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Richardson Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Laona · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Location | Laona · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · 45.44150, -88.71530 · Map |
| Sites | 26 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard nonelectric; 1 walk to; 1 tent only 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 0 of 26 sites Water hookups at 0 of 26 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 26 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 26 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 56 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 25 sites · 30 ft: 23 sites · 35 ft: 16 sites · 40 ft: 11 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 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 26 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 715-674-4481 |
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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 Richardson Lake Campground sits on its namesake lake in beautiful Forest County Wisconsin. This campground's 26 sites are located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, well known to anglers for its bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Relax on the sandy swim beach or take in the views of the lake from the picnic area above the beach. Take your boat or canoe out on Richardson Lake in search of wildlife along the shoreline. Recreation The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Richardson are fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Facilities Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 campsites of various sizes that can accommodate tents and RVs. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, and boat landing are also provided at this location. Natural Features The campground lies in a lush maple dominated northern hardwood forest on the south shore of 47-acre Richardson Lake. Richardson Lake Campground is best known for its spectacular fall color. Nearby Attractions The communities of Wabeno to the east and Crandon to the north offer some services and community events throughout the year.
Directions, from the listing
From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 miles on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 2.4 miles to Richardson Lake Road (FR2880). Turn right (north) on Richardson Lake Road and continue 0.4 miles to the campground.
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Trip Card — Richardson Lake Campground
Laona · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Laona · Wisconsin · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 56 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 26 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251568 · 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.