Boulder Lake

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-lake to be notified when sites open up.

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 Phone Coverage at Boulder Lake

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.

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LAKEWOOD, WI, WI4.3 (119 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV255 ft
Hookups23 electric sites
ADA sites20 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:You need water and sewer hookups—only electric available on select sitesYou require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October onlyYou prefer smaller, less crowded campgrounds—this is the forest's largest

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red fox, white-tailed deer, osprey, red-tailed hawk, ring-necked snake, and eastern foxsnake present within 8km

Location

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715-276-6333· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Boulder Lake cost per night?+
Boulder Lake costs $18–$75 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Boulder Lake open?+
Boulder Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boulder Lake have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Boulder Lake?+
Boulder Lake can accommodate RVs up to 255 feet.
How do I make reservations at Boulder Lake?+
Boulder Lake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boulder Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boulder Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boulder Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Boulder Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Data sources on this page
Recreation.govLive site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather ServiceLive hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality APILive AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalistResearch-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen APIToday’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband MapVerizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.orgSunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street ViewCampground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDBADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$18 /night4.3 (119)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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