Morgan Lake Recreation Area

in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

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.

Morgan Lake Recreation Area

Whether you prefer to camp by yourself or with a group, try Morgan Lake Recreation Area for a variety of facilities for your camping pleasure off Highway 139 southeast of Long Lake. The Morgan Lake Recreation Area on the Florence District consists of 18 individual family campsites in addition to a group campsite that can handle up to 25 people. This site is separated from the other sites to ensure privacy. Day use facilities include a clear 45-acre lake. Only electric motors are permitted on the lake. A beach, small picnic area, boat access with ramp, year round fishing, accessible pit and vault toilets and drinking water are also available at this scenic recreation area. Did you forget something? Don’t sweat it! The small city of Long Lake can meet your camping supply needs ranging from groceries to firewood. So if you like to swim, canoe, fish, picnic or enjoy being close to town, then the Morgan Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located just 12 miles southeast of Long Lake. Morgan Lake Recreation Area is ATV and pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information. Read the Morgan Lake Recreational Opportunity Guide

Before you go

Season

May 2 – October 15

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Individual campsite fee is $15/night for family site; $35/night for group sites. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.

Restrictions

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. ATV/UTV Rules and Regulations • Must stay on gravel surfaces. No parking or driving off of road or campsite. • Vehicles are to be used for entering and exiting campground. No joyriding within campground. • Do not drive in water or on lakes edge.

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