U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · Lakewood, WI

Bagley Rapids Campground

If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River. Weekends bring the most campers, with only moderate use occurring during the week. So come and relax among the pines and enjoy the sound and beauty of Bagley Rapids.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups30
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
01Back-in45GravelNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
03Back-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
04Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
07Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
12Back-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
13Back-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
14Back-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
15Back-inGravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
16Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard
18Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesIndividual campsite fee is $15/night, payable through recreation.gov at the time of reservation or as first come-first serve at the self-serve fee station. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass.

The campground has 30 sites along with accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bagley Rapids Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 11.6 inches of snowFebruary: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 13.3 inches of snowMarch: 1.79 inches of precipitation, 8.8 inches of snowApril: 2.89 inches of precipitation, 6.3 inches of snowMay: 3.43 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 4.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.82 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowNovember: 2.01 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowDecember: 1.69 inches of precipitation, 13.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 14.4°F averageFebruary: 17.6°F averageMarch: 29.0°F averageApril: 41.6°F averageMay: 54.1°F averageJune: 63.6°F averageJuly: 67.6°F averageAugust: 66.1°F averageSeptember: 58.1°F averageOctober: 45.7°F averageNovember: 33.0°F averageDecember: 20.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Suring, 12 miles from the campground at 792 feet, station USC00478376 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 57 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Mountain, drive south 2.2 miles on Highway 32 to Bagley Rapids Road (FR 2111). Turn right (west) on Bagley Rapids Road and drive 0.6 miles to the campground.

Nearest townLakewood, Wisconsin
Coordinates45.1575° N, 88.4659° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗16.8 mi
Outdoor gearBob White Trout & Bait ↗22.6 mi
RV sales & serviceQuietwoods Rv Sales & services ↗55.8 mi

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Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

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Natural features

Campground is located among towering pines adjacent to the flowing rapids of the Oconto River.

Recreation

Trout fishing, berry picking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, and sightseeing can all be done in or near this campground.

Nearby

Nearby is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, a popular local tourist destination. This is one of the last fire towers standing on its original location in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It was built in 1935 and was one of a series of 20 towers built in the Forest during the 1930s. If you’re brave enough, you can climb the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Also nearby is Cathedral Pines, an area that survived Wisconsin’s logging era where the majestic pines and hemlocks have been preserved in their natural state.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bagley Rapids Campground?

Sites at Bagley Rapids Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Bagley Rapids Campground?

Individual campsite fee is $15/night, payable through recreation.gov at the time of reservation or as first come-first serve at the self-serve fee station. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bagley Rapids Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Bagley Rapids Campground have?

31 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bagley Rapids Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bagley Rapids Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bagley Rapids Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Bagley Rapids Campground?

Lakewood, Wisconsin. Nearby is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, a popular local tourist destination.

Source: Getting there

What if Bagley Rapids Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Lake (8.5 mi, partly first-come), Boot Lake Campground (11.6 mi), and Ada Lake Campground (19.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby