Franklin Lake
Wisconsin
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 16 h ago · oldest 16 h
problem: Agency alerts
6 active alerts in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; most severe: Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
USFSPosted Aug 25 · checked 16 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 46°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for campground
OpenWeather16 h ago
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Franklin Lake
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About this campground
Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.
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Where it is
- Eagle River-Florence Ranger District · Ranger district
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
critical · posted Oct 1, 2026
Day Lake drawdown to begin after Labor Day
information · posted Aug 25, 2026
Forest Order 09-13-09-02 - Firewood Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Forest Order 09-13-25-01 Pipeline Trail Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Boulder Oak Timber Sale - Mountain Bike Trails
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- FRANKLIN NATUREHiking0.4 mi
- Pat ShayCross-country skiing1.6 mi
- Ninemile Creek HwtHiking1.8 mi
- ButternutCross-country skiing2 mi
- Anvil LakeCamping3.2 mi
- Luna White Deer CampgroundCamping3.4 mi
- Kentuck Lake CampgroundCamping4.2 mi
- Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)Camping5.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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