Crystal Lake Legion State Forest Campground
Open — Open year-round. Campground roads, driveways, and campsites are not plowed in winter; winter campers must park near the shower building and walk to sites. Showers are closed in winter. Maximum stay is 14 nights per visit.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:01AM CST until January 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. The lowest wind chills will occur this morning, then again Tonight into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:52AM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Blowing and drifting snow in open and less forested areas. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two. * WHERE...Vilas County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.
About
Crystal Lake Campground is the most popular camping destination in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, located in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods. The campground features 101 reservable sites (numbered 401-501) that surround most of Crystal Lake, a pristine no-motor lake with the entire shoreline designated as beach area. Sites include both standard campsites and walk-to tent-only options, with double sites available that accommodate up to 12 people and two wheeled camping units. The campground provides modern amenities including one flush toilet building with showers, five vault toilet buildings, three hand pumps for drinking water, and a sanitary dump station. Trash and recycling facilities are provided throughout. Two sites (463 and 438) are designated ADA-accessible with electricity. A large marked swimming beach, picnic area, and reservable enclosed shelter are located near the campground, along with a small craft boat landing. The facility also features a nature center with educational exhibits and programs open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, plus a hard-surfaced accessible nature trail. Crystal Lake Campground connects to an extensive paved bike trail system that extends to Firefly Lake Campground, Boulder Junction, St. Germain, and beyond. The campground operates year-round but winter access is walk-in only as roads, driveways, and campsites are not plowed. Winter campers may park near the shower building and walk to their sites. A Wisconsin State Parks and Forest Admission Sticker is required. Maximum stay is 14 nights per visit, and reservations are required before setting up at any site.
Directions
Crystal Lake Campground is located in the central portion of the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, near Sayner, Wisconsin. From Sayner, head west on County Road N for approximately 5.5 miles to reach the campground entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Musky Lake Campground 0.5mi
- North Muskellunge Group Campground 1.6mi
- Firefly Lake Campground 1.3mi
- Starrett Lake Campground 2.2mi
- Allequash Lake Boat In Campground 2.5mi
- South Trout Lake Campground 2.7mi
- Plum Lake Campground 2.5mi
- Nebish Lake Campground 3.6mi
- Bittersweet Wild Lakes Campgrounds 5.0mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 947-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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