Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside
Location: Laona, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Laura Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and hiking the trail that goes around the lake. The area also provides a bike trail that runs along the old Lake 9 railroad grade.Laura Lake Campground has 41 sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Laura Lake Campground offers exceptional camping with two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use. Campers praise the clean facilities, private wooded sites, and abundant recreation including fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and biking.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, Red-eyed Vireo
Insider tips for Laura Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Nearest town is Armstrong Creek for fuel and food Vault toilets are maintained clean with sanitizer and fragrance available
Skip Laura Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available except for self-contained RVs at most sites. You require shower facilities — not available at this campground. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Laura Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Lost Lake Cabins (FLORENCE, WI), Lost Lake Campground (Wi) (Eagle River, WI), Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Laona, WI).
Cell signal at Laura Lake Campground (Laona, WI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
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.



With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Laura Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and hiking the trail that goes around the lake. The area also provides a bike trail that runs along the old Lake 9 railroad grade.Laura Lake Campground has 41 sites.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a popular federal campground
Nearest town is Armstrong Creek for fuel and food
Vault toilets are maintained clean with sanitizer and fragrance available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.









From Armstrong Creek, drive west 1.9 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn right (north) on FR2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground. From Laona, drive north 14 miles on Highway 8 to FR 2163. Turn left (north) on 2163 and drive 4 miles to the campground.
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