Kentuck Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through October or November depending on weather conditions. Reservations for the next season can be made through Recreation.gov.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:15PM CST until January 24 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below, with a few spots down to 50 below expected tonight. Daytime wind chills on Friday will be around 25 to 30 below before dropping again to 35 to 40 below again Friday night into early Saturday morning. * WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Cold Weather Advisory may be necessary Saturday morning if cold air lingers longer in the region.
About
Named by early settlers from Kentucky, Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the eastern shore of 955-acre Kentuck Lake within Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest at an elevation of 1,730 feet. The campground features 31 single-family campsites nestled in a stand of mature maple trees, with 18 sites available for advance reservation and 13 sites available first-come-first-served. Some sites offer electric hookups, and all are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. Kentuck Lake is a premier fishing destination with abundant populations of musky, walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, and panfish. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized, with a paved boat launch located within the campground. A scenic 2.5-mile hiking trail connects the campground to Spectacle Lake Campground, passing through mature upland hardwoods and lowland conifer areas. The diverse habitat supports a variety of wildlife, making the area popular for wildlife viewing. The town of Eagle River, located approximately 17 miles west, offers additional services and activities.
Directions
From Eagle River, travel east 13.4 miles on Highway 70 to Forest Road 2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR 2176 and continue 2.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| evan.miller@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 479-2827 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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