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Laura Lake Campground

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

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

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 Phone Coverage at Laura Lake Campground

Cell signal at Laura Lake Campground (Laona, WI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • 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.

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Laona, WI, WI★ 4.5 (40 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV73 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, Red-eyed Vireo

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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(715) 674-4481· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Laura Lake Campground cost per night?+
Laura Lake Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Laura Lake Campground open?+
Laura Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Laura Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Laura Lake Campground?+
Laura Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 73 feet.
How do I make reservations at Laura Lake Campground?+
Laura 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 Laura Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Laura Lake Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Laura Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Laura Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4.5 (40)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site

EAGLE RIVER, WI

From $15/night

Lost Lake Cabins

FLORENCE, WI

From $50/night

Lost Lake Campground (Wi)

Eagle River, WI

From $15/night

Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)

Laona, WI

From $15/night

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