Bear Lake Campground, Laona, WI

Bear Lake Campground is located in the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (1 hr 46 min northeast of Wausau, WI) with an elevation of 1,390 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the beginning of December. 22 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $15.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp.

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Campsite Reviews (33)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		21%
3 star		9%
2 star		3%
1 star		3%

@BrianH4556502 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #10

Very nice campgroud

@DebR0731E6C39B · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #17

Bear lake is lovely. I want to give a shout out to Lar the camp host since I often read poor reviews of camp hosts. He was very personable and helpful in helping me find the site that worked best for me. The sites and facilities were very clean. He keeps a close eye out without being intrusive. Chequamegon-Nicolet NF and campers are lucky to have him.

@AlexisH1B644D1 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #20

Awesome campground. On the smaller side, beach was nice, host was friendly and welcomed us upon arrival. Single restrooms which make these bathrooms somewhat more bearable. Very clean and well maintained. Waterfront sites are gorgeous! We will definitely be back!

@LisaW1374326 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #19

Our experience camping was great as usual at Bear Lake the only issue was the camp host. Not sure if he was just bored because there werent many campers or what but he was actually kind of harassing us. We walked our dogs (on leashes) and he followed us told not to go on the beach area which we already knew not to do that. My son was going out to fish on the lake and he stopped him saying its check out time you cant go fishing! We had the site booked for 3 night and he didnt bother to ask if we were staying. On the last day our son took the garbage to the dumpster at 10:00am and the host stopped him to ask to ask if we were packing up because we had to leave this morning. We know the rules of the campground and follow them not sure why he felt the need to supervise us so closely. We never had an issue before but not sure if we will go back if this guy is still there.Roger and Lisa

@RobertE4617436 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #11

Not busy. Loads of black flies and mosquitoes made it almost unbearable unless we stayed in a screen room. Stairs to the lake were closed due to ground wasps. Bathrooms and water pump were a bit of a hike from our site. Not much to do or see. No cell service.

@SidneyPA796CCB · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #24

Overall campsite was amazing!!! Very secluded, and amazing view of the lake. the

@LisaR8773346 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #11

We absolutely love site 11 and reserve it as many times as we can. But the stairs going down to the water have a bad issue with wasps. We have been bit everytime we've stayed. I hope this can be addressed by next summer. We LOVE coming and will always camp at this campgrounds. It's private and peaceful.

@MelanieM938494 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #2

Had a great time here. 2 things...absolutely no cell service. The other is only one water pump.

@KennethH931014 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #25

Best time to visit is during the week!

@CarolH5284850 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #20

Our experience at Bear Lake is always wonderful. The campsites are always clean as well as the out-houses.

@ChadH3381077 · Camped on Sep 3, 2022 at Campsite #26

Clean well maintained site. Nice steps down to lake. Only negative was the grill grate wouldn’t swivel.

@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Aug 10, 2022 at Campsite #2

Horrible. I camp all the time. Unruly, boisterous late night trash talking guests, the host was a joke. Lived in wabeno, was never there. Saw him 2 times in 3 days. Dogs non stop barking.

@JasonW3535415 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #26

Great campsite. Quiet and peaceful. Clean restrooms

@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Jul 20, 2022 at Campsite #12

Clean, well organized

@JeanP3005109 · Camped on Jul 12, 2022 at Campsite #17

Campground host was very intrusive to us and other campers when setting up, taking down, preparing supper. The site should be cleaned before arrival. NOT after a person has arrived or been there for 5 days! Too bad. Kind of weirdish.

@LindaE9321974 · Camped on Jun 30, 2022 at Campsite #14

Camp host was friendly, offered great advice when asked. I was able to easily switch my reservation to a different site within the campground closer to my family. Much appreciated. Very nice campground and lake. Beach area could use some work. Bathrooms were clean. Just wish those nasty beach flies hadn't been so intense.

@KellyS8987536 · Camped on Jun 15, 2022 at Campsite #23

Perfect weather! Bear lake never disappoints.

@SherylB9072255 · Camped on Jun 12, 2022 at Campsite #2

Wonderful, quiet campground. Great lake with electric motors only

@TonetteM613427 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #6

Beautiful Park. Listening to the Loons at night was absolutely amazing! Campground has big sites and there was plenty of room for our 2 tents and a pop up tent. Will definitely be back next year.

@PaulS935 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #19

Large campsites, peaceful, great scenery

@ColeneM448 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #22

It was a nice clean site . But the very heavy picnic table was 6 inches from the fire pit :-( I hurt my back helping hubby move it :-(

@KellyS834 · Camped on Aug 13, 2021 at Campsite #23

I’ve been coming to bear lake for 12 years now and it never disappoints. Hands down Wisconsin’s best campground. The walk in sites are especially nice and private with each site having direct access to the lake. The lake is clean and great to float around in and listen to the resident loon family. Bring your kayak, paddleboard or non motorized boat and park it right by your site.

@JohnY877 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #6

Very laid back. Pretty good fishing too

@MaureenM840 · Camped on Jun 22, 2021 at Campsite #17

Bear Lake is a lovely campground. Pretty lake -- I could canoe directly from my site. Nice facilities -- the toilets were new and clean and had adequate TP and the hand pumps provided nice cold water. A welcoming campground host -- I asked him where to get wood when I first arrived and he just gave me some as well as giving me directions as to where I could buy some for the next couple of nights. The Campground is also located right along the Rat River Recreational trail for folks who want to bike or hike. Many sites are reservable and you get all this for $15/night.

@JonathanD226 · Camped on Sep 4, 2020 at Campsite #2

First off, this site is beautiful! Restrooms weren't as clean as other Colorado camping Restrooms but they were adequate. There were several mice and chipmunk at our camp site. The Indian Trail hike was easy and had phenomenal views. Turn right at the fork and go up the mountain to the top. It was very much worth the hike.

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