Kentuck Lake Campground

U S D A Forest Service, Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States
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About Kentuck Lake Campground

Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail.

Available sites

18 total sites
RV Sites 17 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 8 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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18 Sites Available

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🚐 02, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 20, Loop: Kentuck CG Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 22, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 29, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: Kentuck CG RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

82 reviews

Summary

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Kentuck Lake Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean sites, great scenery, and friendly camp hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors enjoyed biking, hiking, and the peaceful atmosphere, with easy access to Eagle River for additional activities. Some concerns were noted regarding toilet cleanliness and the absence of a dump station on-site, but overall, guests had a wonderful time and expressed a desire to return.

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4.6

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Dennis L

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July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Kentuck CG

Camp Host were Awesome, Great help & a pleasure to be around!

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Dennis L

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July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Kentuck CG

Camp Host were Awesome, Great help & a pleasure to be around!

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Kirstie L

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July 18, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Kentuck CG

With big party camping next to us, not as quiet as desired. Shared steps to lake not a positive, but access to water was pretty easy. Would prefer more vegetation between campsites, yet overall USFS campsites are far superior to state ones. We will wait until after August 15 to see if we can find a waterfront walk-in campsite at Franklin Lake.

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Kirstie L

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July 18, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Kentuck CG

With big party camping next to us, not as quiet as desired. Shared steps to lake not a positive, but access to water was pretty easy. Would prefer more vegetation between campsites, yet overall USFS campsites are far superior to state ones. We will wait until after August 15 to see if we can find a waterfront walk-in campsite at Franklin Lake.

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peter m

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July 17, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Kentuck CG

I booked my site on Jan. 10 2021 payed for a lake site. When i arrived there were 2 boats in my lake site neither one payed for a lake site. I had to wait till mid week to get my boat where i wanted it. I have camped at this place many times at a off lake site i always put my boat in the water and took it out the same day sometimes twice Not happy.

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peter m

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July 17, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Kentuck CG

I booked my site on Jan. 10 2021 payed for a lake site. When i arrived there were 2 boats in my lake site neither one payed for a lake site. I had to wait till mid week to get my boat where i wanted it. I have camped at this place many times at a off lake site i always put my boat in the water and took it out the same day sometimes twice Not happy.

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Jennifer G

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Kentuck CG

A beautiful quiet campground with woody spacious sites! A wonderful place to escape to and just enjoy nature!

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Jennifer G

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Kentuck CG

A beautiful quiet campground with woody spacious sites! A wonderful place to escape to and just enjoy nature!

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Stacey G

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July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Kentuck CG

Loved the peace and tranquility. Very well maintained campground.

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Stacey G

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July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Kentuck CG

Loved the peace and tranquility. Very well maintained campground.

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Location & Directions for Kentuck Lake Campground

U S D A Forest Service, Eagle River, WI 54521 United States

Elevation: 535 ft

Getting There

From Eagle River travel east 13.4 mi on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR2176 and continue 2.7 mi to the campground entrance on the left.

Nearest town

Eagle River, WI - 17 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

Kentuck Lake Campground is accessible via STH 70, approximately 13.4 miles from Eagle River. No interstates or freeways are mentioned within the vicinity.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Hookups are not available
  • Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Dont' 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 onsite. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Use is restricted to hardened area

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