
USFS · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, and restricted motor use, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity. Recreation The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Laura Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking the trail that goes around the lake. The area also provides a bike trail that runs along the old Lake 9 railroad grade. Facilities Laura Lake Campground has 41 sites. A majority of sites can accommodate campers as long as 30 feet and longer. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, picnic area, and a boat landing are also provided at this location. All roads are paved with blacktop. Natural Features Campsites are located on the southwestern shore of 110-acre Laura Lake. The picnic and swim beach are located on the adjacent 50-acre Gordon Lake. Both lakes have developed back-in boat landings. Please note these lakes are restricted to electric motors only. Nearby Attractions Laura Lake site has a 2.25-mile hiking trail around the lake and 6.5 mile bike trail. Both Laura and Gordon Lakes provide good fishing opportunities.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 4.3 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 13 mi
grocery
Grocery
- 13 mi
trailhead
Assessors Trailhead
- 13 mi
attraction
Pine River Overlook
- 0.2 mi
recreation site
Gordon Lake Beach
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- U S D A FOREST SERVICE · Laona, WI 54541
- (715) 674-4481
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 47 days ahead.
Based on 37 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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