Laura Lake Campground Host
ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service
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The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in northeast Wisconsin. Laura Lake is in Forest County, near the Town of Armstrong Creek, WI.
With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline and restricted motor use this campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity. Campsites are located on the 110 acre Laura Lake and the picnic and swim beach area located on the 50 acre Gordon Lake. Laura Lake campground is located on the southwest side of Laura Lake, and Gordon Lake is just to the West. There is boat access to both lakes, but motor use is restricted to electric motors. Fishing is good for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill in both lakes. The Laura Lake Trail provides a scenic 2.25 mile hike around Laura Lake. A 6.5 mile bike trail is also available.
The nearby Peshtigo and Rat Rivers offer good trout fishing. There are other hiking trails in the area that are great for fall Grouse hunting. Both lakes provide a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake.
There are 41 campsites available at Laura Lake. The campground has waterfront campsites, as well as sites away from the lake. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, and ice are within 10 miles of this campground, in the town of Armstrong Creek.
Start Date - 2022-05-01
End Date - 2022-09-30
Activities include: Campground/Site Host;Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: Camp Sites;RV/Trailer Pads
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Hanson Lake RoadRhinelander, WI 54501
DATE POSTED
April 8, 2022
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Friday;Saturday