Lac Vieux Desert Campground
Watersmeet, Wisconsin · 1,693 ft · In Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Photos: E. Miller
Wildfire 39 mi W: Bog, 94 acres
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,693 ft (516 m)1,693 ft516 m
Sites31
Lac Vieux Desert Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 2Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 3Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 4Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 5Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 6Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 7Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 8Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 9Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people40 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
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About
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.
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Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lac Vieux Desert Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 2% chance of rain54°31°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 61% chance of rain55°30°
- FriRain And Snow Showers Likely, 77% chance of rain47°26°
- SatSunny57°33°
- SunSunny62°38°
Nearby camping
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Borderline RV Park
Campground · 2.6 mi · Watersmeet
Gateway Lodge
Campground · 3.1 mi · Watersmeet
Land O' Lakes Nature RV Resort
Campground · 4.4 mi · Watersmeet
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 17 mi
Camp site
Three Lakes, WI · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nicolet National Forest
- 17 mi
Ballard Canoe 2
Sayner, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 17 mi
Ballard Canoe 1
Sayner, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 18 mi
Partridge Canoe 1
Sayner, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 18 mi
Star Canoe 1
Sayner, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
- 18 mi
Star Canoe 2
Sayner, WI · On State agency land · Northern Highland State Forest
Location and contact
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