Franklin Lake

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Fees: Camping - Lakeside Single Site: $18/night - Non-Lakeside Single Site: $15/night Day Use - Picnic Area - Day: $5 - Annual: $30 Pass Information - Campers do not need a day use pass for the picnic area. - Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website. - There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency… Season: May 2 to October 15 Status: closed Reservations: Reservation - - Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit. - Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit. - Go to: Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to make… Overview Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The… Getting there: Drive approximately 8 miles east from Eagle River on Highway 70. Turn south onto Military Road/Forest Road 2178 and continue about 2 miles, to Butternut Lake Road/Forest Road 2181, and continue approximately 4 miles to the campground. Rules: Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest . Campsite Capacity - Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. - Vehicle capacity limit… Phone: 715-479-2827 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233774 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: E. Miller

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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