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Camping · Wisconsin

BLACK LAKE

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
24 hours
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
(715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511
Coordinates
45.9836, -90.9344
Last verified
September 19, 2026
45.9836° N · 90.9344° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Black Lake is highly ranked as a family-favorite campground. It is spread out along the eastern shores of its namesake, Black Lake. The calm waters beckon to adventurers, offering fishing, boating, swimming and other recreational activities in the northwestern Wisconsin wilderness. Recreation The lake offers plentiful fishing, with musky, walleye, bass and pan fish available in abundance. Kayaking and canoeing are also enjoyed by visitors, as the water is usually peaceful and calm. A variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, loon, fox and others, make their homes in the area and are often spotted by visitors. Hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The Black Lake interpretive trail offers a 4-mile, in-depth look at the nature that surrounds the wooded shoreline. A grassy beach provides ample space to run and play, as well as a spot to relax. Facilities The campground offers dozens of waterfront sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also available. Natural Features The campground is located in a birch, pine and spruce forest that stretches along the beautiful 129-acre lake, in the southern part of the Chequamegon National Forest. Nearby Attractions Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood and restaurants are within a 15-mile drive of the campground, in the town of Hayward.

From the USFS.Official page

Is BLACK LAKE free?

No. BLACK LAKE charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to BLACK LAKE?

From Hayward, WI: Take Co Hwy B/Co Rd B east 25.4 mi Turn left onto W Barker Lake Rd 4.8 mi Turn left onto Black Lake Rd 3.3 mi Sharp left onto N Black Lake Rd 0.5 mi Turn right onto Forest Rd 1666 and follow to campground.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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