About Franklin Lake
Number of accommodations: 43
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (306)
What Guests Are Saying
Franklin Lake is a beloved campground with spacious, well-maintained sites and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many returning campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, scenic hiking trails, and the tranquility of the lake, especially for families and young swimmers. Some concerns include the lack of showers and limited water access, but overall, the positive experiences and friendly hosts contribute to its charm.
What Guests Are Saying
Franklin Lake is a beloved campground with spacious, well-maintained sites and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many returning campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, scenic hiking trails, and the tranquility of the lake, especially for families and young swimmers. Some concerns include the lack of showers and limited water access, but overall, the positive experiences and friendly hosts contribute to its charm.
Review Summary
Joy H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: North
Spacious campsites. Ours was not directly on the water, but we still had a nice lake view. We LOVED the hiking trail along the lake and another short hike to a much smaller lake. The area is very remote so don't plan on quick access to gas or convenience stores. Campground hosts were very helpful. No onsite black water dump station.
Joy H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: North
Spacious campsites. Ours was not directly on the water, but we still had a nice lake view. We LOVED the hiking trail along the lake and another short hike to a much smaller lake. The area is very remote so don't plan on quick access to gas or convenience stores. Campground hosts were very helpful. No onsite black water dump station.
Joy H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: North
Spacious campsites. Ours was not directly on the water, but we still had a nice lake view. We LOVED the hiking trail along the lake and another short hike to a much smaller lake. The area is very remote so don't plan on quick access to gas or convenience stores. Campground hosts were very helpful. No onsite black water dump station.
Alan E
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: South
The sites have been improved over the last couple of years. Like new picnic tables, firepits and electric to some sites. The restrooms still only have cold water and there are no showers. Swim area is nice and the water is shallow for a good distance.
Alan E
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: South
The sites have been improved over the last couple of years. Like new picnic tables, firepits and electric to some sites. The restrooms still only have cold water and there are no showers. Swim area is nice and the water is shallow for a good distance.
Alan E
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: South
The sites have been improved over the last couple of years. Like new picnic tables, firepits and electric to some sites. The restrooms still only have cold water and there are no showers. Swim area is nice and the water is shallow for a good distance.
Terry C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: North
There was fresh gravel poured on the site. Very poorly distributed. Not level. Husband spent a couple of ours spreading it around evenly because we kept tripping on the mounds of gravel.
The restrooms were never cleaned once in the entire time we were there. There was feces on the toilet. The caretaker would drive by on his golf cart, never even get off of the cart and look into them to see if there was toilet paper then drive away. He did this several times a day. Disgusting!
Terry C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: North
There was fresh gravel poured on the site. Very poorly distributed. Not level. Husband spent a couple of ours spreading it around evenly because we kept tripping on the mounds of gravel.
The restrooms were never cleaned once in the entire time we were there. There was feces on the toilet. The caretaker would drive by on his golf cart, never even get off of the cart and look into them to see if there was toilet paper then drive away. He did this several times a day. Disgusting!
Terry C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: North
There was fresh gravel poured on the site. Very poorly distributed. Not level. Husband spent a couple of ours spreading it around evenly because we kept tripping on the mounds of gravel.
The restrooms were never cleaned once in the entire time we were there. There was feces on the toilet. The caretaker would drive by on his golf cart, never even get off of the cart and look into them to see if there was toilet paper then drive away. He did this several times a day. Disgusting!
Jennifer L
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: North
I have been camping at Franklin Lake for 48 years and absolutely love the camp ground and all of its amenities. Such a beautiful and peaceful place. Pit toilets were much cleaned and smelled better than years past. Nice job to the camp ground hosts.
Location Franklin Lake
Address:
U S D A Forest Service
Eagle River, WI, 54521
United States
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.
Franklin Lake campground is accessible via Highway 70, approximately 8 miles west of Eagle River. There are no nearby interstates or freeways within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.9247 / -89.0081
Elevation: 529 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Amenities
- Electricity is provided at certain campsites.
General
- Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Firewood from outside the area is prohibited to protect against invasive pests.
Site types & loops
- Camping is limited to designated hardened areas only.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
