Franklin Lake

US Forest Service · Wisconsin

Franklin Lake in Wisconsin. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 75 public campsites we map in Wisconsin.

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. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$15–$25/night

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

462

Listed facilities

drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)

Coordinates

45.93139, -88.99306

Nearest sites we map

• Franklin Lake1 km · US Forest Service
• Luna White Deer Campground4 km · US Forest Service
• Anvil Lake Campground5 km · US Forest Service
• Kentuck Lake Campground7 km · US Forest Service
• Sevenmile Lake7 km · US Forest Service
• Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)9 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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