Laurel Lake Campground
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: Eagle River, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks.The Town of Three Lakes, once named "America’s Best Town" is located seven miles from the campground. Three Lakes offers a variety of services and activities.The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Laurel Lake offers access to the Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes with nearly 11,500 acres of water and excellent fishing for musky, walleye, northern pike, and bass. Campers praise it as a quiet, tidy, rustic campground perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat without hookups.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Least Chipmunk, and various bird species including Northern Shrike and Evening Grosbeak.
Insider tips for Laurel Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Bring your own water or filter system — hand pump water is tannin-stained Tight fit for larger RVs and boats; boat launch area has limited turning space
Skip Laurel Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require full-service amenities — campground offers only fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Laurel Lake Campground: August — Google reviews highlight August visits with pleasant conditions; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Anvil Lake Campground (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Luna White Deer Campground (Eagle River, WI), Franklin Lake (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi) (LAONA, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Laurel Lake Campground
Cell signal at Laurel Lake Campground (Eagle River, WI): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks.The Town of Three Lakes, once named "America’s Best Town" is located seven miles from the campground. Three Lakes offers a variety of services and activities.The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Bring your own water or filter system
hand pump water is tannin-stained
Tight fit for larger RVs and boats; boat launch area has limited turning space
Google reviews highlight August visits with pleasant conditions; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Three Lakes travel 4 miles east on STH 32 to Chicken in the Woods Road. Turn left (north) and continue 1.2 miles turning left (north) on Fourmile Road. Travel 0.2 miles, turn left (west) on Leatzow Road and continue 1.2 miles to the campground.
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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