Established Camping
West Point Recreation Area
West Point Recreation Area is located near Westboro, WI, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer, and nearby attractions include the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the Mondeaux Flowage for outdoor activities.
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.
Location
West Point Recreation Area is located in Wisconsin
Coordinates
45.3177 N
90.4381 W
Detours Nearby
Otter Lake Chippewa County
43 min away
Audie Lake County Park
1 hr 17 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Wausau
- 1 hr 18 min from Eau Claire
- 2 hrs 32 min from Appleton
- 2 hrs 39 min from La Crosse
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
