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With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety of gamefish species or hike the trail to Kentuck Lake Campground. This 2.5-mile trail utilizes part of the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed and is a pleasant hike.
The lake provides visitors with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish and trout. The lake is open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The Spectacle-Kentuck Trail extends from the campground along the old Thunder Lake Railroad bed all the way to Kentuck Lake Campground, approximately 2.5 miles away. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and visitors are encouraged to keep watch.
The campground offers 34 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites as well as sites which can be reserved in advance. Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.
For more information about Spectator Lake Campground, print an [information sheet](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd504878.pdf)(PDF) which includes a map of the campground.
This campground is located on the east shore of Spectacle Lake in a mixed species forest at an elevation of 1,770 feet. The 166-acre lake boasts an enormous 500-foot-long sandy beach.
The City of Eagle River is located about 16 miles southwest of the campground. A variety of services and activities are offered in Eagle River throughout the year.
From Eagle River, travel 7.6 miles to FR2178 (Military Road). Turn left (north) and continue 2.9 miles to Kentuck Lake Road (FR2465). Turn right (northeast) on FR2465 and continue 1.7 miles to FR2196. Turn left (north) and continue 2.2 miles to Spectacle Lake Road (FR2572). Turn right (east) and travel 1.2 miles to the campground.
It was a nice camp ground. Thw lake is mostly a no wake lake. Can not use a chain saw. It was not bad to fish but could be better.
Loved our stay. Very quiet and peaceful. The camp host was very nice. Great little swimming beach and a big fishing pier. Exactly what we were looking for. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again!
We stayed there recently and it was wonderful. Some sites have water access. Each site has a picnic table, along with a fire pit. There's a beach, fishing dock, and boat launch available. Water pumps and toilets are also located throughout the campground. There are no on-site dumpsters. Town is not too far away in case you need/forget something. Definitely recommend!
