FR 3198 — Bear Caves State Natural Area in WI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wisconsin

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FR 3198 — Bear Caves State Natural Area in WI

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
1,390 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Langlade County, WI. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 28 days.

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A river runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Antigo, is 20 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Markton Road (FR 2045) in WIForest Road Road6.1miFR 2062, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping6.7miFR 2954, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping8.0miFR 3042, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping8.0miFR 2948, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping8.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?