Can you reserve a site at North Twin Lake Recreation Area?

No. North Twin Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

North Twin Lake Recreation Area

Campground · Wisconsin ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Chequamegon National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,465 ft
Elevation

The North Twin Campground will remain closed for the 2019 camping season. This closure only impacts the campground the boat landing remains open. Eastwood, Picnic Point, Spearhead Point and Westpoint are all other Forest Service campgrounds near North Twin. To find additional camping opportunities in the Medford area please visit http://medfordchamber.org/taylor-county-tourism/.

Getting there

Travel north from Medford on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left (west) on County Trunk Highway M for 7 miles, then turn right (north) on County Trunk Highway E for 6 miles. Turn right (east) on forest Road 102 for 1 mile, then turn right (south) on Forest Road 566 for 1 mile to the campground entrance.

45.28110, -90.44380 · 45°16'52.0"N 90°26'37.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 21°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	21	26	38	52	66	75	79	77	69	55	39	26
Low °F	2	6	18	31	43	53	57	55	47	35	23	10
Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.7	3.0	3.7	4.8	4.0	4.3	3.9	3.3	1.9	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.5 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 North Twin Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at North Twin Lake Recreation Area?: No. North Twin Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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North Twin Lake Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Twin Lake Recreation Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.
Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions.
Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from Nati
Both certified firewood and Kiln-dried, untreated/unpainted/unstained/construction/dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance is approved. Pallet boards are not approved.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near North Twin Lake Recreation Area

Picnic Point (Wi) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Point Recreation Area 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spearhead Point Shelter 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spearhead Point 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eastwood 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chippewa 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sailor Lake 39.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sailor Lake Pavilion 40 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smith Rapids Pavilion 45.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smith Rapids 45.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Lakes (Wi) 49.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kathryn Lake Recreation Area 10.2 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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