Chipmunk Rapids Campground

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Campground: Chipmunk Rapids Campground. Operated by US Forest Service.

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Lost Lake Campground (WI)

Overview Please note, this is Lost Lake Campground located in northern Wisconsin on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Lost Lake Campground is located in northeastern Wisconsin on the north shore of Lost Lake in a maple, aspen and white pine forest. The clear, 86-acre lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. No motors are permitted on Lost Lake. The Assessor's Nature Trail, which passes through a 150-year old hemlock and white pine stand, is located adjacent to the campground. The 3.3-mile-long Ridge Trail is also accessed from the trailhead adjacent to the campground. This trail links Lost Lake to Chipmunk Rapids Campground and the Lauterman National Recreation Trail. Recreation The lake provides opportunities for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect to catch bass, trout and panfish. No motors are allowed on the lake including electric motors. Numerous trails exist in the area, many beginning in the campground and extending miles to other trail systems. The Lost Lake trail loops the lake itself and travels through old growth hemlock forests. The Assessor's Nature Trail also extends from the campground and provides views of 150-year old pine stands. The Ridge trail extends from Lost Lake Campground to Chipmunk Rapids Campground and eventually on to the Lauterman National Recreation Trail. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including resident American bald eagles and loons. The sounds of your visit will not be soon forgotten. Facilities The campground offers 27 single family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance. Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets are available at the site, as well as drinking water, from a pressurized system or a hand-pump. Natural Features The campground is situated on the shore of crystal clear Lost Lake in a stand of maple, aspen and towering white pine trees. Lost Lake, at 86 acres, offers a relaxing paddle as no motors are allowed on this lake. A sandy beach area is available to enjoy the water. Nearby Attractions The Town of Florence is located east of the campground approximately 20 miles. Florence offers a variety of services and visitor information.

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LOST LAKE CABINS

Overview Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people and is a great base for water fun, swimming, non motor boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, hunting and many day-trip locations into the Upper Peninsula. Cabins can be rented from mid-May through mid-October. Rental fees are per cabin, per day whether for one or six persons with an 8 night maximum stay and 2 night minimum stay on the weekend. Cabins can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Cabins 1 through 8 are located adjacent to and along the shore of the lake, while the First Aid Cabin, Staff Cabin #2 and Staff Cabin #1 are a bit further away from the lake. The Lost Lake Campground located across the lake offers friends and family the opportunity to tent camp or RV camping and still be within a short 1/4 mile walk to the Cabins. Recreation The 92-acre Lost Lake is stocked with perch, brown and rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. No motors are permitted on Lost Lake, but there is a boat access area available at the Lost Lake Campground. For visitors looking to beat the summer heat with a cool dip in the waters of Lost Lake, there is a small beach located at the cabins. In addition, there is a larger, appealing swimming beach available at the Lost Lake Campground. The Lost Lake Trail, a 1-mile interpretive trail through a stand of 150-year-old hemlock and pine, is a short walk from the cabins. Trails also connect to the Ridge trail and Assesors trail. the Lauterman National Recreation Trail system is just over 1 mile from the cabins. Facilities Cabins #1 through #8 and Staff Cabin #2 are simple one-room wood frame structures with three bunk beds that can sleep up to six people. All cabins have electricity, lights and outlets. Use your imagination and bring a fan, space heater, electric blanket, crockpot, coffee maker... Please bring your own bedding and pillows as these items are not provided. It is glorified camping! Staff Cabin #1 comfortably sleeps 2. It is furnished with a dining table with chairs and a love seat. This beautiful cabin has a full kitchen with stove, a full bathroom with a shower and baseboard heat to comfort you on those cold evenings. The First Aid Cabin sleeps 4 and has a kitchenette (no stove), a1/2 bath (no shower) and boasts baseboard heat to stave off the cold while resting up for the next adventure. Bathrooms and showers are provided within two central buildings. One Men's Bath and Shower House and one Women's Bath and Shower House. Drinking water is provided from a faucet at the back of the well house. There is an artesian well located just one mile away at the Chipmunk Rapids campground. A central recreation hall is also available for group gatherings or other activities and is open to use to anyone at anytime. The newly (2012) refurbished kitchen can accommodate weddings, retreats, family reunions, and the whole Lost Lake Camp. It is equipped with a gas range stove and oven as well as a big freezer/refrigerator. THE KITCHEN IS A "FOR RENT" FACILITY ONLY" and must be rented on this site or on-site prior to use. THIS IS A KITCHEN ONLY AND CANNOT BE UTILIZED FOR SLEEPING QUARTERS. A new double sink along with plenty of counter space and pots and pans are provided. Renters must bring their own plates, utensils, and other specialized equipment to ensure a comfortable stay. There is also a new Lecture Hall available for meetings, training, weddings, retreats, and family reunions. The hall has electricity and is accessible; building capacity is 90 people. Men and women's bathrooms and showers are provided near by. Natural Features The cabins sit amidst a forest of old-growth trees consisting mostly of Hemlock

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MORGAN LAKE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP SITE

Overview The Morgan Lake Campground and Group Site is a great place for families or a large gathering of people to camp in northern Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground is comfortably equipped and provides access to a number of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. A picnic area with beach is available, as well as an adjacent parking area and access to the lake. Recreation Proximity to the lake provides visitors with opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. The clear waters make for a pleasant experience. Largemouth bass are abundant in the lake. Non-motorized boating is permitted as well as electric motors only. Facilities In addition to family campsites in the main campground, Morgan Lake Campground offers a single, large-group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 25 people and four vehicles, as well as one RV or trailer. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are gravel. Additional family campsites that may be reserved individually in the main campground include campsite numbers 3,6,9,12,14,16,17, and 18. The group campsite is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Accessible pit toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are also available throughout the campground. The campground area includes a swim beach, picnic area and boat landing. ATV use is allowed but state regulations must be followed along with campground rules. Natural Features The scenic campground is located in a heavily wooded forest surrounding the 45-acre Morgan Lake. It is situated at an elevation of 1,500 feet. The group campground is located near the general campground, but is separated from the other sites to ensure privacy. A small, sandy beach and boat ramp are located nearby. Nearby Attractions The closest town, Long Lake, is located just over 12 miles northwest of the campground. A variety of services are available there.