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45.7981, -89.4302
Families chasing sandy-bottom swimming lakes will find the beaches here hard to beat. North Trout, Clear, and Musky lakes all have gradual sandy entries suited to kids. Late September cuts the crowds and the mosquitoes while keeping the paddling and stargazing excellent.
Most NHAL campgrounds are genuinely primitive, no electric, no running water at the site, vault toilets. RV campers expecting hookups at a standard state park loop will be disappointed unless they specifically book Clear Lake's developed sites and check availability early.
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Summer delivers daytime highs in the low 70s to low 80s°F with cool nights in the 50s. Ideal for swimming in the sandy lakes and comfortable sleeping. July and August weekends bring the highest crowds, especially at boat launches. Expect mosquitoes and biting flies near water and in shade. Late September offers a sharp contrast: thinned crowds, retreating insects, cooler nights perfect for campfires, and some of the clearest stargazing in the Midwest. All loops and amenities operate in summer; reservations matter on holiday weekends.
Ideal summer temps (70s–80s) and excellent swimming/beach use; busiest season on weekends.
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Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest contains many small, rustic campgrounds and several more-developed campground areas (for example Clear Lake). Amenities vary by campground: many sites are primitive with vault/pit toilets and hand-pumped water, while developed campgrounds offer running water, showers and limited electrical hookups in designated loops.
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