Richardson Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside

Location: Laona, WI, WI

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Richardson Lake Campground sits on its namesake lake in beautiful Forest County Wisconsin. This campground’s 26 sites are located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, well known to anglers for its bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Relax on the sandy swim beach or take in the views of the lake from the picnic area above the beach.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 well-spaced, wooded sites on the south shore of Richardson Lake, popular with anglers for bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars, with campers praising the sandy swim beach, canoeing opportunities, and generally available first-come, first-serve sites.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also common: Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Common Loon, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Snake, and Painted Turtle.

Insider tips for Richardson Lake Campground: Many first-come, first-serve sites available; visit during weekdays for better availability High-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicle recommended for access road Book early for reserved sites as this is a federal campground with high demand

Skip Richardson Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round access — seasonal operation May through October only. You're visiting outside peak season — campground closes November through April.

Best time to visit Richardson Lake Campground: June-July — Verified camper reports show availability in early July when other Chequamegon National Forest campgrounds were booked; warm lake conditions reported. May-October — Official seasonal operating period.

Nearby campgrounds: Ada Lake Campground (Laona, WI), Bear Lake Campground (Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf, Wi) (Laona, WI), Boot Lake Campground (Lakewood, WI), Laura Lake Campground (Laona, WI).