U.S. Forest Service · Chequamegon-Nicolet NF · Medford, WI

Eastwood

The Eastwood Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Road into Eastwood campgroundtrilliumCampsite at EastwoodEASTWOOD campsite
Photos courtesy of Roxann Ebert/USDA Forest Service, USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups25
Host/management1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

25 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in50GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
002Back-in49GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
003Back-in50GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
004Back-in50GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
005Back-in43GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
007Back-in42GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
008Back-in65GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
009Back-in47GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
010Back-in55GravelPartialNo / –8 / 4Yes
011Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 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 02:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. No hookups are available. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available at Glacial Springs, located on Park Road (FR 1563). A picnic area is available at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 2 to October 31
ForestChequamegon-Nicolet NF
BookingThis campground mixes first-come, first-serve, and reservable sites. For reservation information, visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-677 (TDD 877-833-6777).
Fees$15 per night for a single site or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior).
RulesCampsite Capacity A maximum of eight people and four vehicles are allowed at each campsite. Vehicles include vehicles, wheeled camping units, and trailers. Pets and Animals Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas.

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Eastwood10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 12.8 inches of snowFebruary: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 13.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.67 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowApril: 2.98 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowMay: 3.68 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 4.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.25 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 4.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.43 inches of precipitation, 15.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 11.4°F averageFebruary: 15.7°F averageMarch: 28.0°F averageApril: 41.5°F averageMay: 54.5°F averageJune: 64.0°F averageJuly: 68.0°F averageAugust: 66.2°F averageSeptember: 58.3°F averageOctober: 44.7°F averageNovember: 30.9°F averageDecember: 18.1°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Medford, 15 miles from the campground at 1,470 feet, station USC00475255 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 57 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 2 to October 31.

Getting there

From Medford, Wisconsin, travel north on State Highway 13 for about 15 miles. Turn left on County Road D for about 6 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 104 for about 2 miles and continue into the campground.

Nearest townMedford, Wisconsin
Coordinates45.3308° N, 90.4439° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Ritchie

    22 mi from the campground · 13 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗28.5 mi
RV sales & serviceKings Campers ↗48.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Mondeaux Flowage, Eastwood Campground, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

  • 0.5 mi
    Aldo Leopold Nature
    0.8 mi trail · hiking
  • 3 mi
    Mondeaux River East Hwt
    1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.1 mi
    Mondeaux River West Hwt
    1.2 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.7 mi
    South Twin West Hwt
    2.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.8 mi
    Ice Age NST-B ↗
    42.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 3.8 mi
    Ice Age NST-C ↗
    5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground sits within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, near the city of Medford. Shady sites are nestled along the Mondeaux Flowage, with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail traversing the campground.

Recreation

A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. A series of hiking trails is available in the area, including for the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edges of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.

Nearby

The campground is just a couple miles from the popular Mondeaux Picnic Area at the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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  • Best Tent Camping: Wisconsin
    Kevin Revolinski and Johnny Molloy, 2018
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    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Eastwood?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Eastwood?

$15 per night for a single site or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior).

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Eastwood?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Eastwood open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 2 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Eastwood have?

26 sites, including 25 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Eastwood?

The longest site here provides 35 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 Eastwood?

Yes, pets are allowed at Eastwood. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Eastwood?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Campsite Capacity A maximum of eight people and four vehicles are allowed at each campsite.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Eastwood?

A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Eastwood?

Medford, Wisconsin. The campground is just a couple miles from the popular Mondeaux Picnic Area at the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area.

Source: Getting there

What if Eastwood is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Spearhead Point (0.2 mi, partly first-come), West Point Recreation Area (0.9 mi, first-come), and Picnic Point (1.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby