Black Lake
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 29
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Black Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Black Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 29 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,402 ft
- Near HaywardGreat Divide Ranger District · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Black Lake is highly ranked as a family-favorite campground. It is spread out along the eastern shores of its namesake, Black Lake. The calm waters beckon to adventurers, offering fishing, boating, swimming and other recreational activities in the northwestern Wisconsin wilderness.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Black Lake
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
20° / 2°
9 wet · 9 snow
Feb
26° / 5°
7 wet · 7 snow
Mar
38° / 18°
8 wet · 5 snow
Apr
51° / 30°
10 wet · 2 snow
May
65° / 42°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 51°
12 wet
Jul
78° / 55°
11 wet
Aug
76° / 54°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 46°
11 wet
Oct
54° / 35°
11 wet · 1 snow
Nov
38° / 23°
9 wet · 5 snow
Dec
25° / 10°
10 wet · 9 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winter, WI, 13.1 mi away at 1,355 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Black Lake
29 sites for group and tent and RV camping