Campsite for booking · Eagle River

Lac Vieux Desert Campground

via Recreation.gov Eagle River, WI, Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Pitches
31
Pitch types
campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.

Recreation

With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler's paradise. The campgrounds boat landing provides direct access to the lake for the early morning or late evening bite.

Facilities

With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters.

Natural Features

Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Lac Vieux Desert Recreation Area
    Campsite · Eagle River, Wisconsin · PaidWater
    110 m from the pick-up area
  2. Imp Lake Campground
    Campsite · Eagle River, Wisconsin · PaidWater
    11 km from the pick-up area
  3. Campsite near Eagle River
    Campsite · Eagle River, Wisconsin
    15 km from the pick-up area
  4. Marion Lake Campground
    Campsite · Iron River, Michigan · PaidWater
    15 km from the pick-up area
  5. Buckatabon Creek Campground
    Campsite · Eagle River, Wisconsin · Paid
    16 km from the pick-up area
  6. Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
    Campsite · Eagle River, Wisconsin · PaidWater
    17 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Eagle River
    Service point · Eagle River, WisconsinWaste
    18 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Wakefield
    Water point · Wakefield, MichiganWater
    48 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Lac Vieux Desert Campground. CampsiteFull map

Similar campsites nearby

Marion Lake Group Site

Iron River, Michigan · 16 km away

Campsite · via Recreation.gov

  • Hardstanding pitches
Price on partner site

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground

Eagle River, Wisconsin · 17 km away

Campsite · via Recreation.gov

  • Electric hook-up
  • Hardstanding pitches
  • Dogs allowed
Price on partner site

Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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