Big Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 season from April 30 through November 1. Reservations are required for all sites and can be made up to 11 months in advance via wisconsin.goingtocamp.com. Check-in is 3 p.m., check-out is 1 p.m. Two-night minimum stay applies May 15 through October 31, with three-night minimums on holiday weekends.
About
Big Lake Campground occupies sites 1801-1870 along the northwest shore of Big Lake, an 835-acre lake celebrated for its walleye, muskie, and smallmouth bass fishing. Located in Vilas County within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, the campground offers a quintessential Northwoods experience with widely spaced sites and rustic amenities. As a rustic campground, Big Lake provides minimal facilities: four vault toilet buildings, three hand pumps for potable water, and trash/recycling dumpsters. There are no electrical hookups. Firewood is sold on-site, and a boat launch within the campground provides direct lake access. Reservations are required and can be made through wisconsin.goingtocamp.com or by calling 1-888-947-2757, from same-day up to 11 months in advance. The campground operates seasonally from late April through early November.
Directions
Located in the northern portion of the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest on the northwest corner of Big Lake. GPS coordinates: N46° 09.971', W89° 47.284'.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| DNRFWPPRMNHALRec@wisconsin.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 356-3668 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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