Laura Lake Campground

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U S D A FOREST SERVICE, 4978 Highway 8 West
Laona, WI 54541

Overview

With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.

Recreation

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Laura Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking the trail that goes around the lake. The area also provides a bike trail that runs along the old Lake 9 railroad grade.

Facilities

Laura Lake Campground has 41 sites. A majority of sites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved with blacktop.

Natural Features

Campsites are located on the southwestern shore of 110-acre Laura Lake. The picnic and swim beach are located on the adjacent 50-acre Gordon Lake. Both lakes have developed back-in boat landings. Please note these lakes are restricted to electric motors only.

Nearby Attractions

Laura Lake site has a 2.25-mile hiking trail around the lake and 6.5 mile bike trail. Both Laura and Gordon Lakes provide good fishing opportunities.

Camp site features

Across 41 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 41 sites
Picnic table: all 41 sites
Pets allowed: all 41 sites
Longest RV: 73 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Armstrong Creek, drive west 1.9 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn right (north) on FR2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground. From Laona, drive north 14 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn left (north) on 2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Amanda D

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The only piece that I wish was posted for us to know was that water isn’t available in the back loop. It was barely an inconvenience, just a helpful tip. Site 35 is very large, so even though the fire ring is in the wrong side for a pop up camper, we were able to pull in with our Toyota Sienna, drop the camper, pull forward more and back out. The trail to the lake was easy to navigate, but it is worth knowing there is no beach. The water access is rocky and covered in down trees. It is beautiful and good for a quick dip. Even in mid August, the pit toilets were clean, well stocked, and not stinky. Our neighbors were all friendly and respectful. Overall, it is one of our top sites for a great campground.

Stephen G

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Reviewed 3 months ago

My favorite place but the maintenance of the restrooms and other areas was lacking due to I'm sure budget cuts to the DNR we need to better fund our state and national parks

Theresa R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Beautiful campground. Quiet and serene.

DAVID L

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Reviewed 3 months ago

I think the National Forest Service needs my help and expertise from my former job in a technical field. And I am willing to do it for FREE! The generic and not clear rules on generator use, are really souring our camping experiences It's not using the generators, as we have one ourselves. It's the extremely loud, older, so called contractor generators that are the annoyance. It's beyond easy to make simple rules to get these out of the parks. I am willing to help writing simple rules to single out these older, very loud, one speed noise makers. Please, I implore anyone there to take me up on my offer! To be clear, I am not in any way for banning generator use, but camping 3 sites away and still hearing a very loud generator is ruining it for everyone!!!

Richie P

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Was in site 39.Very good camp! Trail around the lake was pretty nice lake big enough to find your own personal beach area! Lots of nature. Quite. If you want to be in the woods I recommend this campground.bald eagles and loons everyday on the lake. It’s really a nice place to be if the weather holds out for you.

Rebecca C

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Site 35 I loved the remote location. the walking trail around Laura lake was great. I would stay away from the bog boardwalk... there are planks missing and the very end is super 'shady'. I stayed at site 35. Although it said this was suitable for a tent - I don't think it was. The pad was full of stones which made it hard to get my tent stakes in. Would be a perfect site for a pop-up or camper. Still loved the location.

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