USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin
Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, WI)
USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 with water, 12 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to October 13
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,673 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND ROAD (NFSR 2010) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Nearest town
- LAONA
- Address
- U S D A FOREST SERVICE, LAONA, WI, 54541
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking
About
Overview
Pine Lake Campground sits on the western shore of Pine Lake, between the towns of Crandon and Three Lakes. With fewer sites comes less people, but all the same amenities as other National Forest Campgrounds. There are plenty of sites to see and fishing opportunities on area lakes and Pine Lake Campground is an excellent central location.
Recreation
Pine Lake is a favorite of anglers who target northern pike, bass, walleye, and panfish which are all found in the 1,667-acre lake. The campground also boasts a full boat landing with two courtesy docks allowing for easy unloading and loading of your fishing or pleasure boat.
Facilities
Pine Lake Campground has 12 campsites which can accommodate trailers 40 feet in length, with most sites being able to accommodate trailers 45+ feet. Drinking water, vault toilets, garbage disposal, boat landing, and a picnic area are also provided.
Natural Features
Sitting among towering Hemlock trees, Pine Lake Campground offers an excellent setting for relaxation or for planning your day fishing the 1,667-acre Pike Lake.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.
Nearby Attractions
The Argonne Experimental Forest and Interpretive Trail are located northeast of the campground off of STH 32, with the Headwaters Wilderness "Giant Pine Trail" located slightly further north. The towns of Three Lakes and Crandon are also a short drive and offer many amenities.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 4° | -23° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 7° | -18° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 21° | -4° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 30° | 8° | 78° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 44° | 30° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 61° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 59° | 53° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 54° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 39° | 25° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 6° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 14° | -11° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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