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

Spearhead Point

Spearhead Point Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds on the scenic Mondeaux Flowage. Unique family-oriented campsites and access to panoramic views of the lake are unprecedented elsewhere in the forest. The campground provides numerous opportunities for recreation and enjoyment of the surrounding area.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable39 sites45 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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

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A photo of facility SPEARHEAD POINT with Shade, WaterfrontIce Age Trail at Spearhead Point campgroundanother campsiteSun peeks through trees at a campsite
Photos courtesy of Jonathan Buhler, Roxann Ebert/USDA Forest Service, USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Ritchie · 22 mi away · 13 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups38
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 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
016Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
017Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
018Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
019Back-inGravelLakefront– / 4
020Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
021Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
022Back-inGravelLakefront8 / 4
023Back-inGravel8 / 4
024Back-inGravel8 / 4
025Back-inGravel8 / 4

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 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

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

The campground offers many single-family sites for tent and RV camping. No hookups are available. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A concession stand, coin-operated showers, a boat ramp and pay phone are available at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area. Some campsites have small docks which can be used for fishing or landing a boat.

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).
FeesFees: $15 per night for a single standard site. $7.50 with an Interagency Pass. $18 per night for a single premium site on the water equipped with a small dock. $9 with an Interagency Pass. A shelter in the campground can be reserved for $25 a day.
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 Spearhead Point10°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, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles, then turn left (west) onto County Road M and continue for 7 miles. Turn right (north) onto County Highway E and continue about 8 miles, then turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 1563 and continue for about 1 mile.

Nearest townMedford, Wisconsin
Coordinates45.3281° N, 90.4469° 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 ↗28.4 mi
RV sales & serviceKings Campers ↗48.7 mi

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

Explore

Video

Spearhead Campground, Wisconsin

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Aldo Leopold Nature
    0.8 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.9 mi
    Mondeaux River East Hwt
    1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3 mi
    Mondeaux River West Hwt
    1.2 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.5 mi
    South Twin West Hwt
    2.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.9 mi
    Balsam Fir Hwt
    0.7 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.9 mi
    Ice Age NST-B ↗
    42.1 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 is located within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin at an elevation of 1,140 feet. Shady sites are nestled along the shore of 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage.

Recreation

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities. Anglers can expect to find a variety of species, including pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. Boats with and without motors are allowed on the lake, however the lake is quite shallow in some areas. A portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is easily accessed from the campground. The trail is open to hiking and wanders 1,200 miles along the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.

Nearby

The city of Westboro is about 10 miles from the campground.

Guidebooks for Wisconsin

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spearhead Point?

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 Spearhead Point?

Fees: $15 per night for a single standard site. $7.50 with an Interagency Pass. $18 per night for a single premium site on the water equipped with a small dock.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Spearhead Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Spearhead Point 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 Spearhead Point have?

39 sites, including 38 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spearhead Point?

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 there showers or a dump station at Spearhead Point?

A concession stand, coin-operated showers, a boat ramp and pay phone are available at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Spearhead Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Spearhead Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Spearhead Point?

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 Spearhead Point?

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Spearhead Point?

Medford, Wisconsin. The city of Westboro is about 10 miles from the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Spearhead Point is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eastwood (0.2 mi, partly first-come), West Point Recreation Area (0.8 mi, first-come), and Picnic Point (1.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby