Hayes Lake Campground

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Hayes Lake Campground

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
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4.31

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Based on 26 reviews

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About Hayes Lake Campground

Natural Features and SceneryHayes Lake Campground sits in a quiet Northwoods setting of mixed **red and white pine** forest with well-sized, wooded sites, especially near the lake where tall pines dominate the skyline.[4] The park centers on **Hayes Lake**, a small, peaceful reservoir created on the Wannaska Creek system, described by campers as "so pretty" and "gorgeous" with inlets ideal for paddling.[2][5] The area is part of the former **Glacial Lake Agassiz** basin, giving it low, rolling terrain with wetlands, boggy areas, and rich wildlife habitat.[3] Campers mention green, lush surroundings, lots of wilderness and open green space, and very dark, quiet nights good for stargazing.[1]
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Humidity: 77%
Wind: 3 mph
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Common complaintsThe most consistent complaint is **very heavy mosquitoes and flies** during summer, to the point that one group left after a single night despite bug spray.[1][2][3] Some note that trails can become “pretty thick w/ mosquitoes.”[1] A family had difficulty locating the **historical hiking trail to homestead remnants** due to poor signage.[1] A general sentiment appears that sites are “adequate but nothing amazing” and that the pine forest leaves limited privacy between many sites, aside from a few more private ones.[2]

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4.3
26 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Hayes Lake Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
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Based on 26 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers praise the park as **quiet, uncrowded, and peaceful**, ideal for getting away from crowds and feeling like you have the place largely to yourself.[1][2] Hayes Lake is repeatedly described as...
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Based on 26 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Multiple reviewers stress bringing **very strong mosquito repellent** or a screen tent; bugs (mosquitoes, flies) in summer can be intense enough that some campers left early.[1][2][3] Campers...
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