Wisconsin · published-coordinate region
Franklin Lake
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USDA Forest Service76Supported overnight records
4Published site categories
76Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.Recreation
The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized.
Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground.
A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.Facilities
The campground offers 77 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (34) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (43). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Accessible flush and vault toilets as well as drinking water, are provided throughout the campground.Natural Features
The campground is situated in a lush stand of mature pine and hemlock trees, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Historic stone and log structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are scattered throughout the campground. The adjacent Franklin Lake is 892 acres and boasts a beautiful sandy beach.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Eagle River is located about 15 miles west of the campground. A variety of services are offered there.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 76 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
76
Vehicle limit
76
Vehicle length
76
Driveway entry
76
Shade
76
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
52
Standard Electric
22
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Tent Only Electric
1
Operator directions
Drive approximately 8 miles east from Eagle River on Highway 70. Turn south onto Military Road/Forest Road 2178 and continue about 2 miles, to Butternut Lake Road/Forest Road 2181, and continue approximately 4 miles to the campground.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
76 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 76 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Electric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through 25 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 South Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 South Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 045 North Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 047 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 North Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 049 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 051 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 052 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 053 North Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 055 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 056 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 057 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 058 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 059 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 062 North Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 063 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 064 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 065 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 066 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 067 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 068 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 069 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 070 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 071 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 072 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 073 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 074 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 075 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 076 North Source updated: 2026-03-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 077 North Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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