Public Land Camping

CHIPPEWA

MEDFORD, WIManaged by FS
CHIPPEWA

Things to Do

BirdingBoatingCampingFishingHuntingIce fishingWater access

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, CHIPPEWA accommodates recreational vehicles up to 65 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at CHIPPEWA can enjoy essential amenities including Proximity to Water: Lakefront, Flush Toilets, and Pit Toilets. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Birding, Boating, Camping, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to MEDFORD offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Wisconsin region.

Located in MEDFORD, Wisconsin, CHIPPEWA provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

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.

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Getting There

From Medford, Wisconsin, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left onto County Road M and continue for about 24 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 1417.

Amenities

Proximity to Water: Lakefront
Flush Toilets
Pit Toilets
Proximity to Water: N/A
Showers
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