West Point Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Westboro, WI, WI

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake. A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing.

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

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/west-point-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Family-friendly campground with access to beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation including the scenic 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage, hiking trails (including the Ice Age Trail), and excellent fishing opportunities for musky, pike, largemouth bass, and pan fish.

Wildlife alert: Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Eastern Chipmunk, North American Porcupine, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-headed Vireo, Common Snapping Turtle, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for West Point Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site listed and seasonal operations First-come, first-served availability according to camper reports The Ice Age Trail crosses the entrance driveway, so hiking access is immediate without needing to drive elsewhere

Skip West Point Recreation Area if: You need electric hookups — no hookups available at sites; bring self-contained unit or tent camp only. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want guaranteed site availability — book early due to popularity.

Best time to visit West Point Recreation Area: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Spearhead Point Shelter (MEDFORD, WI), Picnic Point (Wi) (MEDFORD, WI), Eastwood (MEDFORD, WI), Chippewa (MEDFORD, WI).

Cell Phone Coverage at West Point Recreation Area

Cell signal at West Point Recreation Area (Westboro, 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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Westboro, WI, WI★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake. A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 electric hookups — no hookups available at sites; bring self-contained unit or tent camp only✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want guaranteed site availability — book early due to popularity

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site listed and seasonal operations

First-come, first-served availability according to camper reports

The Ice Age Trail crosses the entrance driveway, so hiking access is immediate without needing to drive elsewhere

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

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: Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Eastern Chipmunk, North American Porcupine, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-headed Vireo, Common Snapping Turtle, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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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 West Point Recreation Area cost per night?+
West Point Recreation Area costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is West Point Recreation Area open?+
West Point Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does West Point Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at West Point Recreation Area?+
West Point Recreation Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at West Point Recreation Area?+
West Point Recreation Area 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 West Point Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at West Point Recreation Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is West Point Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
West Point Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●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
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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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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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