Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)
Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 46.01139, -89.01092
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- 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 Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)
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 Attra
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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
- 457 designated routes (256 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectacle Lake | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spectacle Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Kentuck Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Kentuck Lake | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Kentuck Lake Campground | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Franklin Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 5.2 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.