Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: LAKEWOOD, WI, WI
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$75 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (119 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest’s largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Boulder Lake is the forest's largest campground located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin, offering ample recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports. Individual and group sites make it ideal for relaxing with friends or family.
Wildlife alert: Red fox, white-tailed deer, osprey, red-tailed hawk, ring-necked snake, and eastern foxsnake present within 8km
Insider tips for Boulder Lake: Book early—campsites fill up fast at this popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if full hookups needed Excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish
Skip Boulder Lake if: You need water and sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer smaller, less crowded campgrounds—this is the forest's largest.
Best time to visit Boulder Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bagley Rapids Campground (LAKEWOOD, WI), Boot Lake Campground (Lakewood, WI), Ada Lake Campground (Laona, WI), Richardson Lake Campground (Laona, WI).
Cell signal at Boulder Lake (LAKEWOOD, 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.
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest’s largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
campsites fill up fast at this popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if full hookups needed
Excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









From Townsend, travel Highway T for about 17 miles to the intersection with Highway W. Turn onto Highway W and continue just over a mile to Forest Road 2116. Turn right and continue to the campground.
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