Garden Lake

Garden Lake, located near Cable in Bayfield County, offers paddlers and boaters convenient access to this peaceful northwestern Wisconsin lake. The site is situated in the heart of Wisconsin's elk country, close to Lake Superior and surrounded by the expansive Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This makes it an excellent base for exploring the region's natural recreation opportunities.

The access point provides a boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. Nearby Day Lake Campground (approximately one mile south via Highway GG from Clam Lake) offers additional facilities including a swimming beach and picnic areas, making it a good option for paddlers planning a longer outing. The area is well-positioned for accessing multiple water bodies and the North Country National Scenic Trail for those interested in combining water and land-based activities.

For current conditions, facility hours, and specific amenities at Garden Lake, contact the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest office at (715) 634-4821 or (715) 264-2511. Paddlers should note that this is an off-road vehicle area, so expect some activity from ATVs on nearby trails.

Overview
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.Recreation
Located in the elk capital of...

Overview
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.Recreation
Located in the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Day Lake area has activities for everyone. Miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby on the Dead Horse Run Off-road Vehicle (ATV/UTV) Trail. A half-mile interpretive trail can be accessed from the campground.

A boat ramp and picnic area with beach access are located two miles south of the campground, on County Highway M.

The 640-acre lake is a popular destination for anglers, with musky, bass and panfish available in abundance. The area is also ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often spotted in the area.Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Only the Paper Birch loop has a paved road, while the remainder of roads within the campground are gravel. The parking aprons are grass and dirt.

Each campsite is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and hand pump drinking water are also provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are available at the campground as well.Natural Features
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers 845,000 acres of lush landscape dotted with lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the vegetation.
Nearby Attractions
A general store, bait shop, firewood vendor, fuel and restaurants are located in Clam Lake, about a mile from the campground. The local community club hosts an annual July 4th fireworks display.

Read More Read Less