Richardson Lake Campground

Star4.29
64 reviews
4978 Highway 8 West, Laona, WI, 54541, USA
Top 18% in WIFall
Summer Destination

Quick Facts

1,637 ft

Price

$15/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

26 campsites

Season

Open from May 22, 20...

Cell

Has Service

Pets

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4978 Highway 8 West, Laona, WI, 54541, USA

Richardson Lake Campground

4978 Highway 8 West, Laona, WI, 54541, USA

Nearby places
Wabeno (approximately 3.6 miles, 10 minutes)
Crandon (approximately 17.2 miles, 25 minutes)

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Richardson Lake Campground
$15.00 / night
Campsite Fees
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $15.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $15.00; WALK TO: $15.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone /...
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Hike and Bike Site Fee$15.00

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715-674-4481evan.miller@usda.gov

Go if

You want a quiet lakeside base for paddling and fishing during Wisconsin's peak fall foliage season.

Skip if

You need paved roads or enforced quiet hours for generators and music.


Campgrounds
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Richardson Lake Campground
B

Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 73% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 38 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A+.Crowds & noise
  • Grade A.Rules & policies
  • Grade A-.Booking

Watch-outs

  • Grade C.Bugs & weather
  • Grade C.Getting there
  • Grade C.Facilities

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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.

About Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

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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