Spectacle Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI · ≈78.6 mi to Wausau
Sites
34
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
78.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Hikers and swimmers
  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Campers with pets

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Visitors seeking town access
  • Those requiring pull-through sites

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile

What's here

33 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig 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, ~78.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Miller

Overview

Overview With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety of gamefish species or hike the trail to Kentuck Lake Campground. This 2.5-mile trail utilizes part of the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed and is a pleasant hike. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish and trout. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The Spectacle-Kentuck Trail extends from the campground along the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed all the way to Kentuck Lake Campground, approximately 2.5 miles away. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch. Facilities The campground offers 34 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance. Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground. For more information about Spectator Lake Campground, print an information sheet (PDF) which includes a map of the campground. Natural Features This campground is located on the east shore of Spectacle Lake in a mixed species forest at an elevation of 1,770 feet. The 166-acre lake boasts an enormous 500-foot-long sandy beach. Nearby Attractions The City of Eagle River is located about 16 miles southwest of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River throughout the year.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground