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CHIPPEWA

federal · MEDFORD, WI

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  • fuel station6.3 mi

Roxann Ebert/USDA Forest Service · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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. Nearby Attractions

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Cenex

    6.3 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    19 mi
  • trailhead

    Perkinstown Hwy 64 Trailhead

    8.4 mi
  • attraction

    Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum

    19 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    1.5 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST · MEDFORD, WI 54451
  • 715-748-4875

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 64 days ahead.

Based on 77 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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