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National Forest
NAMEKAGON
Chequamegon National Forest · Hayward, WI
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- Operator:(715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511
- Address:PO Box 896 · Hayward, WI
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About
Overview
Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline.
With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp.Recreation
Namekagon Lake offers excellent fishing, and anglers will find musky, pike, walleye and bass, among other fish varieties, available in abundance.
The campground is conveniently located near off-highway vehicle, hiking and mountain bike trails. The North Country National Scenic Trail is also nearby. The Namekagon Nature Trail is a one mile interpretive trail which traverses the immediate area and begins in the campground.Facilities
The campground offers a couple dozen single-family campsites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also provided.
A day-use picnic area is equipped with multiple tables, picnic shelters, a basketball court, beach, boat ramp and fishing piers.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the 3,227-acre Namekagon Lake that is famous for its fishing potential. It is surrounded by a hardwood and hemlock forest in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (35)
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Trails at Chequamegon National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near NAMEKAGON
Trail
Morgan Falls
Wisconsin
1.1 mi112 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Marengo River and Porcupine Lake via North Country Trail
Wisconsin
19.4 mi2,470 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Red Granite Falls Trail
Wisconsin
2.2 mi269 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Rock Lake Loop
Wisconsin
9.0 mi961 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Anderson Lake Trail
Wisconsin
5.6 mi440 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Phipps Fire Lane
Wisconsin
6.2 mi554 ftgain
Moderate
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