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26 campsites
Season
Open from May 22, 20...
Cell
Has Service
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4978 Highway 8 West, Laona, WI, 54541, USA
You want a quiet lakeside base for paddling and fishing during Wisconsin's peak fall foliage season.
You need paved roads or enforced quiet hours for generators and music.
Context for the broader area surrounding Richardson Lake Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRD3791205"><img alt="Campsite photo with a camper and chairs set up." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd628634.png" style="width: 518px; height: 291px;"/></a></p> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/cnnf/recreation/camping-cabins"><img alt="Camping button with an illustration of a tent." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576367.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/cnnf/recreation/hiking"><img alt="Explore trails are found across the forest. Click to check conditions." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576370.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRDB5110152"><img alt="Button with an illustration of a map for maps and publications." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576371.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=STELPRDB5130790"><img alt="Button with an illustration of a pass for the passes and permits page." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd576372.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"/></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Unplug and reconnect to the largest expanse of public lands under one ownership in northern Wisconsin. Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands year- round motorized trail riding, water and land-based sports and the solitude of quiet campgrounds. </p> <h3>Top Spring Recreation Areas</h3> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27959">Ed's Lake Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27853">Valhalla Recreation Area</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27827">Wintergreen Trail</a></li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27759">Rock Lake Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27751">Mukwonago Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27859">Anvil Lake Recreation Area</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>To view recreation features on the map below ...</p> <p>Zoom in on the map to the area that you want to visit and then select the specific site you want to visit such as a campground, cross-country ski area, etc. Once selected, you can click on the individual sites recreation page to learn more about that area.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/?cid=FSEPRD640106">2019 Recreation Fee Proposal</a></p>
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Best season: fall. Fall delivers the most striking experience at Richardson Lake — daytime highs typically range from the mid-40s to mid-60s°F (5–18°C) with crisp, clear mornings and cool nights, and the maple-dominated forest explodes in bright red, gold, and orange. Water and shoreline activities (paddling, fishing from shore or a canoe) are still excellent in early fall while crowds thin after Labor Day, giving a peaceful, photogenic retreat. Expect moderate crowds in early September with much quieter weekdays/ Peak months: October, September, August, June Avoid: December, January, February, March
Peak season for spectacular maple foliage; many visitors cite fall as highlight.
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Richardson Lake Campground offers a range of amenities designed for a comfortable and scenic camping experience. Key facilities include 26 campsites that accommodate tents and RVs, a boat landing, a swim beach, a picnic area, and vault toilets. Drinking water is available via hand pumps, but no showers are present. User reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of the amenities, though some note that vault toilets could be intimidating for young children. 'The campground has vault toilets, and water is obtained by water pumps; so have strong arms,' one reviewer humorously commented.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 64 reviews.
Campsite 24 received high praise for its excellent privacy, proximity to the water, and quiet environment.
Site 6 was noted for its convenience to water pumps.
Campsite 21 received mixed reviews due to noise from neighboring campers.
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