About Mineral Lake
We apologize, this campground is currently closed. Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities among visitors. A boat ramp to the lake is provided off of Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of freshwater lake and river species, including musky, bass, walleye and pan fish. Eagle watching is also a popular pastime. The forest is home to hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as numerous lakes, ponds and rivers to sink a line or launch a boat. Access to the North Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses thousands of miles from New York to North Dakota, is available nearby. The 256-acre Mineral Lake is surrounded by a mixed hardwoods forest. Several campsites overlook the lake and the area is home to a variety of birds, including eagles, and plentiful wildlife. Morgan…
- Managed by: Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Where: 8 mi west of Mellen, WI · 46.29028, -90.82833
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fr 388 | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Fr 287 | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 1.4 mi |
| North Country National 187-188 | Horse | 1.5 mi | 3.4 mi |
| North Country National 188-604 | Horse | 2.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
| North Country National 383-187 | Horse | 2.4 mi | 5.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.4 mi
Propane: 20.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Lake Three 2.4 mi
- Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) 2.6 mi
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area 3.5 mi
- Namekagon 6.2 mi
- East Twin 7 mi
- Day Lake 8.8 mi