Richardson Lake Campground
Richardson Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.44150, -88.71530
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 715-674-4481
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Richardson Lake Campground
Overview 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. Recreation The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Richardson are fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Facilities Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 campsites of various sizes that can accommodate tents and RVs. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, and boat landing are also provided at this location. Natural Features The campground lies in a lush maple dominated northern hardwood forest on the south shore of 47-acre Richardson Lake. Richardson Lake Campground is best known for its spectacular fall color. Nearby Attractions The communities of Wabeno to the east and Crandon to the north offer some services and community events throughout the year.
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 · 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 334 designated routes (174 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Himley Ca | National forest camping area | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Ada Lake | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Ada Lake Campground | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Ada Lake Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Bear Lake | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.