Straight Lake State Park
05 reviewsStraight Lake State Park
Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Allowed
Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Allowed
Straight Lake State Park
No fees available
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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"Reviewers praise the park for its solitude, scenic small lakes and well-maintained short trails; campsites are rustic, secluded hike-in sites. Common negatives are mosquitoes, limited signage, and very few amenities (no potable water, no showers)."
Best Time to Camp at Straight Lake State Park
The park experiences classic Upper Midwest seasons, with autumn bringing a spectacular show of fall colors that campers rave about year after year. Come prepared for enthusiastic mosquitoes during the warmer months—they love this wild place as much as you will. The park's seasonal schedule varies, so check ahead before planning your wilderness retreat.
Spring (Mar-May)
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Fall (Sep-Nov)
Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.
Planning Tips
About Straight Lake State Park
Escape into true wilderness at Straight Lake State Park, where 10 secluded hike-in campsites are tucked along a mile-long forest trail, each positioned to give you maximum privacy and tranquility. This undeveloped gem wraps around two pristine wild lakes—Straight Lake and Rainbow Lake—where ancient glacial landforms tell stories of ice age history and modern-day adventurers find peaceful paddling, fishing, and starlit nights with only vault toilets to remind you civilization exists at all.
Undeveloped hike-in campground with 10 rustic, primitive sites spaced for solitude; no RV or cabin accommodations.
Weather and SeasonsThe park experiences classic Upper Midwest seasons, with autumn bringing a spectacular show of fall colors that campers rave about year after year. Come prepared for enthusiastic mosquitoes during the warmer months—they love this wild place as much as you will. The park's seasonal schedule varies, so check ahead before planning your wilderness retreat.
Natural Features and SceneryMore than 2,000 acres of rolling, forested hills embrace Straight Lake and Rainbow Lake in a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers. As you wander through mixed woodlands dotted with quiet ponds, you'll discover why the legendary Ice Age National Scenic Trail chose to wind through this park. The short but rewarding Rainbow Lake and High Point loop trails lead you to stunning overlooks where forest canopy meets sky and water, offering those picture-perfect moments that make the hike in worthwhile.
Geological RegionGlacially sculpted landscape with Ice Age glacial features; Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs nearby
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Campsite details
Total Campsites10 campsites
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Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
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Reservations are allowed
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Amenities available
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Cell phone service
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Small, undeveloped park focused on quiet recreation: hiking, paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing and swimming at Rainbow and Straight Lakes. Trails connect with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Hiking
Multiple well-maintained loops (Rainbow Lake loop ~1 mile, High Point loop ~1 mile) and connections to the Ice Age Trail; trails are generally easy with some hills.Fishing
Fishing available on Straight and Rainbow Lakes; Rainbow Lake is stocked with trout and Straight Lake supports bass, northern pike and panfish.Swimming
Swimming noted at Rainbow Lake (sandy launch) and informal paddling/swim access at lake launches.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are allowed
- Campsites reported to have fire rings; generators not allowed. Further official fire rules not provided.
Hazards
General hazardsHigh mosquito/biting insect pressure at times; no potable water on-site so campers must haul water; limited amenities (vault toilets only). Variable cell coverage (T-Mobile: no coverage; Verizon and AT&T: some LTE coverage). Carrying gear on trails required; boat dollies/launch access may be limited.
Weather at Straight Lake State Park
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 9.2 mph
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Common complaintsHigh mosquito/horsefly pressure in seasons, limited/no potable water or showers, sparse signage and limited park orientation, some confusion over launches (Straight Lake launch difficult), and no drive-up parking for campsites.
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5 reviews
Straight Lake State Park has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers praise the park for its solitude, scenic small lakes and well-maintained short trails; campsites are rustic, secluded hike-in sites. Common negatives are mosquitoes, limited signage, and very few amenities (no potable water, no showers).
Review Summaries
Based on 5 reviews
What Campers Love
Quiet, private hike-in campsites; scenic Rainbow and Straight Lakes for paddling and fishing; well-kept trails and clean vault toilets; sites include picnic tables and fire rings.
Based on 5 reviewsCommon Concerns
High mosquito pressure; no showers, no potable water, no drive-up sites; must haul everything in; potential lack of boat dollies.[1][5][7]
Based on 5 reviewsPro Tips & Recommendations
Bring plenty of water and bug spray, reserve sites in advance, expect to carry gear to sites (trail distances vary), bring a kayak/canoe and dolly if needed for west-side launches, pack out all trash.
Based on 5 reviewsCamper Quotes
"Quiet. A little work to get to your site, but worth it."; "Absolutely beautiful park! Camped in site 5 and it was an awesome site."
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Last updated December 14, 2025
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