Wisconsin · Camping

Richardson Lake

from $15
fee
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Richardson Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. It doesn't name Richardson Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,583 ft
  • Lakewood-Laona Ranger DistrictChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Richardson Lake is a Forest Service campground in the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin. The nearest town is Laona, about 5 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laona show July highs around 73°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. A fee is charged for recreation at this site. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a stay. Ludington Lake (Him-Rich) Hwt is about 4 miles away, and the Carter Fire Tower Trail and Quartz Hill are both within 6 miles. Paddlers can head to the Lily River, about 7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Richardson Lake

    Best months: June–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.

    1. Jan

      20° / 4°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 6°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 16°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      12 wet

    5. May

      63° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 51°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      73° / 55°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      71° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 46°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 35°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 23°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 11°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Laona 6 Sw, WI, 5.3 mi away at 1,695 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Richardson Lake

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