US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Phelps, Vilas County, Wisconsin. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF) |
| Campsites | 30 |
| Site types | 15 standard, no electric, 13 standard, electric, 2 tent only no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 2 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (877) 444-6777 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recar |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Kentuck Lake Recreation Area before you go.
Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5-mile-long hiking trail. Recreation The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, crappie and perch. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Kentuck Lake Recreation Area is in Phelps, Vilas County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.