Wisconsin · published-coordinate region
Richardson Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service26Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
26Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Richardson Lake Campground sits on its namesake lake in beautiful Forest County Wisconsin. This campground's 26 sites are located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, well known to anglers for its bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Relax on the sandy swim beach or take in the views of the lake from the picnic area above the beach. Take your boat or canoe out on Richardson Lake in search of wildlife along the shoreline.Recreation
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Those most enjoyed at Richardson are fishing, swimming, and canoeing.Facilities
Richardson Lake Campground offers 26 campsites of various sizes that can accommodate tents and RVs. Drinking water, vault toilets, swim beach, and boat landing are also provided at this location.Natural Features
The campground lies in a lush maple dominated northern hardwood forest on the south shore of 47-acre Richardson Lake. Richardson Lake Campground is best known for its spectacular fall color.
Nearby Attractions
The communities of Wabeno to the east and Crandon to the north offer some services and community events throughout the year.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 26 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
26
Vehicle limit
26
Vehicle length
26
Driveway entry
26
Shade
26
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
24
Walk To
1
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 miles on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 2.4 miles to Richardson Lake Road (FR2880). Turn right (north) on Richardson Lake Road and continue 0.4 miles to the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
26 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 26 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 02 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 03 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 04 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 05 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 06 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 07 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Walk To | Tent: 7 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 08 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 09 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 10 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 16 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 16 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 69 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 12 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 13 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 14 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 15 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 16 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 17 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 18 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 19 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 20 Main Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 21 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 22 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 23 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 24 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 25 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 26 Small Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
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