Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site

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

Overview

The Morgan Lake Campground and Group Site is a great place for families or a large gathering of people to camp in northern Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground is comfortably equipped and provides access to a number of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. A picnic area with beach is available, as well as an adjacent parking area and access to the lake.

Recreation

Proximity to the lake provides visitors with opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. The clear waters make for a pleasant experience. Largemouth bass are abundant in the lake. Non-motorized boating is permitted as well as electric motors only.

Facilities

In addition to family campsites in the main campground, Morgan Lake Campground offers a single, large-group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 25 people and four vehicles, as well as one RV or trailer. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are gravel. Additional family campsites that may be reserved individually in the main campground include campsite numbers 3,6,9,12,14,16,17, and 18.

The group campsite is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Accessible pit toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are also available throughout the campground. The campground area includes a swim beach, picnic area and boat landing. ATV use is allowed but state regulations must be followed along with campground rules.

Natural Features

The scenic campground is located in a heavily wooded forest surrounding the 45-acre Morgan Lake. It is situated at an elevation of 1,500 feet. The group campground is located near the general campground, but is separated from the other sites to ensure privacy. A small, sandy beach and boat ramp are located nearby.

Nearby Attractions

The closest town, Long Lake, is located just over 12 miles northwest of the campground. A variety of services are available there.

Camp site features

Across 9 camp sites:

Picnic table: 8 of 9 sites
Pets allowed: 8 of 9 sites
Group sites: 1 of 9 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 25 people

Directions

From the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 139, about 7 miles north of Laona, drive north on Highway 139 for 11 miles to Forest Road 2159. Turn right (east) and drive about 8 miles to the campground. This site is located on the Chequmegon-Nicolet National Forest in Fence Township, Florence County, Wisconsin. This site is often confused with Morgan County Park which is managed by Marinette County and is located in Niagra, Wiconsin.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

22 reviews

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Ron M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

This is more of an isolated campground, being equidistant from Fence (Hwy 101) and Popple River (Hwy 139). We arrived on a Tuesday, and while setting up, were the ONLY people in the campground. Another camper (lone) arrived later, but we were the only groups there the entire week (we left on Saturday). We had one-to-two bars of cell service (T-Mobile). Write-up said only one latrine, however there are actually two. Beach is pretty decent. The lake is smallish (45 or so acres). All of the sites border the lake in one way or the other. If you like quiet, this is the place for you. Well, except for the occasional UTV/ATV which worked thru the campground (they are allowed). In fact, the ONLY major drawback of this place is the fact that no matter which direction you take to get here, you are guaranteed a 6 mile drive on a wash-board gravel road, which kicks up so much dust, that you have to clean literally everything both coming and going. Ergo, my wife has expressed that we not return (guess who mostly cleans). But, isolation and quiet? This is the place.

Ellen A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Overall beautiful campground.

Craig A

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Campsite was great. Cell service not so much. Was able to use my Starlink. Would like to have more open sky to let the sun charge my solar panels. Great lake for bass fishing. Need a slot size to keep some. We will be back.

Craig A

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Craig A

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Reviewed a year ago

Nice quiet and peaceful campground. Good bass fishing. Would like to see a legal slot size for bass to keep under 14 inches. Will be back. Mosquitoes were bad. Cell phone service very poor.

Ben F

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Reviewed a year ago

We did not have a good time. It was partially the weather’s fault. It was hot, sunny and humid (87 and 75% humidity) when we went. Bugs were real bad, lots of horseflies and mosquitos. Almost no wind to keep them away. The lake is good for kayaking but not for swimming, lots of algae and bugs. The area was pretty and scenic but the forest didn’t feel… authentic. Some national forests are like small national parks — Flathead, Hiawatha, Custer Gallatin to name a few. Some are a lot more dominated by private land and logging. This was one of the latter. So it didn’t really feel to us like an adventure Would not recommend anything in this area. If you’re considering it, just go to UP Michigan. We liked that far better Also would not recommend apostle islands unless you do your research. Ferry only runs twice a week, private taxis are expensive. We had to cancel that part of our trip because it was a logistical nightmare. Also $35 cancelation fee

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