Lac Vieux Desert Campground

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  11 mi

• fuel station

  Gateway BP

  3.0 mi

• grocery

  Land O' Lakes Village Market

  3.4 mi

• trailhead

  South Gate

  4.3 mi

• attraction

  Northern Waters Museum

  3.9 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.3 mi

Contact & access

• U S D A FOREST SERVICE · EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521