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

Luna White Deer Campground

Half of the campsites front on the two non-motorized lakes. A four-mile trail with great vistas circles the two lakes.

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

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups34
Tent-only3
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001StandardBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
002StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
003StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
004StandardBack-in25GravelPartialLakefront8 / 4YesPrime
005StandardBack-in40GravelPartialLakefront8 / 4YesPrime
006StandardBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
007StandardBack-in35GravelPartialLakefront8 / 4YesPrime
008StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
009StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 4YesStandard
010StandardBack-in25GravelPartial8 / 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 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

The campground offers 37 single family campsites, available for tent or 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 and drinking water are available throughout the campground.

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 15
ForestChequamegon-Nicolet NF
FeesIndividual campsite fee is $18/night for lakeshore family sites, 15/night for off lake sites. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.
RulesCampsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers. Pets and Animals Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Luna White Deer Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 15.2 inches of snowFebruary: 1.06 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowMarch: 1.61 inches of precipitation, 10.0 inches of snowApril: 2.78 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowMay: 3.51 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJune: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.55 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowNovember: 1.92 inches of precipitation, 9.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.56 inches of precipitation, 17.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 11.7°F averageFebruary: 14.5°F averageMarch: 25.2°F averageApril: 38.2°F averageMay: 52.3°F averageJune: 62.4°F averageJuly: 66.0°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 55.9°F averageOctober: 42.8°F averageNovember: 29.6°F averageDecember: 18.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Eagle Rvr, 14 miles from the campground at 1,623 feet, station USC00472314 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 77 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 2 to October 15.

Getting there

From Eagle River, travel 13.4 miles on STH 70 to FR2176 (Divide Road). Turn right (south) and continue 5.6 miles to FR2188. Turn right and travel 0.7 miles to the campground.

Nearest townEagle River, Wisconsin
Coordinates45.8892° N, 88.9575° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Nestled between two deep clear lakes, Luna-White Deer Campground provides a north woods experience where you can hear the call of the loons at night and see lots of wildlife by day.
  • A variety of wildlife make its home in the area including resident American bald eagles in the towering pines along the shore and loons, which call into the night.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearEagle Sports ↗13.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16.1 mi

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

Explore

Video

Luna-White Deer Lakes Campground waterfront tour in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Fores

  • 1.1 mi
    Luna - White Deer
    3.6 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.4 mi
    Hidden Lakes ↗
    18.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, snowshoe, ski
  • 2.6 mi
    Logging Road
    1.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 2.6 mi
    Howell Creek Hwt
    3.6 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.8 mi
    Easy 3
    0.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3.1 mi
    Mostly Up
    1.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

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 →

Headwaters Wilderness begins about 2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

The campground is situated in a dense mixed species forest, at an elevation of 1,735 feet. The adjacent lakes offer anglers opportunities to catch fish or the ability to relax on a sandy beach.

Recreation

The lakes provide visitors ample opportunities for non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of largemouth bass, rock bass, perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill in both lakes as well as rainbow trout in White Deer Lake. A four-mile-long trail circles the two lakes and connects with over 30 miles of additional trails, including the Anvil National Recreation Trail.

Nearby

The City of Eagle River is located about 19 miles northwest of the campground. Eagle River offers a variety of services and activities throughout the year.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Luna White Deer Campground?

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 Luna White Deer Campground?

Individual campsite fee is $18/night for lakeshore family sites, 15/night for off lake sites. Nightly fees are half of price shown with use of Interagency Senior or Access Pass. Interagency Pass discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Luna White Deer Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Luna White Deer Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 2 to October 15.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Luna White Deer Campground have?

37 sites, including 34 standard sites without power and 3 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Luna White Deer Campground?

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 Luna White Deer Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Luna White Deer Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Luna White Deer Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Campsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Luna White Deer Campground?

The lakes provide visitors ample opportunities for non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Luna White Deer Campground?

Eagle River, Wisconsin. The City of Eagle River is located about 19 miles northwest of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Luna White Deer Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Franklin Lake (3.5 mi, partly first-come), Anvil Lake Campground (6 mi, partly first-come), and Kentuck Lake Campground (7.1 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby