Richardson Lake Campground

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OpenSeason 05-02 – 11-30

ReservableAccess

26Sites

56 ftMax rig

The place

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

Facilities 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. 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 26

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
Main Loop	01	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Main Loop	02	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Main Loop	03	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Main Loop	04	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Main Loop	05	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
Main Loop	06	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Main Loop	07	walk to	7 ft	—
Main Loop	08	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Main Loop	09	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Main Loop	10	standard nonelectric	16 ft	—
Main Loop	11	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Main Loop	12	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
Main Loop	13	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Main Loop	14	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
Main Loop	15	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Main Loop	16	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Main Loop	17	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Main Loop	18	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Main Loop	19	standard nonelectric	56 ft	—
Main Loop	20	tent only nonelectric	56 ft	—
Small Loop	21	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Small Loop	22	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Small Loop	23	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Small Loop	24	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Small Loop	25	standard nonelectric	56 ft	—
Small Loop	26	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in WI-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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