Kentuck Lake Campground

Eagle River, Wisconsin

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • 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 65°F / low 35°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather16 h ago

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Oct 10 – Oct 17
7 nights

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About this campground

Overview Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, crappie and perch. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. A trail linking the campground to the Spectacle Lake Campground begins near the boat landing and stretches 2.5 miles though mature upland hardwoods and lowland conifer areas. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch. Facilities The campground offers 31 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served (13) campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (18). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. A pressurized water system is available for drinking water. Natural Features The campground is situated in a stand of maple, at an elevation of 1,730 feet. The adjacent Kentuck Lake is accessible by the boat landing which is located within the campground. Nearby Attractions The City of Eagle River is located about 17 miles west of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River.

Campsite info

Sites
31
Site types
Rv, Tent
Reservable
Yes
Picnic tablesElectric hookups
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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eagle Rvr, WI weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan21° high2° low
  2. Feb26° high3° low
  3. Mar37° high13° low
  4. Apr50° high26° low
  5. May65° high39° low
  6. Jun75° high50° low
  7. Jul78° high54° low
  8. Aug75° high52° low
  9. Sep67° high44° low
  10. Oct53° high33° low
  11. Nov38° high21° low
  12. Dec26° high10° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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