Sailor Lake

SAILOR LAKE

Part of Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf

Overview

Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails.

Facilities

The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping. There are no hookups available and parking spurs are either grass or gravel. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Some sites are secluded by trees and some are situated on the waterfront.

Natural Features

The campground is laid out in two loops and situated on the shores of Sailor Lake at an elevation of about 1,460 feet. The sites are shaded by a mixed hardwood forest.

Recreation

Sailor Lake Campground is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, offering direct access to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges and vistas overlooking various bogs and lakes. It is a popular snowmobiling location during winter months. The campground is adjacent to 170-acre Sailor Lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. Anglers will find healthy populations of pan fish and northern pike. A boat ramp is located a mile south of the campground at the Sailor Lake Picnic Area. A picnic shelter is also avaialble at the picnic area.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located approximately 11 miles southeast of Fifield. The city boasts a variety of tourist attractions, including historic sites, a reconstructed logging dam and a couple of war memorials.

Important Notices

  • Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Twin Lakes Campground is located on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, between the towns of Park Falls and Lac du Flambeau in Price County. This is not East Twin Campground which is located on the Great Divide Ranger District, near the town of Clam Lake.

Available Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Historic Sites - Historic Sites
  • Boating - Boating
  • Canoeing - Canoeing
  • Hunting - Hunting

Directions

From Fifield, follow State Highway 70 east for about 7 miles and turn right (south) on Forest Road 139 and continue for 3 miles.

Contact Information

Phone: 715-762-2461

CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST
MEDFORD-PARK FALLS RANGER DISTRICT
1170 4TH AVE SOUTH
PARK FALLS, WI 54552

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