Wisconsin · published-coordinate region
Boot Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service33Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
33Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish. In addition, several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing, and the Wolf River provides fishing, kayaking, rafting, and first-class canoeing opportunities. The Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer.
Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.Facilities
Boot Lake Campground has 34 sites. More than half of the sites can accommodate campers of 30’ and some of the sites are tent only. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved.Natural Features
This campground sits on the northwest corner of Boot Lake, in a quiet finger of the lake. The campground is a mix of hardwoods and pine. Boot Lake is a high quality clear lake and has a maximum depth of 38 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Jones Springs Non-Motorized Area is just west of Boot Lake. It offers opportunities for hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is a trail in the campground that connects into the Jones Springs hiking trails. The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for rafting and white water canoeing, and kayaking. The local community of Townsend is just north of the campground. The Cathedral Pines Trail is approximately four miles from the campground -- a must see at any time of the year.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 33 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
33
Vehicle limit
33
Vehicle length
33
Driveway entry
33
Shade
33
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
33
Operator directions
From the intersection of Highway 32 and County Road T in Townsend, drive south on T 5.6 miles to the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
33 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 33 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 21 ft Trailer: 21 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 88 ft Trailer: 88 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 67 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 27 ft Trailer: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 27 ft Trailer: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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