Moose Lake Recreation Area
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 40 ft
- Sites
- 15
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Moose Lake Recreation Area
If you really want to get away from it all, then this is the place for you. Moose Lake Recreation Area sits along its namesake lake on the Great Divide Ranger District. This serene lake and surrounding forest offer a spectacular location for families to enjoy nature on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This small and semi-secluded Moose Lake Campground offers 15 campsites, 3 of which are tent only. The rest can accommodate RV’s from 25-40 feet. Campsites may be reserved through recreation.gov . Each site is equipped with a parking spur, picnic table and campfire rings. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and dumpster is provided for registered campers only. Moose Lake is a 1,670-acre body of water that is popular for fishing, boating, and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often viewed in and near the campground. This location provides access to a variety of activities, including miles of off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain biking trails. Bring your trailer with your OHVs and access the Fishtrap Motorized Trail from the nearby Camp Loretta Trailhead just 17 miles away. OHV use in the campground is prohibited. Anglers will find an abundance of musky, walleye, bass and panfish in the lake. It is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. A sandy beach and a boat ramp provide convenient lake access. So, if you like to camp, swim, boat, or fish, then the Moose Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, just 20 minutes east of Hayward.
Before you go
Season
May 2 – October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
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 or Access Pass. Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.
Restrictions
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here . The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest please click here . Campsite Capacity • Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. • Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers. Pets and Animals • Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas. • Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas. • Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions. Firewood Closure Order • Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from National Forest destination. • Both certified firewood and Kiln-dried, untreated/unpainted/unstained/construction/dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance is approved. Pallet boards are not approved. Operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.
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