Namekagon
Campground · Wisconsin · 35 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chequamegon National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 35
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,168 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 35 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: Group, NAMEKAGON
Site types
- 23 Standard Electric
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
35 campsites at Namekagon
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Pavilion | Group | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Walk In | Lakefront | 50 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| 001 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | Lakefront | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | Lakefront | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 034 | NAMEKAGON | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Cable, Wisconsin, take County Highway M east for 11 miles. Turn left on County Highway D and proceed about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 209. Turn left at the campground sign and drive less than a mile to the campground entrance.
46.35028, -90.92361 · 46°21'1.0"N 90°55'25.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 20°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 20 | 25 | 36 | 49 | 63 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 67 | 53 | 37 | 25 |
| Low °F | 1 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 34 | 22 | 8 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Namekagon
- Can you reserve a site at Namekagon?
- Yes, Namekagon is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Namekagon have?
- 35 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Namekagon?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Namekagon?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Namekagon.
- Does Namekagon have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Namekagon?
- Campfires are allowed at Namekagon. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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