Can you reserve a site at Spearhead Point Shelter?

Yes, Spearhead Point Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Spearhead Point Shelter, Wisconsin — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mondeaux Flowage in northern Wisconsin. Nearby, visitors can access the lake and numerous trails.

Recreation

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities. Anglers can expect to find a variety of species, including pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. Boats with and without motors are allowed on the lake, however the lake is quite shallow in some areas. A portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is easily accessed from the campground. The trail is open to hiking and wanders 1,200 miles along the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.

Facilities

The accessible picnic shelter can accommodate up to 30 people. It is equipped with picnic tables and grills. Two stone fireplaces are available inside the shelter. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided.

Overnight camping is not allowed at the shelter but is available at adjacent Spearhead Point Campground.

Natural Features

The shelter is located within the Spearhead Point Campground at an elevation of 1,140 feet. Tall trees surround the shelter, which is nestled along the western shore of 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Westboro is about 10 miles away.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: SPEARHEAD POINT

Site types

1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Grills
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Spearhead Point Shelter

Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	SPEARHEAD POINT	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	—	30	♿

Getting there

From Medford, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles, then turn left (west) onto County Road M and continue for 7 miles. Turn right (north) onto County Highway E and continue about 8 miles, then turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 1563 and continue for about 1 mile. Turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 106 and look for the campground entrance sign at the top of the hill.

45.32778, -90.44694 · 45°19'40.0"N 90°26'49.0"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, 14.5 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 Spearhead Point Shelter

Can you reserve a site at Spearhead Point Shelter?: Yes, Spearhead Point Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Spearhead Point Shelter have?: 1 site.

Camping near Spearhead Point Shelter

Spearhead Point less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eastwood 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Point Recreation Area 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Picnic Point (Wi) 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chippewa 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sailor Lake 36.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sailor Lake Pavilion 36.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smith Rapids Pavilion 42.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smith Rapids 42.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Lakes (Wi) 46.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Twin Lake Recreation Area 3.2 mi · Campground
Kathryn Lake Recreation Area 12.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 715-784-4875
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Spearhead Point Shelter