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Day Lake

Day LakePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
52
sites
Jul–Aug
best months

Is Day Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Day Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 52 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,443 ft
  • Near HaywardGreat Divide Ranger District · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Aug

    Best time to visit Day Lake

    Best months: July–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      20° / 1°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      25° / 1°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 13°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

      12 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 56°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 46°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 34°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 22°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 8°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clam Lake 4w, WI, 3.5 mi away at 1,498 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Day Lake drawdown to begin after Labor Day

      Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order dated August 18, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Day Lake

52 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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