Birch Grove Recreation Area will be open for the 2019 camping season.
Birch Grove Recreation Area is a family favorite if you are looking for a base camp to explore the Bayfield Peninsula. It is nestled between 22-acre East and 16-acre West Twin Lakes and is close to the community of Washburn. Each lake has a small boat access and includes bass, panfish and northern pike. During the late summer berry picking is a popular activity in the nearby Moquah Barrens.
Each campsite has a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table and some have a tent pad and can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Drinking water, vault toilets and a small picnic area are available. There are also areas where campers can access the lake for swimming.
This campground is near Long Lake Recreation Area which has a swimming beach, trail and carry-in boat access. Valhalla Recreation Area is also nearby that has more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails during the summer months.
So, if you like to boat, fish or picnic then the Birch Grove Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located just 8 miles west of Washburn.
At a Glance
Reservations: | There are no reservable sites at the Birch Grove Campground. All sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
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Fees: | 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. |
Open Season: | May 2 - October 31 |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Busiest Season: | Camping: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. |
Restrictions: | 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 in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Campsite Capacity
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Closest Towns: | Washburn. |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault toilets |
Information Center: | Washburn Ranger District |
General Information
Directions: From Washburn, follow Hwy. 13 south 1 mile, turn right (west) on the Wannebo Rd. for 8 miles. Turn right (north) on Forest Road 252 for 2 miles and right (east) on Forest Road 435 for 1 mile.Activities
Road Cycling
Bicycling on paved forest roads is popular throughout the district and the nearby vast Moquah Barrens west of the campground.
Campground Camping
Each campsite has a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, some have a tent pad and can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Drinking water, vault toilets and small picnic area are available.
RV Camping
Some sites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Campsites include a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, and some have a tent pad. Drinking water and vault toilets are available.
Reservation Info | There are no reservable sites, all are on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Each lake has a small boat access and feature bass, panfish, and northern pike.
Fish Species | bass, panfish, and northern pike |
Picnicking
There is a small picnic area next to the East Twin Lake with a picnic table.
Boating - Non-Motorized
No motors are allowed on 22-acre East and 16-acre West Twin Lakes. Each lake has a small boat access for non-motorized activities.
Canoeing, kayaking and paddling are some of the popular non-motorized water activities on East and West Twin lakes.