Bagley Rapids Campground
Campground · Wisconsin · 30 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Nicolet National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 30
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 923 ft
- Elevation
Overview
If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River. Weekends bring the most campers, with only moderate use occurring during the week. So come and relax among the pines and enjoy the sound and beauty of Bagley Rapids.
Recreation
Trout fishing, berry picking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, and sightseeing can all be done in or near this campground.
Facilities
The campground has 30 sites along with accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service.
Natural Features
Campground is located among towering pines adjacent to the flowing rapids of the Oconto River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (715) 276-6333.Nearby Attractions
Nearby is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, a popular local tourist destination. This is one of the last fire towers standing on its original location in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It was built in 1935 and was one of a series of 20 towers built in the Forest during the 1930s. If you’re brave enough, you can climb the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
Also nearby is Cathedral Pines, an area that survived Wisconsin’s logging era where the majestic pines and hemlocks have been preserved in their natural state.
The facts
- 30 bookable sites
- 31 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Bagley
Site types
- 30 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
31 campsites at Bagley Rapids Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Bagley | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| S&P Single | Bagley | Management | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Mountain, drive south 2.2 miles on Highway 32 to Bagley Rapids Road (FR 2111). Turn right (west) on Bagley Rapids Road and drive 0.6 miles to the campground.
45.15751, -88.46589 · 45°9'27.0"N 88°27'57.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Individual campsite fee is $15/night, payable through recreation.gov at the time of reservation or as first come-first serve at the self-serve fee station. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Bagley Rapids Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Bagley Rapids Campground?
- Yes, Bagley Rapids Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bagley Rapids Campground have?
- 31 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bagley Rapids Campground?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground.
- Does Bagley Rapids Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Email evan.miller@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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