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

Lake Three

The lake is home to musky, bass and pan fish and offers an ideal spot to kayak, canoe, swim or enjoy a leisurely boat ride. The North Country National Scenic Trail is adjacent to the campground, providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy day trips along the trail, which stretches approximately 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota. The surrounding area offers miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails, along with several lakes, ponds and rivers to cast a line or launch a boat. Springbrook, a Class 1 brook trout stream, is nearby, and is popular among anglers. We apologize, this campground is currently closed.

Reservable · Recreation.gov8 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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LAKE THREELAKE THREE
Photos via Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Redhouse · 14 mi away · 22 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups7
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
002Back-in30GravelFull8 / 2Yes
003Back-in40GravelFull8 / 2Yes
004Pull-through40GravelFull8 / 2Yes
005Back-in30GravelFull8 / 1Yes
006Back-in25GravelFull8 / 2Yes
007Back-in25GravelFull8 / 2Yes
008Back-in25GravelFull8 / 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 length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lake Three10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 23.8 inches of snowFebruary: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 16.8 inches of snowMarch: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 16.1 inches of snowApril: 3.03 inches of precipitation, 8.7 inches of snowMay: 3.82 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJune: 4.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 3.73 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 12.8 inches of snowDecember: 1.61 inches of precipitation, 22.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 11.4°F averageFebruary: 15.2°F averageMarch: 26.2°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 52.0°F averageJune: 61.4°F averageJuly: 66.2°F averageAugust: 64.5°F averageSeptember: 57.0°F averageOctober: 43.9°F averageNovember: 30.2°F averageDecember: 18.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mellen 4 NE, 11 miles from the campground at 1,300 feet, station USC00475286 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 35 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 103 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

34412 Mineral Lake Rd. (FR 198) From Mellen, Wisconsin; Take County Highway GG west for about 8 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 187/Mineral Lake Road and continue for 3 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road 198/Pine Stump Corner. Turn right and continue less than a mile to the campground sign.

Nearest townGlidden, Wisconsin
Coordinates46.3183° N, 90.8583° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Redhouse

    14 mi from the campground · 22 acres

  • Wildfire
    Bog

    44 mi from the campground · 94 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    45 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    45 mi from the campground · 382 acres · 60% contained

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSolstice Outdoors ↗18.5 mi
Dump stationMadeline Island Sanitary Dump Station ↗33 mi

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

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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 →

Recreation

The lake is home to musky, bass and pan fish and offers an ideal spot to kayak, canoe, swim or enjoy a leisurely boat ride. The North Country National Scenic Trail is adjacent to the campground, providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy day trips along the trail, which stretches approximately 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota. The surrounding area offers miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails, along with several lakes, ponds and rivers to cast a line or launch a boat. Springbrook, a Class 1 brook trout stream, is nearby, and is popular among anglers.

Nearby

While in the area, visitors are encouraged to visit Morgan Falls, St. Peter's Dome, and the Penokee Overlook, all of which are just a short drive from the campground.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lake Three?

Sites at Lake Three are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lake Three?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lake Three have?

8 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lake Three?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Lake Three?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Three. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lake Three?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Lake Three?

The lake is home to musky, bass and pan fish and offers an ideal spot to kayak, canoe, swim or enjoy a leisurely boat ride. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lake Three?

Glidden, Wisconsin. While in the area, visitors are encouraged to visit Morgan Falls, St.

Source: Getting there

What if Lake Three is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Lake (1.5 mi, partly first-come), Mineral Lake (2.4 mi), and Namekagon (3.8 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby