Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Beaver Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mellen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Mellen, WI, take County Hwy. GG west for 8.2 miles to
Mineral Lake Rd. (Forest Rt. 187). Turn right on Mineral Lake
Rd. and go 3.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Continue straight
onto Clam Lake Rd. (Forest Rt. 198) and go 1.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,420 ft.
The campground is a single loop in a stand of maple, birch and
Red pine on the shores of Beaver Lake with some sites overlooking
the lake. It is convenient to St. Peter's Dome (the highest
point in the Forest), Morgan Falls, and Marengo Semi-primitive
Non-motorized Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Beaver Lake is 35 acres.
HIKING
North Country Scenic Trail (foot) - 60 mile section crosses the
Forest
FISHING
Brown and Brook trout, and panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Birch Grove
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Washburn
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Washburn
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Washburn, WI, take State Rt. 13 south for 0.8 miles to
Wannebo Rd. Turn right onto Wannebo Rd. and go west for 7.3
miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 252). Turn right onto
Forest Rt. 252 and go north for 1.9 miles to campground sign
(Forest Rt. 435). Turn right onto Rt. 435 and proceed to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,140 ft.
The campground stretches out between East and West Twin Lakes.
Both lakes can be accessed via boat ramps from the campground.
Some sites overlook one lake or the other. A spur to the
Valhalla Trail is adjacent to West Twin Lake's boat ramp. Day
trips from the campground include Moquah Natural Area, Moquah
Barrens Wildlife Area, and Apostle Island National Seashore.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 30.
NOTE: Services reduced October 16 through November 30 -
no potable water.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
NOTE: $6 per day when services reduced.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 67'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
West Twin Lake is 16 acres; East Twin Lake is 22 acres.
HIKING
Valahalla Trail
FISHING
Both lakes have Largemouth bass, panfish and Northern pike
CAMPGROUND NAME: Black Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hayward
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Hayward, WI, take State Rt. 77 east 22.6 miles to County Rt. S
(Forest Rt. 174). Turn right onto Rt. S and go south for 4.1
miles to Moose Lake Rd. (Forest Rt. 164). Turn left onto Moose
Lake Rd. and go 11.5 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 173).
Turn right onto Rt. 173 and go 2.8 miles to another campground
sign and turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,320 ft.
The campground is on the shore of Black Lake. Stretching along
the shoreline, most sites are adjacent to the lake in birch, Red
pine, and spruce trees. The campground includes two boat ramps
and a grassy swimming beach. There are walk-in tent sites which
are somewhat more secluded.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 92'
Comments:
Some grass, some gravel parking aprons.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Black Lake is 129 acres. The beach is grassy.
HIKING
Black Lake Trail (interpretive) - 4 miles
FISHING
Northern and Muskie pike, Walleye, and Largemouth bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chippewa
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Medford
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Perkinstown
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Perkinstown, WI, take County Rt. M west 5.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.9 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,020.
The campground is composed of four loops along the eastern shore
of the Chequamegon Water Flowage - actually a 2,714-acre lake -
under a heavy canopy of mixed hardwood and pine trees. The
campground features two swimming beaches, a boat ramp, and RV
dump station. With a vault toilet in only one loop and hot
showers and flush toilets in the other three loops, the
campground offers two different camping experiences. The
campground is convenient to the 20-mile Perkinstown Motorized
Trail as well as the Ice Age Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single (regular)
$14 per day - single (premium - on "lake")
$24 per day - double (regular)
$28 per day - double (premium - on "lake")
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 76
Total Sites: 78
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 78
No. Grilles on Sites: 78
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 100'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Chequamegon Waters Flowage is 2,714 acres.
There are 2 swimming beaches.
HIKING
Lakeside Trail - wheelchair friendly
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Day Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clam Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Clam Lake, WI, take County Rt. GG north 0.8 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at the sign and proceed to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,420 ft.
The campground is composed of six loops (Jack Pine, Heron, Paper
Birch, Red Pine, Blueberry, and Mucky Bay) in a mature Red pine
plantation on the east shore of Day Lake. Birch, Jack pines, and
chokecherry are also found in the campground, while White pine is
found only along the shoreline. The campground, located in the
Forest's elk release area, includes a small but pleasant swimming
beach and a wheelchair friendly fishing pier. There are also 3
walk-in camp sites. Overall, the campground is spacious, tranquil,
and quiet and known for frequent visits by eagles, loons, and deer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52
Total Sites: 55
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 55
No. Grilles on Sites: 55
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 110'
Comments:
The parking aprons are primarily grass and dirt; some are paved
in the Paper Birch Loop. An RV Waste station is located at the
nearby Twin Lakes campground (National Forest).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Day Lake is 632 acres. There is a small grass beach.
