Kentuck Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf

Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail.

The campground offers 31 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served (13) campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (18). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. A pressurized water system is available for drinking water.

Need to Know

• Hookups are not available
• Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
• Dont' move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it onsite. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
• Use is restricted to hardened area

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a stand of maple, at an elevation of 1,730 feet. The adjacent Kentuck Lake is accessible by the boat landing which is located within the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Eagle River is located about 17 miles west of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River.

Recreation

The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, crappie and perch. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. A trail linking the campground to the Spectacle Lake Campground begins near the boat landing and stretches 2.5 miles though mature upland hardwoods and lowland conifer areas. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

Contact Information

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U S D A FOREST SERVICE 1247 E. WALL ST. Eagle River WI 54521

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (715) 479-2827

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Eagle River travel east 13.4 miles on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR2176 and continue 2.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.

Available Campsites

• Site 01, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 02, Loop Kentuck CG, Type Standard Nonelectric

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