Namekagon

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing

Location: Hayward, WI, WI

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (48 reviews)

Season: May through October

Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline. With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp.Namekagon Lake offers excellent fishing, and anglers will find musky, pike, walleye and ba

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

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

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

Family-friendly campground alongside Namekagon Lake with spacious sites and excellent fishing for musky. Ideal base camp for kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, and hiking the North Country trail.

Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, Southern Flying Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Crane, Trumpeter Swan, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake observed within 8km.

Insider tips for Namekagon: Book early — federal campground with high demand Sites are very spacious according to verified camper reviews Bring a self-contained RV or tent — no hookups available

Skip Namekagon if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Namekagon: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Lake Three (Glidden, WI), Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Hayward, WI), Mineral Lake (Glidden, WI), East Twin (Hayward, WI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Namekagon

Cell signal at Namekagon (Hayward, 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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Hayward, WI, WI★ 4.2 (48 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline. With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp.Namekagon Lake offers excellent fishing, and anglers will find musky, pike, walleye and bass, among other fish varieties, available in abundance.

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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 RV55 ft
Hookups23 electric sites
ADA sites2 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with high demand

Sites are very spacious according to verified camper reviews

Bring a self-contained RV or tent

no hookups available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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: North American Porcupine, Southern Flying Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Crane, Trumpeter Swan, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Common Snapping Turtle, Common Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake observed within 8km.

Location

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(715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Getting there →

From Cable, Wisconsin, take County Highway M east for 11 miles. Turn left on County Highway D and proceed about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 209. Turn left at the campground sign and drive less than a mile to the campground entrance.

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 Namekagon cost per night?+
Namekagon costs $18–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Namekagon open?+
Namekagon is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Namekagon have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Namekagon?+
Namekagon can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Namekagon?+
Namekagon 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 Namekagon?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Namekagon is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Namekagon open, and what are check-in times?+
Namekagon is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$18 /night★ 4.2 (48)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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