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
Mary F
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: South
We were camping Memorial Day weekend. Had one day of rain but was not bad. Great place to spend the weekend.
Mary F
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: South
We were camping Memorial Day weekend. Had one day of rain but was not bad. Great place to spend the weekend.
Barbara W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: South
First time camping at Franklin Lake and we would rate it at the top of our list! The electric sites were large and spaced a substantial distance from each other. Restrooms with flush toilets were a plus and the trail along the lake was beautiful! Even though it’s a distance from home, we will definitely be back!
Barbara W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: South
First time camping at Franklin Lake and we would rate it at the top of our list! The electric sites were large and spaced a substantial distance from each other. Restrooms with flush toilets were a plus and the trail along the lake was beautiful! Even though it’s a distance from home, we will definitely be back!
Barbara W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: South
First time camping at Franklin Lake and we would rate it at the top of our list! The electric sites were large and spaced a substantial distance from each other. Restrooms with flush toilets were a plus and the trail along the lake was beautiful! Even though it’s a distance from home, we will definitely be back!
Phoebe S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: South
Franklin is a great lake for young swimmers. Fairly shallow and calm.
Campsites are fairly private. Clean bathrooms.
Nice options for short or long hikes - but bring bug spray and a bug net for summer hiking on the Hidden Lakes trail!
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: South
We very much enjoyed our stay at Franklin Lake. It is a long drive into the campground but it is beautiful! We have a 33' 5th wheel and our site (34) was plenty big and pretty private. The road is a bit narrow and that made backing in a bit of a challenge but not a major issue. The host couple was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the trails, too, as they were really pretty and not difficult to navigate.
Phoebe S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: South
Franklin is a great lake for young swimmers. Fairly shallow and calm.
Campsites are fairly private. Clean bathrooms.
Nice options for short or long hikes - but bring bug spray and a bug net for summer hiking on the Hidden Lakes trail!
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: South
We very much enjoyed our stay at Franklin Lake. It is a long drive into the campground but it is beautiful! We have a 33' 5th wheel and our site (34) was plenty big and pretty private. The road is a bit narrow and that made backing in a bit of a challenge but not a major issue. The host couple was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the trails, too, as they were really pretty and not difficult to navigate.
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: South
We very much enjoyed our stay at Franklin Lake. It is a long drive into the campground but it is beautiful! We have a 33' 5th wheel and our site (34) was plenty big and pretty private. The road is a bit narrow and that made backing in a bit of a challenge but not a major issue. The host couple was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the trails, too, as they were really pretty and not difficult to navigate.
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
