Spearhead Point Shelter
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MEDFORD, WI, WI
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mondeaux Flowage in northern Wisconsin. Nearby, visitors can access the lake and numerous trails.Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Spearhead Point Shelter offers direct lake access to Mondeaux Flowage with excellent fishing for pike, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Campers praise the pretty water views, clean grounds, well-maintained facilities, and abundant hiking trails in a popular northern Wisconsin recreation area.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, North American Porcupine, Eastern Chipmunk, Common Snapping Turtle, and Common Garter Snake are verified in the area.
Insider tips for Spearhead Point Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground in a popular area Use coin-operated showers at nearby Mondeaux Dam Lodge since there are no showers on-site Dogs are welcome at this campground
Skip Spearhead Point Shelter if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require shower facilities on-site. You visit outside May-October operating season. You prefer developed facilities — some reviewers noted maintenance issues with beach weeds and bathroom construction delays.
Best time to visit Spearhead Point Shelter: June-September — Campground operates May through October; summer months offer optimal conditions for boating, swimming, and fishing on Mondeaux Flowage.
Nearby campgrounds: Spearhead Point (MEDFORD, WI), Eastwood (MEDFORD, WI), West Point Recreation Area (Westboro, WI), Picnic Point (Wi) (MEDFORD, WI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Spearhead Point Shelter
Cell signal at Spearhead Point Shelter (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.
Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mondeaux Flowage in northern Wisconsin. Nearby, visitors can access the lake and numerous trails.Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground in a popular area
Use coin-operated showers at nearby Mondeaux Dam Lodge since there are no showers on-site
Dogs are welcome at this campground
Campground operates May through October; summer months offer optimal conditions for boating, swimming, and fishing on Mondeaux Flowage
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Getting there →
From Medford, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles, then turn left (west) onto County Road M and continue for 7 miles. Turn right (north) onto County Highway E and continue about 8 miles, then turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 1563 and continue for about 1 mile. Turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 106 and look for the campground entrance sign at the top of the hill.
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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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