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Mineral Lake

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Glidden, WI, WI

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

We apologize, this campground is currently closed. The 256-acre Mineral Lake is surrounded by a mixed hardwoods forest. Several campsites overlook the lake and the area is home to a variety of birds, including eagles, and plentiful wildlife.

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, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Mineral Lake offers fishing, boating, and swimming with access to a boat ramp. The surrounding forest provides hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus eagle watching opportunities.

Wildlife alert: American Marten, Barred Owl, Broad-winged Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, White-tailed Deer, American Mink, Wood Turtle, and Common Snapping Turtle are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Mineral Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 10 sites. Bring your own drinking water; no hookups available. Boat ramp is located off Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground. Multiple freshwater species available: musky, bass, walleye, and pan fish.

Skip Mineral Lake if: You require RV hookups — no hookups at most sites.. You need a year-round campground — seasonal operations May through October only.. Campground has been closed since 2015 per Google reviews; verify current status before visiting..

Best time to visit Mineral Lake: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Lake Three (Glidden, WI), Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Hayward, WI), Namekagon (Hayward, WI), East Twin (Hayward, WI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mineral Lake

Cell signal at Mineral Lake (Glidden, 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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Glidden, WI, WI★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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We apologize, this campground is currently closed. The 256-acre Mineral Lake is surrounded by a mixed hardwoods forest. Several campsites overlook the lake and the area is home to a variety of birds, including eagles, and plentiful wildlife.

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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 RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 require RV hookups — no hookups at most sites.✕ You need a year-round campground — seasonal operations May through October only.✕ Campground has been closed since 2015 per Google reviews; verify current status before visiting.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 10 sites.

Bring your own drinking water; no hookups available.

Boat ramp is located off Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground.

Multiple freshwater species available: musky, bass, walleye, and pan fish.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

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 · 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 Marten, Barred Owl, Broad-winged Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, White-tailed Deer, American Mink, Wood Turtle, and Common Snapping Turtle are documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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715-264-2511· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Getting there →

From Mellen, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG west for about 9 miles to the campground sign. Turn right and drive less than a mile to the campground. From Clam Lake, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG north for about 9 miles to the campground sign and turn left.

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 Mineral Lake cost per night?+
Mineral Lake costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Mineral Lake open?+
Mineral Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mineral Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Mineral Lake?+
Mineral Lake can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Mineral Lake?+
Mineral Lake 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 Mineral Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mineral Lake 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 Mineral Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Mineral Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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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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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Lake Three

Glidden, WI

From $20/night

Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi)

Hayward, WI

From $15/night

Namekagon

Hayward, WI

From $18/night

East Twin

Hayward, WI

From $15/night

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