HIKING
Day Lake Interpretive Trail - 0.5 miles
Dead Horse Run Trail (ATV and dirt bike) - 78 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, Muskie pike and panfish
There is wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: East Twin
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clam Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Clam Lake, WI, take County Rt. GG north for 3.7 miles to
Forest Rt. 190. Turn right on Rt. 190 and go east 1 mile to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,440 ft.
The campground is composed of two unnamed loops and a spur on the
northwest shore of East Twin Lake among maple, birch and hemlock.
Most of the sites are adjacent or overlook the East Twin Lake.
There are places along the shore where a boat may be tied up. A
boat ramp is located 0.5 miles east of campground. The
campground is convenient to Dead Horse ATV trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
East Twin Lake is 110 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Both the East Twin Lake and nearby West Twin Lake contain
Largemouth bass and panfish. East Twin also has Muskie pike.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Eastwood
VISIT DATE: 08/03/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Medford
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Westboro
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Westboro, WI, take County Rt. D 6.6 miles to Mondeaux Dr.
(Forest Rt. 106). Turn left onto Mondeaux Dr. and go 1.1 miles
to campground sign (Forest Rt. 104). Turn left onto Rt. 104 and
go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,160 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation
Area, is located along the northeastern shore of Mondeaux
Flowage. Four sites are adjacent to the flowage. A concession
stand/snack bar, coin operated hot showers, boat ramp and public
telephone are located at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area. The
Recreation Area was built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) and Work Projects Administration (WPA). Although
renovated several times over the years, examples of the original
workmanship are still evident. Swimming, boating, fishing,
hiking trails, and wildlife viewing are available throughout the
Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area. This is a very family oriented
campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 86'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. An RV waste station with
no potable water is located at Mondeaux Picnic area.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mondeaux Flowage is 416 acres. There is swimming at the Mondeaux
Picnic area.
HIKING
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (foot) - 42.0 miles
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Emily Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Park Falls
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Park Falls
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Park Falls, WI, take State Rt. 182 east 13.2 miles to Forest
Rt. 144 (Shady Knoll Rd). Follow Rt. 144 southeast 5.3 miles to
Forest Rt. 142 (Twin Lake Rd.). Turn left onto Rt. 142 and go
north 6.2 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 1178). Turn left
onto Rt. 1178 to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,560 ft.
This rustic campground is a single loop beside Emily Lake in an
old pine plantation. Hardwoods are beginning to appear among the
pine. It features a swim beach (no lifeguard), a boat ramp with
some sites located along its access road and good panfish
opportunities. Emily Lake has a greater variety of fish species
than the nearby Wabasso Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 7
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 79'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Emily Lake is 26 acres. There are no safety ropes identifying
swim area.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Nothern pike, Black crappie, Perch and Bullhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Horseshoe Lake Camp
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2004
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Washburn
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ino
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Ino, WI, at intersection of US Rt. 2 and Forest Rt. 236, take
Rt. 236 north 9.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,245 ft.
The campground, near Horseshoe Lake, is a single loop in a sparse
stand of oak and maple trees. Fern and grass provide dense
understory. Each campsite has a hitching post and pickett line.
A few sites have a cleared area for portable corral. Although
there is a trail to the lake, it not visible from campground.
Although the campground is designed primarily for equestrian
campers, RVrs will find it welcoming.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 65'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are grass, others are gravel; most are same
size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
The nearby 5-acre Horseshoe Lake offers nice canoeing.
HIKING
Horseshoe Lake Saddle Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles
FISHING
Fishing available at nearby Horseshoe Lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kathryn Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Medford
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Perkinstown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Perkinstown, WI, take Second Ave. south for 0.4 miles to
Winter Sports Rd. Bear right onto Winter Sports Rd. and go 0.1
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,240 ft.
This is a quiet campground with good fishing on Kathryn Lake in a
stand of mixed hardwoods. With boat access to the lake, a small
swimming beach, and a Largemouth bass population, this campground
has something for everyone. It is convenient to the 20-mile
Perkinstown Motorized Trail as well as the Ice Age Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 45.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Kathryn Lake is 62 acres. Beach is grassy.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mineral Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mellen
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Mellen, WI, take County Rt. GG south 8.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right onto Forest Rt. 1410 and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is a single loop on the south shore of Mineral
Lake among a stand of young, mixed hardwoods. Most of the trees
are maple, providing an attractive campground in the Fall. A few
sites overlook the Lake. Eagle watching is a favorite pastime.
