Can you reserve a site at Kentuck Lake Campground?

Yes, Kentuck Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Kentuck Lake Campground have?

31 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Kentuck Lake Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground?

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

Kentuck Lake Campground, Wisconsin — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail.

Recreation

The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, crappie and perch. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. A trail linking the campground to the Spectacle Lake Campground begins near the boat landing and stretches 2.5 miles though mature upland hardwoods and lowland conifer areas. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.

Facilities

The campground offers 31 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served (13) campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (18). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. A pressurized water system is available for drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a stand of maple, at an elevation of 1,730 feet. The adjacent Kentuck Lake is accessible by the boat landing which is located within the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Eagle River is located about 17 miles west of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River.

The facts

Season: May 2 – November 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
30 bookable sites
31 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Kentuck CG

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
13 Standard Electric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

31 campsites at Kentuck Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
02	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
03	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
04	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
05	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
06	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
07	Kentuck CG	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
08	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
09	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
10	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
11	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
12	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
13	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
14	Kentuck CG	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
15	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
16	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
17	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
18	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
19	Kentuck CG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
20	Kentuck CG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
21	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
22	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
23	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
24	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
25	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
26	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
27	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
28	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
29	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
30	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
31	Kentuck CG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Eagle River travel east 13.4 miles on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn left (north) on FR2176 and continue 2.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.

45.99121, -88.97609 · 45°59'28.3"N 88°58'33.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.3	1.0	1.6	2.6	3.2	3.8	4.0	3.4	3.7	3.2	1.9	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 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 Kentuck Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kentuck Lake Campground?: Yes, Kentuck Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kentuck Lake Campground have?: 31 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Kentuck Lake Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground.
Does Kentuck Lake Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Kentuck Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Individual campsite fee is $18, or $9 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior) for lakeside sites and $15, or $7.50 for non-lakeside sites. 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) oc

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kentuck Lake Campground

Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin) 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Franklin Lake 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Anvil Lake Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Luna White Deer Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Ottawa Campground 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Ottawa Pavilion 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lac Vieux Desert Campground 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Franklin Lake Recreation Area 3.7 mi · Campground
Blackjack Springs Wilderness 5.7 mi · Facility
Luna - White Deer Lake Recreation Area 6.2 mi · Campground
Sevenmile Lake Recreation Area 8.5 mi · Campground
Headwaters Wilderness 12.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Kentuck Lake Campground