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You want a quiet, budget-friendly forest escape with fishing access and the chance to see wolves, elk, and bears.
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Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
38 campsites
Season
May 23 (opening date...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
38 campsites
Season
May 23 (opening date...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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PO Box 896, Hayward, WI, USA
You want a quiet, budget-friendly forest escape with fishing access and the chance to see wolves, elk, and bears.
You need level sites, spacious pads, or prefer campgrounds with neighbors who tolerate noise and pets.
Context for the broader area surrounding Black Lake, 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>
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Black Lake for warm, lake-friendly weather (typical daytime highs around 70–85°F, cooler evenings in the 50s–60s) and full campground services. Water activities — swimming, boating, and fishing — are at their peak and the forest trails are fully accessible for hiking and biking. Expect higher crowds on holiday weekends and in July; reserve sites early for the May 23–September 1 reservable season to secure waterfront or preferred campsites. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February, March
Best lake access, warm temps (70–85°F) and peak activity; most popular season.
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Black Lake Campground offers a range of essential amenities designed to cater to both tent and RV campers. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with a grill. Accessible vault toilets, clean drinking water, trash collection, and recycling bins are provided. User reviews highlight the clean and well-maintained vault toilets. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground host's site, although some reviews mention the importance of getting firewood before arriving, due to its remote location.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 35 reviews.
- Site 019: "Has a very private feeling and is near the boat landing.
The site is large and the view is beautiful.". - Site 015: "Nothing separating our site from the neighbors.". - Site 018: "Very tidy, and vault toilets were…
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