Boulder Lake
Campground · Wisconsin · 99 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Nicolet National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 99
- Bookable sites
- 255 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 20
- Accessible sites
- 1,137 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound.
Recreation
Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Anglers might catch walleye, northern pike, bass or panfish. Ice fishing is also popular on the lake, and the boat ramp and parking area are plowed during the winter to provide better access to the lake.Nearby streams are good for trout fishing and in addition, the Wolf River offers whitewater rafting and canoeing opportunities. Educational programs may be offered sporadically at the campground's amphitheater.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Ten accessible group sites are also available for reservation. They can accommodate anywhere from 16 to 30 people.Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Some sites offer electric hookup. A dump station is located within the campground. Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features
The campground lies around the southern end of 362-acre Boulder Lake and is the largest public campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. It is located in a stand of young hardwoods, overlooking the lake. Some campsites are situated along the water's edge and others are further away, providing a quieter camping experience. Puddles and damp spots are common throughout the lush campground.Nearby Attractions
Langlade is the nearest city, about 25 miles west of the campground.The facts
- Season: May 2 – October 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 99 bookable sites
- 20 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 255 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: BOULDER LAKE
Site types
- 66 Standard Nonelectric
- 23 Standard Electric
- 10 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
99 campsites at Boulder Lake
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 22 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 35 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 36 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 38 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 39 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 40 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 41 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 42 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 41 ft | 8 | |
| 43 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 47 ft | 8 | |
| 44 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 41 ft | 8 | |
| 45 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 47 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 46 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 46 ft | 8 | |
| 47 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 48 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 43 ft | 8 | |
| 49 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 43 ft | 8 | |
| 50 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 48 ft | 8 | |
| 51 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 37 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 52 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 47 ft | 8 | |
| 53 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 43 ft | 8 | |
| 54 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 47 ft | 8 | |
| 55 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 56 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 57 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 58 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 59 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 60 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 61 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 62 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 63 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 64 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 65 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 66 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 49 ft | 8 | |
| 67 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 68 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 46 ft | 8 | |
| 69 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 70 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 71 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 72 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 73 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 74 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 75 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 76 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 77 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 78 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 79 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 80 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 81 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 82 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 49 ft | 8 | |
| 83 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 51 ft | 8 | |
| 84 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 51 ft | 8 | |
| 85 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 53 ft | 8 | |
| 86 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 87 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 61 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 88 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 ft | 8 | |
| 89 | BOULDER LAKE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 33 ft | 8 | |
| ASH | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 190 ft | 16 | |
| BALSAM | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 220 ft | 30 | |
| BIRCH | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 48 ft | 16 | |
| CEDAR | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 190 ft | 30 | |
| CHERRY | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 130 ft | 16 | |
| ELM | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 48 ft | 16 | |
| HEMLOC | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 240 ft | 30 | |
| MAPLE | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 48 ft | 16 | |
| OAK | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 255 ft | 16 | |
| SPRUCE | BOULDER LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 225 ft | 30 |
Getting there
From Townsend, travel Highway T for about 17 miles to the intersection with Highway W. Turn onto Highway W and continue just over a mile to Forest Road 2116. Turn right and continue to the campground.
45.13944, -88.63944 · 45°8'22.0"N 88°38'22.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 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 Boulder Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Boulder Lake?
- Yes, Boulder Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Boulder Lake have?
- 99 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Boulder Lake?
- 255 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Boulder Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Boulder Lake.
- Does Boulder Lake have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Boulder Lake?
- Campfires are allowed at Boulder Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Boulder Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boulder Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single-family sites $18/night w/o electricity; $9 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior)
- Single-family sites $28/night with electricity (sites 9-16 and 40-54); $19 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior)
- Group Sites $60/night for small groups (6-16 people); Large group sites are $75/night (16-30 people)
Restrictions:
- Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each family camp site.
- Maximum of 16 people at small group sites.
- Maximum of 30 people at large group sites.
- 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.
Camping near Boulder Lake
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- Richardson Lake Campground 21.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI) 26.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Laura Lake Campground 39.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Lake Campground (Hiles, WI) 41.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morgan Lake Campground and Group Site 44 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lost Lake Cabins 51.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lost Lake Campground (WI) 51.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bear Lake Recreation Area 26.5 mi · Campground
- Headwaters Wilderness 49 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 715-276-6333
- Email evan.miller@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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