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You want affordable lake access for paddling and fishing in a quiet forest setting with excellent fall color.
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$15/night
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15 campsites
Season
Open from May 23, 20...
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Unknown
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Price
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Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open from May 23, 20...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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PO Box 896, Hayward, WI, USA
You want affordable lake access for paddling and fishing in a quiet forest setting with excellent fall color.
You need full hookups, dislike vault toilets, or visit in late summer when bugs are heavy.
Context for the broader area surrounding East Twin, 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: fall. Visit in fall for the dramatic Northwoods foliage and cool, stable weather — daytime highs are commonly in the mid-40s to mid-60s°F (7–18°C) with crisp nights around 30–45°F (-1–7°C). Leaf color typically peaks late September into early October, making lakeside paddling, hiking, and wildlife viewing especially rewarding as loons and migrating waterfowl pass through. Crowds are noticeably lower after Labor Day, so you get prime scenery, good fishing, and quieter campsites while most facilities (r Peak months: September, October, August, June Avoid: November, December, January, February
Fall praised as best season: peak leaf color, cooler temps, and thinner crowds.
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East Twin Campground, located on a sparkling 110-acre lake, offers accessible vault toilets and drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, trash collection, and an aluminum can recycling bin. User reviews frequently highlight the campground’s cleanliness and simplicity: 'Basic campground with table, fire pit, and grill rack at each site.'
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Site 5: 'The lake was right there basically 100 feet from the fire ring.' Site 10: 'Secluded, beautiful.' Sites 7-9: Ideal for group gatherings.
Site 005: 'Pier needs extensions but awesome Trumpeter Swans.'
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