Two Lakes Recreation Area
Two Lakes Recreation Area near Drummond is on the southern part of the Washburn Ranger District. This campground is operated by a concessionaire under a special use permit with the US Forest Service. This popular campground is nestled between Lake Owen and Bass Lake. Campsites are located within red and white pines and mixed hardwoods and many overlook beautiful Lake Owen and Bass Lake.
Two Lakes Campground has 94 sites made up of several loops. There are two fee station areas, two swimming beaches, boat launches with parking and a dock on both lakes. Also included is water, vault toilets, an RV dump station, garbage and recycling bins, water craft rentals, and ice for sale at the campground manager’s site. There’s also a one-mile hiking trail around Bass Lake and a paved interior road that is great for bike riding.
Fishing is very popular on both lakes year round. Lake Owen is well known for fishing and water sports such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. Bass Lake has an accessible fishing pier and is a smaller lake with panfish.
This campground has many recreational opportunities inside and within the surrounding area. The North Country National Scenic Trail comes through the campground from the Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area near the fee station. There’s also access to the Bass Lake Trail located within the campground.
So, if you like to swim, boat, fish, hike or picnic, then the Two Lakes Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located about 5 minutes southeast of Drummond and south of Cable.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereCampsites may be reserved through the campground reservation system at www.recreation.gov.
General Information
Boat Landing open year-round.
Campground Camping
Two Lakes Campground has 94 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Please help to not increase the size of the area and keep all equipment on the parking spur. Most sites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The campground also has 7 walk-in sites.
There are several items available for sale at the campground manager’s site. They sell firewood, ice and rent paddle boats, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. They also have solar wells for ease of use by visitors. There is a dump station that is $10 for registered campers. There is a $25 fee to dup for non-registered campers.
- No. of Sites: 94
RV Camping
Almost all the sites can accommodate RV's up to 30 feet. Campsites include a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Please help to not increase the size of the area and keep all equipment on the parking spur. Drinking water and vault toilets are available.
- Size Restrictions: (Back-in sites unless indicated below):
- Tent only: 34-40
- Back in 30 feet: 1, 3, 4, 7-10, 12, 30, 31, 80, 81, 83
- Back in 35 feet: 6, 14, 15, 17-29, 33, 41-45, 48, 50-55, 57-62, 64-66, 68-71, 74-78, 84-94
- Back in 45+ feet: 11, 16, 32, 46, 47, 63, 72, 73
- Pull Thru 45+ feet: 2, 5, 13, 56, 82
- Dump Stations: Yes
- Fire Information: There are accessible fire rings at each campsite.
- Corrals: RV up to 50 Feet
- No. of Accessible sites: 85
May 2 - October 31
The Annual Recreation Pass (sticker) is not accepted at the Two Lakes campground, a concessionaire managed site under Forest Service special use permit.
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261. 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 3 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 $23, or $11.50 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.
Call the campground manager at Two Lakes Campground at (715) 739-6334 for more information on prices for:
- Paddle boat, stand-up paddle board, kayak, and canoe rentals
- Ice
- Firewood
- RV Dump Station
Address: 113 East Bayfield St. Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-2667
Hours: Mon, Tue, and Thu 0830-1200, 1300-1530, closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.29583333
Longitude: -91.1875
Directions
Directions to Two Lakes Campground from the intersection of US Highway 63 in Drummond, turn south on FR 213 (Lake Owen Scenic Drive) and drive 5.5 miles to the entrance road.
From Cable: Take County Hwy M west to FR 214. Go north on FR 214 (Lake Owen Scenic Drive) for approximately 9 miles. The entrance to the campground is on the left side of the road.
Parking
Asphalt.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking
Water Activities
Hiking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning
Biking
Picnicking - Single Info
There is a swim beach and picnic shelter at the northern end of the Lake Owen Campground on Forest Road 213.
Boating - Motorized Info
Lake Owen – Lake Owen is well known for fishing and water sports such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing and swimming.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Bass Lake- Bass Lake is under 10 acres in size and is a non-motorized lake. You can paddle a small boat, kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, or snorkel and fish on this lake.
Day Hikes Info
Drummond Woods Interpretive Trail – This short 0.75-mile trail near the village of Drummond is relatively flat and easy to hike. The trail traverses through a northern hardwood forest and is a wonderful short hike to view fall colors, but don’t want to go a long distance. It has several interpretive stops with information signs at each stop. The trail is used for snowshoeing in winter months.
Backpacking Info
North Country National Scenic Trail – comes through the campground from the Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area near the fee station. The trail follows the north shore of Lake Owen for about two miles. Lake Owen is an exceptionally clear lake.
Porcupine Lake Wilderness – This 4,443 acre wilderness is located southeast of Two Lakes Campground. The area north of Porcupine Lake is fairly scenic. The North Country Trail traverses the wilderness from east to west.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Lake Owen is well known for northern pike, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass. Bass Lake is a smaller lake with panfish, such as bluegills and perch. There are boat launches with parking and a dock on both lakes. Water craft rentals are available at the campground manager’s site.
Fish Species: panfish, northern pike, walleye, bass and trout
Viewing Wildlife Info
Extraordinary wildlife can be found nearby. Two Lakes Recreation Area offers many opportunities to view bald eagles, deer, waterfowl, grouse and many more creatures.
Biking - Road Cycling Info
There’s a one-mile hiking trail around Bass Lake and a paved interior road that is great for bike riding.