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Bear Lake Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
27[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
64 ft[3]

Bear Lake Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Wisconsin[4]. Recreation.gov lists 27 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes a quiet setting on the southwest corner of a 68-acre lake, with sites along a wooded shore and ridge[5]. Fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing are the activities it names for the lake[5]. Recreation.gov lists 22 standard nonelectric sites and 5 walk-to sites[1]. Per Recreation.gov, 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and 27 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 64 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 8 people per site at most sites[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 27
Site types[1] 22 standard nonelectric, 5 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 64 ft (median 52 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 21 sites, tent at 27 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 12:00 PM
People per site[7] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve Bear Lake Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
How long an RV can Bear Lake Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 64 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 21 sites that accept an RV or trailer[6].
Are dogs allowed at Bear Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 27 campsites with this detail[8].
Are campfires allowed at Bear Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 27 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[10] and check-out at 12:00 PM[11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 27 overnight campsites at Bear Lake Campground: 22 standard nonelectric, 5 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Bear Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Bear Lake Campground: 64 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 52 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Bear Lake Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Wisconsin. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Bear Lake Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Bear Lake Campground: 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and 27 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Bear Lake Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campground: yes at all 27 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campground: yes at all 27 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at Bear Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Bear Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.