Chippewa

FS USDA Forest Service · MEDFORD, WI · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 65 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites76
Sites Accepting RVs76
Group Sites10
Overnight Sites76
Max RV Length65 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites18
Pull-Through Sites2
Back-In Sites73
SurfaceGravel

Location

45.2225, -90.7052778 · CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST , MEDFORD , WI 54451

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Description

Overview

Chippewa Campground sits on the eastern shores of the Chequamegon Waters Flowage, where the bass fishing is spectacular. Its location provides visitors of any age with access to a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, water sports, and more. Chippewa Campground offers 78 campsties, 41 of which can be reserved.

Recreation

The campground offers a beach, a playground and a walking trail to access other loops in the campground.



Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, and a boat ramp is available. Anglers can expect to find plentiful populations of largemouth bass, pike and bluegill, among other species. A fish cleaning station is available near the entrance of the campground.



The 20-mile Perkinstown Motorized Trail is a two-way trail, developed for off-road vehicles and motorcycles. It is also popular for snowmobiling during the winter months. The trail winds through rolling terrain, woodlands and wetlands as well as over wooden bridges. A great variety of wildlife and vegetation can be found along the trail.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites for tent and RV camping. Electric is available at sites 31-49, other utility hookups are not available. However, the campground is equipped with a dump station and an RV fill-up near the campground entrance. All roads are paved.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets and showers are available for sites 1 through 60. Accessible vault toilets are available for sites 61 through 78. Drinking water is provided throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The 1,020-foot elevation campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, adjacent to the 2,714-acre lake, under a heavy canopy of mixed hardwood and pine trees.

Nearby Attractions

Directions

From Medford, Wisconsin, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left onto County Road M and continue for about 24 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 1417.

Activities

BIRDING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HUNTING ICE FISHING WATER ACCESS

Details

Phone715-748-4875
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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