Kentuck Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI · ≈78 mi to Wausau
Sites
30
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
78 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Paddling activities (kayaking, canoeing)
  • Pet owners and their companions

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors seeking proximity to town services

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

15 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
13 StandardsDrive-In access
2 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Wausau, ~78 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground