Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

Campground · Wisconsin ·

Chequamegon National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,591 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: January 1 – December 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

45.97270, -90.00030 · 45°58'21.7"N 90°0'1.1"W

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Fees and stay limits

Individual campsite fee is $5 per vehicle. The forest also has an annual pass available for $30. To learn more about passes, click here .

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Individual campsite fee is $5 per vehicle. The forest also has an annual pass available for $30. To learn more about passes, click here .

Restrictions:

  • Each site has a maximum of eight people.
  • Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas.
  • The firewood closure order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any firewood that originates more than 25 miles from your campsite. For more information, click here .
  • For current fire danger, check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources burn restrictions website . Any prohibitions in place, including fire bans, will be posted on our website and site bulletin boards.
  • Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
  • The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours.
  • Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 . The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest-specific restrictions can be found on the Occupancy and Use Restrictions page.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Wabasso Lake Recreation Area

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