Jag Lake Group Campground
Closed until Thursday, May 21, 2026 for the seasonal opening. The campground operates from the Thursday before Memorial Day through October 1. Reservations required and available up to 11 months in advance at wisconsin.goingtocamp.com or by calling 1-888-947-2757.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:20PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Sheboygan, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI (24-hour average) is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) to Very Unhealthy (Purple) level. Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI (1-hour average) will be possible. WHERE...Statewide. WHEN...From noon Tuesday until noon Thursday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI: Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy (Red) AQI: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) AQI: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Additional Details: THIS ADVISORY WILL BE RE-EVALUATED THURSDAY MORNING AND WILL LIKELY BE EXTENDED FOR AT LEAST SOME PORTION OF THE STATE BEYOND NOON THURSDAY. Smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Ontario will enter northern WI between 8 p.m. and midnight Tuesday night. The smoke will push south, approximately reaching an Eau Claire to Sheboygan line by noon Wednesday. Smoke will continue south-southwest, approximately reaching a La Crosse to Janesville line by midnight Wednesday night. Statewide impacts will be possible by 6 a.m. Thursday. The heaviest smoke impacts, including the potential for Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI, are expected across northwest Wisconsin, especially in communities along Lake Superior. Lake enhanced smoke concentrations will also be possible for communities near Lake Michigan. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
About
Jag Lake Group Campground provides a tent-only group camping experience within the expansive Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Situated on the shores of Jag Lake, the campground can accommodate groups of up to 80 campers, making it ideal for scout troops, family reunions, and other organized groups seeking a rustic outdoor experience. The campground features vault toilets and hand pumps providing potable drinking water. As a primitive-style group camp, there are no hookups, showers, or modern amenities. Campers should come prepared for a back-to-basics experience. Fires are permitted in designated fire rings, and firewood must be certified or sourced from within 10 miles of the property. The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest encompasses over 236,000 acres and more than 900 lakes, offering extensive opportunities for hiking, fishing, paddling, and wildlife observation. All vehicles on site must display a valid Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker. Maximum stay is limited to seven nights per visit and seven nights within any 14-day period.
Directions
Located at coordinates 46.083167, -89.714258 within the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $170 |
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 | None |
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