Deerskin Lake Access 2

**Location & Access:** Deerskin Lake Access Site 2 is located near Eagle River in Vilas County, Wisconsin, providing public boat launch access to this 301-acre lake. The site is conveniently positioned for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the lake's clear waters. Nearby camping options include Franklin Lake Campground (approximately 8 miles west via Highway 70) and several other reservable campgrounds within 10 miles, including Kentuck Lake, Anvil Lake, and Spectacle Lake.

**Lake Characteristics & Recreation:** Deerskin Lake offers moderately clear water with a maximum depth of 18 feet, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The lake supports a healthy fishery including Musky, Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Panfish, attracting anglers throughout the season. The 301-acre size provides ample room for paddling and exploration without feeling crowded.

**Planning Your Visit:** This is a public boat landing, so no special permits are required for access. For camping and extended stays, Franklin Lake Campground is the closest option, featuring scenic CCC-era structures and historic buildings. Contact the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest office at 715-479-2827 for current conditions, campground reservations, and any seasonal updates affecting lake access.

Overview
Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its...

Overview
Franklin Lake Campground is one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Its unique structures built by the CCC land it on the National Register of Historic Places. The campground is in a beautiful setting, among tall pines and hemlocks, perched on the edge of the clear blue waters of Franklin Lake. In addition to its scenic landscape, the campground offers access to a variety of hiking trails.Recreation
The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, and bluegill, among others. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized.

Numerous trails exist in the area, with some beginning within the campground, including a 6-mile hike to nearby Anvil Lake. The 1-mile Franklin Lake interpretive trail is partly accessible and tours the forest of trees, with some over 400 years old. It leads to the 13-mile Hidden Lakes Trail, which loops south, around Butternut Lake, passing several small lakes with scenic vistas and a remarkable stand of old hemlock trees, then back to the campground.

A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.Facilities
The campground offers 77 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (34) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (43). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Accessible flush and vault toilets as well as drinking water, are provided throughout the campground.Natural Features
The campground is situated in a lush stand of mature pine and hemlock trees, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Historic stone and log structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are scattered throughout the campground. The adjacent Franklin Lake is 892 acres and boasts a beautiful sandy beach.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Eagle River is located about 15 miles west of the campground. A variety of services are offered there.

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