North Trout Lake Campground

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

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Welcome!North Trout Lake Campground, sites 1401-1448, is in the northern portion of the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest on the northeast corner of Trout Lake. The 3,816-acre lake provides crystal clear swimming waters, excellent fishing and boating recreation opportunities. A large area to access these pristine waters for picnicking, swimming and a boat landing and parking area are within walking distant of the campground. Also available is access to North Trout Lake Nature Trail. All sites in this campground are on a non-reservable basis. Upon arrival, campers should find an available campsite and register at the self-registration station located near the campground entrance, or register with the campground manager.

Camping FeesResident ............................ $16/night Non-resident .................... $21/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

Amenities• Campsites Available: 48 • Reservable Sites: None • Non-reservable Sites: All • Walk-to/tent-only Sites: 1415-1419, 1446-1448 • Double Sites: 1403-14044, 1407-1408, 1435-1436, 1437-1438 • On-site campground manager (mid-May thru mid-October) • Self-registration station • Beach access • Direct access to Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail • Picnic area • Boat landing and parking • Sanitary disposal station • Trash and recycling stations • Three pit toilet buildings (ADA compliant) • Three hand pumps for drinking water • Firewood for sale • Paved campground roads • State Parks and Forest Admission Sticker required for camping

Local Emergency Contact InformationOneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100 • Vilas County Sheriff’s

Department: 715-479-4441 • Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800

Check out the nature trail while camping.

Photo courtesy of Beth Feind, WDNR

So many discoveries to make.

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

Campground Address4505 Highway M, Boulder Junction

Additional InformationFor questions about this property, contact: • Clear Lake Visitor Station 715-356-3668 • Crystal Lake Visitor Station 715-542-3923

North Trout 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-748 2019

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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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Campground Rules• Upon availability, all campers must register at a: 1) campground kiosk, 2) visitor station, or 3) with a campground manager. • Checkout 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.

While resting, take in the scenic beauty.

Photo courtesy of Tony Martinez, WDNR