About Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-nicolet Nf, WI)
Number of accommodations: 16
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (82)
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a peaceful and spacious camping experience with well-maintained facilities and beautiful waterfront sites. Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, clean restrooms, and accessible boat launches, making it ideal for relaxation and water activities. However, some reviewers noted the need for repairs to the stairs leading to the lake and experienced issues with mosquitoes and camp host interactions.
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a peaceful and spacious camping experience with well-maintained facilities and beautiful waterfront sites. Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, clean restrooms, and accessible boat launches, making it ideal for relaxation and water activities. However, some reviewers noted the need for repairs to the stairs leading to the lake and experienced issues with mosquitoes and camp host interactions.
Review Summary
Kirsten F
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was gorgeous, and the lake was great for a quick swim. True to the other reviews, the whole toilet was one of the cleanest I have ever used. However, the horseflies were pretty intense, so be aware of this if you are planning a midsummer trip. I can't count that against the campground, though; the flies live there, and I got to enjoy the great outdoors.
Kirsten F
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was gorgeous, and the lake was great for a quick swim. True to the other reviews, the whole toilet was one of the cleanest I have ever used. However, the horseflies were pretty intense, so be aware of this if you are planning a midsummer trip. I can't count that against the campground, though; the flies live there, and I got to enjoy the great outdoors.
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campgroud
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campgroud
Robert E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Not busy. Loads of black flies and mosquitoes made it almost unbearable unless we stayed in a screen room.
Stairs to the lake were closed due to ground wasps. Bathrooms and water pump were a bit of a hike from our site. Not much to do or see. No cell service.
Robert E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Not busy. Loads of black flies and mosquitoes made it almost unbearable unless we stayed in a screen room.
Stairs to the lake were closed due to ground wasps. Bathrooms and water pump were a bit of a hike from our site. Not much to do or see. No cell service.
Lisa W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our experience camping was great as usual at Bear Lake the only issue was the camp host. Not sure if he was just bored because there weren’t many campers or what but he was actually kind of harassing us.
We walked our dogs (on leashes) and he followed us told not to go on the beach area which we already knew not to do that.
My son was going out to fish on the lake and he stopped him saying ‘it’s check out time you can’t go fishing!’ We had the site booked for 3 night and he didn’t bother to ask if we were staying.
On the last day our son took the garbage to the dumpster at 10:00am and the host stopped him to ask to ask if we were packing up because we had to leave this morning.
We know the rules of the campground and follow them not sure why he felt the need to supervise us so closely.
We never had an issue before but not sure if we will go back if this guy is still there.
Roger and Lisa
Lisa W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our experience camping was great as usual at Bear Lake the only issue was the camp host. Not sure if he was just bored because there weren’t many campers or what but he was actually kind of harassing us.
We walked our dogs (on leashes) and he followed us told not to go on the beach area which we already knew not to do that.
My son was going out to fish on the lake and he stopped him saying ‘it’s check out time you can’t go fishing!’ We had the site booked for 3 night and he didn’t bother to ask if we were staying.
On the last day our son took the garbage to the dumpster at 10:00am and the host stopped him to ask to ask if we were packing up because we had to leave this morning.
We know the rules of the campground and follow them not sure why he felt the need to supervise us so closely.
We never had an issue before but not sure if we will go back if this guy is still there.
Roger and Lisa
Deb R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Bear lake is lovely. I want to give a shout out to Lar the camp host since I often read poor reviews of camp hosts.
He was very personable and helpful in helping me find the site that worked best for me.
The sites and facilities were very clean.
He keeps a close eye out without being intrusive.
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF and campers are lucky to have him.
Deb R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND
Bear lake is lovely. I want to give a shout out to Lar the camp host since I often read poor reviews of camp hosts.
He was very personable and helpful in helping me find the site that worked best for me.
The sites and facilities were very clean.
He keeps a close eye out without being intrusive.
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF and campers are lucky to have him.
Location Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-nicolet Nf, WI)
Address:
U S D A Forest Service
Laona, WI, 54541
United States
From Wabeno, drive north 5.5 miles or from Laona drive 3.0 miles to County Road T. Turn east and drive 3 miles to County Road H. Turn right (north) drive 0.75 miles to Goodman Park Road (FR2136). Turn right (east) and drive 4.1 miles to FR3770. Turn right (south) on FR3770 and drive 0.4 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.5123 / -88.5137
Elevation: 424 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Expect heavy usage during summer holidays; arrive early in the week for better availability.
Utilities
- Electric hook-ups are not available at this campground.
Site types & loops
- Only electric boat motors are allowed on Bear Lake.
Site capacity
- Certain sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be sourced from within 10 miles of the campground.
Vehicles & parking
- The operation of privately owned ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts is prohibited in the campground.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
