Wabasso Lake Recreation Area
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
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.
Wabasso Lake Recreation Area
If you are looking to canoe in the glassy waters of Wabasso Lake or enjoy a rustic cozy campground, try the Wabasso Lake Recreation Area off Forest Road 142 west of Lac du Flambeau. The Wabasso Lake Recreation Area on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District consists of a campground with five walk/canoe-in campsites equipped with fire grills and picnic tables. Drinking water and toilets are located at the boat landing. Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is located about one mile west of the Lac du Flambeau and is perfect for primitive camping. Wabasso Lake is 49-acres and has an excellent panfish population and is great for canoeing and fishing. So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, hike, bike, and picnic, then the Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, located 5 minutes west of Lac du Flambeau. The Wabasso Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; see restrictions below for more information.
Before you go
Season
January 1 – December 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
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
Campsite Capacity • Each site has a maximum of eight people. 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. 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 • Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. • The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours. Occupancy & Use Restrictions • 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. ATV & UTV operation is prohibited in the campground.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.