USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin
Sailor Lake
USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 24 with water, 22 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,539 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FR 138 (NFSR 138) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Nearest town
- PARK FALLS
- Address
- CHEQUAMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST, PARK FALLS, WI, 54552
- Phone
- 715-762-2461
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
25 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Rustic Sailor Lake Campground sits on the northwestern shores of scenic Sailor Lake. Its scenic views and secluded location make it popular for campers and explorers alike. The campground offers access to the lake as well as a beautiful picnic area and access to off-road vehicle trails.
Recreation
Sailor Lake Campground is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, offering direct access to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges and vistas overlooking various bogs and lakes. It is a popular snowmobiling location during winter months.
The campground is adjacent to 170-acre Sailor Lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. Anglers will find healthy populations of pan fish and northern pike. A boat ramp is located a mile south of the campground at the Sailor Lake Picnic Area. A picnic shelter is also avaialble at the picnic area.
Facilities
The campground offers about two dozen sites for tent or RV camping. There are no hookups available and parking spurs are either grass or gravel. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Some sites are secluded by trees and some are situated on the waterfront.
Natural Features
The campground is laid out in two loops and situated on the shores of Sailor Lake at an elevation of about 1,460 feet. The sites are shaded by a mixed hardwood forest.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located approximately 11 miles southeast of Fifield. The city boasts a variety of tourist attractions, including historic sites, a reconstructed logging dam and a couple of war memorials.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 2° | -24° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 6° | -27° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | -7° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 30° | 10° | 76° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 45° | 29° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 60° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 60° | 51° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 54° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 40° | 25° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 26° | -2° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 11° | -16° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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