Fishing and paddling draw most visitors to this US Forest Service campground set within Chequamegon National Forest, where a flowage lake sits at the edge of the loops and a fish cleaning house is available on site. Lakeside sites have a path leading directly to the water, and a boat ramp accommodates trailers, though the ramp is noted as shallow. Waterfront sites tend to fill first, so booking early makes sense for anyone who wants water access from camp.
The campground spreads across multiple loops, all heavily wooded, which means solar panels are not a practical option here. Sites are spaced apart with trees between them, and most are level enough that some campers skip leveling blocks entirely. Flush toilets and token-operated showers are available in several loops, and a dump station and potable water are on site. Electric and water hookups are available on some loops, while others, like the Hardwoods Loop, are non-electric. An ATV trail runs nearby, though campers report little noise from it even on weekends.
Road access comes with a rough-access warning, and one reviewer noted that tent worms can be a significant nuisance in early summer, dropping from the trees onto gear and furniture. Philip M. notes that "waterfront sites are usually full, but shallow boat ramp for trailers is close by." Group sites 52 and 53 exist but run strict rules on the number of vehicles per site. Campers planning a weekend stay in July can expect the campground to be well under capacity on weekdays. Reservations are available and worth making if a specific loop or hookup site matters.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChippewa NF Campground is located in Wisconsin near Lublin
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.
Address
CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST
MEDFORD-PARK FALLS RANGER DISTRICT
850 NORTH 8TH STREET
Medford, WI 54451
Coordinates
45.2225 N
90.7052778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/30/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/30/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 59 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 9 min from Wausau, WI
- 2 hrs 20 min from La Crosse, WI
- 2 hrs 49 min from Rochester, MN
