Kentuck Lake Campground

$15.00–$25.00/night

Show on map(715) 479-2827evan.miller@usda.gov
U S D A FOREST SERVICE, 1247 E. WALL ST.
Eagle River, WI 54521

Overview

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. 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.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 2 of 30 sites
  • Picnic table: all 30 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 30 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Eagle River travel east 13.4 miles on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR2176 and continue 2.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

46 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
7
3 stars
6
Matthew L
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 2 months ago
This was a beautiful lakeside site. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Definitely a really nice campground that we would stay in again.
Brian Z
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Very nice and peaceful campground, well kept, and the host was awesome.
Diane H
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Nice campground, you can’t get down to lake unless you have a site on the lake. No cell service which was nice. Took our bikes rode on the road nice relaxing ride 👍
Mark A
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 3 months ago
it was very nice lots of growth not to noisy. Eagle River close by for things to do.
Trevor H
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 3 months ago
We always our trips to the Eagle River area and the Federal Campgrounds.
Dennis L
Loop:Kentuck CG
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Enjoy our self very much ,weath er helped 7 camp Host very friendly,only thing bad toliot were a little strong smelling
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Season dates

Walk In season

Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

First come, first served

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 – Nov 29, 2027

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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 – Nov 27, 2028

First come, first served

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