Laurel Lake Recreation Area

If you are looking for a base camp to enjoy water recreation activities, try Laurel Lake Recreation Area off Highway 32 east of Three Lakes.

The Laurel Lake Recreation Area on the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District consists of a campground with 12 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, accessible vault toilets and drinking water.

Laurel Lake provides access to the 50-mile long Three Lakes-Eagle River Chain of Lakes. So get out your water skis, bring your boat (a boat launch is located directly across from the parking area), and don't forget your fishing equipment! No swimming beach is provided here.

There are many nearby trails that will keep you busy, including the Sam Campbell Memorial Trail.

So if you like to camp, boat, fish and enjoy what the beautiful forest has to offer, then the Laurel Lake Recreation Area is the place for you. Laurel Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; see our restrictions below for more information.

General Information

Campground Camping

The campground has 12 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, accessible vault toilets and drinking water.

RV Camping

No. of Sites: 12
Reservable Sites at Laurel Lake Campground:
3-5, 9-12. The reservation system provides visitors the opportunity to reserve their favorite spot during specific times, ensuring a place to stay, which will be beneficial to local users as well as users traveling from afar. Sites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling Recreationg.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777.
Maximum RV/ Trailer Length of Campsites at Laurel Lake Campground:
(Back-in sites unless indicated below)
- 25 Foot: 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12
- 30 Foot: 3, 7, 11
- 35 Foot: 1, 6
- 40 Foot: 2
Pavement Type of Parking: Paved roads

May 2 - October 15

Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.

Campsite Capacity

Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.

Firewood Closure Order

Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from National Forest destination.
Pallet boards are not approved.

Operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.

Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. There is a $5 recreation use fee for the boat landing. The Forest also has an annual pass available for $30. This does not apply to registered campers.

Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page.

Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.
Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.

Address: 1247 E. Wall St. Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 715-479-2827
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.816435

Longitude: -89.109851

Directions

From Three Lakes:

Travel 4 miles east on Highway 32 to Chicken in the Woods Road.
Turn left (north) and continue 1.2 miles turning left (north) on Fourmile Road.
Travel 0.2 miles, turn left (west) on Leatzow Road and continue 1.2 miles to the campground.