Franklin Lake

Its 76 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Franklin Lake is a National Forest campground near Forest, Wisconsin.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Forest, Wisconsin

National Forest
Managed by: Some sites
Hookups: 40 ft
Max RV length

Franklin Lake sits inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Single Site: $15 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 76
Tent sites: 2
Hookups: Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length: 40 ft
Site driveways: Mixed

✓ Pets allowed

On site: Pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

76 sites in 2 loops; 2 pull-through; 23 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
041	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 041
042	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 042
043	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 043
044	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 044
045	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 045
046	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 046
047	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 047
048	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 048
049	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 049
050	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 050
051	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 051
052	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 052
053	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 053
054	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 054
055	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 055
056	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 056
057	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 057
058	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 058
059	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 059
060	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 060
061	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 061
062	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 062
063	North	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 063
064	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 064
065	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 065
066	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 066
067	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 067
068	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 068
069	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 069
070	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 070
071	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 071
072	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 072
073	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 073
074	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 074
075	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 075
076	North	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 076
077	North	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop North, site 077
001	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 001
002	South	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 002
003	South	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 003
004	South	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 004
005	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 005
006	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 006
007	South	Tent only nonelectric	25 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 007
008	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 008
009	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 009
010	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 010
012	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 012
013	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 013
014	South	Standard electric	35 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 014
015	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 015
016	South	Standard electric	30 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 016
017	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 017
018	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 018
019	South	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 019
020	South	Tent only electric	25 ft	Pull-through	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 020
021	South	Standard nonelectric	25 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 021
022	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 022
023	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 023
024	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 024
025	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 025
026	South	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 026
027	South	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 027
028	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 028
029	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 029
030	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 030
031	South	Standard electric	25 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 031
032	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 032
033	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 033
034	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 034
035	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 035
036	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 036
037	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 037
038	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 038
039	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 039
040	South	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop South, site 040

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,719 ft

45.9314, -88.9931 in Forest. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Franklin Lake?

Sites at Franklin Lake are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233774).

How much does it cost to camp at Franklin Lake?

Camping at Franklin Lake costs Single Site: $15 per night.

How many campsites does Franklin Lake have?

Franklin Lake has 76 campsites, including 2 tent sites.

Does Franklin Lake have RV hookups?

Some sites at Franklin Lake have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Franklin Lake?

Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Franklin Lake: loop South, site 007 and loop South, site 020.

Are dogs allowed at Franklin Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Franklin Lake.

Who manages Franklin Lake?

Franklin Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Franklin Lake

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Fee: Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Forest and campgrounds in Forest.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $15 per night

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