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. The campground offers a beach, a playground and a walking trail to access other loops in the campground. Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, and a boat ramp is available. Anglers can expect to find plentiful populations of largemouth bass, pike and bluegill, among other species. A fish cleaning station is available near the entrance of the campground. The 20-mile Perkinstown Motorized Trail is a two-way trail, developed for off-road vehicles and motorcycles. It is also popular for snowmobiling during the winter months. The trail winds through…
- Fees: - $15 per night for a single standard site or $7.50 with use of Interagency Pass. - $18 per night for a single premium site or $9 with use…
- Season: May 20 – September 30
- Managed by: Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, USFS - Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Where: 6 mi northeast of Gilman, WI · 45.2225, -90.70528
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkinstown Motorized | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 15.7 mi |
| Fr 1502 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Fr 1420 | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Yellow River Hwt | Horse | 1.9 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Bayview Watchable Wildlife | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Yellow River A Hwt | Horse | 2.8 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 22.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.