The campground is convenient to Morgan Falls, St. Peter's Dome
(the highest point in the Forest), and Brunsweiler Semi-primitive
Non-motorized Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 82'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mineral Lake is 256 acres. Boat ramp provided off Forest Rt.
187, about 1 mile from campground.
HIKING
North Country Scenic Trail (foot) - this issection is 60 miles.
FISHING
Muskie pike, Largemouth bass, Walleye and panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Moose Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hayward
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Hayward, WI, take State Rt. 77 east for 22.6 miles to County
Rt. S (Forest Rt. 174). Turn right onto Rt. S and go south for
4.1 miles to Moose Lake Rd. (Forest Rt. 164). Turn left onto
Moose Lake Rd. and go east for 7.2 miles to campground sign
(Forest Rt. 174). Turn left onto Rt. 174 and go 0.3 miles to
another campground sign (Camp Rd.). Turn left onto Camp Rd.
(Forest Rt. 1643) and go 1.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,320 ft.
Want to get away from it all, then this is the place. The
campground is a single loop on the east shore of Moose Lake in a
stand of maple and birch. Some sites overlook the Lake. The
1,670-acre Moose Lake features good fishing and boating
opportunities and this sweet little rustic campground also has a
swimming beach and boat ramp.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 56'
Comments:
Some grass, some gravel parking aprons.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Moose Lake is 1,670 acres. Beach is sandy.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Muskie pike, Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, and panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Namekagon
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2007
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Great Divide
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cable
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Cable, WI, drive east on County Rt. M for 10.9 miles to
County Rt. D. Turn left onto Rt. D and go north for 5.7 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 209). Turn left onto Rt. 209 and go
0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,380 ft.
The campground, with two loops - Upper and Lower, is in a
hardwood and hemlock forest on Namkagon Lake that is the
headwaters for the Namekagon River. With a boat ramp,
swimming beach, and fishing pier, the campground's focus
is on water sports. Boats may be tied up along the lake's
rocky shoreline within the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
Total Sites: 33
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 33
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 68'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. There is an RV waste
station at Two Lakes campground (National Forest).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
One water spigot is a handpump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Namekagon Lake is 3,227 acres. Sandy beach.
HIKING
Namekagon Nature Trail (foot) - 1mile.
FISHING
Muskie and Northern pike, Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Perch Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Washburn
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Drummond
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Drummond, WI, take Forest Rt. 35 (Delta-Drummond Rd.) north
5.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,260 ft.
The campground has two unnamed sections separated by a bay on the
west shore of Perch Lake. One section has a single loop and the
campground's boat ramp. The second section is formed by two
overlapping loops. The campground is located at the eastern edge
of Rainbow Lake Wilderness giving it a wilderness feel. This
campground is often referred to as "quaint" and is well-suited to
tent campers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
South Loop - Open May 1 through October 1
North Loop - Open May 1 through November 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
NOTE: Services reduced in North Loop October 16 through
November 30 - no potable water.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 53'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Perch Lake is 72 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth bass, panfish and trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sailor Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Park Falls
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fifield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Fifield, WI, take State Rt. 70 east for 7.3 miles to Forest
Rt. 139. Turn onto Rt. 139 and go south for 2.8 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,460 ft.
This secluded campground is composed of two loops, Loop I and
Loop II, on the shores of Sailor Lake. Sites tend to be close
together and are shaded by a mixed hardwood forest. Sailor Lake
supports a good panfish and northern pike population and has an
ATV trail nearby.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open from May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 to $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 81'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are grass; some are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Sailor Lake is 170 acres. Boat ramp is located 1 mile south of
campground.
HIKING
Flambeau Trail - hiking and ATV
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass, perch and bullhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Smith Rapids
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Park Falls
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Park Falls
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Park Falls, WI, take State Rt. 182 east 13.2 miles to Forest
Rt. 144 (Shady Knoll Rd.). Turn right onto Rt. 144 and go 1.9
miles to Forest Rt. 148 (Smith Rapids Rd.). Turn right onto Rt.
148 and go 2.2 miles to campground.
The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge is on Forest Rt. 148. It is
14'8" high. If problem, use State Rt. 70 to Forest Rt. 147.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.
