Eastwood

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: MEDFORD, WI, WI

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Eastwood Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.The campground offers a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Sites not listed are available on a first come, first served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/eastwood to be notified when sites open up.

Family-friendly campground with access to the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage offering boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails. Campers report large spacious sites, clean facilities with showers, and a quiet setting well back in the woods.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Eastern Chipmunk, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake, and various bird species including Eastern Phoebe and Blue-headed Vireo documented in the area.

Insider tips for Eastwood: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at most sites Expect limited Verizon cell service Campground is being reduced from 22 to 12 sites; verify current availability

Skip Eastwood if: You require RV hookups (electric, water, sewer). You need reliable cell phone service. You prefer paved roads to campsites (gravel roads only). You visit outside May-October (seasonal closure).

Best time to visit Eastwood: May-October — Official operating season; late reviewers note mosquitoes were manageable during their visits.

Nearby campgrounds: Spearhead Point (MEDFORD, WI), West Point Recreation Area (Westboro, WI), Picnic Point (Wi) (MEDFORD, WI), Chippewa (MEDFORD, WI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Eastwood

Cell signal at Eastwood (MEDFORD, WI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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MEDFORD, WI, WI★ 4.7 (15 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Eastwood Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.The campground offers a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Sites not listed are available on a first come, first served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups (electric, water, sewer)✕ You need reliable cell phone service✕ You prefer paved roads to campsites (gravel roads only)✕ You visit outside May-October (seasonal closure)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at most sites

Expect limited Verizon cell service

Campground is being reduced from 22 to 12 sites; verify current availability

Best: May-October

Official operating season; late reviewers note mosquitoes were manageable during their visits

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Eastern Chipmunk, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake, and various bird species including Eastern Phoebe and Blue-headed Vireo documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Medford, Wisconsin, travel north on State Highway 13 for about 15 miles. Turn left on County Road D for about 6 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 104 for about 2 miles and continue into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Eastwood cost per night?+
Eastwood costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Eastwood open?+
Eastwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Eastwood have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Eastwood?+
Eastwood can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Eastwood?+
Eastwood is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Eastwood?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Eastwood is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Eastwood open, and what are check-in times?+
Eastwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.7 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Picnic Point (Wi)

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Chippewa

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From $15/night

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