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U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Richardson Lake Campground

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. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Richardson are fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 campsites of various sizes that can accommodate tents and RVs.

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A photo of Site 19 of Loop Main Loop at RICHARDSON LAKE CAMPGROUND with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad
Evan Miller

Campsites

Standard, no hookups24
Walk-in1
Tent-only1
Total26

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowedMax vehicle length 56 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 miles on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 2.4 miles to Richardson Lake Road (FR2880). Turn right (north) on Richardson Lake Road and continue 0.4 miles to the campground.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.