Namekagon
FSU.S. Forest Service — Hayward · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Location | Hayward · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · 46.35028, -90.92361 · Map |
| Sites | 35 public sites counted from the federal listing — 23 standard electric; 11 standard nonelectric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 of 35 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 35 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 35 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 35 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 55 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 35 sites · 30 ft: 33 sites · 35 ft: 31 sites · 40 ft: 24 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 35 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Beach accessCampground hostDrinking waterLake accessPit toilets |
| Phone | (715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline.
With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp. Recreation Namekagon Lake offers excellent fishing, and anglers will find musky, pike, walleye and bass, among other fish varieties, available in abundance.
The campground is conveniently located near off-highway vehicle, hiking and mountain bike trails. The North Country National Scenic Trail is also nearby. The Namekagon Nature Trail is a one mile interpretive trail which traverses the immediate area and begins in the campground. Facilities The campground offers a couple dozen single-family campsites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also provided.
A day-use picnic area is equipped with multiple tables, picnic shelters, a basketball court, beach, boat ramp and fishing piers. Natural Features The campground is situated on the 3,227-acre Namekagon Lake that is famous for its fishing potential. It is surrounded by a hardwood and hemlock forest in northwestern Wisconsin.
Directions, from the listing
From Cable, Wisconsin, take County Highway M east for 11 miles. Turn left on County Highway D and proceed about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 209. Turn left at the campground sign and drive less than a mile to the campground entrance.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Namekagon
Hayward · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Hayward · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 |
| Max RV | Up to 55 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 35 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233760 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.