Emily Lake Recreation Area
Emily Lake Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.96470, -90.01010
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Star Gazing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Emily Lake Recreation Area
Recreation Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, with excellent bass and pan fish available. The area holds many opportunities to encounter rare species of fish, wildlife and plants. Bird watching, nature study programs and viewing the vivid fall foliage are also among popular activities for visitors. Nearby hunting opportunities for big game, upland game birds, waterfowl and small game, exists across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Fishing for trout or other game fish is available in any of the 600 available lakes or 1,200 miles of stream. For hiking enthusiasts, 800 miles of trails are located throughout the north woods. For those that enjoy quiet places, the forest contains five designated Wilderness areas and several semi-primitive non-motorized areas. Motorized recreation is also available to the public, with approximately 300 miles of designated trail winding through the diverse landscape. Facilities Emily Lake is 31-acres in size and has a boat ramp for activities like canoeing and fishing. The campground is near the Round Lake Non-motorized area for biking and hiking. Grills, drinking water and vault toilets create an ideal atmosphere for parties and family get-togethers. Natural Features The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin's Northwoods. The sparse population of the area and low visitor use, make the wild and scenic beauty of the forest that much more enjoyable. Hundred of miles o
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Hilgy's LP Gas · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 113 designated routes (122 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Emily Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Wabasso Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes (Wi) | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.