Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)

Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf

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.

The campground offers 34 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance. Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.



For more information about Spectator Lake Campground, print an information sheet(PDF) which includes a map of the campground.

Need to Know

• Use is restricted to hardened area.

• No site hook-ups are available. However, drinking water is available at the facility. First-come, First-serve sites are available.

Natural Features

This campground is located on the east shore of Spectacle Lake in a mixed species forest at an elevation of 1,770 feet. The 166-acre lake boasts an enormous 500-foot-long sandy beach.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Eagle River is located about 16 miles southwest of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River throughout the year.

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.

Contact Information

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U S D A FOREST SERVICE 1247 E. WALL ST. Eagle River WI 54521

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (715) 479-2827

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 004, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Spectacle CG, Type Standard Nonelectric

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