Camping
The Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area offers 66 remote campsites accessible by water only. The family campsites and two of the group sites do not require registration, a fee, or a camping permit. Six of the group sites are available by reservation only and require a fee. Some of the campsites are designed to be handicapped friendly.
Property Notice: Beginning in 2026, all campsites in the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area will require reservations and a camping fee. Reservations for the 2026 camping season can be made beginning June 1, 2025.
Camping is allowed in designated campsites only. Designated sites all have a steel fire ring and an open air pit toilet and are identified with a site number. There is a ten day limit on camping at all campsites on the property. In addition, when you set up camp you must occupy the site the first night and you may not leave it unoccupied for more than one night thereafter (you may not leave unattended camping equipment to “save” a site).
For more information visit http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/TurtleFlambeau/camping.html or contact the property manager at 715-476-7846.
A short distance from downtown Mercer, on County Hwy FF off of Hwy 51, you will find the Lake of the Falls Campground. Call the Forestry Department at (715) 561-2697 during office hours to reserve a site. Amenities include picnic table, fire pit, electricity, drinking water, pavilion, overnight camping-30 units, rest rooms, boat launch and fishing. Open approximately May 1 – October 15