Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Fees: Individual campsite fee is $18/night for lakeshore family sites; $15/night for off-lake family sites. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder. Season: May 2 to October 15 Status: closed Reservations: The reservation system provides visitors the opportunity to reserve their favorite spot during specific times, ensuring a place to stay, which will be beneficial to local users as well as users… Overview With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety of gamefish species or hike the trail to Kentuck Lake Campground. This 2.5-mile trail utilizes part of the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed and is a pleasant hike. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish and trout. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The Spectacle-Kentuck Trail extends from the campground along the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed all the way to Kentuck Lake Campground, approximately 2.5 miles away. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch. Facilities The campground offers 34 single family campsites, available for tent or… Getting there: From Eagle River, travel 7.6 miles to FR2178 (Military Road). Turn left (north) and continue 2.9 miles to Kentuck Lake Road (FR2465). Turn right (northeast) on FR2465 and continue 1.7 miles to FR2196. Turn left (north) and continue 2.2 miles to Spectacle Lake Road (FR2572). Turn right (east) and travel 1.2 miles to the campground. Rules: Campsite Capacity - Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. - Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers. Pets and Animals - Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas. - Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas. - Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized… Phone: (715) 479-2827 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255120 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Miller, Recreation.gov

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