Established Camping
Chequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground
Chequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground, near Hayward, Wisconsin, is a serene spot that offers a perfect escape into nature. With its spacious and well-maintained campsites, you’ll find plenty of room to set up your tent or RV while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
This campground is a hit for fishing, with Day Lake providing a great variety of fish and no motorized boats to disturb the tranquility. Visitors rave about the nearby hiking trails, making it easy to explore the beautiful landscape. One camper noted, “If you’re into fishing, Day Lake campground offers a variety of fishes without any motorized boats.”
While the campground is generally quiet and clean, be prepared for some pesky mosquitoes, so pack that bug spray! The facilities include vault toilets and a large dumpster for easy waste disposal, which campers appreciate. As one reviewer mentioned, “The only challenge was mosquitoes; they swarm, so I recommend bug spray strong and a screen tent.”
For those who enjoy wildlife, keep your eyes peeled for elk in the area. The campground is surrounded by tall trees, providing a sense of seclusion while still being close enough to hear fellow campers. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Chequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground is a fantastic choice for a nature-filled retreat.
Description
Overview
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.
Recreation
Located in the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Day Lake area has activities for everyone. Miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby on the Dead Horse Run Off-road Vehicle (ATV/UTV) Trail. A half-mile interpretive trail can be accessed from the campground. A boat ramp and picnic area with beach access are located two miles south of the campground, on County Highway M. The 640-acre lake is a popular destination for anglers, with musky, bass and panfish available in abundance. The area is also ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often spotted in the area.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Only the Paper Birch loop has a paved road, while the remainder of roads within the campground are gravel. The parking aprons are grass and dirt. Each campsite is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and hand pump drinking water are also provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are available at the campground as well.
Natural Features
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers 845,000 acres of lush landscape dotted with lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the vegetation.
Nearby Attractions
A general store, bait shop, firewood vendor, fuel and restaurants are located in Clam Lake, about a mile from the campground. The local community club hosts an annual July 4th fireworks display.
Location
Chequamegon National Forest Day Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin
Directions
From Clam Lake, Wisconsin, travel a mile north on Highway GG.
Address
PO Box 896
hayward, WI
Coordinates
46.1763889 N
90.9091667 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Detours Nearby
Drummond Lake Campground
29 min away
Sandy Beach Lake Campground — Northern Highland State Forest
1 hr 4 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Duluth
- 2 hrs 1 min from Eau Claire
- 2 hrs 16 min from Wausau
- 2 hrs 57 min from Minneapolis
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
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
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
