Bagley Rapids
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 2, 2026. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:48PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Yellow River at Babcock affecting Wood County. Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Yellow River...including Pittsville, Babcock...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Oconto River...including Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters begin to spread into a public campground in the City of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several homes along the river in Oconto and there is widespread lowland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.8 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bagley Rapids Recreation Area is a 36-site rustic campground nestled along the Oconto River in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. About one-third of the campsites are located directly adjacent to the river, offering the soothing sound of flowing water. The campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring area trails and attractions. Recreational opportunities include trout fishing in the Oconto River, rafting and canoeing through scenic rapids, swimming, and berry picking. The Oconto River canoe trail offers areas of quiet water interspersed with shallow rapids, though caution is advised near Bagley Rapids due to fast water and rocky conditions. Mountain biking is available on the 2-mile Boulder Lake Trail accessible from several points in the campground. Nearby attractions include the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, built in 1935 and listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the forest. Cathedral Pines, a 40-acre grove of old-growth white pine and hemlock that escaped logging in the 1900s, is also nearby. The small town of Mountain is just 5 minutes away for camping supplies and firewood.
Directions
From Mountain, drive south 2.2 miles on Highway 32 to Bagley Rapids Road (FR 2111). Turn right (west) on Bagley Rapids Road and drive 0.6 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 276-6333 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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