About Franklin Lake
Number of accommodations: 43
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (102)
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
Billie G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: North
Beautiful campground with large and scenic campsites.
We were able to reserve a premium site on the lake, and it was an awesome view.
Sites are large enough and spaced far enough apart that a generator can be run without disturbing your neighbors.
Kyle W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: South
Beautiful clean lake, lots of shade from the forest, and pretty clean toilets for a campground. Nice cold water from the well pump which didn't taste the best but we brought a water filter which helped. Great for hiking, fishing, and swimming. No service for US cellular providers - one bar if you're lucky.
Jason S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: North
Very nice primitive site. Sites on the hill are not very private, but they are spaced far enough to create privacy. Sites along the lake are very beautiful.
Sam M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: South
This was a return to a place I camped at my youth. It holds many memories for me. The camps sites have been maintained excellent through all these years. The one glaring absence was any boats to rent and the boat dicking area having been grown over.
Rev. Paula R
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: North
No comment at this time.
Kurt D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: South
Our stay was great. The online reservation system could be more straight forward and easier to use.
Frank K
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: South
Franklin Lake is beautiful camp ground. Not to far from shopping or places to go out to eat. I have camped at this location for over 60 years.
Kimberly b
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: North
I have been camping at Franklin lake campgrounds my entire life its by far my favorite place to camp me and my family go every summer and i cant wait to continue the tradition with my own kids
Dave D
VerifiedDecember 20, 2019 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: South
been going to Franklin Lk. since 1972 and have never missed a year. It is the most beautifule place in the northwoods of Wisconsin
James Lenz L
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: South
Always enjoy Franklin Lake campground. Been camping there since 2000 and have mostly good things to say about it. Big sites, nice clean lake and a great beach area.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.9247 / -89.0081
Elevation: 529 feet
Policies & Rules
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Electric is available at select sites. |
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Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
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Use is restricted to hardened area. |
