Laurel Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI · ≈64.4 mi to Wausau
Sites
12
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
64.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Smaller rigs and trailers
  • Boating and water sports enthusiasts
  • Fishing and paddling trips
  • Tent campers seeking shade

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • Campers needing electric or water hookups
  • Those seeking proximity to town amenities

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

12 Standards (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 allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingKayakingWater Sports
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big 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, ~64.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Miller, Thoedore Rickman

Overview

Overview Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks. Recreation The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, crappie and other panfish. The lakes are open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The campground does not offer a beach area so any swimming to be done will have to take place from your boat. Facilities The campground offers 12 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground is split between Area 1 which consists of eight sites and Area 2 which consists of four sites. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (5) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (7). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided at the campground. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a stand of towering pines and young oak trees, at an elevation of 1,630 feet. Laurel Lake is one of 28 lakes which extend from Three Lakes to Eagle River and form the largest inland freshwater chain of lakes in the world, offering endless miles of boating and fishing opportunities, which can be access from the boat landing offered within the campground. Nearby Attractions The Town of Three Lakes, once named "America's Best Town" is located seven miles from the campground. Three Lakes offers a variety of services and activities.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground