Bagley Rapids

About

Bagley Rapids Campground is a peaceful riverside retreat in the Lakewood-Laona District of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground features 30 standard nonelectric sites, with roughly one-third positioned directly along the Oconto River, offering prime access for fishing and water activities. Facilities include accessible vault toilets, potable water via solar well and hand pump, and garbage service. The area is known for excellent trout fishing in the Oconto River, and campers can enjoy swimming, canoeing, and rafting in the rapids. Berry picking is popular in season, and a 2-mile mountain biking trail can be accessed from multiple points in the campground. Nearby attractions include the historic Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, one of the last fire towers standing on its original location in the forest, built in 1935. Cathedral Pines, a 40-acre old-growth grove of white pine, hemlock, and red pine that escaped logging in the early 1900s, is also close by. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 4 vehicles. Generator use is limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts are prohibited.

Directions

From Mountain, drive south 2.2 miles on Highway 32 to Bagley Rapids Road (FR 2111), then turn right (west) and drive 0.6 miles to the campground.