Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi)
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: LAONA, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Lake Campground sits on the western shore of Pine Lake, between the towns of Crandon and Three Lakes. With fewer sites comes less people, but all the same amenities as other National Forest Campgrounds. There are plenty of sites to see and fishing opportunities on area lakes and Pine Lake Campground is an excellent central location.For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.Pine Lake Campground has 12 campsites which can accommodate trailers 40 feet in length, with most s
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, Fishing
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Pine Lake Campground offers fewer sites and less crowding while maintaining full National Forest amenities. Google reviewers consistently praise the owners' hospitality, cleanliness, and friendly community atmosphere (4.7/5 from 85 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Eastern Chipmunk, North American Porcupine, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Black-and-white Warbler, Wild Turkey, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Fox Snake, and Smooth Greensnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi): Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites. Pine Lake is 1,667 acres with northern pike, bass, walleye, and panfish — excellent fishing destination. Central location between Crandon and Three Lakes for exploring the region.
Skip Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available).. You require year-round camping (seasonal May-October only).. You prefer larger campgrounds with more anonymity (only 12 sites)..
Best time to visit Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Laurel Lake Campground (Eagle River, WI), Luna White Deer Campground (Eagle River, WI), Franklin Lake (EAGLE RIVER, WI), Anvil Lake Campground (EAGLE RIVER, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi)
Cell signal at Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, Wi) (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.
Pine Lake Campground sits on the western shore of Pine Lake, between the towns of Crandon and Three Lakes. With fewer sites comes less people, but all the same amenities as other National Forest Campgrounds. There are plenty of sites to see and fishing opportunities on area lakes and Pine Lake Campground is an excellent central location.For facility specific information, please call (715) 674-4481.Pine Lake Campground has 12 campsites which can accommodate trailers 40 feet in length, with most sites being able to accommodate trailers 45+ feet.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills up quickly.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites.
Pine Lake is 1,667 acres with northern pike, bass, walleye, and panfish
excellent fishing destination.
Central location between Crandon and Three Lakes for exploring the region.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the intersection of Highway 32 and FR2186 just south of Hiles, drive west on FR2186 for 0.5 miles to FR2185. Turn left onto FR2185 and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
Campground entrance
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- 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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