OutReserve

Chippewa

Beach
Spring wildflowers
Chippewa campground sign
Accessible fishing pier
Parking lot for boat landing and ATV trailhead

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Playground

About Chippewa

Chippewa Campground sits on the eastern shores of the Chequamegon Waters Flowage, where the bass fishing is spectacular. Its location provides visitors of any age with access to a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, water sports, and more. Chippewa Campground offers 78 campsties, 41 of which can be reserved.

Number of accommodations: 41

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 20 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 P37, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 P39, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 P42, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 P43, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 P52, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 P53, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 P54, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 P56, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S22, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S23, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S24, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S25, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S26, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S27, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S28, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S29, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S30, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S31, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S32, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S33, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S35, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S36, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S38, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S40, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S41, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S44, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S45, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S47, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S48, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S49, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S50, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S51, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S57, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S59, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S60, Loop: Hardwoods
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S70, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S71, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S72, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S73, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S74, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S75, Loop: Rustic
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (200)

What Guests Are Saying

Chippewa Campground is highly praised for its peaceful, well-maintained environment, spacious and private sites, and excellent facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers. Many campers enjoy the variety of amenities, such as biking paths, a playground, and good fishing opportunities. While some guests noted challenges like bugs during wet conditions and difficulties with site accessibility, the overall sentiment is positive, with many planning to return year after year.

Review Summary

4.0
200 reviews
5
40.0%
80
4
37.0%
74
3
12.0%
24
2
8.0%
16
1
3.0%
6

Karen E

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: P43, Loop: BASS

5

We had an excellent stay, the fishing was pretty good...caught and released several bass and northern. The campground host did an amazing job keeping the bathrooms clean. Overall a very nice vacation in the woods.

Karen E

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: P43, Loop: BASS

5

We had an excellent stay, the fishing was pretty good...caught and released several bass and northern. The campground host did an amazing job keeping the bathrooms clean. Overall a very nice vacation in the woods.

Lacy M

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: P54, Loop: Hardwoods

4

Overall we enjoy staying there very much, but the bathroom/shower area in the hardwood loop was not as clean as in the past. Also there was a lot of garbage along the ditches in all three loops

Lacy M

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: P54, Loop: Hardwoods

4

Overall we enjoy staying there very much, but the bathroom/shower area in the hardwood loop was not as clean as in the past. Also there was a lot of garbage along the ditches in all three loops

Sean M

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: P42, Loop: BASS

5

Heavily wooded, spacious sites and electric (we had 50amp). Very nice lake for fishing.

Sean M

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: P42, Loop: BASS

5

Heavily wooded, spacious sites and electric (we had 50amp). Very nice lake for fishing.

Matthew Y

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: S41, Loop: BASS

5

We had a pleasant stay here. Our Camp Host was very friendly and was willing to answer any questions we had.

The site was able to fit my truck and boat without feeling cramped. However, the site is located on the bend of the loop so backing up with a boat/trailer/RV can be a hassle. We were able to set up and the site still felt spacious to hangout. This is one of the very few sites that we saw that had a grass patch for a tent. We didn’t want to pitch a tent on bare gravel and dirt. Mosquitoes were consistent, but some citronella candles/torches and bug spray fixed it.

No firewood is sold within the campground, however it wasn’t hard to find it being sold along the roads leading into the campground. We saw prices ranging from $4-$6/bundle.

Showers/bathrooms/water pump were a very, very quick walk so that was awesome. They were cleaned daily by the Camp Host when we were there. Shower tokens were pretty straight forward. It was $1 for 1 token. 1 token was equivalent to 5 minutes of shower time.

Cell service wasn’t terrible. Spotty in certain areas, but I have Verizon and was able to get a good, consistent 2 bars. My girlfriend has AT&T and was able to get the same.

We fished the Lake for bass a few times during our stay, it was decent. One of the mornings, there was a 26 boat fishing tournament so there was a lot of boat traffic. Usually the boat traffic wasn’t too bad. All the launches surrounding the lake ranged from $2-$5 launch fees. The best one I would recommend is the one by the Long Shot Bar. A very, very nice ramp and only had a $2 launch fee.

Only real complaints would be,

The beach between the Beaver and Bass Loop was visibly overgrown and not taken care of. Luckily, the other beach by the Hardwoods loop was the complete opposite.

The ramp located within the campground was also sketchy and I didn’t want to risk launching my boat there.

Overall, I had a very nice experience here. I would definitely come back!

Matthew Y

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: S41, Loop: BASS

5

We had a pleasant stay here. Our Camp Host was very friendly and was willing to answer any questions we had.

The site was able to fit my truck and boat without feeling cramped. However, the site is located on the bend of the loop so backing up with a boat/trailer/RV can be a hassle. We were able to set up and the site still felt spacious to hangout. This is one of the very few sites that we saw that had a grass patch for a tent. We didn’t want to pitch a tent on bare gravel and dirt. Mosquitoes were consistent, but some citronella candles/torches and bug spray fixed it.

No firewood is sold within the campground, however it wasn’t hard to find it being sold along the roads leading into the campground. We saw prices ranging from $4-$6/bundle.

Showers/bathrooms/water pump were a very, very quick walk so that was awesome. They were cleaned daily by the Camp Host when we were there. Shower tokens were pretty straight forward. It was $1 for 1 token. 1 token was equivalent to 5 minutes of shower time.

Cell service wasn’t terrible. Spotty in certain areas, but I have Verizon and was able to get a good, consistent 2 bars. My girlfriend has AT&T and was able to get the same.

We fished the Lake for bass a few times during our stay, it was decent. One of the mornings, there was a 26 boat fishing tournament so there was a lot of boat traffic. Usually the boat traffic wasn’t too bad. All the launches surrounding the lake ranged from $2-$5 launch fees. The best one I would recommend is the one by the Long Shot Bar. A very, very nice ramp and only had a $2 launch fee.

Only real complaints would be,

The beach between the Beaver and Bass Loop was visibly overgrown and not taken care of. Luckily, the other beach by the Hardwoods loop was the complete opposite.

The ramp located within the campground was also sketchy and I didn’t want to risk launching my boat there.

Overall, I had a very nice experience here. I would definitely come back!

Cindy K

Verified

August 4, 2025 Stayed at: S59, Loop: Hardwoods

5

Beautiful place. I have been going hete since

Cindy K

Verified

August 4, 2025 Stayed at: S59, Loop: Hardwoods

5

Beautiful place. I have been going hete since

Location Chippewa

Address:
Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest
Medford, WI, 54451
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 13, which is approximately 4 miles south of the location.

Latitude & Longitude: 45.2225 / -90.7053

Elevation: 392 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • First-come, first-served sites are available
  • Click here for more information on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests
  • 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.
  • Registered campers with ATVs & UTVs can access the trail head from their campsite in the Rustic Loop only, Operation of ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in all other parts of the campground. View the Medford Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) here: Medford MVUM or Access o ur MVUM maps on the go with the Avenza app

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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