas of the facility were even worse! the bathroom doors in the Group shower building area, had the paint carved in, this was extensive! Nothing looked like it had been cleaned recently.
Kathleen D
Loop:Boulder Lake
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Quiet and restful.
Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

Apr 29, 2027 – May 26, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 27, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 7, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

May 4, 2028 – May 24, 2028

First come, first served

Peak season

May 25, 2028 – Sep 4, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 5, 2028 – Oct 10, 2028

First come, first served

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