Kentuck Lake Campground
Kentuck Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.99121, -88.97609
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, 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 Kentuck Lake Campground
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 451 designated routes (246 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentuck Lake | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Kentuck Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Spectacle Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Spectacle Lake | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Franklin Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 3.7 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.