Camping in CAMBA Country
CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST
Campgrounds
Perch Lake - Delta-Drummond Road (FR 35) 5 miles north of Drummond. Water available. No showers. Nearest Trailhead: Drummond Town Park - 6 miles, Drummond Ski Trails - 7 miles.
Namakagon - 5 miles north on County Highway D. Water available. No showers. Nearest Trailheads: Namakagon Town Hall - 5 miles, Rock Lake - 8 miles.
Two Lakes - 5 miles south of Drummond on Lake Owen Drive. Water available. No showers. Nearest Trailhead: Drummond Ski Trails.
Wanoka Lake - 7.6 miles east of Iron River off U.S. Hwy 2. Water available. No showers. Nearest Trailhead - Delta Lake - 7 miles.
Dispersed Camping
Permitted throughout the National Forest. No permits are required and there are no fees. Use fire with caution. Camp away from water sources and off the trails. Do not camp near any developed National Forest sites such as trailheads, boat landings, wildlife viewing areas, etc. Leave no trace.
Trailside Camping
The following primitive campsites are all located in the Namakagon Cluster and are on
the National Forest. Please follow all Forest Service regulations with regard to proximity
to trails, water, use of fire and motorized vehicles.
Rock Lake
East site - large open area adjacent to Rock Lake Trail. Follow Rock Lake bike trail from Rock Lake Trailhead approximately 2 miles.
South site - small intimate site on the south shore of Rock Lake. Follow the Rock Lake bike trail to N8. Turn right for .3 mile. Go straight across ski trail for .1 mile and follow unmarked path on the left to the lake.
Emerson Lake
This site can be accessed by car or bike. It is located off Rock Lake Rd. approximately 3 miles south of Cty. Hwy. M. By bike, take the Rock Lake Trail approximately 2.5 miles. The trail briefly joins an old woods road. Instead of turning right onto the woods road segment turn left and follow less than .5 mile to Rock Lake R., turn right onto the path to the lake.
Wilson Lake
From the Patsy Lake Trail, take the Wilson Lake Spur about one mile to the lake.
A larger, more open site can be reached from a short side road. Continue on the main trail to access another, smaller more intimate site on an elevated point.
BAYFIELD COUNTY FOREST
Dispersed Camping
Permitted throughout the County Forest. No permits are required and there are no fees. Use fire with caution. Camp away from water sources and off the trails. Leave no trace. Be sure you are on county forest and not private land.
Campgrounds
Delta Lake Park - Scenic Drive in Delta. Water available. No showers. Trailhead is located at the park.
Twin Bear Lake Park - 6 miles southeast of Iron River on County Highway H. Water available. No showers. Nearest Trailhead: Delta Lake Park.
SAWYER COUNTY FOREST
Camping is technically not permitted.
PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS
KOA - 3 miles north of Hayward on US Hwy 63. All amenities. Nearest Trailhead - Mosquito Brook.
Island View - 10 miles east of Cable on County Highway M and 3 miles north on County Highway D. Mostly RV/trailer camping. Water, showers, electric. Nearest Trailhead: Namakagon - 3 miles, Rock Lake - 6 miles.
For further information call:
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (800)533-7454
Hayward Chamber of Commerce (715)634-8662
Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (715)798-3599
