Eighth Lake Campground

Large campground, arrived at 5pm, no gates so couldn’t get any wood or ice. The pitches were large and open, close to the lake. Felt like the RVs there had been parked up all summer and I was interrupting, but just a layover on trip so was fine

State run campground, respectable free showers and bathrooms kept serviceable and clean. Better than some stores I might say. Roomy for multiple tents or modest trailers, a sizable sandy beach with clear lake water and small launch dock. Rentable canoes, basic supplies and wood available within business hours as well as a recyclable center. During a four day trip with three different campgrounds this one took the cake for mountain lake mental imagery. The only caveat I would say is the fireplace is a little worn down, as a staple of each campsite, should be the one consistent thing maintained. (Varies by campsite mine was more roughshod then most, but still serviceable) Remember, it’s an affordable public state park and campground. Not a private run HOA style maintained campground.

The campground has nice spacing between sites, and our pad on site 114 was in great shape with a great view of Seventh Lake. We enjoyed a quiet paddle in the lake with numerous places to explore. Military jets flew over each morning, which was cool to see and hear. We enjoyed a nice hike out to Bug Lake where we spotted a couple of loons. The one big negative is that the roads in the campground are in horrible shape. They are supposed to be getting paved soon. Let's hope so before someone loses a camper in one of those potholes.

Nice, calm campground. Great, easy access to both seventh and eighth lakes from the campsite. Water, restrooms, and warm showers on-site. Bought a big bag of firewood at check-in for $11. No complaints other than some guests not strictly adhering to quiet hours. Restrooms/showers could use a little refresh, but no issue with utility.

Eight Lake is a great campground to unplug (no cell service) and unwind! My family has been camping here for over 50 years! First time camping here was when I was 10, we camped on the Eighth Lake side on campsite #29, $2 a night! 52 years later and we are still camping here! I camped with my husband and my son’s family we camped on the Seventh Lake side we were on site #117 very large site right across from the boat launch and dock, get view of the lake even from across the street. Son was on site #114 huge site right on the lake. There are not a lot of sites lakeside, but the ones that are have great access to the water. Most of the sites at the campground are large and well spaced out and very wooded. Sites are $22 a night (amazing only a $20 increase in price 52 years later)! The lakes are beautiful and the water is crystal clear and listening to the call of the loons was wonderful. Definitely recommend the hiking trail to Bug Lake, the trail head is just before the entrance to the Seventh Lake side of the campground. Great campground for getting around on your bike. The staff is super friendly! I highly recommend this campground it is so peaceful and quiet!