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

Two Lakes

Two Lakes Campground is nestled between Lake Owen and Bass Lake. Campsites are spacious and shaded by pine and mixed hardwoods, and most sites offer sweeping lake views.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups94
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 95 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in40GravelFull8 / 2Yes
002Back-in84GravelFull8 / 2Yes
003Pull-through20GravelFull8 / 2Yes
004Back-in31GravelFull8 / 2Yes
005Pull-through30GravelFull8 / 2Yes
006Back-in60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
007Back-in20GravelFull8 / 2Yes
008Back-in15GravelFull8 / 2Yes
009Back-in15GravelFull8 / 2Yes
010Back-in20GravelFull8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length170 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesA Day use fee (6 a.m. - 10 p.m.) is $5. All camp site fees are $25.00 Daily boat launch fee is $5 (free with reservations).

The campground has drinking water, vault toilets and a dump station for RVs. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 2 to October 31
ForestChequamegon-Nicolet NF
FeesIndividual campsite fee is $23, or $11.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
RulesThe Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Campsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles at each camp site.

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Two Lakes10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 15.5 inches of snowFebruary: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 12.1 inches of snowMarch: 2.06 inches of precipitation, 12.5 inches of snowApril: 3.20 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowMay: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 3.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.18 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowNovember: 2.06 inches of precipitation, 12.9 inches of snowDecember: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 10.9°F averageFebruary: 15.2°F averageMarch: 27.3°F averageApril: 39.2°F averageMay: 52.2°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 66.2°F averageAugust: 65.1°F averageSeptember: 57.8°F averageOctober: 44.3°F averageNovember: 29.9°F averageDecember: 17.4°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Drummond, 5 miles from the campground at 1,340 feet, station USC00472240 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 35 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 74 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 2 to October 31.

Getting there

From Drummond follow Forest Road 213 southeast to the intersection of Forest Road 213 and 216. Veer left (east) and continue on Forest Road 213 for 2 miles. Veer right (south) onto Forest Road 214 and travel 0.5 mile to the campground.

Nearest townWashburn, Wisconsin
Coordinates46.2922° N, 91.1933° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Redhouse

    30 mi from the campground · 22 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor Ventures ↗23.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

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    Two Lakes Branch
    0.4 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.3 mi
    Eighteen Mile Spring
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.7 mi
    Porcupine Creek
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.3 mi
    Diamond Lake Hwt
    4.2 mi trail · hiking
  • 4.4 mi
    Bear Paw ↗
    12.2 mi trail · hiking, motorcycle, ATV, e-bike
  • 4.7 mi
    Drummond Connector
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, motorcycle, ATV, e-bike

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

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Two Lakes is adjacent to the Porcupine Lake Wilderness in Chequamegon National Forest. The forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin's Northwoods. Some of the Porcupine Lake Wilderness contains rolling hills covered with oak, maple, hemlock and white pine. The remainder of the area is fairly flat.

Recreation

Campers have access to two swimming beaches, two boat ramps and a fishing pier. Lake Owen and Bass Lake contain panfish, northern pike, walleye, bass and trout. Lake activities include power boating, sailing, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. There is a half-mile interpretive trail, as well as access to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Nearby

The town of Drummond, Wisconsin, is less than 10 miles away for getting supplies, dining out or visiting the historical museum.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Two Lakes?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Two Lakes?

A Day use fee (6 a.m. - 10 p.m.) is $5. All camp site fees are $25.00 Daily boat launch fee is $5 (free with reservations).

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Two Lakes?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Two Lakes open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 2 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Two Lakes have?

94 sites, including 94 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Two Lakes?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Two Lakes?

The campground has drinking water, vault toilets and a dump station for RVs.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Two Lakes?

Yes, pets are allowed at Two Lakes. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Two Lakes?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Two Lakes?

Campers have access to two swimming beaches, two boat ramps and a fishing pier. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Two Lakes?

Washburn, Wisconsin. The town of Drummond, Wisconsin, is less than 10 miles away for getting supplies, dining out or visiting the historical museum.

Source: Getting there

What if Two Lakes is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Perch Lake Campground (8.6 mi), Namekagon (13.5 mi, partly first-come), and Beaver Lake (15.1 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby