Sites 2042 – 2045 are walk-to, tent-only sites where campers must hike a short distance from their cars to the campsite. They accommodate up to 12 people and two-wheeled camping units. Sites 2014-2015, 24 are double campsites. Buffalo Lake Campground is on Highway J which has bike lanes that go to St Germain and Woodruff. There is a boat launch within the campground. There are three vault toilet buildings, three hand pumps and separate trash and recycling dumpsters. The 104-acre lake is known for panfishing and an excellent beach. There is a boat launch within the campground.īig Lake GPS coordinates: N46° 09.971’, W89° 47.284’ Buffalo Lake Campgroundīuffalo Lake Campground, sites 2001-2052, is located in the southern portion of the forest and is on the southeast corner of Buffalo Lake. There are four vault toilet buildings, three hand pumps and separate trash and recycling dumpsters. This 835-acre lake is known for excellent fishing of walleyes, muskies and smallmouth bass. The Big Lake Campground, sites 1801-1870, is located in the northern portion of the forest on the northwest corner of Big Lake. Reserve a campsite online or by calling 1-88.

Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site. ReservationsĬamping reservations are required and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. All campsites in the rustic campgrounds are reservable as of the 2022 season. The NHAL has 14 rustic campgrounds totaling 505 campsites. They have only minimal facilities including hand-pumped water, pit toilets and no electricity. Typically, these campgrounds range from about 20 to 70 campsites, usually having a wider spacing than modern campgrounds.

Many people have come to associate the NHAL with smaller, quieter, traditional rustic-style campgrounds.

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