Picnic Point (Wi)

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: MEDFORD, WI, WI

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Picnic Point Campground is a quaint campground, where a large group can enjoy a peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin. The rustic nature of the campground draws campers in for a respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities and towns.The campground offers one large group campsite for tent camping only. The site can accommodate up to 35 people.

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/picnic-point-wi to be notified when sites open up.

Picnic Point offers a rustic, peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin with waterfront access to the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage, ideal for fishing, boating, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a picturesque, shaded campground worth the drive, with one returning annually for 6-7 years.

Wildlife alert: Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Eastern Chipmunk, North American Porcupine, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-headed Vireo, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle

Insider tips for Picnic Point (Wi): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand All four sites are waterfront with excellent kayak/canoe access to the dam Avoid winter visits as road conditions are typically not passable

Skip Picnic Point (Wi) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require full facility operations — seasonal (May-October only). You prefer more than basic amenities — campground is rustic with vault toilets and water pump only.

Best time to visit Picnic Point (Wi): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Picnic Point (Wi)

Cell signal at Picnic Point (Wi) (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 (3 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Picnic Point Campground is a quaint campground, where a large group can enjoy a peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin. The rustic nature of the campground draws campers in for a respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities and towns.The campground offers one large group campsite for tent camping only. The site can accommodate up to 35 people.

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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 RV12 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
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 — no hookups available✕ You require full facility operations — seasonal (May-October only)✕ You prefer more than basic amenities — campground is rustic with vault toilets and water pump only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

All four sites are waterfront with excellent kayak/canoe access to the dam

Avoid winter visits as road conditions are typically not passable

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Eastern Chipmunk, North American Porcupine, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-headed Vireo, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle

Location

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715-748-4875· Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Getting there →

From Medford, take State Highway 13 north 4 miles. Turn left (west) onto County Highway M for about 7 miles. Turn right (north) onto County Highway E and continue for about 8 miles. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 1563 and continue for 1 mile, then turn right (south) onto Forest Road 106 for 2 miles.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Picnic Point (Wi) cost per night?+
Picnic Point (Wi) costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Picnic Point (Wi) open?+
Picnic Point (Wi) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Picnic Point (Wi) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Picnic Point (Wi)?+
Picnic Point (Wi) can accommodate RVs up to 12 feet.
How do I make reservations at Picnic Point (Wi)?+
Picnic Point (Wi) 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 Picnic Point (Wi)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Picnic Point (Wi) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Picnic Point (Wi) open, and what are check-in times?+
Picnic Point (Wi) 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
pollen.googleapis.com
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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$75 /night★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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West Point Recreation Area

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From $25/night

Eastwood

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From $15/night

Chippewa

MEDFORD, WI

From $15/night

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