USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin
East Twin
USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 12
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,483 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FR 249 (NFSR 249) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Nearest town
- Hayward
- Address
- PO Box 896, Hayward, WI
- Phone
- (715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located on a sparkling 110-acre lake, the East Twin Campground is a known family favorite. The area provides access to a beautiful portion of the Chequamegon National Forest in northwestern Wisconsin.
Recreation
A variety of recreational activities are available, including fishing, boating and swimming on the adjacent lake. A boat ramp is located about a half-mile east of the campground, providing access to East Twin Lake and also features a walk-in portage to West Twin lake which is located just outside the campground. Largemouth bass and pan fish are akin to the body of water, as well as an occasional musky or other freshwater species.
Miles of hiking and mountain bike trails are located nearby and just down the road is an established Blue Heron rookery.
Facilities
The campground offers several single family campsites for tent and RV camping with many located on the lake. East Twin campground offers two tent walk-in sites for those looking for a somewhat more secluded camping experience. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection and an aluminum can recycling bin are also available at the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a maple, birch and hemlock forest, with many sites overlooking the lake. A variety of birds and wildlife, including elk, eagles, loons, blue heron and other species, make their homes near the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The Dead Horse Run trailhead is located just five miles south on County Road GG.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 4° | -25° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 6° | -22° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | -7° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 31° | 9° | 78° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 44° | 29° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 60° | 49° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 60° | 51° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 55° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 40° | 25° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 26° | 3° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 13° | -15° | 55° | 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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