Summary
Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov; fees apply. Campground amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, fire rings with grills, and picnic tables. Nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, the lakeside setting provides a peaceful, wooded atmosphere ideal for swimming, fishing, paddling, and relaxing. The nearby Anvil Lake Trail and Nicolet North Trail offer scenic hiking and biking. Wildlife viewing is common. The best time to visit is late spring through early fall for warm weather and full services. Quiet and family-friendly, it’s a true Northwoods escape.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
Luna White Deer Campground
Luna - White Deer Lake Recreation Area
Anvil Lake Recreation Area
Kentuck Lake Recreation Area
Seven Mile Lake Campground
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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EAGLE RIVER-SOUTH
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LAC VIEUX DESERT
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ARGONNE-1.5 NW
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Franklin Lake - Access Adjacent To US Forest Svc Campground
River Runs
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North Branch--Butternut Lake To Confluence With Main Branch
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Main Branch--Headwaters To Forest Road 2174
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Forest Road 2174 To Private Bridge
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Private Bridge To Highway 55
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North Branch--Origin In Sec 10, T38N, R13E To 1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55
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1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55 To Confluence With Main Branch
Wilderness Headwaters
Ottawa National Forest
Thunder Lake Wildlife Area
National Wild and Scenic River Paint, Michigan
State Forest Northern Highland
Chicagon Lake
West Bay Lake
Fortune Lakes
Peavy Pond
Steusser Lake
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