U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · Wisconsin

Wanoka Campground

Wanoka campground is set amongst mature forest and has access to Wanoka Lake. The campground is located approximately 7 miles east of Iron River. There is a carry-in-boat access.

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Wanoka Campgroundlooking north from the road into site twoSite 7 looking east into site from roadLooking east into site 13 from the road
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups18
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

18 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
17WanakaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
1WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
2WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
3WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
4WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
5WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
6WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
7WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
8WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes
9WanokaBack-inNo / No8 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Wanoka Lake Campground has 17 sites. Each site has a defined parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad, and can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. Please help to not increase the size of the area and keep all equipment on the parking spur. There are two pull-through sites. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. There is a carry-in-boat access.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Wanoka Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.99 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.94 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.91 inches of precipitationApril: 3.12 inches of precipitationMay: 4.08 inches of precipitationJune: 4.19 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.96 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.27 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.64 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.37 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.01 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.44 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 10.1°F averageFebruary: 12.9°F averageMarch: 24.6°F averageApril: 38.3°F averageMay: 51.7°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 66.2°F averageAugust: 64.1°F averageSeptember: 56.3°F averageOctober: 43.1°F averageNovember: 29.5°F averageDecember: 16.6°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Clam Lake 4W, 8 miles from the recreation area point at 1,498 feet, station USC00471604 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 46.25° N, 90.87° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Redhouse

    15 mi from the campground · 22 acres

  • Wildfire
    Bog

    44 mi from the campground · 94 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    46 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Wildfire
    Black River

    46 mi from the campground · 382 acres · 60% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Lake Wanoka Resort and Family Campground, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States of Americ

Natural features

Wanoka campground is located on 15-acre Wanoka lake. This lake has panfish and trout and is set amongst mature forest

Recreation

Wanoka Recreation Area is located off an ATV route that connects to local ATV trails and other open routes. Visitors may ride their ATV or smaller UTVs to and from the route. ATVs may not be used to drive around the campground for fun. ATVs need to be kept on their trailers or on the parking spur on the site. There is a carry in only boat access and a small dock.

Nearby

Motorized trail systems are near the campground.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Wanoka Campground?

Sites at Wanoka Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Wanoka Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Wanoka Campground have?

18 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Wanoka Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Wanoka Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wanoka Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Wanoka Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Wanoka Campground?

Wanoka Recreation Area is located off an ATV route that connects to local ATV trails and other open routes. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation