Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Unplug and reconnect to the largest expanse of public lands under one ownership in northern Wisconsin. Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands year- round motorized trail riding, water and land-based sports and the solitude of quiet campgrounds.  

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Reviews

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest campgrounds continue to offer beautiful, spacious, and peaceful campsites with clean restrooms and well-maintained facilities. Many campers enjoy the privacy, natural surroundings with lakes and rivers, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for fishing, hiking, kayaking, and birding. Friendly and helpful camp hosts contribute positively to the experience. Some guests have noted odors in pit toilets, issues with well water quality, and variability in beach and water conditions, including weed overgrowth in some areas. A few campers have experienced challenges with large RV accessibility in certain loops and occasional maintenance needs, though many report the sites and roads are generally well cared for.

Beautiful and spacious campsites with good privacy
Clean and well-maintained restrooms and facilities
Peaceful, quiet environment with diverse wildlife and birding opportunities
Friendly and welcoming campground hosts
Great access to water activities like kayaking and fishing
Occasional bad odors in pit toilets, especially in the morning
Some water sources need testing or have poor quality
Beach and water conditions can vary with weed overgrowth and slimy water
Certain campground loops difficult for large RVs to navigate
Maintenance needs include some outdated facilities and overgrown areas
1,543 reviews
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4 stars
371
3 stars
107
2 stars
55
1 stars
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Elisabeth W
Campground:Lost Lake Cabins
Loop:Lost Lake Cabins
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Reviewed a month ago
Lost Lake in the fall is beautiful.
Linda M
Campground:Boulder Lake
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.
WILLIAM Z
Campground:Lost Lake Cabins
Loop:Lost Lake Cabins
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Reviewed a month ago
This is a great place to stay. The Pine River is nearby as well as Lost Lake. There is a nice hiking trail that circles the lake. The cabins and common facilities are clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a north woods getaway.
Cindy O
Loop:Lwd Cg
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Reviewed a month ago
Beach is great for kids.
Robert K
Campground:Namekagon
Loop:Namekagon
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Reviewed a month ago
Wonderful spot and we managed to see nearly peak fall color. Pit toilets very clean.
LeAnn M
Campground:Namekagon
Loop:Namekagon
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Reviewed a month ago
Loved this campground. So many trees!! Lots of space between other campsites. Lots of fun dive bars that are beautiful!! And great locals. Cheap beer also!!! Five bars within 5 miles!!!

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Campgrounds

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF has 44 campgrounds, 1,080 campsites in total.

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