Horseshoe Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, hiking

Location: WI, WI

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

If you looking for an equestrian style base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with plenty of room for your family, try the Horseshoe Lake Recreations Area located north of Ino, Wisconsin on the Washburn Ranger District. Please note: OHV use is prohibited in the campground. The Horseshoe Lake campground features nine family camping units; one group site that allows up to 14 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Small federal campground with equestrian facilities and impeccably groomed trails covering 20+ miles, suitable for both horse and non-horse campers. Campsites are well-maintained with ample space for RVs.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Bobcat, and American Badger present within 8km of campground

Insider tips for Horseshoe Lake Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring your own drinking water—posted water is unsafe to drink Many sites have horse hitching posts; non-horse sites available for tent camping

Skip Horseshoe Lake Campground if: Expecting RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Planning to visit outside May-October seasonal window. OHV use intended—prohibited at campground.

Best time to visit Horseshoe Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Birch Grove (WI), Wanoka Campground (WI), Perch Lake Campground (Washburn, WI), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits (Bayfield, WI).