Lac Vieux Desert Campground
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: EAGLE RIVER, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provide
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Premier fishing destination on Lac Vieux Desert with walleye, northern pike, musky, and bass. Located on the western shore in Nicolet National Forest with direct boat landing access.
Wildlife alert: Common Loon, American Redstart, Mourning Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, North American Porcupine, and Common Raccoon documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lac Vieux Desert Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Southern loop offers a more rustic experience with less visibility to neighboring cabins Hand pump available for drinking water
Skip Lac Vieux Desert Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lac Vieux Desert Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Marion Lake Group Site (Watersmeet, MI), Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground (Watersmeet, MI), Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) (Eagle River, WI), Kentuck Lake Campground (Eagle River, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lac Vieux Desert Campground
Cell signal at Lac Vieux Desert Campground (EAGLE RIVER, WI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters.Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries.With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler’s paradise.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Southern loop offers a more rustic experience with less visibility to neighboring cabins
Hand pump available for drinking water
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Conover drive north 5.9 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Land O'Lakes drive south 2 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
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- 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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