Sailor Lake
Sailor Lake is a national forest campground in Wisconsin. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.84306, -90.27722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 715-762-2461
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sailor Lake
Overview Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails. Recreation Sailor Lake Campground is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, offering direct access to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges and vistas overlooking various bogs and lakes. It is a popular snowmobiling location during winter months. The campground is adjacent to 170-acre Sailor Lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. Anglers will find healthy populations of pan fish and northern pike. A boat ramp is located a mile south of the campground at the Sailor Lake Picnic Area. A picnic shelter is also avaialble at the picnic area. Facilities The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping. There are no hookups available and parking spurs are either grass or gravel. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Some sites are secluded by trees and some are situated on the waterfront. Natural Features The campground is laid out in two loops and situated on the shores of Sailor Lake at an elevation of about 1,460 feet. The sites are shaded by a mixed hardwo
Cell coverage
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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
- 256 designated routes (210 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailor Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sailor Lake | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Smith Rapids Campground | Private campground | 6.8 mi | $12 | — |
| Smith Rapids | National forest campground | 6.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Solberg Lake County Park Campground | Private campground | 7.1 mi | $25 | — |
| Comfort Cove Campground and Resort | Private campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.