Day Lake

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Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
2 sites ¡ Tent

Epic “me time" is the game here.

Indulge that core part of you that craves quiet and solitude at the remote boat-up-only Day Lake Campground (sorry canoe gurus—Day Lake is motors only). With only a few remote sites, each with a small tent pad (fitting up to 2 tents), an open-air toilet, and a table, you’ll be rocking the wild(-ish) all on your own (with the few well-curated camping supplements you packed along). Doesn’t sound like the worst thing, now does it? Actually, sounds kind of badass.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
2 sitesTent
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LocationDay Lake, Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, Wisconsin, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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