Sailor Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

This campground is on the west shore of Sailor Lake (168 acres) in a secluded area of the Chequamegon-Nicolet. The campground is especially popular for ATV riders and adventure motorcyclists on the Flambeau Motorized Trail System. Anglers will find abundant Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the shallow waters of the lake.

A young forest of birch, aspen, maple, and oak shade the campground; every site is at least partially shaded. The terrain is flat, and most sites have long, level parking spurs. There are two open lakeside lawns for picnicking and group activities, but no tables or grills. There is no swimming beach.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE

The campground offers 26 standard campsites. 23 are available for tent and RV/trailer camping (max length varies, see list below) and 3 sites are walk-in tent only. Every site has a parking spur, tent area, picnic table, and fire ring. 14 sites are reservable and 12 are available as first-come, first-served. Campground amenities include drinking water (electric well) and vault toilets.

Lakeside Campsites with Lake Access
There are six sites near the lake with at least partial views of the water through a layer of foliage: 5, 6, 17, 23, 24, & 25. Site #5 is the only one with unobstructed views of the lake.

A public boat landing and picnic area are on the north shore of the lake, about one mile from the campground. The landing has a gravel turnaround, trailer parking area, launch pier, and a paved ramp. The scenic and shady picnic area has a shelter, tables, grills, and excellent views of the lake.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Trails & Places

The Flambeau Trail is 70-mile-long network and that passes through a wide variety of terrain and forest types including, young birch and aspen forests, sections of maturing hardwoods, pine barrens, pine plantations, and scenic bogs and lakes. OHV use is not allowed inside the campground, but there is a large parking area near the campground entrance and there are several overflow parking spaces for OHV or boat trailers in the campground.

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: 45.843000, -90.277200

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 26
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 23
  • Tent Only Campsites: 3
  • Group Campsites: 1 (double site)
  • Reservable Campsites: 14
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Picnic areas (2)
  • Canoe launch
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
  • Group Site Capacity: 16 people per site
  • All sites offer at least partial shade
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Gravel
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • All sites are back-in
  • Back-in 35-foot max: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11, 20
  • Back-in 40-foot max: 3, 4, 6, 10, 22
  • Back-in 45-foot max: 9, 13-18
  • Pull-through 45-foot max: 8, 12, 19, 21
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.928431, -90.441731
    Park Falls City Garage ($ fee), 15 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.886027, -89.731630
    Lakeland Sanitary Station in Minocqua ($ fee), 32 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Picnic area (shelter, tables, grills, shade)
  • 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
  • Picnicking
  • Sailor Lake (168 acres, max depth: 7 feet)
  • Swimming
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (abundant)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Northern Pike (common)
  • ⥾ Musky (present)
  • Sailor Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 10% sand, 20% gravel, 60% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
  • 1170 4th Avenue So.
  • Park Falls, WI 54552
Local Gas & Services
  • Fifield is 11 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Park Falls is 15 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Phillips is 16 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Minocqua is 32 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.