Wisconsin / Forest County / Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Lakewood-Laona District

Bear Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for winter. Open seasonally May 2 through November 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov, with some first-come, first-served sites.

About

Bear Lake Campground provides a tranquil lakeside camping experience on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake in the Lakewood-Laona District of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground features 27 sites total, including 22 standard sites and 5 walk-in tent sites located on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge, offering outstanding views through a mix of hardwoods and pine. The campground is known for excellent northern pike fishing, with the lake also containing panfish and largemouth bass. At a maximum depth of 20 feet with moderate water quality, Bear Lake is restricted to electric motors only, providing a peaceful atmosphere for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. A sandy swimming beach, boat landing, and picnic area are available. All campground roads are paved with asphalt. Most sites can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet or longer, with several sites handling 45+ foot units. The nearby Rat River Recreation Trail offers hiking and mountain biking opportunities on flat terrain following the old Flanner Railroad route. The area is popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts. Trout fishing is available on the nearby Peshtigo and Rat Rivers.

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) and 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.

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