Camping Lost Lake Cabin

Looking for that special place to camp? Let us help you choose from the Chequamegon-Nicolet's 47 unique campgrounds, picnic areas, and cabin sites. It's time to go...
Camping

Although most developed campgrounds have sites available on a first come basis, some campsites can be reserved through the Reserve America system or they can be contacted TOLL FREE at 1-877-444-6777.

The Chequamegon-Nicolet is in the process of conducting a Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA). Visit the RFA page for additional information as it will be posted as it becomes available.

Would you like to be a campground host for all or part of the camping season?  Campground Hosts are volunteers who serve as campground patrons.  If you're interested, learn more about the...
Campground Host Program

Many trailheads, dispersed camping areas, picnic areas, and boat landings or launches now require a parking fee. The fee is $5.00 per day or an annual sticker can be purchased for$20.00. Find out more about. . .
Parking Fees on the Chequamegon-Nicolet

Learn more about other federal Recreation Fees and Passes HERE

If you like to fish, the Chequamegon-Nicolet delivers. Contained within the forest boundaries are over 2000 miles of stream (nearly 1400 miles are classified as trout water), 607 lakes greater than ten acres in size, over 400 spring ponds, and 324,000 acres of wetland. Grab your rod...
Fishing

The Chequamegon-Nicolet is also home to over 44,000 acres of Wilderness Areas.  Five wilderness areas are located on the Forest - Blackjack Springs, Headwaters, Porcupine Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Whisker Lake.  These areas offer the quiet and solitude of those who really want to get back to nature...
Wilderness Areas

Highlighted by its unique forest landscapes and abundant wetlands, the Chequamegon-Nicolet is a hiker's paradise. Don't like to hike? The same trails may also be used in the winter by cross-country skiers, and shared in the summer with mountain bikers and horseback riders. If you'd rather not venture outside, try a scenic auto tour. There's always a road or trail not taken in...
Trails & Tours

The Chequamegon-Nicolet currently has 284 miles of developed ATV trails, located on the Chequamegon side of the Forest. New ATV policies took effect June 15, 2004 with the implementation of the revised Forest Plan. Learn more about these changes. . .
ATV Policies on the Chequamegon-Nicolet

The Nordic winter winds usher in a thick mantel of snow to the northern Wisconsin region. Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling are popular activities here when the thermometer drops. Read more about what to do in...
Winter Recreation

The Chequamegon-Nicolet provides many miles of groomed & tracked cross-country ski trails. Find out the conditions at your favorite one using the...
Cross Country Ski Report

The 1.5 million acre Chequamegon-Nicolet is a hunter's paradise with abundant wildlife and excellent hunting opportunities. Learn more about hunting on the National Forest. . .
Hunting