Campsite for booking · Crandon

Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)

via Recreation.gov Laona, WI, Crandon, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Pitches
27
Pitch types
campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake. Recreation

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity. Facilities

Bear Lake Campground has 27 sites. A majority of campsites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. The campground also has five tent-only walk-in sites on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. 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

This campground sits on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. The water quality of the lake is moderate at a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish species found in the lake are northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. This campground is also popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions

Bear Lake is in close proximity to the Rat River Hike and Bike Trail. Trout fishing opportunities are also nearby on the Peshtigo and Rat Rivers. Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Goodman Park Campground
    Campground · Kingsford, Michigan
    13 km from the pick-up area
  2. Heaven's Up North Family Campground
    Campground · Crandon, Wisconsin
    19 km from the pick-up area
  3. Silver Cliff Camp
    Campground · Kingsford, Michigan
    21 km from the pick-up area
  4. Silver Cliff Camp
    Campground · Kingsford, Michigan
    21 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Peshtigo
    RV dump station · Peshtigo, WisconsinWaste
    28 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Peshtigo
    Water fill station · Peshtigo, WisconsinWater
    28 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI). CampsiteFull map

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