Primarily a horse camp, nine sites have extra long parking spurs
for a horse trailer. All the sites have hitching rails and the
campground has easy access to the Flambeau Trail System. This
campground is an ideal base camp for hiking, river fishing,
horseback riding, and canoeing. The fast flowing South Fork of
the Flambeau River runs along side the campground and with the
boggy ground nearby, one should be equipped with insect
repellent.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 26' X 76'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel, grass and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
HIKING
Smith Rapids Saddle Trail (horse) - 18.5 miles
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spearhead Point
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Medford
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Westboro
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Westboro, WI, take County Rt. D west 6.6 miles to Mondeaux
Dr. (Forest Rt. 106). Turn left onto Mondeaux Dr. and go 2.6
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,140 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation
Area, is located along the western shore of Mondeaux Flowage. It
has a boat ramp and many sites have small docks which can be used
for fishing or mooring a boat. This campground is the most
popular in the Recreation Area. A concession stand/snack bar,
coin operated hot showers, boat ramp and public telephone are
located at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area. The Recreation Area
was built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and
Work Projects Administration (WPA). Although renovated several
times over the years, examples of the workmanship are still
evident. Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking trails, and wildlife
viewing are available throughout the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation
Area. This is a very family oriented campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open from May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - standard
$14 per day - premium
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16' X 110'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. An RV waste station,
with no potable water, is located at Mondeaux Picnic area.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mondeaux Flowage is 416 acres. Swimming at Mondeaux Picnic area.
HIKING
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (foot) - 42 miles.
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass and bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Twin Lakes
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Park Falls
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Park Falls
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Park Falls, WI, take State Rt. 182 east 13.2 miles to Forest
Rt. 144 (Shady Knoll Rd.). Follow Rt. 144 south 5.3 miles to
Forest Rt. 142 (Twin Lake Rd.). Turn left onto Rt. 142 and go
2.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,540 ft.
The campground stretches out along the eastern shore of the
small, 18-acre, Twin Lake under a canopy of young mixed hardwoods
with some sites overlooking the Lake. Take some day trips from
the campground to the Memorial Grove near Pike Lake or the
Flambeau Trail System's trailhead on Round Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 59'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lake is 18 acres. Sandy, narrow, small beach. There is no
safety rope designating swim area.
HIKING
Nature Trail
FISHING
Largemouth bass, Perch, and trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Two Lakes
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Washburn
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Drummond
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Drummond, WI, take Forest Rt. 213 south 5.4 miles to an
intersection (Forest Rt. 214). Continue straight onto Forest Rt.
214 and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,340 ft.
Located between Lake Owen and Bass Lake, the campground has five
unnamed loops on a glacial outwash (gravel debris left by a
receding glacier) in mixed hardwoods. Sites are spacious and
most are adjacent to a lake. The paved interior road, long
parking aprons, and RV dump station make this campground very
good for recreational vehicle users. There are, however, seven
walk-in tent camp sites. The campground is convenient to
Porcupine Wilderness Area and the North Country Scenic Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 10.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 82
Total Sites: 93
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 93
No. Grilles on Sites: 87
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 19' X 90'
Comments:
There is a $3 RV dumping fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
There is a boat ramp for each of the two lakes. There are two
beaches. Bass Lake is no-wake.
HIKING
North Country Scenic Trail - a 60-mile section is in the Forest.
Bass Lake Interpretive Trail - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, Walleye, perch, Northern pike and trout
There is a wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wanoka Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Washburn
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Iron River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Iron River, WI, take US Rt. 2 east for 7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right (south) onto Forest Rt. 234 and go 0.9 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,160 ft.
The campground has three overlapping loops at the edge of Wanoka
Lake, a small lake with carry-down boat access and is well-suited
for canoeing and trout fishing. The area is the former site of
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Twin Lakes, Company V-
1676 (1933 to 1942). Possible day trips are to Rainbow Lake
Wilderness and city of Iron River. The Tri-County Corridor Trail
is also nearby and is an excellent place to ride ATV's.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 30
NOTE: Services reduced October 16 through November 30 -
no potable water.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
NOTE: $6 per day when services reduced.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 58'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wanoka Lake is 15 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Westpoint
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Wisconsin
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Medford
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Westboro
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Westboro, WI, take County Rt. D west 6.6 miles to Mondeaux
Dr. (Forest Rt. 106). Turn left onto Mondeaux Dr. and go 3.4
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, one of four in the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation
Area, is located along the west shore of Mondeaux Flowage on a
thumb of land among mixed hardwoods. A concession stand/snack
bar, coin operated hot showers, boat ramp and public telephone
are located at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic area. The Recreation
Area was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) and Work Projects Administration (WPA) in 1938. Examples
of their quality workmanship are still evident. With swimming,
boating, fishing, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing available,
the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area is very family oriented.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Potable water and garbage services available only from May 1 through
October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14' X 78'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. An RV waste station, with
no potable water, is located at Mondeaux Picnic area.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mondeaux Flowage is 416 acres. Swimming at Mondeaux Picnic area.
HIKING
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
FISHING
Northern pike, Largemouth bass and bluegill
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