Lakeside Single Site: $18/night; Non-Lakeside Single Site: $15/night; Day: $5; Annual: $30; Campers do not need a day use pass for the picnic area.; Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website.; There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass.; Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses.; The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
From USDA Forest Service, 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 Franklin Lake Recreation Area
Can you reserve a site at Franklin Lake Recreation Area?
No. Franklin Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Lakeside Single Site: $18/night
Non-Lakeside Single Site: $15/night
Day: $5
Annual: $30
Campers do not need a day use pass for the picnic area.
Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website.
There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass.
Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses.
The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Restrictions:
Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
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.
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