Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)

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61324 Beaver Lake Rd.
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Quick Facts

1,496 ft

Price

$15/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

10 campsites

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Reservable season op...

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Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)
$15.00 - $15.00 / night
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MANAGEMENT: $15.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $15.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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61324 Beaver Lake Rd.

Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)

61324 Beaver Lake Rd.

Nearby places
Mellen (8 miles), Copper Falls State Park (closest state park), Hayward (PO Box city location but distance unspecified), Ashland (artesian well mentioned in user reviews).

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You want affordable lakefront access, stargazing, and a trailhead for the North Country Trail in a quiet Forest Service setting.

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You camp in summer and can't tolerate heavy mosquito pressure or want assurance all reserved sites will be occupied.

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Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)

From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>If you are looking for a campground&nbsp;to explore the North Country National Scenic Trail or a rustic fishing-getaway with a family atmosphere, try the Beaver Lake Recreation Area 15&nbsp;miles west of Mellen, Wis.</p><p>This campground is located on a 35-acre trout, panfish and largemouth bass. There are 10 campsites.&nbsp;Campsites include a parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Drinking water and vault toilets are available.</p><p>The area includes a boat launch located one-half mile from the campground.&nbsp;A spur trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail, one of the most popular trail systems in the area, that includes hiking and snowshoeing during the winter months.&nbsp;There is no day use or long term parking for visitors entering the North Country National Scenic Trail within the campground.</p><p>The Beaver Lake Recreation Area is near popular local site-seeing spots St. Peter&rsquo;s Dome and Morgan Falls.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a short hike or drive from the Marengo Semi-primitive Non-motorized area. In addition, there are mountain bike opportunities on the CAMBA trail system and Rock Lake National Recreation Trail.&nbsp;</p><p>So, if you like to camp,&nbsp;boat,&nbsp;fish, and hike, then the Beaver Lake recreation area is the place for you, located just 15 minutes northwest of Mellen. Don&rsquo;t forget your canine friends. Beaver Lake is one of our dog friendly Recreation Areas. Dogs must be well behaved and leashed at all times.&nbsp;</p>

About the campground

The elevation is 1,500 ft. This sweet little campground is a single loop in a dense stand of mixed deciduous trees including maple, birch and Red pine on the shores of Beaver Lake. Between the dense vegetation and spacing, the campsites enjoy excellent privacy and ample shade. Some sites overlook the lake. The tranquil atmosphere of the campground is enhanced by the loon nesting area on the lake. Possible day trips include St. Peter's Dome (the highest point in the Forest), Morgan Falls, and Marengo Semi-primitive Non-motorized Area. A short spur from the campground connects to North Country National Scenic Trail.

Seasons & access

Open April 24 through September 3

Facilities

The water spigot is a hand pump.

Water activities

Beaver Lake is 35 acres. The boat ramp is located off Forest Rt. 198, about 0.3 miles west of the campground (N46 17.981, W090 54.150

RV information

The parking aprons on the inside of the loop are grass. Those on the outside of the loop are gravel.

Directions

In Mellen, WI, at the intetrsection of State Rts. 13 and 77 and County Rt. GG (Wilderness Dr), take Rt. GG north one block and turn left, staying on Wilderness Dr. (Rt GG) and go 8.1 miles to a campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 187 (gravel) and go 3.1 miles to a "Y" intersection at "Pine Stump Corner." Bear left onto Forest Rt. 198 (gravel) and go 1.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.

National Forest
Chequamegon National Forest
Ranger District
Great Divide
Elevation
1500
Rate
$12 per day.
Maximum Stay
14
Open Season
May 2 – October 31

About Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Context for the broader area surrounding Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi), 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>