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.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:06AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 24 inches, with locally higher amounts to 30 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may result in considerable blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions late Sunday into Monday. * WHERE...Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and Southern Marinette counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with potential for whiteout conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute will be impacted.
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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 64ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 64ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 276-6333 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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