Emily Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

The small recreation area is on the south shore of Emily Lake (31 acres), whose scenic waters are surrounded by a wilderness of conifers, hardwoods, and spruce-tamarack bog. Inlet and an outlet creeks are on opposite ends of the north shore. Although the lake is motorized, it does not see a lot of boat traffic and is excellent for quiet, relaxed paddling and fishing.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

The campground has 11 campsites shaded by tall pines, balsam fir, and hardwoods. 10 sites can accommodate tents and RV/trailer campers (back-in only, see list below), and 1 site (#11) is tent only. Each site has a tent area, picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump), accessible vault toilets, and a boat landing with a gravel ramp, turnaround, and trailer parking. All 11 sites are available as first-come, first-served.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access:
Several sites are lakefront with access to the shoreline and places to beach a canoe or kayak. Sites 3, 4, 8, 9 & 11 have limited views of the water through a screen of balsam fir and maple. Sites 2, 5, & 6 have more open views and are closest to the lake. Sites 2 and 3 are close together and can be occupied separately or as a double site.

Emily Lake is a Loon nesting site.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places
Season

The campground is open from May through October.

Registration

A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site. Reservable sites may be reserved online up to six months in advance (please visit the reservations website for more details).

GPS: 45.96381, -90.00983

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 11
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 10
  • Tent Only Campsites: 1
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Garbage & recycling
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
  • Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
  • All sites offer at least partial shade
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Paved
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • All sites are back-in
  • 25-foot max: 1
  • 30-foot max: 2
  • 35-foot max: 3
  • 40-foot max: 5, 9
  • 45-foot max: 4, 6, 7, 8, 10
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.886027, -89.731630
    Lakeland Sanitary Station in Minocqua ($ fee), 18 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.928431, -90.441731
    Park Falls Garage ($ fee), 25 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Boat landing
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
  • Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Recreation Area Activities
  • Emily Lake (31 acres, max depth: 20 feet)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (present)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (present)
  • Emily Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 90% sand, 10% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
  • 1170 4th Avenue So.
  • Park Falls, WI 54552
Local Gas & Services
  • Lac du Flambeau is 9 miles away
    (grocery, convenience store, gas & services, casino)
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  • Minocqua is 18 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Park Falls is 25 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
    An asterisk* indicates an external link.