Namekagon
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 35
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Namekagon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Namekagon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 35 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,167 ft
- Near HaywardGreat Divide Ranger District · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline. With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp.
- Morgan FallsHiking0.2 mi
- St Peter's DomeHiking0.3 mi
- Marengo RiverCanoeing2.6 mi
- BoulevardCross-country skiing2.8 mi
- Beaver LakeCamping3.6 mi
Lake ThreeCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain3.8 mi- North ValleyRock climbing4.7 mi
- Boulder 81Rock climbing4.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Lake ThreeCamping · ~7 min drive
- Mineral LakeCamping · ~11 min drive
- Day LakeCamping · ~21 min drive
- Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)Camping · ~7 min drive
- East TwinCamping · ~19 min drive
- Moose LakeCamping · ~40 min drive
- Beaver LakeCamping · ~6 min drive
- Penokee Trail ShelterCamping · ~15 min drive
- Namekagon Lake Recreation Area CampgroundsCamping · ~18 min drive
- NamekagonCamping · ~18 min drive
Best time to visit Namekagon
Best months: May–September. 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.
Jan
21° / 2°
13 wet · 13 snow
Feb
26° / 5°
10 wet · 10 snow
Mar
37° / 15°
10 wet · 8 snow
Apr
50° / 28°
11 wet · 3 snow
May
64° / 40°
12 wet · 1 snow
Jun
73° / 50°
12 wet
Jul
77° / 55°
11 wet
Aug
76° / 54°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 46°
11 wet
Oct
54° / 34°
12 wet · 2 snow
Nov
38° / 22°
11 wet · 6 snow
Dec
26° / 10°
13 wet · 11 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mellen 4 Ne, WI, 13.5 mi away at 1,300 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Namekagon
35 sites for group camping
