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

Boot Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from May 2 through November 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Boot Lake Campground sits at the northwest corner of the scenic 263-acre Boot Lake in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest's Lakewood-Laona District. This popular campground features 34 campsites nestled in a quiet finger of the lake, surrounded by a mix of hardwoods and pine trees. Boot Lake is a high-quality, clear seepage lake with a maximum depth of 38 feet, making it excellent for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The campground offers a beautiful sandy swimming beach, a paved boat landing with boarding dock, and drinking water from spigots. All roads within the campground are paved. Most campsites can accommodate RVs ranging from 35 to 45+ feet in length, though some sites are tent-only. The campground has 19 reservable sites and 15 first-come, first-served sites, with a camp host on duty during the season. Fishing opportunities are excellent, with Boot Lake containing walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, musky, and panfish. The nearby Wolf River provides world-class opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. A trail from the campground connects to the Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area, offering additional hiking and cross-country skiing opportunities. The Cathedral Pines Trail, a notable attraction, is approximately four miles away. The small community of Townsend is just north of the campground for basic supplies.

Directions

From the intersection of Highway 32 and County Road T in Townsend, drive south on County Road T for 5.6 miles to the campground.

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