Campground

Lac Vieux Desert Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · EAGLE RIVER · Wisconsin — managed by USDA Forest Service

Lac Vieux Desert Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · E. Miller

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
32
Max rig length
40 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin. Recreation With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler's paradise. The campgrounds boat landing provides direct access to the lake for the early morning or late evening bite. Facilities With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters. Natural Features Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. Nearby Attractions The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.

Getting there

From Conover drive north 5.9 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Land O'Lakes drive south 2 miles on Highway 45/32 to County Road E. Turn right (east) on E and drive 2.8 miles to FR2205 (West Shore Road). Turn left (north) and drive 1.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

Elevation
1,693 ft

Activities

  • CANOEING
  • BIRDING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • KAYAKING
  • FISHING

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