Can you reserve a site at Black Lake?

Yes, Black Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Black Lake have?

29 sites in total, of which 28 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Black Lake?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Black Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Black Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Black Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Black Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Black Lake, Wisconsin — 28 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Black Lake is highly ranked as a family-favorite campground. It is spread out along the eastern shores of its namesake, Black Lake. The calm waters beckon to adventurers, offering fishing, boating, swimming and other recreational activities in the northwestern Wisconsin wilderness.

Recreation

The lake offers plentiful fishing, with musky, walleye, bass and pan fish available in abundance. Kayaking and canoeing are also enjoyed by visitors, as the water is usually peaceful and calm. A variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, loon, fox and others, make their homes in the area and are often spotted by visitors.

Hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The Black Lake interpretive trail offers a 4-mile, in-depth look at the nature that surrounds the wooded shoreline.

A grassy beach provides ample space to run and play, as well as a spot to relax.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of waterfront sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also available.

Natural Features

The campground is located in a birch, pine and spruce forest that stretches along the beautiful 129-acre lake, in the southern part of the Chequamegon National Forest.

Nearby Attractions

Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood and restaurants are within a 15-mile drive of the campground, in the town of Hayward.

The facts

Season: May 2 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
28 bookable sites
29 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: BLACK LAKE

Site types

22 Standard Nonelectric
4 Tent Only Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

29 campsites at Black Lake

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
002	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
003	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	30 ft	8	🐾
004	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
005	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	25 ft	8	🐾
006	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
007	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	25 ft	8	🐾
008	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
009	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
010	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
011	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	45 ft	8	🐾
012	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
013	BLACK LAKE	Management	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
014	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
015	BLACK LAKE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	30 ft	16	🐾
016	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
017	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
018	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
019	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
020	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
021	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
022	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
023	BLACK LAKE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	16	🐾
024	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
025	BLACK LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
026	BLACK LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
027	BLACK LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	8	🐾
028	BLACK LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	8	🐾
029	BLACK LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Hayward, Wisconsin, take Highway B east for about 23 miles. Turn left on Barker Lake Road, which turns into Forest Service Road 172, and continue for a total of 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 173 and drive less than a mile to the paved campground road.

45.98361, -90.93444 · 45°59'1.0"N 90°56'4.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 20°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	20	25	36	49	63	73	76	75	67	53	37	25
Low °F	1	1	13	27	40	51	56	54	46	34	22	8
Precip in	1.0	0.9	1.9	3.1	4.1	4.2	4.0	4.3	3.6	3.4	2.0	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Lake

Can you reserve a site at Black Lake?: Yes, Black Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Black Lake have?: 29 sites in total, of which 28 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Black Lake?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Black Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Black Lake.
Are campfires allowed at Black Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Black Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Black Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Black Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Individual campsite fee is $15/night, payable at the fee envelope tube at the site. Camping fees are $7.50 with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.

Restrictions:

Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site (as space allows).
Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.
Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions.
Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from Nati
Both certified firewood and Kiln-dried, untreated/unpainted/unstained/construction/dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance is approved. Pallet boards are not approved.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Black Lake

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Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI) 22.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Three 23.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Two Lakes 24.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Namekagon Lake Recreation Area 19.4 mi · Campground
Great Divide District 19.9 mi · Facility
Beaver Lake Recreation Area 22.1 mi · Campground
Porcupine Lake Wilderness 23.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone (715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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