Boot Lake Campground

Boot Lake Campground overlooks its namesake, 263-acre Boot Lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing: Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike, bass, musky and panfish. Generally, use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Boot Lake are fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, and due to the clarity of the water, scuba diving has become increasingly popular. Several nearby streams offer excellent trout fishing. Boot Lake Campground has 34 sites. More than half of the sites can accommodate campers of 30 feet and some of the sites are tent only. Drinking water, vault toilets, a swim beach, picnic area and a boat landing are also provided at this location, and all roads are paved. The campground sits on the northwest corner of Boot Lake, in a quiet finger of the lake, in a mix of hardwoods and pine. Boot Lake is a high quality clear lake and has a maximum depth of 38 feet. The Jones Springs Non-Motorized Area is just west of Boot Lake, and offers opportunities for hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing in the winter; there is a trail in the campground that connects into the Jones Springs hiking trails. The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for rafting, white water canoeing and kayaking. The local community of Townsend is just north of the campground, and the Cathedral Pines Trail, approximately four miles away, is a must see at any time of the year.