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Access Site WI

Horsehead Lake

Horsehead Lake

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Presque Isle, WI
County: Vilas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.23406644, -89.70974073
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About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities:** The Horsehead Lake boat ramp is located in Presque Isle, Vilas County, providing public access to this 250-acre lake. The ramp is paved and suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. This access point is associated with Moosehead Lake Camp, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive in person to secure a site and pay via QR code through the Recreation.gov app if available.

**Lake Character:** Horsehead Lake is a moderately deep lake with a maximum depth of 24 feet and mean depth of 13 feet, making it suitable for various water activities. The lake supports a healthy fishery including musky, walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish, so you may encounter anglers on the water.

**Nearby Options:** Several campgrounds are available within 10 miles (Henry Lake, Bobcat Lake, and Pomeroy Lake camps), offering convenient overnight accommodations if you're planning an extended paddling trip in Wisconsin's Northwoods.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free...

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote a reas have limited or no cellular service.

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Nearby Campgrounds (5 within 10 miles)
Henry Lake Camp
On-site Reservable
Bobcat Lake Camp
On-site Reservable
Pomeroy Lake Camp
On-site Reservable
Moosehead Lake Camp
On-site Reservable
Bobcat Lake Campground
On-site