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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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Horseshoe Lake Campground

Cell signal at Horseshoe Lake Campground (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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    WI, WI★ 4 (0 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

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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 RV45 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    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:✕ 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

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    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

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    715-373-2667· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
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    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 Horseshoe Lake Campground cost per night?+
    Horseshoe Lake Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Horseshoe Lake Campground open?+
    Horseshoe Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Horseshoe Lake Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Lake Campground?+
    Horseshoe Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Horseshoe Lake Campground?+
    Horseshoe Lake Campground 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 Horseshoe Lake Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Horseshoe Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Horseshoe Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Horseshoe Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $12 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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