West Point Recreation Area
The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, 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 the campround or 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
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 2 to October 31 |
| Forest | Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Booking | There are no reservable sites at West Point Recreation Area. |
| Fees | $15 per night. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior). |
| Rules | Campsite 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. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.3177° N, 90.4381° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireRitchie
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 station | Dump station ↗ | 29.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Kings Campers ↗ | 47.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miAldo Leopold Nature0.8 mi trail · hiking
- 2.1 miMondeaux River East Hwt1 mi trail · hiking
- 2.2 miMondeaux River West Hwt1.2 mi trail · hiking
- 2.8 miSouth Twin West Hwt2.1 mi trail · hiking
- 3.3 miIce Age NST-B ↗42.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.3 miIce 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mondeaux Dam Recreation AreaHistoric district · Westboro · 1.3 mi
- Saint Ann's Catholic Church and CemeteryBuilding · Greenwood · 9.5 mi
- J. W. Benn BuildingBuilding · Medford · 13.3 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at West Point Recreation Area?
No. West Point Recreation Area is first-come, first-served. There are no reservable sites at West Point Recreation Area. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at West Point Recreation Area?
$15 per night. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior).
Source: Forest Service
Is West Point Recreation Area 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 West Point Recreation Area have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to West Point Recreation Area?
West Point Recreation Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at West Point Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at West Point Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
Can I have a campfire at West Point Recreation Area?
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 West Point Recreation Area?
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 if West Point Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spearhead Point (0.8 mi, partly first-come), Picnic Point (0.8 mi), and Eastwood (0.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby