Sailor Lake Recreation Area
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 81 ft
- Sites
- 25
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Sailor Lake Recreation Area
If you are looking for a base camp that is popular for campers and explorers alike or a destination campground with a rustic atmosphere, try the Sailor Lake Recreation Area off State Highway 70 east of Fifield. The Sailor Lake Recreation Area on the Park Falls District consists of a campground with 25 sites that can accommodate RV’s up to 45 feet. There is one double site and three walk in sites. One group site is available for larger groups and can be reserved through a campground reservation service. Campsites are equipped with a parking spur, fire grill, picnic table, and tent pad. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Day use facilities include a 170 acre Sailor Lake, which is popular for boating, year round fishing and access to the popular Flambeau ATV Trail . The Flambeau ATV Trail is multiple-use and open to ATVs, off-road motorcycles, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking and hiking. Accessible vault toilet facilities, picnic tables and grills are located at the nearby Sailor Lake Picnic Day Use Site. So, if you like to boat, fish, hike, ATV, picnic or enjoy the convenience of being close to town, then the Sailor Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located 10 minutes southeast of Fifield. The Sailor Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information.
Before you go
Season
May 2 – October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$15 per night for a single site. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior). • $30 a night for a double site. Interagency pass discounts do not apply to the double site. • Day use is $5 per day for non-campers.
Restrictions
Campsite Capacity • Single sites have a maximum capacity of eight people and four vehicles. • Double sites have a maximum capacity of 16 people and six vehicles. • Vehicle capacity includes vehicles, wheeled camping units, and trailers. Pets and Animals • Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas. Firewood Closure Order • The firewood closure order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any firewood that originates more than 25 miles from your campsite. More information . • 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 • Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. • The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours. ATV & UTV Use • ATV/UTV operation is allowed in the campground only to access the Flambeau ATV Trail. The trail is open to ATV/UTVs 65" or less from May 1 to March 14 (closed during spring break up). Occupancy & Use Restrictions • Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest-specific restrictions can be found on the Occupancy and Use Restrictions page .
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