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Kentuck Lake Campground in Wisconsin
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Kentuck Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Wisconsin

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As of September 2026, Kentuck Lake Campground is a campground in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin with 18 campsites. Kentuck Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Kentuck Lake Campground is located at 45.9912ยฐ N, 88.9761ยฐ W.
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Kentuck Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
  • Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Kentuck Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Kentuck Lake Campground

  • Standard 17
  • Tent 1
  • Hookups 1

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft6 sites
  • 30 ft3 sites
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 40 ft6 sites

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Kentuck Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Kentuck CG loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
02Standard835 ftElectric
03Standard840 ft-
06Standard840 ft-
08Standard840 ft-
09Standard840 ft-
16Standard830 ft-
18Standard840 ft-
20Tent8--
22Standard840 ft-
23Standard825 ft-
24Standard835 ft-
25Standard825 ft-
26Standard825 ft-
27Standard825 ft-
28Standard825 ft-
29Standard830 ft-
30Standard830 ft-
31Standard825 ft-

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 of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River.

Rules and notices at Kentuck Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Kentuck Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Hookups are not available

Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Dont' move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it onsite. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Use is restricted to hardened area

Kentuck Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kentuck Lake Campground?

Kentuck Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Kentuck Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Kentuck Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Kentuck Lake Campground have?

Kentuck Lake Campground has 18 campsites.

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