Kentuck Lake Campground
Eagle River, 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 65°F / low 35°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground
OpenWeather16 h ago
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Kentuck Lake Campground
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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.
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Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eagle Rvr, WI weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan21° high2° low
- Feb26° high3° low
- Mar37° high13° low
- Apr50° high26° low
- May65° high39° low
- Jun75° high50° low
- Jul78° high54° low
- Aug75° high52° low
- Sep67° high44° low
- Oct53° high33° low
- Nov38° high21° low
- Dec26° high10° low
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
- Spectacle - Kentuck LakeHiking2 mi
- Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)Camping2.2 mi
- Franklin LakeCamping4.2 mi
- Howell Creek HwtHiking4.4 mi
- FRANKLIN NATUREHiking4.6 mi
- Whispering LakeHiking4.7 mi
- Anvil LakeCamping5.5 mi
- Luna White Deer CampgroundCamping7.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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