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Campsite for booking · Eagle River
Lac Vieux Desert Campground
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Overview
- Pitches
- 31
- 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
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.
Recreation
With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler's paradise. The campgrounds boat landing provides direct access to the lake for the early morning or late evening bite.
Facilities
With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters.
Natural Features
Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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