Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 10
- Max rig length
- 45 ft
About this campground
Overview We apologize, this campground is currently closed. Recreation Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities among visitors. A boat ramp to the lake is provided off of Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of freshwater lake and river species, including musky, bass, walleye and pan fish. Eagle watching is also a popular pastime. The forest is home to hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as numerous lakes, ponds and rivers to sink a line or launch a boat. Access to the North Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses thousands of miles from New York to North Dakota, is available nearby.Facilities Natural Features The 256-acre Mineral Lake is surrounded by a mixed hardwoods forest. Several campsites overlook the lake and the area is home to a variety of birds, including eagles, and plentiful wildlife. Nearby Attractions Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome, the highest peak in the forest, are both located nearby and make excellent day trips.
Getting there
From Mellen, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG west for about 9 miles to the campground sign. Turn right and drive less than a mile to the campground. From Clam Lake, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG north for about 9 miles to the campground sign and turn left.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
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