Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, WI)
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Use at this campground is heavy during summer holiday, so come early in the week.
- There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility.
- Bear Lake is restricted to electric boat motors use only.
- Some of the sites are first-come, first-served.
- All firewood brought into the campground must be harvested within 10 miles of the campground.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
U S D A FOREST SERVICE 4978 Highway 8 West Laona WI 54541
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (715) 674-4481
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Wabeno, drive north 5.5 miles or from Laona drive 3.0 miles to County Road T. Turn east and drive 3 miles to County Road H. Turn right (north) drive 0.75 miles to Goodman Park Road (FR2136). Turn right (east) and drive 4.1 miles to FR3770. Turn right (south) on FR3770 and drive 0.4 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 022, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 011, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 015, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 019, Loop BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
