Sailor Lake
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PARK FALLS, WI, WI
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails.The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sailor-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Rustic campground on scenic Sailor Lake's northwestern shores with direct access to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System, popular among off-road enthusiasts and offering boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves present in area; also common loons, painted turtles, wood turtles, and common garter snakes documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Sailor Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites. Choose walk-in tent sites for maximum privacy and vegetation spacing. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite amenities listed.
Skip Sailor Lake if: You need electrical hookups or modern facilities.. You prefer developed campgrounds with running water bathrooms or swimmable beaches.. You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day..
Best time to visit Sailor Lake: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season; campground is closed outside this window.. Hunting season — Camper reviews note it's a popular destination during hunting season..
Nearby campgrounds: Sailor Lake Pavilion (PARK FALLS, WI), Smith Rapids Pavilion (PARK FALLS, WI), Twin Lakes (Wi) (PARK FALLS, WI), Emily Lake Recreation Area (Park Falls, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sailor Lake
Cell signal at Sailor Lake (PARK FALLS, WI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails.The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites.
Choose walk-in tent sites for maximum privacy and vegetation spacing.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite amenities listed.
Official operating season; campground is closed outside this window.
Camper reviews note it's a popular destination during hunting season.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fifield, follow State Highway 70 east for about 7 miles and turn right (south) on Forest Road 139 and continue for 3 miles.
Campground entrance
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- 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.
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