Sailor Lake

FS USDA Forest Service · PARK FALLS, WI · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 81 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites25
Sites Accepting RVs22
Overnight Sites25
Max RV Length81 ft
Pull-Through Sites3
Back-In Sites19
SurfaceGravel

Location

45.8430556, -90.2772222 · CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST , PARK FALLS , WI 54552

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Description

Overview

Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails.

Recreation

Sailor Lake Campground is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, offering direct access to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges and vistas overlooking various bogs and lakes. It is a popular snowmobiling location during winter months. The campground is adjacent to 170-acre Sailor Lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. Anglers will find healthy populations of pan fish and northern pike. A boat ramp is located a mile south of the campground at the Sailor Lake Picnic Area. A picnic shelter is also avaialble at the picnic area.

Facilities

The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping. There are no hookups available and parking spurs are either grass or gravel. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Some sites are secluded by trees and some are situated on the waterfront.

Natural Features

The campground is laid out in two loops and situated on the shores of Sailor Lake at an elevation of about 1,460 feet. The sites are shaded by a mixed hardwood forest.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located approximately 11 miles southeast of Fifield. The city boasts a variety of tourist attractions, including historic sites, a reconstructed logging dam and a couple of war memorials.

Directions

From Fifield, follow State Highway 70 east for about 7 miles and turn right (south) on Forest Road 139 and continue for 3 miles.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING HIKING HISTORIC SITES HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone715-762-2461
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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