Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing
Location: MEDFORD, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$36 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (100 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Chippewa Campground sits on the eastern shores of Chequamegon Waters Flowage with spectacular bass fishing. The location provides access to a variety of recreation opportunities including fishing, water sports, boating, and a beach.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Bluebirds, Pileated Woodpeckers, Ruffed Grouse, and garter snakes are present in the area.
Insider tips for Chippewa: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 41 of 78 campsites can be reserved; arrive early for unreserved sites. Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as available.
Skip Chippewa if: You need full RV hookups; most sites do not offer them.. You plan to visit November through April; campground is seasonal.. You cannot reserve in advance; unreserved sites are limited..
Best time to visit Chippewa: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Picnic Point (Wi) (MEDFORD, WI), Spearhead Point Shelter (MEDFORD, WI), West Point Recreation Area (Westboro, WI), Eastwood (MEDFORD, WI).
Cell signal at Chippewa (MEDFORD, WI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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.
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.
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Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only 41 of 78 campsites can be reserved; arrive early for unreserved sites.
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as available.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









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.
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