Boot Lake Campground
BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Part of Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf
Overview
Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish. In addition, several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing, and the Wolf River provides fishing, kayaking, rafting, and first-class canoeing opportunities. The Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer.
Facilities
Boot Lake Campground has 34 sites. More than half of the sites can accommodate campers of 30’ and some of the sites are tent only. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved.Natural Features
This campground sits on the northwest corner of Boot Lake, in a quiet finger of the lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. Boot Lake is a high quality clear lake and has a maximum depth of 38 feet.Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.Nearby Attractions
Jones Springs Non-Motorized Area is just west of Boot Lake. It offers opportunities for hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is a trail in the campground that connects into the Jones Springs hiking trails. The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for rafting and white water canoeing, and kayaking. The local community of Townsend is just north of the campground. The Cathedral Pines Trail is approximately four miles from the campground -- a must see at any time of the year.Important Notices
Boot Lake Campground sites may be difficult to fit large RV's inside (greater than 40').
This facility has first-come, first-served sites. Sites: 3,4,6,7,9,11,13,15,20,21,23,24 and 27.
There are no electricity / water / sewer site hook-ups at this facility.
Privately owned ATV's, UTV's, and Golf Carts are not allowed to be operated within the campground.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- WATER SPORTS - Scuba Diving
- WINTER SPORTS - Cross Country Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
Directions
From the intersection of Highway 32 and County Road T in Townsend, drive south on T 5.6 miles to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 715-276-6333
U S D A FOREST SERVICE15085 State Highhway 32
Lakewood, WI 54138
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 027, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
