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Lost Lake Cabins

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FLORENCE, WI, WI

Price: From $50 per night

Price range: $50–$85 per night

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (70 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people and is a great base for water fun, swimming, non motor boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, hunting and many day-trip locations into the Upper Peninsula.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Lost Lake Cabins offers 11 rustic cabins on the shores of Lost Lake in a remote forested area with impressive hemlock stands, excellent for fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise the variety of mushroom species, well-maintained grounds, pet-friendly cabins, and abundant wildlife including bald eagles.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Chipmunk, Ruffed Grouse, Broad-winged Hawk, Common Merganser, Painted Turtle, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake

Insider tips for Lost Lake Cabins: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Rent boats on-site and purchase firewood at reasonable prices Use cabins as basecamp for day trips into the Upper Peninsula

Skip Lost Lake Cabins if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer developed facilities — cabins are rustic and remote.

Best time to visit Lost Lake Cabins: May-October — Seasonal operations period; May-June ideal for bird watching and mushroom picking; summer for swimming and boating; fall for foliage and hunting.

Nearby campgrounds: Lost Lake Campground (Wi) (Eagle River, WI), Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Laura Lake Campground (Laona, WI), Lake Ottawa Campground (Iron River, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Lake Cabins

Cell signal at Lost Lake Cabins (FLORENCE, WI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 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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Lost Lake Cabins

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FLORENCE, WI, WI★ 4.9 (70 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people and is a great base for water fun, swimming, non motor boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, hunting and many day-trip locations into the Upper Peninsula.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups13 electric sites
ADA sites5 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterFishing

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 at most sites✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations May-October only✕ You prefer developed facilities — cabins are rustic and remote

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Rent boats on-site and purchase firewood at reasonable prices

Use cabins as basecamp for day trips into the Upper Peninsula

Best: May-October

Seasonal operations period; May-June ideal for bird watching and mushroom picking; summer for swimming and boating; fall for foliage and hunting

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Chipmunk, Ruffed Grouse, Broad-winged Hawk, Common Merganser, Painted Turtle, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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CHASE ERICKSON: CELL AT: 1.906.396.5428 OR LISA ERICKSON: CELL AT: 1.906.396.5427.· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
chase@wildriversrealty.com
Getting there →

Lost Lake rustic cabins are located about 100 yards South of the Lost Lake Campground off of Forest Service Road 2156! From Florence, take Highway 70 for about 20 miles and take a righ onto Forest Service Road 2450, go about 1 mile and continue straight onto Forest Service Road 2156 towards Chipmunk Rapids Campground about three miles, you will have crossed a bridge over the Pine River, drive by the Chipmunk Rapids Campground on your left, go about 1 mile and go past the Lost Lake Campground on

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Lost Lake Cabins cost per night?+
Lost Lake Cabins costs $50–$85 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lost Lake Cabins open?+
Lost Lake Cabins is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Lake Cabins have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Lake Cabins?+
Lost Lake Cabins is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lost Lake Cabins?+
Lost Lake Cabins 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 Lost Lake Cabins?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Lake Cabins is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Lake Cabins open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Lake Cabins is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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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
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4.9 (70)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Lost Lake Cabins cost per night?+
What season is Lost Lake Cabins open?+
Does Lost Lake Cabins have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Lost Lake Campground (Wi)

Eagle River, WI

From $15/night

Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site

EAGLE RIVER, WI

From $15/night

Laura Lake Campground

Laona, WI

From $15/night

Lake Ottawa Campground

Iron River, MI

From $22/night

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