Ada Lake Campground
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: Laona, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ada Lake Recreation Area is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more popular recreation sites on the Lakewood-Laona District. It has many amenities of the other recreation areas, just not all the crowds. There are plenty of sites to see on the district and Ada Lake Recreation area can serve as a home base.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ada-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Ada Lake offers exceptionally clear water ideal for swimming and contains northern pike, bass, rainbow trout, and panfish for fishing. It's positioned as a quieter alternative to more popular recreation sites on the Lakewood-Laona District.
Wildlife alert: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) observed in the area. Jack pine forest present.
Insider tips for Ada Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 19 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV or plan to camp without hookups; no hookups available at most sites Use Ada Lake as a home base to explore other recreation areas on the Lakewood-Laona District
Skip Ada Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You're visiting November-April — campground is closed during these months. You require last-minute reservations — booking early is essential.
Best time to visit Ada Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Richardson Lake Campground (Laona, WI), Boot Lake Campground (Lakewood, WI), Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Laona, WI), Boulder Lake (LAKEWOOD, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ada Lake Campground
Cell signal at Ada Lake Campground (Laona, WI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Ada Lake Recreation Area is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more popular recreation sites on the Lakewood-Laona District. It has many amenities of the other recreation areas, just not all the crowds. There are plenty of sites to see on the district and Ada Lake Recreation area can serve as a home base.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 19 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or plan to camp without hookups; no hookups available at most sites
Use Ada Lake as a home base to explore other recreation areas on the Lakewood-Laona District
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
• From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 mile on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 7.0 miles to FR 2126. Continue straight on FR 2126 for 0.4 mile to FR 2620. Turn left on FR 2620 and drive 1.2 miles to campground. • From Laona, drive south 8.0 miles on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn right (west) on Highway 52 and drive 7.0 miles to FR 2126. Continue straight on FR 2126 for 0.4 mile to FR 2620. Turn left on FR 2620 and drive 1.2 miles to campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chequamegon-Nicolet NF fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chequamegon-Nicolet NF before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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