About Black Lake
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. 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. The…
- Fees: Individual campsite fee is $15/night, payable at the fee envelope tube at the site. Camping fees are $7.50 with use of Interagency Senior…
- Season: May 2 – October 31
- Managed by: Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, USFS - Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Where: 12 mi north of Winter, WI · 45.98361, -90.93444
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Hiking | at camp | 3.9 mi |
| Fr 173E | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Fr 172A | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Fish Trap | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 25.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.6 mi
Propane: 21.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Moose Lake 4.8 mi
- Stockfarm Bridge 11.4 mi
- Eagle Point 12 mi
- Eagle Nest Island 12.2 mi
- Ghost Island 12.7 mi
- Dolly Island 12.9 mi