Wisconsin / Vilas County / Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Eagle River-Florence District

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.

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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