North Twin Lake Recreation Area
Eastwood, Picnic Point, Spearhead Point and Westpoint are all other Forest Service campgrounds near North Twin.
More like this: first-come in Wisconsin
Season & status
| Forest | Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Rules | Campsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers. Pets and Animals Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas. |
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Getting there
Travel north from Medford on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left (west) on County Trunk Highway M for 7 miles, then turn right (north) on County Trunk Highway E for 6 miles. Turn right (east) on forest Road 102 for 1 mile, then turn right (south) on Forest Road 566 for 1 mile to the campground entrance.
| Coordinates | 45.2811° N, 90.4438° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireRitchie
24 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 30.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Kings Campers ↗ | 46.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Chase Outdoors ↗ | 48.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miSouth Twin West Hwt2.1 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 miMondeaux River West Hwt1.2 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 miSouth Twin West a Hwt1 mi trail · hiking
- 1.2 miMondeaux River East Hwt1 mi trail · hiking
- 1.3 miSouth Twin East Hwt0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 3 miIce Age Loop ↗6 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mondeaux Dam Recreation AreaHistoric district · Westboro · 3.6 mi
- Saint Ann's Catholic Church and CemeteryBuilding · Greenwood · 9.4 mi
- J. W. Benn BuildingBuilding · Medford · 11.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at North Twin Lake Recreation Area?
No. North Twin Lake Recreation Area is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How many sites does North Twin Lake Recreation Area have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What if North Twin Lake Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Picnic Point (1.7 mi), West Point Recreation Area (2.5 mi, first-come), and Spearhead Point (3.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby