USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin
Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)
USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin, United States
- Sites
- 27
- Hookups
- 22 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to November 30
- Max RV length
- 64 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,430 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Nearest town
- Laona
- Address
- U S D A FOREST SERVICE, Laona, WI, 54541
- Phone
- (715) 674-4481
- Activities
- Camping
27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
If you are interested in a quiet campground and excellent pike fishing, Bear Lake Campground is for you. Campsites are situated along the wooded shore and ridge with outstanding views of the lake.
Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Bear Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The Rat River trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity.
Facilities
Bear Lake Campground has 27 sites. A majority of campsites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. The campground also has five tent-only walk-in sites on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved with blacktop.
Natural Features
This campground sits on the southwest corner of 68-acre Bear Lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. The water quality of the lake is moderate at a maximum depth of 20 feet. Fish species found in the lake are northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. This campground is also popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Bear Lake is in close proximity to the Rat River Hike and Bike Trail. Trout fishing opportunities are also nearby on the Peshtigo and Rat Rivers.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 6° | -21° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 7° | -16° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 22° | -3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 31° | 12° | 79° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 44° | 30° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 61° | 52° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 59° | 53° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 55° | 39° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 40° | 25° | 73° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 28° | 8° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 16° | -10° | 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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- Bear Lake · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
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