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Spearhead Point Shelter

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sites: May–Oct
best months

Is Spearhead Point Shelter open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Spearhead Point Shelter, 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 Nov 9, 8:20 PM CST · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,409 ft
Near MedfordMedford-Park Falls Ranger District · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mondeaux Flowage in northern Wisconsin. Nearby, visitors can access the lake and numerous trails.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Spearhead Point Shelter
Best months: May–October. 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
  21° / 2°
  10 wet
2. Feb
  26° / 6°
  8 wet
3. Mar
  38° / 18°
  9 wet
4. Apr
  52° / 31°
  11 wet
5. May
  66° / 43°
  12 wet
6. Jun
  75° / 53°
  12 wet
7. Jul
  79° / 57°
  11 wet
8. Aug
  77° / 55°
  11 wet
9. Sep
  69° / 47°
  11 wet
10. Oct
  55° / 35°
  11 wet
11. Nov
  39° / 23°
  9 wet
12. Dec
  26° / 10°
  10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Medford, WI, 14.5 mi away at 1,470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.