Franklin Lake
Franklin Lake is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.92472, -89.00806
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 715-479-2827
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Franklin Lake
Overview Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch. Facilities The campground offers 77 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (34) as well as sites wh
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Hilgy's LP Gas · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 366 designated routes (188 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Franklin Lake | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Franklin Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Anvil Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Anvil Lake | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Luna White Deer | National forest campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.