Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hayward, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
Beaver Lake Campground is a small, secluded, family-friendly campground located on the shores of its namesake lake. The waterfront sites provide spectacular scenic views of the area and its location gives visitors access to several popular areas of the Chequamegon National Forest.The campground offers less than a dozen single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Small, secluded, family-friendly campground on Beaver Lake's shores with waterfront sites offering scenic views and access to Chequamegon National Forest recreation. Boating, fishing, and day hiking opportunities available from the campground.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, American Beaver, Trumpeter Swan, Broad-winged Hawk, and Common Snapping Turtle present in area within 8km.
Insider tips for Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi): Book early - federal campground with only 10 sites fills quickly Bring self-contained RV as no hookups available Short trail connects campground to North Country National Scenic Trail for hiking access
Skip Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) if: You need RV hookups - none available at most sites. You plan to visit outside May through October - seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 10 sites total.
Best time to visit Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lake Three (Glidden, WI), Mineral Lake (Glidden, WI), Namekagon (Hayward, WI), East Twin (Hayward, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)
Cell signal at Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Hayward, WI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Beaver Lake Campground is a small, secluded, family-friendly campground located on the shores of its namesake lake. The waterfront sites provide spectacular scenic views of the area and its location gives visitors access to several popular areas of the Chequamegon National Forest.The campground offers less than a dozen single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground with only 10 sites fills quickly
Bring self-contained RV as no hookups available
Short trail connects campground to North Country National Scenic Trail for hiking access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
61324 Beaver Lake Rd. (FR 199) From Mellen, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG west for about 8 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 187/Mineral Lake Road and follow it about 3 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road 198/Pine Stump Corner. Continue straight onto Forest Service Road 198 for about 2 miles, then turn right at the campground sign.
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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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