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Lac Vieux Desert Campground in Wisconsin

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Lac Vieux Desert Campground Reservations

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Wisconsin

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Lac Vieux Desert Campground quick facts

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Reservations: Reserved on Recreation.gov.
Campsites: 15 sites.
Location: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin.Campgrounds in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Wisconsin campgrounds

As of November 2026, Lac Vieux Desert Campground is a campground in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin with 15 campsites. Lac Vieux Desert Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located at 46.1364° N, 89.1527° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Lac Vieux Desert Campground reservations and next available dates

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The calendar above shows which nights are open at Lac Vieux Desert Campground and which are sold out.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Lac Vieux Desert Campground, read on November 10, 2026.

Campsites at Lac Vieux Desert Campground

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Standard 15

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Desert.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, biking.

All sites at Lac Vieux Desert Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LVD loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	8
4	Standard	8
6	Standard	8
8	Standard	8
9	Standard	8
10	Standard	8
12	Standard	8
18	Standard	8
22	Standard	8
24	Standard	8
25	Standard	8
26	Standard	8
29	Standard	8
30	Standard	8
31	Standard	8

About Lac Vieux Desert Campground

Overview

Lac Vieux Desert Campground is located on the western shore of Lac Vieux Desert, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Located in the northwest corner of the Nicolet National Forest, just miles from the Michigan Border, Lac Vieux Desert is one of the premier fisheries in the State of Wisconsin.

Recreation

With walleye, northern pike, musky, large and smallmouth bass, as well as a variety of panfish, Lac Vieux Desert is an angler's paradise. The campgrounds boat landing provides direct access to the lake for the early morning or late evening bite.

Facilities

With 31 campsites accommodating trailers from 35 to 40 feet in length, drinking water, accessible vault toilets, and garbage dumpsters provided, Lac Vieux Desert Campground may become your new fishing headquarters.

Natural Features

Sitting on the western shore of 4,017-acre Lac Vieux Desert, the campground and its sites are nestled amongst tall pines and maples, creating the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Phelps and the Phelps to Conover bicycle trail lie a few miles southeast of the campground. Other lakes in close proximity to the campground are North Twin, Long, Big Sand, and Smokey Lake, all of which are known to have excellent fisheries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (715) 479-2827.

Rules and notices at Lac Vieux Desert Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on November 10, 2026. Check Lac Vieux Desert Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Use is restricted to hardened campsite area.

Generator use is limited to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm. and only while users are present at the campsite. Unreasonably loud generators which may bother others cannot be used at any time.

Privately owned ATV's, UTV's, and Golf Carts are not allowed to be operated within the campground.

Single occupancy sites are allowed up to 8 persons and one wheeled camping unit, e.g. camper or RV, as well as three additional vehicles or trailers, so long as they are not wheeled camping units.

Firewood must be purchased or collected from no greater than 25 miles of a National Forest destination or collected directly from National Forest land. Firewood from any distance that has been certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is allowed.

There are no electric hook-ups at this facility.

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Lac Vieux Desert Campground FAQ

How do I make a campground reservation at Lac Vieux Desert Campground?

Campsites at Lac Vieux Desert Campground are reserved on Recreation.gov. If your dates are sold out, set a cancellation alert and we email you when a site opens.

What campgrounds are near Lac Vieux Desert Campground?

Campgrounds near Lac Vieux Desert Campground include Marion Lake Group Site, Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground, Clark Lake Pavilion Campground, Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping and Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin).

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lac Vieux Desert Campground?

Lac Vieux Desert Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 15 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lac Vieux Desert Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lac Vieux Desert Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites. Pro and $19 single-campground alerts are checked every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.

How many campsites does Lac Vieux Desert Campground have?

Lac Vieux Desert Campground has 15 campsites.