Boot Lake Campground
Townsend, Wisconsin · 1,322 ft · In Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Photos: Jonathan Buhler
Wildfire 39 mi W: Cinder, 6 acres
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,322 ft (403 m)1,322 ft403 m
Sites33
Boot Lake Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people46 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people28 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people28 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people38 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Reservations (accepted)
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About
Overview
Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake -- 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky, and panfish. In addition, several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing, and the Wolf River provides fishing, kayaking, rafting, and first-class canoeing opportunities. The Jones Spring Non-Motorized Area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer.
Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Due to the clarity of the water Scuba diving has become increasingly popular.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Boot Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny, 2% chance of rain59°36°
- ThuPatchy Fog then Rain Showers Likely, 71% chance of rain56°36°
- FriMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain49°27°
- SatSunny58°34°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain62°41°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
Campground · 0.9 mi · Townsend
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Campground · 0.9 mi · Townsend
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Campground · 1.0 mi · Townsend
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Townsend share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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