Richardson Lake Campground

Chequamegon-Nicolet Nf

Richardson Lake Campground sits on its namesake lake in beautiful Forest County Wisconsin. This campground's 26 sites are located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, well known to anglers for its bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Relax on the sandy swim beach or take in the views of the lake from the picnic area above the beach. Take your boat or canoe out on Richardson Lake in search of wildlife along the shoreline.

Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 campsites of various sizes that can accommodate tents and RVs. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, and boat landing are also provided at this location.

Need to Know

• Each single occupancy site is allowed up to 8 persons and one vehicle. Should space allow at the campsite, three additional vehicles or towed units are allowed per site. If there is not enough space at the campsite for the additional vehicles or towed units, you must use the overflow parking.

Natural Features

The campground lies in a lush maple dominated northern hardwood forest on the south shore of 47-acre Richardson Lake. Richardson Lake Campground is best known for its spectacular fall color.

Nearby Attractions

The communities of Wabeno to the east and Crandon to the north offer some services and community events throughout the year.

Recreation

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Richardson are fishing, swimming, and canoeing.

Contact Information

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4978 Highway 8 West Laona WI 54541

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 715-674-4481

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 miles on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 2.4 miles to Richardson Lake Road (FR2880). Turn right (north) on Richardson Lake Road and continue 0.4 miles to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 22, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 02, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 01, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop Main Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 15, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Small Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop Main Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Main Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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