Lac Vieux Desert Campground

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U S D A FOREST SERVICE, 1247 E. WALL ST.
EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521

Overview

Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.

Recreation

With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler's paradise. The campgrounds boat landing provides direct access to the lake for the early morning or late evening bite.

Facilities

With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters.

Natural Features

Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.

Camp site features

Across 31 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 15 of 31 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 31 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Conover drive north 5.9 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Land O'Lakes drive south 2 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

5 reviews
5 stars
5
Ken Y
Loop:Lvd
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Had a good time at the campgrounds, got some fishing in, so happy to see the beach being cleaned up and people using it
Paula Y
Loop:Lvd
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
Love this campground! Love that they are working on fixing up the beach area! The Rangers are very nice and the bathrooms are kept clean! The weather could have been more cooperative (lol). We made out next reservation already 😉
James H
Loop:Lvd
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
I have visited and stayed at this campground for 25+ years with family and friends. Being a boundary water family from Michigan and Wisconsin come to enjoy each year to fish and spend time together. We will continue to do this for as long as we can. It has grown with more family and friends over the years and it’s what we look forward to every year. It is a very nice campground and that’s what keeps bringing us back to this spot.
Scott H
Loop:Lvd
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
quiet and peaceful. boat landing could be improved. very shallow.
Cindy H
Loop:Lvd
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
Nice clean campsites. Only thing is the people at the adjacent property use the campground outhouses due to their bad septic. They walk right through your campsite to and fro all the time. This has been going on for years. Also have been seen disposing of their garbage in campground dumpsters!!
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 29, 2027 – May 26, 2027

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Off Peak season

May 27, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 7, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027

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Peak season

May 4, 2028 – May 24, 2028

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Off Peak season

May 25, 2028 – Sep 4, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 5, 2028 – Oct 10, 2028

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