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Spectacle Lake Beach
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)

Eagle River, Wisconsin · 1,772 ftIn Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Photos: Miller

Wildfire 42 mi SW: Cinder, 6 acres

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15–$18recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
34From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,772 ft540 m
Season
May 2 – Oct 15From fs.usda.gov · Oct 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites34

Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Drinking water
  • Reservations (accepted)

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety of gamefish species or hike the trail to Kentuck Lake Campground. This 2.5-mile trail utilizes part of the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed and is a pleasant hike.Recreation

The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish and trout. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The Spectacle-Kentuck Trail extends from the campground along the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed all the way to Kentuck Lake Campground, approximately 2.5 miles away. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedMostly Cloudy, 2% chance of rain54°31°
  • ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 63% chance of rain54°31°
  • FriChance Rain And Snow Showers, 55% chance of rain46°25°
  • SatSunny56°33°
  • SunSunny61°38°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

4 OpenStreetMap entries in Eagle River 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

46.01139, -89.01092
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Eagle River
Park
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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