This US Forest Service campground provides 15 sites with water hookups for $15 per night in the forested terrain of Chequamegon National Forest. Located along a lake, West Point Recreation Area allows campfires and welcomes pets while offering basic amenities including drinking water and restrooms.
The lakeside setting supports fishing, kayaking, and swimming activities. RV campers benefit from the available water hookups, though electrical connections are not mentioned in facility listings. For broader exploration, campers can access places to camp near Chequamegon National Forest throughout this expansive forest system. Reserve ahead during peak summer months when lakefront sites fill quickly.
Description
Overview
The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.
Recreation
A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A series of hiking trails is available in the area, including for the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edges of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.
Facilities
The campground offers a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. No hookups are available. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available at the campround or at Glacial Springs, located on Park Road (FR 1563). A picnic area is available at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area.
Natural Features
The campground sits within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, near the city of Medford. Shady sites are nestled along the Mondeaux Flowage, with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail traversing the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is just a couple miles from the popular Mondeaux Picnic Area at the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWest Point Recreation Area is located in Wisconsin
Coordinates
45.3177 N
90.4381 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Wausau, WI
- 1 hr 18 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 2 hrs 32 min from Appleton, WI
- 2 hrs 39 min from La Crosse, WI
