West Point Recreation Area

in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

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

West Point Recreation Area

If you are looking for campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the West Point Campground northwest of Medford on the Mondeaux Flowage. The West Point Campground on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District is located on the Mondeaux Flowage with 13 accessible campsites equipped with a parking spur, campfire ring with grill, picnic table, vault toilets and drinking water. There is an accessible vault toilet and fishing pier at nearby Lakeview Day Use Site. Day use facilities include access to the popular 416 acre Mondeaux Flowage and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There is no long term or day use parking for visitors entering the Ice Age National Scenic Trail within the campground. A dumpster is provided for registered campers. So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, canoe, or picnic, then the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area is the place for you, located 25 minutes north of Medford. The West Point 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. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior) .

Restrictions

Campsite Capacity • A maximum of eight people and four vehicles are allowed at each campsite. Vehicles include 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. 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.