Bagley Rapids Campground in WI -- Campground & RV Camping in Wisconsin
Bagley Rapids Campground in WI
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Bagley Rapids Campground sits among tall pine timber along the Oconto River within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Approximately 10 of its 30 campsites sit directly along the riverbank near the flowing rapids. On-site facilities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection. The river provides immediate access for trout fishing, canoeing, rafting, and swimming. Local forest attractions include the historic 1935 Mountain Fire Lookout Tower and Cathedral Pines, a preserved stand of old-growth pine and hemlock trees.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 6%. Sits on broad, near-level ground.
North Branch Oconto River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.4 miles off, a 31-site campground. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Legend Lake, is 19 mi off.
September normals 47–71°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov