Florence County is a haven for camping in Northeast Wisconsin. Whether you prefer to pack in or drive in, Florence County's 10 public camping areas offer settings and amenities to suit every camper's needs, from no amenities at all in the 7,500 acre Whisker Lake Wilderness where you can pitch your tent anywhere, to RV compatible sites with water and electricity. All sites are first come, first serve. Call 888-889-0049 with questions.
Chipmunk Rapids Campground: USFS has 6 sites featuring an artesian well which flows all year road. Located on the Pine River off Hwy 70.
Lake Emily Park - ATV/UTV CAMPGROUND ON-LINE RESERVATIONS @ www.florencecountyparks.com. This facility has 18 sites on a quiet lake. Sites are $25.00 per night. There is a boat launch, pit toilets, water, sandy beach, and fishing. Each site has a picnic table, a fire grate, and electric hook-ups. This park also has a pavillion which can be rented for $25.00. The Lake Emily Park Campground is located in the Town of Commonwealth. From US 2 in Florence turn South on County Hwy. N, go about three miles to County Hwy D, turn right (West) on County Hwy C, continue two miles to the campground and park.
Lauterman Lake Walk-in Campground: USFS has 5 primitive lake sites off Hwy 70. All sites are between 3/4 to 1 1/2 mile from the parking area. No fee for camping. Open year round.
Lost Lake Campground: USFS maintains 27 family camping units with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Sandy swimming beach and boat landing.
Morgan Lake Campground: USFS maintains 18 sites with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Sandy swimming beach and boat landing. Also features group camping area for up to 25 people-available on a reservation basis. Call 888-889-0049 for details.
Perch Lake Walk-in Campground: USFS has 5 sites and a canoe launch 1/4 mile and 1 mile from the parking area. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and wilderness type toilet. There is no drinking water supply. All equipment must be carried in. No fee for camping. Open year round.
West Bass Lake Park - ATV/UTV CAMPGROUND ON-LINE RESERVATIONS @ www.florencecountyparks.com. This facility has 29 sites on a pristine and quiet lake. Sites are $25.00 per night. There is a boat launch, pit toilets, water pumps, and sandy beach. Each site has a picnic table and a fire grate. Sites are available on a first come first serve basis. This site also has a pavilion which can be reserved for $25.00. The West Bass Lake Park Campground is located in the Town of Homestead. From Florence take Highway 101 South to County Hwy. C, watch for signage to the campground, about five miles from Hwy 101 turn left (North) on Fire Lane Road, continue one mile to the campground.
Wisconsin DNR: maintains 3 river camping sites on the Pine River and one site near Barrens Lake on the Spread Eagle Barrens property. Call the visitor center for details on location 888-889-0049.
Nicolet National Forest: allows river camping along the Pine, Popple and Brule Rivers. You can also primative camp anywhere on the Nicolet.
We Energies: maintains two campgrounds on the Pine River Flowage (north and south of flowage). Both locations have boat launches, water, pit toilets and 3 first come first serve sites.