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NRSO |
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Mineral Lake campground is a favored camping and recreating destination within the Chequamegon National Forest. The campground sits at the south shore of scenic Mineral Lake, offering visitors opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming on the pristine, calm waters. |
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From Mellen, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG west for about 9 miles to the campground sign. Turn right and drive less than a mile to the campground. From Clam Lake, Wisconsin, take County Highway GG north for about 9 miles to the campground sign and turn left. |
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The campground offers less than a dozen single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are also available at the campground. |
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MINERAL LAKE |
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74105 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74105&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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First-come, first-served sites may be available Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
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Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome, the highest peak in the forest, are both located nearby and make excellent day trips. |
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The 256-acre Mineral Lake is surrounded by a mixed hardwoods forest. Several campsites overlook the lake and the area is home to a variety of birds, including eagles, and plentiful wildlife. |
| recreationDescription |
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities among visitors. A boat ramp to the lake is provided off of Forest Service Road 187, about a mile from the campground. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of freshwater lake and river species, including musky, bass, walleye and pan fish. Eagle watching is also a popular pastime. The forest is home to hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as numerous lakes, ponds and rivers to sink a line or launch a boat. Access to the North Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses thousands of miles from New York to North Dakota, is available nearby. |