Anvil Lake Campground
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EAGLE RIVER, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
If you are looking for a campground with a family atmosphere or a base camp to explore area trails, try Anvil Lake Campground off State Highway 70, just minutes east of Eagle River, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall maples, pines and hemlocks, perched above Anvil Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking and biking trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Anvil Lake Campground offers scenic forest camping among tall maples, pines and hemlocks with direct lake access for fishing, boating, and swimming. It's a low-cost federal option ($15/night) positioned as a base for exploring Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest trails.
Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrels documented in the area; bog rosemary and wild rosemary vegetation present.
Insider tips for Anvil Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups Access multiple water activities from one base: the lake supports fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming
Skip Anvil Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Anvil Lake Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Franklin Lake (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Kentuck Lake Campground (Eagle River, WI), Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) (Eagle River, WI), Luna White Deer Campground (Eagle River, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Anvil Lake Campground
Cell signal at Anvil Lake Campground (EAGLE RIVER, WI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
If you are looking for a campground with a family atmosphere or a base camp to explore area trails, try Anvil Lake Campground off State Highway 70, just minutes east of Eagle River, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall maples, pines and hemlocks, perched above Anvil Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking and biking trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups
Access multiple water activities from one base: the lake supports fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Drive approximately 9 miles east from Eagle River on State Highway 70 to the campground entrance on the left.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chequamegon-Nicolet NF fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chequamegon-Nicolet NF before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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