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
James E
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: South
Very good campground host!!
Claire G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: South
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Chris C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: South
Great campground. Really no bad sites. Fishing on Franklin Lake is hit or miss, very shallow. Butternut lake is great fishing though! Fishing pier and kayak launch located on East side of Butternut Lake.
Dawn V
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: South
One of the best campgrounds we’ve ever been to. Great spacing between sites. Beautiful water. Great biking. No showers but we managed. No dump stations but easy place to dump behind Kwik Trip in Eagle River.
Christina G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: South
Lovely park, with LARGE sites! Will definitely stay here again!
Marilyn W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: South
Beautiful, quiet, private! Loved our tent-camping experience. Enclosed loo’s were clean and a pleasant surprise. Bring your own water. No showers. The path along the lake is extraordinary. Firewood available in covered rack at the crossroads to the forest approach. VERY DARK and very canopied. Loved it!
Sue G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: South
Thier was no water available to fill our camper; no dump station either. When I called rec.gov I was told I could drive back to Eagle River to fill up and dump for a fee.
I wish that would have been stated on the reservation site.
Thomas L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: South
The unit #39 we stayed in was hard to back into because my truck is longer "fullbox" with half cab. Your metal gate post restricted my turning ability. Overall your Camping Host were friendly and helpful and kept the facilities clean . We have stayed in State Parks in the past and we felt your Parks & Host and are so much nicer. Thank You for the nice enjoyable stay, Tom & Linda Luedtke
Jeff K
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: South
Great place to camp.
Nate H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: North
Very nice place when the mosquitoes are away.
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. |
