Franklin Lake

Overview

Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

715-479-2827

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Franklin Lake, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Agonikak National Recreation TrailHike · 11.5 mi long · 18.8 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• State Line TrailBike ride · 100.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 19.5 mi from campShow on map
• Iron County Recreational TrailBike ride · 19.7 mi long · 20.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Sheridan HillPeak · 1,837 ft · 16.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ski BruleSkiing and snowshoeing · 16.2 mi from camp

  Ski Brule is a ski area located in Stambaugh Township, Iron County, near Iron River, Michigan. Wikipedia

  Show on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.