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Price
$15/night
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Reservable
Sites
27 campsites
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The campground is op...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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U S D A FOREST SERVICE, 1247 E. WALL ST., Eagle River, WI, 54521, USA
You want affordable lakefront camping with quiet water access and don't mind vault toilets.
You need electric hookups or expect full-service maintenance during busy weekends.
Context for the broader area surrounding Lost Lake Campground (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>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers warm, lake-friendly weather and peak access to Lost Lake’s water recreation — expect daytime highs around 70–80°F and evenings in the 50s–60s, perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. All campground services and site reservations are available May 22–September 1, so you get full hookups, maintained facilities, and the most trail and boat-launch access. This is also when wildlife activity around the shoreline is highest (good for fishing and early-morning birding), but expect the Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: November, December, January, February
Peak season for swimming, paddling, fishing and full amenities; reviews praise summer experience.
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Lost Lake Campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience while embracing its rustic charm. The campground features 27 single-family campsites suitable for both tent and RV camping, equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available, sourced from either a pressurized system or a hand pump. The campground does not have electricity or a dump station, as noted in the description. “Running water nearby and clean out toilets,” a user review confirms. Firewood and ice are available for purchase nearby at Lost Lake Cabins for $3 per bag, as mentioned in a user review. The campground offers a sandy beach for swimming and lake access. Cell phone service is described as limited in multiple user reviews, with one camper calling it 'skeleton cellphone service.' Overall, the campground offers a mix of essential facilities for a rustic yet comfortable stay.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 83 reviews.
Site 4 is noted for being level and offering easy access to the lake for kayaks.
Site 23 is praised for its direct lake access.
Site 17 is described as difficult for trailers due to limited flat space and a steep incline.
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