Kentuck Lake Campground
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Eagle River, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$28 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Federal campground on scenic Kentuck Lake with 30 well-laid-out sites, excellent fishing for walleye and bass, and a 2.5-mile hiking trail connecting to Spectacle Lake. Highly rated by campers (4.5/5 stars) for beautiful autumn scenery and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Common Loon, Sandhill Crane, Wild Turkey, Scarlet Tanager, White-tailed Deer, beaver, and snapping turtles present in area
Insider tips for Kentuck Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Campground typically stays open through late November, longer than other nearby sites New picnic tables recently installed at sites
Skip Kentuck Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer developed facilities—this is a rustic federal campground.
Best time to visit Kentuck Lake Campground: September-November — Campground stays open through end of November (latest closure in district) and campers report beautiful autumn colors. May-June — Season opens in May; early summer offers boating and fishing opportunities on the lake.
Nearby campgrounds: Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) (Eagle River, WI), Franklin Lake (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Anvil Lake Campground (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Luna White Deer Campground (Eagle River, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kentuck Lake Campground
Cell signal at Kentuck Lake Campground (Eagle River, 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.
Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Campground typically stays open through late November, longer than other nearby sites
New picnic tables recently installed at sites
Campground stays open through end of November (latest closure in district) and campers report beautiful autumn colors
Season opens in May; early summer offers boating and fishing opportunities on the lake
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Eagle River travel east 13.4 miles on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR2176 and continue 2.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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