Day Lake
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Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails. Recreation Located in the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Day Lake area has activities for everyone. Miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby on the Dead Horse Run Off-road Vehicle (ATV/UTV) Trail. Keep reading
A half-mile interpretive trail can be accessed from the campground. A boat ramp and picnic area with beach access are located two miles south of the campground, on County Highway M. The 640-acre lake is a popular destination for anglers, with musky, bass and panfish available in abundance. The area is also ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often spotted in the area. Facilities The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Only the Paper Birch loop has a paved road, while the remainder of roads within the campground are gravel. The parking aprons are grass and dirt. Each campsite is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and hand pump drinking water are also provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are available at the campground as well. Natural Features The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers 845,000 acres of lush landscape dotted with lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the vegetation. Nearby Attractions A general store, bait shop, firewood vendor, fuel and restaurants are located in Clam Lake, about a mile from the campground. The local community club hosts an annual July 4th fireworks display.
The sites · 52
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERO | 011 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| HERO | 012 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| HERO | 013 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| HERO | 014 | management | 24 ft | — | |
| HERO | 015 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| HERO | 016 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| HERON | 017 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| JACK | 001 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 002 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 004 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 005 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 006 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 007 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 008 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 009 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| JACK | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 040 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 041 | management | — | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 042 | management | — | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 043 | management | 43 ft | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 044 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | 045 | management | 25 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 046 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 047 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 048 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 049 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 050 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 051 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| MUSK | 052 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 018 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 019 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 020 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| PAPE | 021 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| PAPE | 022 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| PAPE | 023 | group standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | yes |
| PAPE | 024 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | yes |
| PAPE | 025 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 026 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 027 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PAPE | 028 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| REDP | 029 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| REDP | 030 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| REDP | 031 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| REDP | 032 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| REDP | 033 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| REDP | 034 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| REDP | 036 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| REDP | 037 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| REDP | 038 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| REDP | 039 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| REDPINE HOST | 035 | management | 45 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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