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Anvil Lake Campground
4.4448 reviews1247 E. Wall St., Eagle River, WI 54521
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1,740 ftPrice
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
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18 campsites
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Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1,740 ftPrice
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
18 campsites
Season
The campground is op...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$15.00 - $15.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Management: $15.00; Standard Nonelectric: $15.00; Tent Only Nonelectric: $15.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9...
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1247 E. Wall St., Eagle River, WI 54521
Anvil Lake Campground
1247 E. Wall St., Eagle River, WI 54521
Nearby places
Eagle River (9 miles, approximately 10 minutes driving)
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About Anvil Lake Campground
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Anvil Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination rustic campground with a family atmosphere, try the Anvil Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle River.</p><p>The Anvil Lake Recreation Area on the Eagle River District consists of a campground with 18 campsites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, wheel-chair accessible with easy access to drinking water and vault toilets.</p><p>Day use facilities include a 377-acre lake with crystal clear water, swim beach, paved boat launch, year-round fishing and access to the Anvil National Recreation Trail, one of the most popular trail systems in the area, that includes hiking and mountain biking and converts to a winter cross-country ski trail.</p><p>So, if you like to swim, boat, fish, hike, picnic or enjoy being close to town, then the Anvil Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located just 15 minutes east of Eagle River. The Anvil Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 1,480 ft. The campground is located close to Eagle River, WI and just off State Route 70 making it good for overnight campers or as a base camp for exploring the local sights. A single loop near the crystal blue Anvil Lake and start of Anvil National Recreation Trail, this campground has a full menu of activities for campers. Visit a 300-year-old white pine, hike to Franklin Lake, or just enjoy a good book by the campfire.
Seasons & access
Open April 30 through October 14
Facilities
The water spigots are hand pumps.
Water activities
Anvil Lake is 380 acres with a sandy beach. Nicolet National Forest 315
RV information
The parking aprons are paved.
Directions
From Eagle River, WI, take State Rt. 70 east 9 miles to campground.
- National Forest
- Nicolet National Forest
- Ranger District
- Eagle River
- Elevation
- 1480
- Rate
- $12 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- May 2 – October 15
About Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Context for the broader area surrounding Anvil Lake Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRD3791205"><img alt="Campsite photo with a camper and chairs set up." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd628634.png" style="width: 518px; height: 291px;"/></a></p> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/cnnf/recreation/camping-cabins"><img alt="Camping button with an illustration of a tent." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576367.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/cnnf/recreation/hiking"><img alt="Explore trails are found across the forest. Click to check conditions." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576370.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRDB5110152"><img alt="Button with an illustration of a map for maps and publications." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576371.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRDB5130790"><img alt="Button with an illustration of a pass for the passes and permits page." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576372.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Unplug and reconnect to the largest expanse of public lands under one ownership in northern Wisconsin. Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands year- round motorized trail riding, water and land-based sports and the solitude of quiet campgrounds. </p> <h3>Top Spring Recreation Areas</h3> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27959">Ed's Lake Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27853">Valhalla Recreation Area</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27827">Wintergreen Trail</a></li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27759">Rock Lake Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27751">Mukwonago Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27859">Anvil Lake Recreation Area</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>To view recreation features on the map below ...</p> <p>Zoom in on the map to the area that you want to visit and then select the specific site you want to visit such as a campground, cross-country ski area, etc. Once selected, you can click on the individual sites recreation page to learn more about that area.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=FSEPRD640106">2019 Recreation Fee Proposal</a></p>
