State Forest · Wisconsin
West Star Lake Campground
State Forest · Wisconsin, United States · in Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
- Sites
- 17
- Hookups
- 17 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to November 1
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,709 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 715-356-3668
Site map
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About
West Star Lake Campground, sites 1701-1718, is located in the central portion of the forest on Star Lake. The lake provides excellent swimming and there is a large area to access the water within the campground. Star Lake is also known for its quality fishing and boating experiences. The campground has two ADA-accessible vault toilet buildings, two hand pumps for drinking water, separate trash and recycling dumpsters, a boat launch and a nearby hiking trail.
Site 1708-1709 is a double campsite. It can accommodate up to 12 people and two-wheeled camping units.
This campground is open April 30 to Nov. 1.
17 campsites on the reservation system. In Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest.
Fees
Nightly rates vary by site and season and are shown when you pick a site on the reservation system; campers from outside Wisconsin pay $15 a night more; $9.30 reservation fee per booking. A vehicle admission pass is required: $13 a day ($16 with out-of-state plates) or $28 for 12 months ($50 out-of-state).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 5° | -24° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 8° | -18° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 21° | -4° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 30° | 11° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 45° | 30° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 61° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 60° | 54° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 54° | 35° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 39° | 26° | 70° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 27° | 6° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 13° | -13° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- East Star Lake Campground · State Forest · 1 mi · 30 sites
- Razorback Lake Campground · State Forest · 3 mi · 51 sites
- Plum Lake Campground · State Forest · 5 mi · 18 sites
- Starrett Lake Campground · State Forest · 5 mi · 41 sites
- Nebish Lake Boat-in Campsites · State Forest · 6 mi · 2 sites
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