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Star Lake

Star Lake

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Mountain, WI
County: Oconto County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.23013974, -88.58355366
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About This Access Site
Star Lake is a 1,219-acre lake located in Vilas County's Sayner-Star Lake-Cloverland area, offering a paved boat ramp for easy water access. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 68 feet with a mean depth of 23 feet, providing good conditions for both motorized boating and paddling. A public boat landing provides reliable access for kayakers, canoeists, and larger watercraft looking to explore this substantial northwoods lake.

The lake supports healthy populations of musky, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish, making it popular with anglers as well as recreational paddlers. The paved ramp facility ensures convenient launching year-round. Nearby Boulder Lake Campground (approximately 10 miles away) offers camping options if you're planning an extended visit to the area. For more information or to confirm current conditions, contact the Forest Service at 715-276-6333.
Federal Facility Information
715-276-6333 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound.
Recreation
Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing,...

Overview
Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound.
Recreation
Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Anglers might catch walleye, northern pike, bass or panfish. Ice fishing is also popular on the lake, and the boat ramp and parking area are plowed during the winter to provide better access to the lake.

Nearby streams are good for trout fishing and in addition, the Wolf River offers whitewater rafting and canoeing opportunities. Educational programs may be offered sporadically at the campground's amphitheater.Facilities
The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Ten accessible group sites are also available for reservation. They can accommodate anywhere from 16 to 30 people.

Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Some sites offer electric hookup. A dump station is located within the campground. Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Natural Features
The campground lies around the southern end of 362-acre Boulder Lake and is the largest public campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. It is located in a stand of young hardwoods, overlooking the lake. Some campsites are situated along the water's edge and others are further away, providing a quieter camping experience. Puddles and damp spots are common throughout the lush campground.
Nearby Attractions
Langlade is the nearest city, about 25 miles west of the campground.

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Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
BOOT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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