Namekagon Lake Recreation Area

Namekagon Lake Recreation Area is a family-friendly campground located along its namesake lake at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is surrounded by a hardwood and hemlock forest. All campsites provide a hardened parking area, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Recycling and trash dumpsters are provided. There is a day-use area with a picnic shelter, several picnic tables with pedestal grills, a basketball court, a sandy swimming beach, a boat landing, and a fishing pier. Potable water is available from an electric well. Vault toilets are provided throughout the campground and day-use area.

Namekagon Campground is an ideal base camp, with its close proximity to several hiking and biking trails. Famous for its great fishery, this 3,227-acre lake offers excellent fishing for musky, pike, walleye, bass, and other fish varieties. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline. Wildlife-watching opportunities are abundant, as elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often spotted in the area.