Thunder Lake - 1

Thunder Lake is a 1,794-acre lake in the Three Lakes area of Oneida County, offering paddlers and boaters access to the expansive 28-lake Chain of Lakes system with nearly 11,500 acres of interconnected water. The lake has a maximum depth of 9 feet, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and shallow-draft boats. The public boat landing provides access for a variety of recreational activities including fishing for panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.

The access point is conveniently located near Laurel Lake Campground, which offers reservable camping if you're planning an extended paddling trip. To reach the ramp from Three Lakes, travel 4 miles east on STH 32 to Chicken in the Woods Road, then follow the directions north and west to Leatzow Road. For more information or campground reservations, contact the facility at (715) 479-2827. The calm waters and extensive shoreline make this a good choice for paddlers looking to explore multiple lake segments within the Chain of Lakes system.

Overview
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks.Recreation
The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern...

Overview
Laurel Lake is part of the 28 lake Three Lakes and Eagle River Chain of Lakes giving the visitor water access to nearly 11,500 acres of water and 174 miles of shoreline. The campground is located in a stand of grand old pines and young oaks.Recreation
The chain of lakes provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, crappie and other panfish. The lakes are open to all types of boating, motorized and non-motorized. The campground does not offer a beach area so any swimming to be done will have to take place from your boat.Facilities
The campground offers 12 single family campsites, available for tent or RV camping. The campground is split between Area 1 which consists of eight sites and Area 2 which consists of four sites. The campground offers both first-come, first-served campsites (5) as well as sites which can be reserved in advance (7). Sites are equipped with tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided at the campground.

Natural Features
The campground is nestled in a stand of towering pines and young oak trees, at an elevation of 1,630 feet. Laurel Lake is one of 28 lakes which extend from Three Lakes to Eagle River and form the largest inland freshwater chain of lakes in the world, offering endless miles of boating and fishing opportunities, which can be access from the boat landing offered within the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The Town of Three Lakes, once named "America's Best Town" is located seven miles from the campground. Three Lakes offers a variety of services and activities.

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