Clear Lake Campground – Northern Highland …...Winter camping available • State Parks and...
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Clear Lake Campground – Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 – This publication can be made available in alternative formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call (608) 267-7494 for more information. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. DNR PUB-FR-741 2020
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Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests1 Governor Knowles State Forest .................... 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-56783 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest .................................... 715-542-3923
5 Peshtigo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-39656 Black River State Forest ................................ 715-284-41037 Coulee Experimental State Forest ................ 608-785-9007
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Clear Lake CampgroundNorthern Highland American Legion State Forest
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Welcome!Clear Lake Campground, sites 701-801, is a popular modern family campground located in the southern portion of the forest near Woodruff, Wisconsin. It is on the southwest corner of Clear Lake and shares the lake with an additional picnic and beach area on the north side of the lake. This 846-acre exceptionally clear lake provides excellent boating and good fishing. This campground has a large sandy beach with a marked swimming area. Water skiing is often enjoyed on this lake. A boat landing and several boat trailer parking stalls make it easy for recreationalists to launch and park. Camping reservations are required and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site.
Camping FeesResident ............................ $20/night Non-resident .................... $25/night
State Parks and Forest Admission StickerA State Parks and Forest Admission sticker is REQUIRED year-round on vehicles in the campgrounds.
Resident ..........................$28/annual Resident Senior Citizen (+65) ...............$13/annual Non-resident ..................$38/annual
Campground Address8282 Woodruff Road, Woodruff
Additional InformationFor questions about this property, contact: • Clear Lake Visitor Station 715-356-3668 • Crystal Lake Visitor Station 715-542-3923
Amenities• Campsites Available: 100 (#800 is ADA compliant) • Reservable Sites: All sites in the campground are reservable. • Walk-to/tent-only Sites: 704-710, 726, 732-733 • Double Sites: 722-723, 737-738, 739-740, 781-782 • On-site campground host (mid-May thru mid-October) • Visitor station • Beach access • Direct access to Clear Lake/Indian Mounds Paved Bike Trail • Boat landing • Sanitary disposal station • Trash and recycling stations • Six pit toilet buildings • One building with flush toilet and showers (ADA compliant) • Six hand pumps for drinking water • Firewood for sale • Paved campground roads • Winter camping available • State Parks and Forest Admission Sticker required for camping
Buddies hanging out at Clear Lake.
Photo courtesy of Dennis Rhode, WDNR
Fishing pier at Clear Lake Campground picnic area.
Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR
ReservationsTo make online camping reservations, visit CAMIS at: wisconsin.goingtocamp.com or call 1-888-947-2757.
Nice catch!
Photo courtesy of Dennis Rhode, WDNR
Campground Rules• Upon arrival, all campers should proceed directly to their reserved campsite after the designated check-in time of 3 p.m. • Check-out Time: Must vacate site by 3 p.m. on the last day of the permit. • Campground/Day-use Areas and Closing Time: Campground closed to nonregistered campers 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Pets must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended. • Noise may not interfere with the enjoyment of the forest by others. • Generators may be used from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Camping Party: A “non-family group” may not exceed six persons. A “family” is limited to parents with their dependent children and not more than two guests. • A State Parks and Forest Admission Sticker is required for camping. • For complete rules and regulations, see Chapter NR 45, Wis. Admin. Code, or contact DNR Law Enforcement.
Reservable picnic shelter at Clear Lake Campground picnic area.
Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives
Local Emergency Contact Information
Oneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100
Vilas County Sheriff’s Department: 715-479-4441
Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800
Clear Lake Campground – Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Clear Lake Campground – Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
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